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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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Lee Collins

Lee Collins

Apr 1, 2016

Lee R. Collins (LeRoy), 54, of Decatur, IL passed away on Friday, April 1, 2016 at his residence. A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 8, 2016 at 6:30pm at the Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur, IL. The visitation will be from 4-6:30pm prior to the service at the funeral home. The family requests casual attire....

Kenneth Cunningham

Kenneth Cunningham

Mar 30, 2016

Kenneth L. Cunningham, 89, of Latham, IL, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at Vonderlieth Living Center in Mt. Pulaski, IL. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery, Blue Mound, IL....

Helen Beals

Helen Beals

Mar 29, 2016

Helen A. Beals, 91, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at McKinley Court Care Center. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 4, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, with visitation one hour prior to services, at the funeral home. Burial will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, in Camp Butler National Cemetery, Riverton, IL. Memorials...

Virginia Alsup

Virginia Alsup

Mar 28, 2016

Virginia M. Alsup, 92, of Warrensburg, died Monday, March 28, 2016, at Fair Havens Christian Home. Visitation will be 4-6 P.M. Friday, April 1, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. A private family graveside service will be held at Illini Cemetery, Warrensburg. Memorials may be made to the Warrensburg United Methodist Church or the Warrensburg Volunteer Fire Department. Virginia was...

Ardell Mcclure

Ardell Mcclure

Mar 28, 2016

Ardell J. McClure, 93, of Decatur, IL, passed away 10:30 p.m., Monday, March 28, 2016, at Fair Havens Christian Home, Decatur.Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, April 1, 2016, at Northwest Christian Church, with visitation at the church from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.Memorials may be made to Northwest...

John Gwin

John Gwin

Mar 27, 2016

John Wayne Gwin, 29, of Harristown, died Sunday, March 27, 2016, at his home.Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, April 1, at Camp Wilson Foursquare Church. Visitation will be 5-8 P.M. Thursday, March 31, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Burial will be in Harristown Cemetery.John was born December 22, 1986, in Decatur, the son of Brett and Tina...

Paul Yobski

Paul Yobski

Mar 25, 2016

Paul “Herman” Yobski, 86, of Decatur, IL, passed away Friday, March 25, 2016, at Symphony of Decatur.As per his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded and a private family gathering will be held at a later date. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL will be handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 2001 S....

Donya Wagner

Donya Wagner

Mar 25, 2016

Donya F. Wagner, 46, of Decatur, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, March 25, 2016, with her family by her side.Funeral services to celebrate her homegoing will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 30 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, with visitation 5-8 P.M on Tuesday, March 29 at the funeral home. Burial will be in West Frantz...

Joyce Harding

Joyce Harding

Mar 20, 2016

Joyce E. (Knight) Harding, 78, of Decatur, IL passed away on March 20, 2016 at Imboden Creek. Funeral liturgy will be on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 11:30 AM at the Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur, IL, with visitation at the funeral home from 10:30 AM until service time. Burial will at the Macon County Memorial Park in...

Virginia Cannon

Virginia Cannon

Mar 19, 2016

Virginia Herron “Ginny” Cannon, 85, of Decatur, IL, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 14, at First Presbyterian Church, Decatur, IL.Ginny was born October 21, 1930, in Shelbyville, IL, the daughter of Murphy A. and Frances (Rogers) Herron. She married William B. Cannon in 1952 Decatur,...

Harold Newsham

Harold Newsham

Mar 19, 2016

Harold D. Newsham, 90, of Decatur, IL., passed away on Saturday (03-19-2016) at 6:30 P.M. at Symphony of Decatur.Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Tuesday (03-22-2016) at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to service time. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL.Memorials may be made to: Grace United Methodist Church.Harold was born...

Vernon Meyer

Vernon Meyer

Mar 18, 2016

Vernon J. Meyer, 79, of Decatur, IL, joined his loving wife Judy on Friday, March 18, 2016. Services will be held at a later date. Memorials may made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes are assisting the family. Vernon was born on December 21, 1936 in Decatur, IL. He married Julia J. Hartsell on September 22,...

Patricia Kuhns

Patricia Kuhns

Mar 18, 2016

Patricia E. March Kuhns, 89, of Decatur, IL, died peacefully in her sleep early Friday morning March 18, 2016, in her residence.Graveside services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, at Friends Creek Cemetery, Argenta, IL, followed by a Memorial service at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday at Central Christian Church, Decatur. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur, are...

Jay Durflinger

Jay Durflinger

Mar 17, 2016

Jay E. Durflinger went to be with our God All Mighty on March 17, 2016 at 7:21 p.m. A Memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 9, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Long Point Cemetery, Niantic, IL. Inquiries may be directed to William Clennon. Jay was...

Neil Pistorius

Neil Pistorius

Mar 14, 2016

Decatur, IL –Neil E. Pistorius, 95, passed away peacefully at home on March 14, 2016.A service to celebrate his life will be held on Monday, March 28, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Chapel United Methodist Church in Boody, Illinois. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur, are assisting the family.Neil was born at home December 3, 1920, to Roy V....

Harold Walton

Harold Walton

Mar 13, 2016

Harold K. Walton, 85, of Whitehall, PA, formerly of Decatur, IL, died Sunday, March 13, 2016 at Fellowship Villa where he was residing. He was the husband of Mary E. (Gorden) Walton to whom he was married 62 years last June 14. Born in Decatur, IL, January 15, 1931, Harold was the son of the late Floyd and Mae (Brule)...

Orveta Barnes

Orveta Barnes

Mar 12, 2016

H. Orveta (Bailey) Barnes, 91, of Decatur, IL passed away on March 12, 2016. A graveside funeral service will be held on Friday, March 18 at 3:00pm at the Mt. Auburn Township Cemetery in Mt. Auburn, IL. The visitation will be on Thursday, March 17 from 6-8:00pm at the Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur, IL.Memorials may be made...

Rebecca Ward

Rebecca Ward

Mar 9, 2016

Rebecca Ann Ward, 71, of Decatur, IL, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at Symphony of Decatur.Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 19, 2016, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Illini Cemetery, Warrensburg, IL.Rebecca was born June 24, 1944 in Decatur,...

Joyce Smart

Joyce Smart

Mar 3, 2016

Joyce Smart, 88, of Argenta, died Thursday, March 3, 2016.Following Joyce’s wishes, there will be no services. Cremation rites will be accorded. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is assisting the family.Joyce was born December 5, 1927, in Decatur, the daughter of George Larkin and Estelle (Copas) Carnahan. She married Luther H. “Red” Smart in Decatur on June 14, 1947. He...

Donovan Durland

Donovan Durland

Mar 3, 2016

Donovan Dean Durland, 86, of Decatur, IL, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016.Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 8, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Knobs Cemetery, Tower Hill, IL. Memorials may be made to the Decatur YMCA.Donovan...

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