Kathi Lynn McClugage
May 25, 2026
Kathi Lynn McClugage, 72, of Decatur, passed away May 25, 2026 at her home.
According to her wishes, no services will be held. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur, is assisting the family. Memorials in Kathi's honor may be made to American Cancer Society; Decatur Opus 24 (https://www.decaturopus.com/support); or Golden Kiwanis of Decatur (https://k10369.site.kiwanis.org/)
Kathi was born December 29, 1953 in Peoria,...
Violet Slot
May 24, 2026
Violet "Vi" Slot age 92, departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 24, 2026, with family by her side. Services in her memory will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 29, 2026, at Riverside Baptist Church with Pastor Kris Bellemare officiating. Visitation will be at the church one hour before the service. Interment will...
Douglas W. Daily
May 23, 2026
Douglas W. Daily, 79, of Cerro Gordo, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Graveside services will be held at 2 pm. Friday, May 29, 2026, at Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur, are assisting the family with the arrangements. Memorials may be given to Eberhardt Village, 431 W. Palmer St., Arthur, IL...
Delbert Leon Garner
May 16, 2026
Delbert Leon Garner, 91, of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Arrangements are under the direction of Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. No services are scheduled at this time. Memorials may be made to the Macon County Fair Association, 3700 N. Westlawn Ave., Decatur, IL 62526. Delbert was born on January 10, 1935 in Valley City, IL...
Daniel Nathan Dobbs
May 14, 2026
Our dearly loved Dan Dobbs was born on November 19, 1978, and passed away on May 14, 2026.
Dan believed in Jesus. He was a HVAC tech for many years and known for his hard work and dedication to his craft. Dan lived with his Aunt Darla in Colorado as a young adult and developed a love for the Denver Broncos...
Amy Aumann
May 14, 2026
Amy Ann Aumann, 63, of Decatur, IL passed away May 14, 2026, at Lincolnshire Place.
She was born February 15, 1963, to Kenneth and Carol Jean (Ray) Aumann in Mattoon, IL. Amy and her parents moved to Decatur, IL when she was a very young child. She graduated from Stephen Decatur High School and then received her teaching degree from Eastern...
Arthur Douglas "Doug" Travis
May 10, 2026
Arthur Douglas “Doug” Travis, 91, of Springfield, Ill., formerly of Evansville, Ind., passed away May 10, 2026, at Springfield Memorial Hospital due to complications from a 30-year struggle with COPD. Born Aug. 20, 1934, to Arthur Clifton and Hazel Marguerite Travis (née Kimmel) in Drakesboro, Ky., he grew up in Chicago before moving to Evansville, where he graduated from Central...
Robert Sanders
May 2, 2026
Robert “Bob” Roy Sanders, 100, of Charleston, Illinois, formerly of Decatur, Illinois, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Villas of Hollybrook in Charleston. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 11, 2026, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur. Funeral services will follow immediately at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial...
John Christopher Moser
Apr 30, 2026
John Christopher “Chris” Moser, 65, of New Douglas, Illinois, formerly of Decatur, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur. A memorial service...
Joy L. Miller
Apr 29, 2026
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." -2 Timothy 4:7 Joy L. Miller was born May 16, 1940, in Rabbit Hash, Kentucky, the daughter of James and Lula May (Chowning) Shannon. She married Orville J. Miller, Jr. on April 30, 1961, in Champaign, Illinois. Joy was a faithful member of Mt....
Gerald T. Grandon
Apr 26, 2026
Gerald T. “Jerry” Grandon, 92, of Warrensburg, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Visitation will be on Thursday, April 30, 2026 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur, IL. Funeral service will be held 10:00 AM Friday, May 1, 2026 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery....
Lori K. Copeland
Apr 24, 2026
Lori K. Copeland passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Springfield Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. Lori was born in Decatur, Illinois on January 14, 1977. She is the daughter of Morris and Connie Copeland of Decatur, IL. She married Anthony “Tony” Richard on June 13, 2014. He preceded her in death in 2024. Lori had the...
Cecil Edward Aldridge Jr.
Apr 22, 2026
Cecil Edward Aldridge Jr., 91, of Harristown, passed away April 22nd 2026 at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in St. Elmo, Illinois, March 13th 1935. He was the son of Cecil Aldridge Sr. and Rosazetta (Wheat). He was employed at the Firestone Tire and Rubber Plant for 37 years and served in the Army Reserves for...
Erik Brechnitz Sr.
Apr 21, 2026
Erik C. Brechnitz, 87, of Marco Island, Florida, passed away in his home on April 21st while under the care of hospice. Funeral services will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church in Decatur, Illinois at 10:00am on May 9th. Erik is remembered as a well-groomed gentleman, who freely bestowed advice and mentorship. If Erik decided to undertake anything, he...
Madeline J. Pugsley
Apr 16, 2026
Madeline Renshaw-Pugsley, age 66, of Decatur, IL, passed away on April 16, 2026. Madeline was often referred to as “Maddie” by her friends and family. Growing up her fathers nickname for her was “little bit.” Madeline earned an Associate of Applied Science degree from Richland Community College. In life, Madeline exuded a radiant love. A glow that others were drawn...
Mary Elizabeth Frey
Apr 14, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Frey, 93, of Forsyth, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Levins was born on January 28, 1933, in West Burlington, Iowa. She was a daughter of Alvin Patrick Sr. and Emily Mary (French) Levins. On February 13, 1954, she married Charles T. Frey in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, West Burlington, Iowa. Mary graduated...
Edward Lynn Ridlen
Apr 11, 2026
Edward Lynn Ridlen, 74, of Ames IA, passed away at Northridge Village Retirement Home on April 11, 2026. Born on October 17, 1951 in Decatur, Il, Ed was the son of Charles Fred and Doris Omega (Franklin) Ridlen. Edward was a 1969 graduate of Lakeview High School in Decatur. He and his first wife, Cheryl, raised three children, Amanda, Jason,...
Leslie W. Carter
Apr 9, 2026
Leslie W. Carter, age 88, of Cerro Gordo, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Cerro Gordo. Funeral services will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, also at the funeral...
Jeffrey "Jeff" Alan Garver
Apr 1, 2026
Jeffrey “Jeff” Alan Garver, age 61, of Bloomington, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur, Illinois. Masonic Rites will be 2:00 p.m., Friday at the funeral home by Stephen Decatur Lodge #979. Funeral services will immediately follow, with...
Leona Nova Lefler
Mar 27, 2026
Leona N. Lefler, 101, died March 27,2026, at home. Her beloved husband Joe, was by her side. Leona was born January 13, in Niantic, Illinois, to Arthur and Nova Hartman. She graduated from Niantic High School; graduated from Decatur and Macon County School of Nursing in 1945. Upon graduation Leona spent 6 months training at the Vaughn General Hospital ,...
