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Christopher Johnson
Oct. 05, 2023
Christopher Johnson, 71, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023 in Decatur, IL. Arrangements are pending at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home.

Doyle Elgin Townsend
Oct. 04, 2023
Doyle Elgin Townsend, 72, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023, at the Loft Rehabilitation and Health Care Center of Decatur. Doyle was born in Missouri on September 4, 1951, the son of Frank Lee Townsend and Viola Bessie Glass. He was a factory laborer. He was a faithful...

Linda Burcham-Lickteig
Oct. 03, 2023
Linda Burcham-Lickteig, 80, passed away October 3, 2023. Per Linda's wishes there will be no services or further obituary .

Judith "Judy" Nan Taylor
Oct. 01, 2023
Judith “Judy” Nan Taylor, 63, passed away on October 1, 2023, in Decatur, IL. Judy was born to William and Mary Ellis on July 29, 1960, in Brownstown, IL. She married Clarence Taylor on March 31, 2007, in Decatur, IL. She enjoyed shopping including going to thrift stores, Wal-Mart and garage...

Eunice M. Brown
Sep. 30, 2023
Riverton - Eunice M. Brown, 94, of Riverton, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023. In honor of her wishes, cremation services will be performed at Graceland/Fairlawn Crematory. Private burial will take place at a later date.

Ricky D. Spangler
Sep. 28, 2023
Ricky D. Spangler, 66, passed away on September 28, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, Illinois. He was born in Decatur on September 22, 1957, to Omar and Norma Spangler. He married Debra Lee Hampsten on March 1, 1985 in Decatur, IL. Ricky grew up in Argenta, Illinois and after graduating...

Laura Mae Cholewa
Sep. 26, 2023
Laura Mae Cholewa 1955 – 2023 Laura Mae Cholewa 68 passed September 26th, 2023 in Decatur Illinois Laura was born February 1st, 1955, in Chicago Illinois to Edmund and Joan Cholewa. Laura graduated from high school on June 17, 1971, where she went on to make jewelry. Laura later married twice and...

Charles Boes
Sep. 26, 2023
Charles “Chuck” Boes, 68, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away September 26, 2023, at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital. Charles was born in Tiffin, Ohio, on January 4, 1955, the son of Richard and Maxine (Smith) Boes. He worked as a pipefitter for over 20 years. His spare time was devoted to riding his...

Vickie Booth
Sep. 24, 2023
Vickie Brown (Booth), 71, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and a great friend to many, entered her eternal home on Sunday, September 24, 2023. Vickie was born on Thursday, August 28, 1952 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of James Morris and Willieanne Gayles. In 1964 she attended Cooley...

Laura Anderson
Sep. 23, 2023
Laura Leigh Anderson, 60, passed away peacefully after a short, but hard-fought battle with cancer and gastroparesis. She went home to be with those who left before her on Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 at 3:26pm at Springfield Memorial Hospital, in the loving presence of her children and...

Wendy Marie Walsh
Sep. 19, 2023
Wendy Marie Walsh, 56, of Decatur, IL passed away September 19, 2023 at her residence. Wendy was born May 3, 1967 in Decatur, IL the daughter of William Paul and Sally Joann (Shannon) Walsh. Wendy was a veteran of the US Navy, and had served as a Navy Seal. Wendy was an accountant for Subway of...

James R. Foran
Sep. 17, 2023
James R. Foran, 73, of Decatur, IL passed away September 17, 2023 at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete at Moran and Goebel Funeral Home.