James Edward Peveler
Jun 6, 2026
James Edward Peveler, 72, of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Visitation will be on Thursday, June 18, 2026 from 11 am until time of the funeral service at 12 Noon, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur with funeral service to follow at 12 Noon. Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, IL. Memorials in...
Jerry L Matteson
Jun 5, 2026
Jerry Lynn Matteson, 86, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on October 26, 1939, Jerry lived a life defined by devotion to his family, a love of the outdoors, and a warm appreciation for good music and company. He will be remembered for his kindness; steady presence and the countless memories he...
John Edward Beggs Jr
Jun 4, 2026
John Edward Beggs Jr., 74, of Decatur, died Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Mt. Zion Health and Rehab Center. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Macon County Memorial Park. In keeping with his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home are assisting the family with arrangements. John was...
Dennis M. Hartwig
Jun 3, 2026
Dennis Moore Hartwig, 76, of Niantic, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026, in Springfield, Illinois, surrounded by the love of his family and friends.
Born on September 1, 1949, in Decatur, Illinois, Dennis was the son of Howard and Mildred (Moore) Hartwig, who preceded him in death. A 1969 graduate of Niantic-Harristown High School, Dennis lived a life defined...
Esther Marie McCloy
Jun 1, 2026
Esther Marie Beneze McCloy died quietly & went to heaven peacefully. She was born May 21st, 1933, in Decatur, IL.
She was defined by her contagious smile & the love of God which she shared whenever possible & her willingness to help others. She loved to read, sing & play music, sewing for herself, her children and others. She was a...
Mary Irene Lewis
May 31, 2026
Mary Irene (Kyle) Lewis, 99, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026 in Flower Mound, Texas. Irene was born February 26, 1927 in Shumway, Illinois, the daughter of Glen and Bessie (Dial) Kyle. After graduating from Beecher City High School she spent some time in nursing school in St. Louis. She married Cecil Howard Lewis July 28, 1946. During her lifetime,...
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...
