Waller F. Lourash's Obituary
Decatur – Waller F. Lourash, 77, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017 in Decatur.
Waller was born December 31, 1939, in Vandalia, the son of Vern Elmer and Valaia (Evans) Lourash. He worked as a tire builder for Firestone and married Sarah Jane Raney December 15, 1967 in Decatur.
Waller is survived by his wife, Sarah of Decatur; children: William (Judy) Lourash of Decatur, Jeffrey Lee (Tabitha) Lourash of Decatur, Timothy Mark Lourash of Brookings, OR, and Melissa Jo (Steve) Brown of Decatur; 18 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Waller was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Allen Favala and Jerry Favala; sister, Vernell Black.
The family will host a memorial service 11 am, Monday, January 23, 2017 in First Church of the Nazarene; visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Cremation services provided by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2091 N. Oakland Ave., Decatur, IL 62526. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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