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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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Steven Morgret

Steven Morgret

Jun 2, 2015

Steven Earl Morgret, 67, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 6:55 p.m. in Decatur, Illinois. Steve was born in Decatur, IL on June 13, 1947 at St. Mary's Hospital to Roy E. and Irene M. (Goldstein) Morgret. Steve attended Maroa-Forsyth High School and he attended Devry Technical Institute in Chicago, IL where he...

Ronald Nihiser

Ronald Nihiser

Jun 2, 2015

Ronald Eugene Nihiser Jr. of Decatur left this world and returned to God on June 2, 2015 in his home. Memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Zion Chapel, Boody, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Zion Chapel in Boody, IL. Ronnie was a lifelong resident of Decatur, IL and...

Jack Warren

Jack Warren

Jun 1, 2015

Jack W. Warren, 62, of Illiopolis, IL, passed away 8:40 a.m., Monday, June 1, 2015, at his residence. Services will be at a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is handling the arrangements. Jack was born April 14, 1953 in Decatur, IL, the son of Dan and Lavelle (Eakle) Warren. He married Pamela...

Todd Whitaker

Todd Whitaker

May 31, 2015

Todd Alan Whitaker, 45, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 31, 2015 surrounded by his family and friends at his home after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Todd was born July 13, 1969 in Decatur, the son of Marsha (Slifer) Whitaker. He graduated from Macon High School as a proud Ironmen and from Richland...

David Mccoy

David Mccoy

May 27, 2015

David R. "Mac" McCoy, 60, of Argenta, IL, passed away 1:49 a.m., Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Memorial services will be at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 2, 2015, with visitation one hour prior to the service time at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church,...

Jack Lewis

Jack Lewis

May 24, 2015

Jack V. Lewis, 72, of Decatur, IL, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015, at his residence. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 29, 2015, at Moundford Free Methodist Church with visitation one hour prior to service time at the church. Memorials may be made to Twinless Twins Support Group International at www.twinlesstwins.org. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is...

M.L. Waldrop

M.L. Waldrop

May 22, 2015

M. L. "Bud" Waldrop, 80, of Decatur, IL, passed away Friday, May 22, 2015, at St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur, IL. Memorial services will be 3:30 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2015 at Grace United Methodist Church, Decatur, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Grace United Methodist Church of Decatur. Bud...

Ruth Massey

Ruth Massey

May 20, 2015

"She was clothed with strength and dignity; she laughed at the days to come. She spoke with wisdom and faithful instruction was on her tongue. Her children arise and call her blessed." Proverbs 31. Our beloved Mother, Mother-in-law, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother, Betty Ruth (Reider) Massey, went to Heaven on May 20th, 2015. Surrounded by her family, she was loved into...

Dorothy Gerk

Dorothy Gerk

May 17, 2015

Dorothy Irene Gerk, 102, of Decatur, IL, went home to be with her Lord, at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 2015, at Imboden Creek Living Center, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, at Life Foursquare Church, Decatur, with visitation one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Cerro Gordo Cemetery, Cerro Gordo,...

Patricia Carter

Patricia Carter

May 17, 2015

Patricia A. Carter, 84, of Decatur, IL, passed away 2:30 p.m., Sunday, May 17, 2015, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 21, 2015 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Patricia...

James Beckett

James Beckett

May 16, 2015

James R. Beckett, 88, of Blue Mound, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015, in his home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 21, at Blue Mound United Methodist Church, Blue Mound, IL, with visitation 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, at the church. Burial will be in Hall Cemetery, Blue Mound. Memorials may be made to: Blue...

Nancy Burns

Nancy Burns

May 14, 2015

Nancy Jane Burns, 80, of Macon, died Thursday, May 14, 2015, at her home. Funeral services will be noon Monday, May 18, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, with visitation one hour prior to service time. Burial will be in Macon Cemetery, Macon, IL. Nancy was born August 26, 1934, in Wabash, Indiana, the daughter of Glen and Elizabeth (Foust)...

Carman Reynolds

Carman Reynolds

May 13, 2015

Carman Juanita Reynolds, 89, of Decatur, IL passed away at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Fair Havens Christian Home in Decatur, IL. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, 2827 N. Oakland Ave, Decatur, IL with visitation at 9:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Inurnment will...

Bernard Johnson

Bernard Johnson

May 11, 2015

Bernard "Bernie" Wayne Johnson, 89, of Decatur, died Monday, May 11, 2015, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at Niantic Christian Church. Visitation will be 5-7 P.M. Tuesday, May 12, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, with military rites conducted by the Macon...

Douglas Eshelman

Douglas Eshelman

May 11, 2015

Douglas Clark Eshelman, 68, died Monday, May 11, 2015 at the University of Chicago hospital following heart surgery. Doug was born on September 16, 1947 in Decatur to Jane (Clark) and George Eshelman. Doug's mother and infant sister both died in childbirth when he was 3. His late grandparents Claudia and G. Roy Eshelman and Edith and Lynn Clark raised...

R. Roberts

R. Roberts

May 8, 2015

R. Lorraine Roberts, 77, of Harristown, IL, died at 1:05 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2015, at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL, with her family by her side. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 14, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Harristown...

Russell Tiede

Russell Tiede

May 7, 2015

Russell Louis Tiede, 86, passed away in his home on May 7, 2015, with his loving wife Janet at his side. He leaves his wife of nearly 58 years, Janet (Potter) Tiede; son Glenn Russell Tiede and wife Mary; daughter Carolyn Besalke and husband Tyler; son Jon Tiede and wife Lynn; and five grandchildren, Chelsea (Besalke) Klunick and husband Kyle,...

Roland Heath

Roland Heath

May 6, 2015

Roland "Pop" A. Heath, 85, of Decatur, IL, passed away 6:58 a.m., Wednesday, May 06, 2015, at Fair Havens Christian Home, Decatur, IL. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m., Monday, May 11, 2015, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Sunday, May 10, 2015, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Macon...

Robert Grabowski

Robert Grabowski

May 1, 2015

Robert E. Grabowski, 94, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 1:40 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2015, at McKinley Court Care Center. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, May 9, 2015 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Decatur, with visitation one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Decatur. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home,...

Donald Eckart

Donald Eckart

May 1, 2015

Donald S. "Doc" Eckart, Sr., 78, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 7:10 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2015, in his residence. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Harristown Cemetery, Harristown, IL. Memorials may be...

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