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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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Gladys Mollet

Gladys Mollet

May 20, 2014

Gladys E. Mollet, 82, of Decatur, IL, died 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at Heritage Health in Mt. Zion, IL. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Decatur, IL, with visitation 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Burial will be in Mt....

Josephine Delahunty

Josephine Delahunty

May 20, 2014

Mrs. Josephine Louise (Stork) Delahunty, 95, of Decatur, IL, died Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at 11:57 a.m., at the Imboden Creek Living Center, surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 23, 2014, at Holy Family Catholic Church, officiated by the Rev. Father Joseph Molloy, with visitation one hour prior at the church....

Alta Bergbower

Alta Bergbower

May 18, 2014

Alta Jean (Syfert) Bergbower, 84, of Decatur, IL passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at her residence. Graveside services will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Beecher City, IL. Memorials may be made to DMH Hospice. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Alta Jean was born on November 6,...

William Crawford

William Crawford

May 15, 2014

William "Bill" Crawford, 92, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2014. Visitation will be on Thursday, May 22, 2014 from 6 - 8 pm at the Sunnyside Road Church of Christ in Decatur, IL. The funeral service will also be held at the Sunnyside Road Church of Christ on Friday, May 23, 2014 starting at 10 am. A graveside service...

William Dixon

William Dixon

May 15, 2014

William C. Dixon, 88, of Decatur, IL, died 4:25 a.m., Thursday, May 15, 2014, at Symphony of Decatur in Decatur, IL. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 17, 2014, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time. Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to...

Richard Toth

Richard Toth

May 14, 2014

Richard E. "Rick" Toth, age 73, passed away, surrounded by loved ones, on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. He was born on July 22, 1940, in Urbana, IL, son of the late Prof. Edmund F. and Mrs. Georgena Toth. Rick is survived by his loving wife and best friend Carol; daughter Anne and her husband Tristan; granddaughter Alexandra; son Jim and...

George Poling

George Poling

May 12, 2014

George Daniel Poling, 85, of Decatur, IL passed away on Monday, May 12, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 15, 2014, at the Second Church of God in Decatur, IL. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 14, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur, IL. Burial...

Herbert Wiggins

Herbert Wiggins

May 12, 2014

Herbert D. "Ike" Wiggins, 85, of Decatur, IL, went to be with the Lord at 8:26 a.m., Monday, May 12, 2014 at his residence, with his wife and son at his side. His Celebration of Life Service will begin at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 15, 2014, at Maranatha Assembly of God, Decatur, IL, with visitation 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday,...

Marianne Machalek

Marianne Machalek

May 9, 2014

Marianne Annette Machalek entered the gates of heaven at 4:00pm on Friday, May 9, 2014 after a five month long and hard-fought battle with lung cancer. Marianne was born on February 6, 1956 in New York, NY to Joseph J. Machalek and Margit E. Machalek (Siebeneichler). She came to Decatur, IL in her early years with her family and attended...

Ozella Rexroat

Ozella Rexroat

May 6, 2014

Ozella C. (Wantland) Vogler Rexroat, 101, of Decatur, IL, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 6:55 p.m., Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at Lincoln Rehabilitation Center, Decatur, IL. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the funeral home....

Glorianna Hornbaker

Glorianna Hornbaker

May 2, 2014

Glorianna Hornbaker, 85, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 1:10 a.m. Friday, May 2, 2014, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 5, at Berea Cemetery, Mt. Auburn, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur, are assisting the family with the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Berea Christian Church. Glorianna was born...

Clifford Rigsby

Clifford Rigsby

Apr 26, 2014

Clifford Rigsby, 87, of Forsyth, IL passed away on Saturday, April 26 in his residence. Visitation will be on Friday, May 2, 2014 from 5-7:00 pm. with the funeral service to follow at 7:00pm at the Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur, IL. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, May 3 at 9:00 am with military rites at...

Nancy Kramer

Nancy Kramer

Apr 25, 2014

Nancy Carol Kramer (Chenoweth) , 77, of Decatur, IL., passed away at 2:55 P.M. on Friday (04-25-2014) at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday (04-29-2014) at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL., with visitation from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. on Monday (04-28-2014) at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mackville...

Edna Hale

Edna Hale

Apr 25, 2014

Edna I. Hale, 94, of Branson, MO., formerly of Decatur, IL, passed away at 4:30 a.m. Friday, April 25, 2014, at Ozark Nursing and Care Center, Ozark, MO. Graveside services will be held 10:00 A.M. Monday, April 28, at Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur, are assisting the family with the arrangements. Memorials may...

John Fawcett

John Fawcett

Apr 24, 2014

John Phillip Fawcett, 62, of Decatur, died Thursday, April 24, 2014, in his residence. Visitation will be 4:30-7:30 PM Monday, April 28,2014, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, with a Prayer Service at 4:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, with Father John Burnette, Celebrant. Burial will be...

Harold Gidel

Harold Gidel

Apr 20, 2014

Mr. Harold R. Gidel, age 97 years, of Jefferson City, Mo., formerly of Decatur, Ill. passed away peacefully on Easter, Sunday, April 20, 2014 at St. Joseph Bluffs surrounded by his family. Harold was born on November 17, 1916 in Calhoun County, Iowa a son of Albert and Iva Adele (Hutzell) Gidel. He was married on April 19, 1942 in...

Paul Scott

Paul Scott

Apr 16, 2014

Paul M. Scott, 63, of Springfield, IL, died Wednesday, April 16, 2014. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m., Monday, April 21, 2014, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL., with graveside services following at 1:00 P.M. at Fairlawn Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to Special Olympics. " }

Evelyn Bocock

Evelyn Bocock

Apr 13, 2014

Evelyn Dominick Bocock, 89, of Decatur, IL, died Sunday, April 13, 2014, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at East Park Baptist Church, 1919 S. Baltimore Avenue, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the church. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL. Memorials may...

Billy White

Billy White

Apr 11, 2014

Billy Mac White (Bill) passed away on April 11, 2014 at Heartland Nursing Home, Decatur, IL. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m., Monday, April 14, 2014, 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. Memorials may be made to: Charity...

Judith Oyler

Judith Oyler

Apr 8, 2014

Judith Jean Oyler, 73, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 5:15 a.m. Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at Heartland Health Care Center. Private family graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, at Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville, IL. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday, April 14, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery,...

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