Michael Newland
Oct 6, 2024
Michael Gary Newland passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Private family service will be held at a later date. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur, IL is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Michael’s honor may be made to Forsyth United Methodist Church. Michael was born April 1, 1946, in Macomb, Illinois, the son...
Joan D. "Annie" Willis
Oct 4, 2024
Joan D. “Annie” Willis, age 96, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Imboden Creek Gardens surrounded by her children. She was born July 25, 1928, in rural Macoupin County, IL, the daughter of Amal L. and Bessie L. (Hare) Dunn. She married Floyd E. Turner August 3, 1946, and he preceded her in death in...
Russell Luttrell
Oct 2, 2024
Russell “Russ” Luttrell, 81, of Decatur, IL, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024. Memorial visitation will be Tuesday, October 8, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Burial will be in Camp Butler Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established for his beloved Bella Mae....
Donald Bivens
Sep 27, 2024
Donald Lee Bivens Jr., 77, of Illiopolis, was shepherded into his heavenly home on September 27 th , 2024, with his children by his side. While Don fought courageously through many health struggles over the last decade, he is now resting in the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was the beloved husband of Sue (Quigley), with...
Tina Mccarty
Sep 25, 2024
Tina McCarty, 62, passed away on September 25th, 2024, from a long battle with ovarian cancer in the comfort of her home with her husband and children by her side. She was the beloved wife of Kevin McCarty. They shared 38 years together. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, she was the daughter of Earl and Christine Taylor. She attended Riverview...
Anita Culp
Sep 22, 2024
Anita "Tudi" Culp, 79, of Decatur, IL passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on September 22, 2024. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 10:00 am at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Decatur, IL. Graveside Services will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Decatur, IL. Memorials in Tudi's honor may be made to EQUUS...
Dolores Ann Holderness
Sep 19, 2024
Dolores Ann Holderness, 91, of Decatur, IL, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2024. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Monday, September 23, 2024 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Harristown Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Dolores’s honor may be...
Therese Gerrianne Lipe
Sep 15, 2024
Therese Gerrianne Lipe, 64 of Decatur passed away on September 15, 2024, at The Loft of Rock Springs in Decatur. Therese was born March 21, 1960, to Lester and Bernadette (DuCharme) Lipe. She is survived by brothers: Stephen (Heidi) Lipe of Pensacola, FL. and Vincent (Steven Jensen) Lipe of Seattle, WA.; sister, Lynnette (Paul) Schiffhauer of Largo, FL; nieces Chantal...
Imogene Lee Shepherd
Sep 12, 2024
Imogene Lee Shepherd, 93, of Decatur, IL, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Wednesday, September 25 and one hour prior to service time, Thursday, both at the funeral home. Burial will be in North...
Betty Wheatley
Sep 7, 2024
Betty Wheatley, 93, of Decatur, Illinois passed, following a brief illness, at Springfield Memorial Hospital, on Saturday morning, September 7,2024. Born Betty Virginia Schmidt on August 30, 1931 In Decatur, Illinois, Betty lived a full and abundant life raising a family, working, traveling, helping others ... and, as many know, knitting. In the last decade she knitted thousands of stocking...
Dan Henry
Sep 2, 2024
Dan T. Henry, 79, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2024 at the Illinois Veterans Home in LaSalle. Private family services will be held.
Judith Rynders
Aug 31, 2024
Judith A. Rynders, 82, of Decatur, formerly of Blue Mound, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2024 surrounded by her family. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hall Cemetery, Blue...
Foster "Buzz" Nelson
Aug 29, 2024
Foster “Buzz” Nelson, 84, passed away in his home in Decatur, IL on August 29th, 2024. He was born April 2nd, 1940 in Decatur, IL to Norman and Vercele Nelson. Buzz grew up in Cerro Gordo, IL where he would later teach and coach for many years. Before finding his career in education, he proudly served his country in the...
Everett Gambrill
Aug 27, 2024
Everett Gambrill, 71, of Sullivan, formerly of Decatur, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2024. Private services will be held. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is asssisting with arrangements.
Lisa Hunter
Aug 22, 2024
Lisa Kay Hunter, 51, of Decatur, IL, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2024. A Celebration of Lisa's Life will be held at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Lisa was born August 22, 1973, in Kankakee, IL, the daughter of Carolyn Kay (Carter). She loved hanging out with friends and really enjoyed social media. She is survived by her...
Nancy Jane Brechnitz
Aug 22, 2024
Nancy Jane Brechnitz, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and dear friend, passed away on August 22, 2024, in Naples, Florida after an extended illness. Nancy was born on April 18, 1955 in Decatur, Illinois to Neil and Jean Goretzke. She grew up on their farm in Latham, Illinois and graduated from Warrensburg-Latham High School in 1973. She graduated from Illinois State...
Lance Gauble
Aug 21, 2024
Lance Edward Gauble of Decatur, IL passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Lance was born on March 8, 1947 in Peoria, IL to Clifford and Eleanor Gauble. He met the love of his life in 8th grade, Becky (McGown), and they eventually married and celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary in June, 2024. Lance attended...
Larry Gooding
Aug 19, 2024
Robert L. “Larry” Gooding, 74, of Decatur, IL, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur, IL. Funeral services will be 12:00 PM, Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, with visitation from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Entombment will be at Star of Hope Mausoleum, Decatur,...
Doris Rountree
Aug 18, 2024
Doris Rountree, 79, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2024 surrounded by her family. Graveside service will be 12:30 PM, Friday, August 23, 2024 at Macon County Memorial Park. Doris was born December 15, 1944 in Decatur, the daughter of Pleasant and Doris (Rutherford) Ross. She most recently worked as bartender and manager of the Moose Lodge in...
Kenneth Minton
Aug 16, 2024
Kenneth Wade Minton, 96, of Decatur, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Thursday, August 29, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown. Memorials in Kenneth’s honor may be given to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church or Unity Christian...