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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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Juanita Baity

Juanita Baity

Nov 28, 2024

Juanita L. “Louise” Baity, 102, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024 at her daughter’s home. She was born on April 30, 1922 in Blue Mound, IL, the daughter of the late James Albert and Mabel Susan (Overmeier) Stone. Juanita had worked as a beautician at a local nursing home.  She was a member of Galilee Baptist Church. ...

Lorn Handley

Lorn Handley

Nov 26, 2024

Lorn L. Handley, 80, of Cerro Gordo, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on November 26, 2024. Visitation will be 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Cerro Gordo United Methodist Church.  Funeral service will be 3:00 PM, Saturday at the church.  Burial will be in Cerro Gordo Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in...

Kathryn Sheary

Kathryn Sheary

Nov 26, 2024

Kathryn Anne Sheary, 65, of Forsyth, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on November 26, 2024. Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Monday, December 2, 2024 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Decatur, with Rev....

Betty Pritchett

Betty Pritchett

Nov 25, 2024

Betty L. Pritchett, 92, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Friday, November 29, 2024 at First Baptist Church, Decatur.  Funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 30, 2024 at the church.  Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery. Memorials in Betty’s honor may...

Gary Trammel

Gary Trammel

Nov 25, 2024

Gary Lloyd Trammel, 68, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024 at his residence. He was born on May 20, 1956 in Decatur, the son of the late Ward and Virginia Mae (Huffman) Trammel. Gary served in the U.S. Navy.  He worked as a truck driver.  He previously had worked at ADM in Decatur.  He also loved to...

Richard Rathert

Richard Rathert

Nov 22, 2024

Richard A. Rathert, 84, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2024. Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Monday, November 25, 2024 at Northwest Christian Church, Decatur. A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Windsor Cemetery in Windsor, IL  Memorials in Richard’s honor may be made to: Northwest Christian Church to...

Mary Hall

Mary Hall

Nov 21, 2024

Mary K. Hall, 72, of Decatur, passed away November 21, 2024 at her home. A memorial visitation will be 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM, Monday, November 25, 2024 at Life Builders Church, 833 W Pershing, Decatur, IL.  A memorial service will be 2:00 PM, Monday at the church. Mary was born March 30, 1952 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of...

Charles Daniel "Dan" Carr

Charles Daniel "Dan" Carr

Nov 21, 2024

Charles Daniel “Dan” Carr, 72, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Memorial Visitation will be 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM on Friday, November 29, 2024, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur, IL. Memorial Service will follow at 12:00 PM on Friday, November 29, 2024, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Following the service will...

Elgene Morrison

Elgene Morrison

Nov 20, 2024

Elgene “Jean” Minnie Morrison, 102, passed away on November 20, 2024 in Decatur, Illinois. Visitation will be 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur, IL. Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Jean was born December 5, 1921, in...

Katrina Cox

Katrina Cox

Nov 20, 2024

Katrina C. Cox, 43, passed away November 20, 2024 at home. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Katrina was born July 18, 1981 in Decatur, the daughter of Wayne and Shirley Cox.  She loved spending time with her family. Surviving are her son, Ryan (Dusty) Cox; 4 grandchildren: Brayden, Carter, Carleigh, and Jaxyn; siblings: Joyel...

Beverly Chappell

Beverly Chappell

Nov 18, 2024

Beverly (Hoehn) Chappell, 85, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024 at Haven of Bement, Bement, IL. She was born on December 13, 1938, in Decatur, the daughter of the late Eugene and Loraine (Van Meter) Hoehn.  She married Louis Chappell and he preceded her in death. Beverly was the owner/operator of a printing business. She is...

Shirley Nash

Shirley Nash

Nov 15, 2024

Shirley Jean Nash went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, November 15, 2024, in Decatur, IL, surrounded by her family Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at South Shores Christian Church, 130 Bristol Dr, Decatur, IL, 62521. Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at South...

David Doty

David Doty

Nov 13, 2024

David Doty, 84, of Decatur, IL, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by his family. Visitation will be Monday, November 18, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL.  Funeral services will be Tuesday, November 19, at 10:00 AM, at Sharon United Methodist Church, Decatur.  Burial will be in...

Robert Buchen

Robert Buchen

Nov 12, 2024

Robert Michael Buchen Sr. passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, in Lincoln, Illinois. Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur. Funeral Service will be 10:00 AM on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 3955 Lourdes Dr, Decatur, IL,...

John Critchelow

John Critchelow

Nov 11, 2024

John Roy Critchelow, 68, of Decatur, IL, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024. Visitation will be 10:00 AM, Friday, November 15, 2024, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Friday, November 15, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL. John was born October 10, 1956 in Decatur, IL,...

Mary Heitz

Mary Heitz

Nov 7, 2024

Mary Charlotte Heitz, 85, of Decatur, IL, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024 at her residence. A memorial visitation will be 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Friday, November 15, 2024 at Oak Grove Church of the Nazarene, 1890 W Garfield Ave, Decatur, IL.  A memorial service will follow at 3:00 PM, Friday at the church. Mary was born January 25, 1939,...

Charlesetta Webster

Charlesetta Webster

Nov 7, 2024

Charlesetta W. Webster, 76, of Decatur, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on November 7, 2024. Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur.  Private family services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Charlesetta’s honor may be made to the Cancer Care Specialists...

Jerry Culp

Jerry Culp

Nov 6, 2024

Jerry L. Culp, 69, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2024. Graveside service will be 10:30 AM, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at Macon County Memorial Park. Jerry was born October 26, 1955 in Decatur, the son of Fred A and Evelyn V. (Briggs) Culp.  He was part of the MRI community for many years and loved being around...

Gloria Bryant

Gloria Bryant

Nov 4, 2024

Gloria Jean Bryant, 75, of Decatur, passed away November 4, 2024 at her home. Funeral service will be 1:00 PM, Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur.  Visitation will be 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery, Decatur. Gloria was born May 29, 1949 in Salem, the...

Sherri Durbin

Sherri Durbin

Nov 4, 2024

Sherri Lynn Durbin, 54, of Decatur, IL, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024, at her residence. Visitation will be Thursday, November 7, from 5 to 7 PM, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Friday, November 8, at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Texas Township Cemetery, Clinton, IL.  Family requests casual...

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