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 ,...
Charles R. "Chuck" Burkhart Sr
Mar 27, 2026
Charles R. “Chuck” Burkhart, Sr., 93, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be 10:00 AM -12:00 PM, Friday, April 3, 2026 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Masonic Rites will be 12:00 PM, Friday at the funeral home by Stephen Decatur Lodge #979. Funeral service will follow...
Adrian "Jake" Albert
Mar 25, 2026
Adrian “Jake” Albert, 102, of Bement, IL, formerly of Oakley, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 from 9 am until time of the funeral service at 11 am at Cerro Gordo United Methodist Church. Burial with military honors will follow at Cerro Gordo Cemetery. Memorials in (Name)’s honor may be...
Jo Ann Durchholz
Mar 22, 2026
Jo Ann Durchholz was a Born-Again Christian, and her faith could not be swayed. She would share her faith with anyone willing to listen. Jo Ann spent her last days waiting to go to heaven with her Lord Jesus. Jo Ann would ask what the time was and when she would be going home to be with her Lord. It...
Kelly J. Zinn
Mar 22, 2026
Kelly J. Zinn, 57, of Warrensburg, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at her home. Graveside funeral service will be held on Monday, March 30, 2026 at 11 am at Illini Cemetery, Warrensburg, IL. Memorials in Kelly’s honor may be made to Decatur Cancer Care. Kelly was born on October 25, 1968 in Decatur, the daughter of James A....
David Ellsworth James
Mar 22, 2026
David E. James, of Decatur, IL, passed away March 22, 2026. A graveside service will be held at Mt. Gilead Cemetery in Decatur, IL 11:00 AM Monday, March 30, 2026. Memorials in David’s honor may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or Tunnel to Towers. David was born on November 18, 1941, in Evansville,...
Elaine L. Dresback
Mar 18, 2026
Elaine L. Dresback, 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior March 18, 2026. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving daughters Brenda and Cheryl.
Elaine was born on November 22, 1932, to Laurence and Loretta Metzger, in Monticello, IL. She was the salutatorian of her 1950 Cerro Gordo High School graduating class. After graduating high school,...
Larry Dean LeCrone
Mar 15, 2026
Larry Dean LeCrone, 86, of Peru, IN, and formerly of Decatur, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Arrangements are incomplete at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur.
Roger D. Sims
Mar 4, 2026
Roger D. Sims, 78, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Graveside Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 11 am at West Frantz Cemetery, with his daughter-in-law Karen Sims officiating. Memorials in Roger’s honor may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Roger was born on September 20, 1947 in Decatur, IL,...
Mary Eileen James
Mar 4, 2026
Eileen James, 83, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Visitation will be on Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 10 am to 12 Noon, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur with funeral service to follow at 12 Noon. Burial will follow at Boiling Springs Cemetery, Decatur. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Eileen’s honor may be made...
