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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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Myron Maclean

Myron Maclean

Jul 28, 2015

Myron D. MacLean. I lost my hero on Tuesday, July 28, 2015, when he passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur, Illinois. He happened to be my father. Born on September 4, 1923 in Peoria, "Mac" graduated from Peoria High School before attending Bradley University for two years prior to serving as an Infantryman in Company B, 1st Battalion,...

Van A. Silver

Van A. Silver

Jul 25, 2015

Van A. Silver, 85, of Decatur, born December 25, 1929, born again spiritually February of 1978, flew away to Jesus, his Lord and Savior and took his first breath in Heaven on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Imboden Creek Living Center, Decatur. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 29 at Body of Christ Ministries, 2199 W. Ridlen Road,...

Jerry Todd

Jerry Todd

Jul 23, 2015

Dr. Jerry Lee Todd 77, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday evening, July 23, 2015, at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by his family. A celebration of his life will be held from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Sunday, July 26, 2015, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur, IL. Jerry was born October 12, 1937, in Centralia, IL, to...

Lyle H

Lyle H

Jul 23, 2015

Lyle D. Hoffman, 84, of Decatur, died Thursday, July 23, 2015, at Heritage Health. Private family services will be held at a later date. Mr. Hoffman was born August 31, 1930 in Decatur, the son of Delmond E. And Olvetta G. (Stoewsand) Hoffman. He was a partner in Hoffman Sheet Metal, retiring in 1985. He married Emily R. Keithley on...

Robert Harmon

Robert Harmon

Jul 21, 2015

Robert O. Harmon, Sr., 86, passed suddenly peacefully on July 21, 2015, at White Oaks at Heritage Woods, South Elgin, IL. Graveside services will be 10:30 A.M. Friday, July 24, 2015, at Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL, with military rites conducted by Macon County Honor Guard. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Robert was born May...

Bradley Larrick

Bradley Larrick

Jul 20, 2015

Brad "Bird" Larrick, 55, of Cerro Gordo, IL, passed away at 3:35 a.m. Monday, July 20, 2015 at Decatur Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 24, at Brintlinger and Earl Cerro Gordo Funeral Home, with visitation 5-8 p.m. Thursday, July 23, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Cerro Gordo Cemetery,...

Lorraine Albert

Lorraine Albert

Jul 19, 2015

Rilla Lorraine Dobson Albert passed away the morning of July 19, 2015, at her home in Oakley. Lorraine was born May 18, 1923, in rural Cerro Gordo to Guy and Ferne Dobson. After graduating from Cerro Gordo High School, she attended Brown's Business College. She later joined the Navy and served her country in the WAVES in Washington D.C. from...

Dorothy Lippincott

Dorothy Lippincott

Jul 18, 2015

Dorothy Ann Lippincott, 90, of Decatur, IL passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at her residence. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m Saturday, July 25, at Grace United Methodist Church, Decatur, with visitation from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at the church. Graveside services will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday, at Shearer Cemetery, New Canton, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral...

Harold Miller

Harold Miller

Jul 18, 2015

Harold H. Miller, 89, of Forsyth, IL, passed away at 10:33 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2015, at Decatur Primrose. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday, July 23 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be 4-8 P.M. Wednesday, July 22 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Harristown Cemetery, Harristown, IL, with military rites conducted...

Barry Harden

Barry Harden

Jul 16, 2015

Barry George Harden, 70, 15th Baron of Cowdenknowes, Scotland, passed away on July 16, 2015. He was born in Malta on July 4, 1945 the youngest child of sargeant William and Ethel (Cross) Harden. Barry is survived by his wife, Sharon (Shaffer) Harden; son Mark and wife Beth of SC, son Darren and wife Natalie of London, UK; stepson Evan...

Cooper Schwarze

Cooper Schwarze

Jul 14, 2015

Cooper Michael Schwarze, 2 years old, son of Michael David Schwarze and Lacy (Miller) Schwarze, was called to heaven Tuesday, July 14, 2015 after passing away at his home. Memorial services will be 5:00 p.m., Sunday, July 19, 2015, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with Father Richard Weltin, officiant. Visitation will be 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday,...

Carrie Harding

Carrie Harding

Jul 14, 2015

Carrie Mildred (Byler) Harding, 97, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 3:05 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2015, at Imboden Creek Living Center, Decatur. A Memorial service will be held at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, July 19, at Central Christian Church, Decatur. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is assisting the family with the arrangements. Mildred was born August 14, 1917, in...

Mary Gardner

Mary Gardner

Jul 14, 2015

Mary Rosalie Gardner, 85, of Decatur, died at 4:45 PM Tuesday, July 14, 2015, at Moweaqua Nursing Center, Moweaqua, IL, with the assistance of hospice, and with her husband at her bedside. Visitation for Rosalie will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Friday at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Additional visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 AM...

Jeanne Tohill

Jeanne Tohill

Jul 10, 2015

Jeanne JoAnn (Dunn) Tohill, 89, of Decatur, IL passed away at 2:00 AM on Friday (July 10, 2015) at Fair Havens Christian Home. Jeanne was born on November 19, 1925, in Decatur, IL the daughter of Charles Emmitt Dunn and Rose May (White) Dunn. She was employed for many years at the Wabash Credit Union retiring February 1, 1983. She...

Tony Mcklin

Tony Mcklin

Jul 9, 2015

Tony M. McKlin, 74, of Decatur, IL, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2015, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 13, at Macon Cemetery, Macon, IL. Visitation will be from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to the family. Tony was born July 25, 1940, in St....

Robert Fallstrom

Robert Fallstrom

Jul 9, 2015

Robert Lee "Bob" Fallstrom, 88, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 3:54 p.m. Thursday, July 9, 2015, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. A Memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM Tuesday, July 14, 2015, at Riverside Baptist Church, with visitation from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Monday, July 13, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes. Inurnment will be at Greenwood Cemetery,...

Beatrice Coon

Beatrice Coon

Jul 8, 2015

Beatrice Marie (Bea) Coon, of Decatur, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at the Loretto Home located within the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis Convent in Springfield, IL. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 13, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 3850 Lourdes Drive, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour preceding the...

Alta Jestis

Alta Jestis

Jul 7, 2015

Alta Mae Jestis, 103, of Cowden, IL, formerly of Harristown, IL, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at Prairie Rose Health Care Center, Pana, IL. A Memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 18th, at Herrick Christian Church. Burial will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 18th at Harristown Cemetery, Harristown, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur,...

Lacy Berry

Lacy Berry

Jul 7, 2015

Lacy Marie (Birch) Berry, 63, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 12:24 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at Symphony of Decatur. Cremation rites to be accorded. There will be no services. Lacy was born July 26, 1951, in Evansville, IN, the daughter of James Birch, Sr. and Dorothy (Runau) Birch. Surviving are her parents of Decatur, IL, daughter: Tracy (Michael)...

Dennis Spencer

Dennis Spencer

Jul 6, 2015

Dennis R. "Dennis the Menace" Spencer, 66, of Palm Terrace in Mattoon, IL for the last 3 years, and Decatur, IL, went home to be with his Lord and God at 8:10 p.m. Monday, July 6, 2015, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital, Mattoon, IL, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 10,...

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