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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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Mary Harrison

Mary Harrison

Jun 16, 2014

Mary E. Harrison, 68, of Decatur, IL, passed away 3:10 p.m., Monday, June 16, 2014, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 20, 2014, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation after 5 p.m., Thursday, June 19, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial...

Andrew Kater

Andrew Kater

Jun 16, 2014

Andrew Jay Kater, 52, of Decatur, died Monday, June 16, 2014. Private family services will be conducted at a later date. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home of Decatur, will be assisting the family. Memorials are requested in lieu of flowers. Please make memorial contributions to: St. Jude Children's Hospital or the Macon County Animal Shelter. Andy was born August 6,...

Thelma Hacker

Thelma Hacker

Jun 12, 2014

Thelma G. Hacker, 92, of Decatur, died Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Heritage Manor, Mt. Zion, IL. Graveside services will be 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 17, 2014, at Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Macon County Animal Shelter. Thelma was born September 23, 1921, the...

Velma Barringer

Velma Barringer

Jun 12, 2014

Velma Louise Barringer, 74, of Herrod, IL, died Thursday, June 12, 2014, at Rosiclare Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Rosiclare, IL. Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Friday, June 20, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, with visitation one hour prior to service. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL. Memorials may be made to Donor's Choice. Velma...

Charles Lyon

Charles Lyon

Jun 11, 2014

Charles J. "Chuck" Lyon, 74, of Decatur passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at I.U. Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will be handling the arrangements. Graveside services will be held at 2:00pm, on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at North Fork Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Memorials to the American Diabetes Association. Chuck was born on...

Scott Inman

Scott Inman

Jun 10, 2014

Scott L. Inman, 43, of Decatur, IL, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, surrounded by his family. Private family services will be held Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with private burial in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL. Memorials may be made to Cancer Care Specialists of...

Donald Metzger

Donald Metzger

Jun 9, 2014

Donald H. Metzger, 90, of Macon, IL, passed away at 1:02 A.M. Monday, June 9, 2014, in St. Mary's Hospital. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, June 12, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, with visitation two hours before the service. Burial will be in the South Macon Township Cemetery, Macon, IL. Memorials may be made to Cancer Care...

Douglas Stallard

Douglas Stallard

Jun 9, 2014

Douglas Keith (D.K.) Stallard, 73, of Decatur, IL, died 7:40 p.m., Monday, June 9, 2014, at his residence. Graveside services and burial will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 14, 2014, at Crest Haven Cemetery, Olney, IL, with visitation 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, June 13 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association...

Carl Cripe

Carl Cripe

Jun 8, 2014

Carl V. Cripe 78, of Cerro Gordo, IL passed away 5:20 am Sunday June 8, 2014 at home with his family by his side. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday (06-12-2014) at Brintlinger and Earl Cerro Gordo Funeral Home, Cerro Gordo, IL., with visitation from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, at the Brintlinger and Earl...

Amanda Lehn

Amanda Lehn

Jun 8, 2014

Amanda Dee Lehn, 17, of Decatur, IL, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2014, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 13, 2014, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, June 12, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Illini Cemetery, Warrensburg, IL. Memorials may be made...

Doris Stollard

Doris Stollard

Jun 8, 2014

Doris C. Stollard was born October 3, 1928 in Joliet, IL and resided in Elburn, IL, Doris died peacefully at home on Sunday, June 8, 2014. She was 85. Doris was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend who always wore a smile on her face. After her husband's (James)untimely death in 1983, Doris went back to school, back...

James Clark

James Clark

Jun 8, 2014

James "Jimm" W. Clark, 48, of Amboy, IL, formerly of Forsyth, IL, died unexpectedly Sunday, June 8, 2014, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 PM Friday, June 13, 2014, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, with Pastor Joe Bowman officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be...

Sally Waldrop

Sally Waldrop

Jun 5, 2014

Sally Waldrop, 77, of Decatur, died Thursday, June 5, 2014, at McKinley Court. Memorial services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, June 14, at Grace United Methodist Church. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Sally was born September 3, 1936, in Monticello, IL, the daughter of Harold and Beulah (Ater) Chambers. She married Marvin "Bud" Waldrop October 27,...

Donna Houck

Donna Houck

Jun 4, 2014

Donna M. Houck, 69, of Decatur, IL, died 5:40 a.m., Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Wednesday (06-11-2014) at Harristown Cemetery, Harristown, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will be handling the arrangements. Donna was born November 21, 1944, in Peru, IL, the daughter of...

James Heneghan

James Heneghan

Jun 2, 2014

James Phillip "Jim" Heneghan, 62, of Decatur, IL, died 8:55 a.m., Monday, June 2, 2014, at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 26, 2014, at GT Church, Decatur, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded by Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to the family. Jim was born July...

Gaylon Harrell

Gaylon Harrell

May 30, 2014

Gaylon "Whitey" Harrell, 75, of Latham, IL, died Friday, May 30, 2014, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 3, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Friends Creek Cemetery in Argenta, IL. Memorials...

John Harding

John Harding

May 25, 2014

John F. Harding, 73, of Decatur, IL, died 11:04 p.m., Sunday, May 25, 2014, at his residence. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Friday at Graceland Cemetery. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. John was born December 12, 1940 in Sullivan, IL, the son of Glenn Clifton and Eva A. (Justice) Harding. He married Pat L....

Maryellen Miller

Maryellen Miller

May 24, 2014

Maryellen Miller, 98, of Decatur, IL, died Saturday, May 24, 2014 in her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 30, 2014, at St. James Catholic Church, with Father John Burnette, celebrant. Visitation will be held 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, May 29, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with a prayer service at...

William Fryman

William Fryman

May 21, 2014

William "Bill" F. Fryman, of Decatur, IL, passed away on May 21, 2014. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 24, 2014, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation two hours prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mt. Gilead Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to Cancer Care Specialists...

Betty Johnson

Betty Johnson

May 20, 2014

Betty Jane Johnson, 83, of Illiopolis, IL, died 4:50 a.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at Vonderlieth Living Center in Mt. Pulaski, IL. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 23, 2014 at Niantic Christian Church, Niantic, IL, with visitation 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, May 22, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Burial will be in Long...

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