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Recent Obituaries
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Decatur and Cerro Gordo, IL area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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David L. "Goodie" Goodman
Mar 1, 2026
David L. “Goodie” Goodman, 72, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026 surrounded by his family. Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Graveside service will be 1:00 PM, Friday, March 6, 2026 at Macon County Memorial Park, 5700 W Main Street, Decatur, IL 62522. Goodie was...
Ronald Clark Zinn
Feb 24, 2026
Ronald Clark “Ron” Zinn, 82, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Lincolnshire Place. He was born in Brownstown, IL on September 18, 1943 to Rev. Dewey Paul and Mildred Irene (Easton) Zinn. Ron grew up in the Boiling Springs area of Decatur and attended Warrensburg schools. He married Mary Margaret Murray on November 30, 1991 in...
Linda Lou Hopkins
Feb 24, 2026
Linda Hopkins, 84, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Linda was born on October 2nd, 1941 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Gene and Maxine Fry. She married Gary “Hop” Hopkins on June 6, 1959. Hop and Linda were married for 47 years. She was proud to have raised her family in the same house she grew up in....
Darrell Lee Walker
Feb 23, 2026
Darrell Lee Walker, 91, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Mt. Zion Health and Rehab Center.
Visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Life Foursquare Church, 2954 W. Ash Avenue, Decatur, IL. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the church. Burial will take place in Illini...
William C. Peter Jr.
Feb 21, 2026
William C. “Bill” Peter Jr. passed away on February 21, 2026.
Visitation will be held 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM Monday, March 2, 2026, at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Decatur, IL, with a visitation one hour prior from 9:30...
Paula Sue Mesecher
Feb 18, 2026
Paula Sue Mesecher, 58, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday,, February 25, 2026 at 2 pm at Concordia Lutheran Church in Decatur. Paula was born on January 7th, 1968 in Peoria, IL. She is the daughter of Robert and Norma...
Lorraine E. Howard
Feb 17, 2026
Lorraine E. Howard, 91, of The Villages, FL, and formerly of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Chatham Glen Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Florida.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 a.m. on...
Dorothy Arseneault
Feb 15, 2026
Dorothy was born in New Britain, Connecticut, on August 19, 1927. She was the daughter of Peter and Lucy Szymanowski. Dorothy married Edmond Arseneault in 1949, and he preceded her in death. Dorothy had one sister, Barbara(Bunny), married to Jerry Madigan, who also preceded her in death. Edmond, Dorothy and family moved to Decatur, Illinois, in 1959, where they stayed...
Catherine Estelle Brown
Feb 14, 2026
Catherine E. Brown, 72, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her family and dogs. A memorial gathering will be held 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Memorials in Catherine’s honor may be made to HSHS St. Mary’s Cancer Care Center, 1900 E...
Rev. Michael R. Seidenstricker
Feb 11, 2026
Reverend Michael Roy Seidenstricker, Pastor Emeritus, 78, of Effingham, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at his home.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Decatur, IL. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will take place in West Frantz Cemetery...
Cheryll Diane Turner
Feb 11, 2026
Cheryll Diane Turner, 76, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Panama City, Florida.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 p.m., with burial in Lester R. Barnett Cemetery. Memorials in Cheryll’s honor...
Jaden R. Stine
Feb 11, 2026
Jaden Renée Stine, 28, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital. Visitation and funeral mass will be held Tuesday, February 17, 20026 at Holy Family Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 AM, with the funeral following. Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Jaden Reneé Stine was born on November...
Shirley Ann Christison Clarkson
Feb 11, 2026
Shirley Ann (Hamm) Christison Clarkson, 92, of Oakley, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family.
Visitation will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Oakley Brick Church of the Brethren. Funeral services will follow at 2:30 p.m. at the church. Burial will take place in West Frantz...
Lydia Jane Miller
Feb 10, 2026
Lydia “Jane” Miller, 88, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Visitation will be on Saturday, February 14th, 2026 from 2 pm to 3 pm at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Cerro Gordo, IL, with funeral service to follow at 3 pm. Burial will follow at Cerro Gordo Cemetery. Memorials in Jane’s honor may be made to Piatt County Animal...
Paul A. Kaufman
Feb 7, 2026
Paul Albert Kaufman, 88, of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Visitation will be on Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 11 am until time of the funeral service at 12 Noon. Casual attire is acceptable. Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield with military honors provided by the U.S. Air Force and the Interveterans Burial Detail...
Mark Alan Ferriell
Feb 6, 2026
Mark Alan Ferriell, 74, of Decatur, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026, at Fair Havens Senior Living, in Decatur.
Visitation will be held at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 12, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 13, 2026, at the funeral home, and burial will take place at...
Larry D. Wade
Feb 2, 2026
Larry D. Wade, 85, of Decatur, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 2, 2026. Visitation will be on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 9:30am to 11:00am at Central Christian Church, Decatur with funeral service to follow at 11:00am. Memorials in Larry’s honor may be made to Central Christian Church, Decatur. Larry was born on August 10, 1940 in...
Dan Hill Brintlinger
Jan 28, 2026
Dan Hill Brintlinger, 80, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026. Visitation will be 1:00 – 4:00 PM, Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Prayer service will be 3:30 PM, Sunday at the funeral home with Fr. Rick Weltin officiating. Funeral service will be 12:00 PM, Monday, February 2, 2026 at the funeral...
Anthony J. Vossos
Jan 28, 2026
Anthony J. “A.Jay” Vossos, 45, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at his home.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, with funeral services immediately following at 1:00 p.m. In accordance with his wishes, cremation rites will be arranged after the service. Memorials in...
Janet W. Crandall
Jan 27, 2026
Janet Wise Crandall, age 96, of Cerro Gordo, passed away peacefully at 6:30AM on January 27, 2026, at Heritage Woods, Sullivan, IL. Born on January 21, 1930, in Decatur, Illinois, Janet was the beloved daughter of Ralph and Gladys Wise. Janet married Keith Crandall on June 12, 1949, beginning a beautiful partnership that spanned many decades. Keith passed on May...
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