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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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Marjorie Mcclure

Marjorie Mcclure

Apr 30, 2015

Marjorie L. McClure, 89, of Decatur, IL, daughter of George L. and Estelle (Copas) Carnahan, passed away April 30, 2015. Inurnment will be 5:30 p.m.,Wednesday, June 17, at North Fork Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Marjorie was retired from General Electric as a Quality Control Supervisor. " }

Mary Graham

Mary Graham

Apr 27, 2015

Mary Grace Graham, 88, of Decatur, died Monday, April 27, 2015, at her home. Memorial services will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, May 1, 2015, at St. James Catholic Church, with visitation one hour prior to service time. Burial will be at a later date in Calvary Cemetery, Illiopolis. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be...

Karen Fowler

Karen Fowler

Apr 24, 2015

Karen S. Fowler, 64, of Decatur, IL, passed away Friday, April 24, 2015, in her residence. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m, Saturday, May 2nd, at Resurrection Life Church, 1085 W. McKinley Avenue, Decatur. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday, and also 4-8 p.m. Friday, May 1st at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home,...

Elsie Whitten

Elsie Whitten

Apr 24, 2015

Elsie Whitten, 96, of Decatur, IL, formerly of Oreana, IL, went home to be with her Lord in Heaven Friday, April 24, 2015, at Heartland Health Care, Decatur, IL. Celebration of her life will be held at 10:00 a.m, Wednesday, April 29, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, with visitation from 9:30 a.m. until service time and also 5-7...

Mary Diesing

Mary Diesing

Apr 22, 2015

Diesing, Mary Elizabeth (Brunk), 97, died April 22, 2015. She had been a resident of Imboden Creek Living Center. Mary was born November 19, 1917, in Lexington, MO, the daughter of Hanford and Maymie (Olsen) Brunk. She grew up in California, MO, and was valedictorian of the Class of 1936 there. After studying at Central Missouri State Teachers' College, she...

Paul Durchholz

Paul Durchholz

Apr 22, 2015

Paul E. Durchholz, 81, of Decatur, IL, peacefully passed into the arms of his Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at Symphony of Decatur, Decatur, IL. Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 25, 2015, at Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to...

William Crookshank

William Crookshank

Apr 19, 2015

William (Bill) E Crookshank, 88, passed away on April 19, 2015. He was born on October 31, 1926 to Robert Lee and Hazel Lucille Crookshank in Mattoon, IL. He married Martha Jean Ritter on January 4, 1948. They recently celebrated their 67th anniversary. Bill was a veteran of the US Navy where he served in the Pacific on the USS...

Mary Kincaid

Mary Kincaid

Apr 17, 2015

Mary Katherine (Kershner) Kincaid, 92, of Decatur, IL, passed away Friday, April 17, 2015, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL. Funeral services will be 11:00 Wednesday (04-22-2015) at Central Christian Church, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at the church. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is...

John Hetz

John Hetz

Apr 16, 2015

"Hondo", John Joseph Hetz, Jr., 69, of Decatur, died April 16, 2015. Memorial services in honor of his life will be held at First Christian Church, 3350 N. MacArthur Rd. on Monday, April 27, at 10:30 A.M. with visitation at 10:00 A.M. Celebration of John's life following services at The Main Hanger Restaurant, 910 S. Airport Road, until 2:00 P.M....

Floyd Anderson

Floyd Anderson

Apr 12, 2015

Floyd "Andy" L. Anderson, 69, of Moweaqua, died Sunday, April 12, 2015, at St. Mary's Hospital. Graveside services will be 12:00 P.M. Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany, IL with visitation 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Moweaqua or Macon...

Gary Trusner

Gary Trusner

Apr 12, 2015

Gary Lee Trusner, 79, of Decatur passed away on April 12, 2015. Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M. Thursday, April 16, 2015, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, with visitation 6-8 P.M. Wednesday, April 15, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Harristown Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Gary was born September 5, 1935,...

Eloise Bowser

Eloise Bowser

Apr 10, 2015

Eloise Bowser, 85, of Decatur, IL, passed away Friday, April 10, 2015, in her home. A private family graveside service will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Riverton, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is assisting the family with the arrangements. Memorials may be made to: Decatur Evergreen Resident Benevolent Fund. Eloise was...

Vickie Sayles

Vickie Sayles

Apr 9, 2015

Vickie Sue Sayles, 64, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2015, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, with visitation 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL. Memorials may be made to...

David Register

David Register

Apr 9, 2015

CUSTOM DEATH NOTICE David "Dave" Paul Register, 64, of Niantic passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2015. Dave was born on August 2nd, 1950 in Kilbourne, IL, the son of Charles and Ruth M. (McGlothin) Register. Dave grew up in Eldorado Springs, MO with his uncle Wendell and aunt Millie Carter, where he attended school, and was a four-time Missouri...

Leota Anderson

Leota Anderson

Apr 9, 2015

Leota "Joyce" Anderson, 83, of Decatur, IL, passed away 4:57 a.m., Thursday, April 9, 2015, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 13, 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 Macon Cemetery, Macon, IL. Memorials...

Bonnie Neff

Bonnie Neff

Apr 8, 2015

Bonnie M. Neff, 97, of Arthur, formerly of Cerro Gordo, passed away in the early morning hours of April 8, 2015. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Cerro Gordo United Methodist Church with a memorial visitation one hour prior to service time at the church. Burial will be in Cerro Gordo Cemetery. Brintlinger and Earl...

Larry Barnett

Larry Barnett

Apr 5, 2015

Larry Wright Barnett, 77, of Warrensburg, IL passed away Sunday April 5, 2015 at Decatur Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. At Larry's request, there will be a celebration of his life on Saturday, April 11th at Warrensburg Sportsmen's Club from 1 to 4 p.m. Casual attire is suggested, St. Louis Cardinals or Missouri Tigers colors would be Larry's preference....

Iris Moore

Iris Moore

Apr 5, 2015

Iris Moore, 86, of Niantic, IL, passed away at 3:35 a.m. Sunday, April 5, 2015, in her home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, at Niantic Christian Church, with visitation one hour prior to services at the church, and also from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Burial will be in...

Kathryn Disbrow

Kathryn Disbrow

Apr 3, 2015

Kathryn J. Disbrow, 87, of Warrensburg, IL passed away on Friday, April 3, 2015 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 AM Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at the Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur, with visitation from 5-7:00 PM Tuesday, also at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Illini Cemetery; Warrensburg, IL. Memorials...

Bobby Bone

Bobby Bone

Apr 1, 2015

Bobby J. Bone, Sr., 83, of Decatur, IL, went to his eternal home on Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at Lavender Ridge in Effingham, IL. Cremation rites will be accorded. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is handling the arrangements. Bobby was born September 1, 1931 in Bardwell, KY, the son of Everett and Betty (Coil) Bone. He married Linnie Deweese...

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