Eva Aline Bagley
Oct 30, 2026
Eva A. Bagley, 98, of Decatur, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Imboden Creek Senior Living Center in Decatur. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. on Friday, November 6th, 2026, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur. Graveside services will follow at 11:30 A.M. at Marrowbone Cemetery in Bethany. Memorial contributions may be made...
Gary Eugene Guidebeck
Oct 27, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Gary E. Guidebeck, who passed away on October 27, 2026, at the age of 74. Gary was born and raised in Clinton, Iowa. After being diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis, he faced his illness with unwavering courage and strength, supported by his deep love and devotion to his family. Gary dedicated 33 years...
Doris Earl
Oct 19, 2026
Doris Earl, 79, of Spring Hill, TN, formerly of Decatur, passed away peacefully at The Lantern at Morning Pointe in Spring Hill. Visitation will be 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Monday, October 26, 2026 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Funeral service will be 12:00 PM Monday at the funeral home with Father Rick Weltin officiating. Burial will be...
Eleanor Rose Pritts
Oct 17, 2026
Eleanor Rose Pritts, 96, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away on October 17, 2026, in Decatur. She was born on October 30, 1930, in Lerna, Illinois, to Frank Charles Jackson and Mabel (Knight) Jackson. Eleanor married Jack Oliver Pritts on August 6, 1950. They shared many years together until his passing on November 6, 1987. Eleanor dedicated her professional life to...
Arlen Ray Fowler
Oct 15, 2026
Arlen Ray Fowler, 93, of Decatur, IL, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2026. Born on June 4, 1933, in Baker, MT, he was the beloved son of the late Phyllis and Leslie Fowler. A proud veteran, Arlen honorably served his country in the U.S. Army from 1953 through 1955. He held the rank of Corporal and served as a...
Ivan Rodger Williams
Oct 13, 2026
Ivan Rodger Williams, 88, of Cerro Gordo, IL, died Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, IL. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield, with full military honors provided by the Sangamon County Inter-Veterans Burial Detail. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association....
Jahala J. DeMoulin
Oct 13, 2026
Jahala DeMoulin, 97, of Decatur, Illinois passed away on October 13, 2026. She was born in Charleston, Illinois, on November 6, 1928, to Oscar and Hallie (Morrison) Foote. Jahala attended elementary school and high school classes on the campus of Eastern Illinois University, graduating as valedictorian from Teachers College High School in 1946. She then studied speech and math, leading...
Rebecca Sue McEvoy
Oct 4, 2026
Rebecca Sue (Hanks) McEvoy was born in Decatur, Illinois, in 1943 to John D. Hanks and Norma J. (Schultz) Hanks, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2026. She was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church. She graduated from Lakeview High School in 1961, during which she was a synchronized swimmer at the YWCA and studied German at Millikin. She graduated from Millikin...
Norma Jean Marlowe
Oct 3, 2026
Norma Jean Marlowe, formerly of Decatur Illinois, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Berryville, Arkansas on Saturday October 3, 2026, at the age of 100. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 27th, 2026, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at 11:30 a.m., at Boiling Springs Cemetery, in Decatur....
Yvonne Ruth Purcell
Oct 3, 2026
Yvonne R. Purcell, 88, of Decatur, IL passed away peacefully on October 3, 2026. Yvonne was born in Rock Lake, ND to Clarence and Elizabeth Booth. She grew up on the farm there in Rock Lake with so many wonderful memories. She was the only family member to move away from the area and land in Decatur, IL. Yvonne worked...
Lois E. Steen
Oct 3, 2026
Lois Elaine (Baldwin) Steen passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Mt. Zion Rehabilitation Center at the age of 90. Lois was born on July 24, 1936, in Decatur, IL, to Everett and Minnie “Mim” (Robinson) Baldwin as the eldest of two daughters. Lois married W. Harold Steen on November 19, 1960, with whom she gave birth to three sons:...
Gary Lee Pate
Sep 30, 2026
Gary Lee Pate, 76, of Decatur, passed away peacefully of Wednesday, September 30, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Gary’s life during the visitation on Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m. followed by a Trisagion Service at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Monday,...
Earline Mae Wisher
Sep 29, 2026
Earline Mae Wisher, 89, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Memorial visitation will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 10 am until the time of the memorial service at 11 am at First Presbyterian Church, Decatur, Illinois. Memorials in Earline’s honor may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Decatur, or the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association. Earline was...
Bryan Eric Moore
Sep 28, 2026
Bryan Eric Moore, 58, of Decatur, IL, passed away at home on Monday, September 28, 2026. A visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur, followed immediately by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. Cremation rites have been arranged, and burial at Fairlawn Cemetery in Decatur...
Leonard F. Lusitana
Sep 28, 2026
Leonard Frank Lusitana, age 76, of Carterville, IL, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 10:22 a.m.
Leonard was born on June 27, 1950, in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, to Conrado Ramirez and Maria Ramirez-Romero. He was one of 13 children. At the age of 11, Leonard was adopted by Leo and Olga Lusitana and came to the United States.
After graduating...
Iver W. Blackwell
Sep 21, 2026
Iver W. Blackwell, 80, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. A graveside memorial service with military honors will be held on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026 at 1:45 pm at Star of Hope Chapel in Graceland Cemetery. Iver was born on July 24, 1946 in Indianapolis, IN, the son...
Michael M Edie
Sep 17, 2026
Michael M. Edie, 82, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026. Visitation will be 1:00 – 3:00 PM, Monday, September 28, 2026, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Funeral service will be 3:00 PM, Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Illini Cemetery, Warrensburg. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Michael’s honor may be made...
Terrilyn A Kajander
Sep 16, 2026
Terrilyn “Teri” A. Kajander, 78, of Decatur, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur, with funeral services immediately following at 1:00 p.m. Cremation rites will be arranged after services in accordance with her wishes. Memorials may...
Darla Earlene Wood
Sep 13, 2026
Darla Earlene Wood, 66, of Mexico, MO, formerly of Decatur, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026 at University Medical Center in Columbia, MO. Visitation will be 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Monday, September 21, 2026 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Funeral service will be 12:00 PM, Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Union Cemetery,...
Terry Rigdon
Sep 10, 2026
Terry L. Rigdon, 76, of Decatur, passed away September 10, 2026 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. A Celebration of Terry’s life will be held at Rocco's (1933 S Taylorville Rd, Decatur, IL, 62521) at 1:00 PM on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Terry was born November 8, 1949 in Decatur, the son of Thomas E. and Mary L. (Sutherland) Rigdon. He married...
