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Ricky Phelps Obituary

DECATUR - Ricky Daniel Phelps, age 52, of Lanark, peacefully went home to be with Jesus at FHN Memorial Hospital, Freeport on Saturday, April 30, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. He is the son of Rev. Robert and Wauneta Phelps, previously of Decatur, IL. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at the Mt. Carroll Church of God with Reverend George Reser officiating. Burial will be in the Lanark Cemetery. Visitation will be held 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll and also one hour prior to the service at the Church. A memorial fund has been established in Rick's memory. Condolences and tributes may be left for the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at http://legacy.com/obituaries/herald-review/

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Published by Decatur Herald & Review on May 3, 2011.

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