Sheryl Lynn Osgood (Thompson), 79, of Forsyth, IL, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2024, at Hickory Point Christian Village with her Husband by her side. Graveside services and burial will be 11 AM, Wednesday, July 3, 2004, at North Fork Cemetery, Long Creek, IL. Memorials in Sheryl’s honor may be made to: Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 4400 Clayton Ave.,...
Chad B. Lehn, 47, of Decatur, IL, passed away June 26, 2024, at his residence. Memorial services will be Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 3:30 PM at Central Christian Church, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be held at 2:00 PM until time of service. Private Family Burial will be at Brown Cemetery in Blue Mound, IL. Memorials in Chad’s honor may...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rita Hawkins (nee Rivard) on June 25, 2024, in Scottsdale, AZ. Born to George and Alyce Jo Rivard in Peoria, IL, on July 13, 1952, Rita lived a life filled with love, kindness, and determination. Rita was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Hawkins, her brothers, Jay Rivard...
Lawrence “Larry” E. Weaver, Jr., 98, of Decatur, IL, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024. He died peacefully at his home in Primrose Retirement Center of Decatur, with his family by his side. Larry was born December 14, 1925 in Maroa, IL, the son of Lawrence, Sr. and Cora Catherine (Trost) Weaver. He proudly served our country in the U.S....
Sondra Kay Cooprider, 83, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away on June 22, 2024. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM on Monday, July 1, 2024 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur, IL. Graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, July 1, 2024 at Point Pleasant Cemetery in Long Creek, IL. Memorials in...
Martin Gerald Mooney, 81, of Warrensburg, IL, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024, surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 PM, Tuesday, June 25, at our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Decatur, with Father Michael Friedel, celebrant. Visitation will be 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM noon, Tuesday, June 25, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. ...
Sara L. Strater (Richardson), 54, of Decatur, passed away June 17, 2024. Memorial Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Sara was born August 23, 1969, in Decatur, the daughter of Clyde E. and Sally (Barnell) Winters. She was a professor of Accounting, Business English and Math at...
William “Bill” Walter Dresback, 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 14, 2024. Bill was born July 14, 1937 to Roy Earl and Nora (Lewis) Dresback in Champaign, IL. He was a 1955 graduate of Monticello High School. Bill then attended and graduated from Murray State College, Murray, KY with a BS degree in Science and...
Floyd H. Shoemaker, 72, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Faith Baptist Church, 875 W Grove Rd, Decatur, IL, 62521. Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Friday, June 14, 2024 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Burial...
Anne Harlan Hostetler, devoted daughter, beloved sister, cousin, aunt and loyal friend, died peacefully in her sleep at her home on June 10 th . She had a prolonged battle with cancer, which ebbed and flowed over the past five years. There were many triumphs but ultimately it just wore her out. Anne was born in Decatur on March 16...
Sharon Amy Smith passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 14, 2024 at Graceland Cemetery in Decatur, IL. Sharon was born August 3, 1937, the daughter of Grant and Virginia (Rohlfs) Theobald. She married her high school sweetheart Jim Smith on September 16, 1956 and they were married...
Charles (Chuck) Wesley Runyen, 86, of Oreana, IL, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, peacefully in his home. Services will be held at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home in Decatur, IL, on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 12:00PM with visitation starting at 10:00AM. Burial will be in Cerro Gordo Cemetery. Chuck was born on September 6, 1937, in Maroa,...
Anna Faye Smith, 98, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2024. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Monday, June 10, 2024 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 10:00 to 11:00 AM, Monday, June 10, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Star of Hope Mausoleum in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials in Faye’s honor may...
Mary Alice Johnson, 102, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2024. A Celebration of Mary’s life will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Faith Baptist Church of South Shores. Private family burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Decatur. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials in Mary’s honor...
Jerry L. Decker, 78, of Forsyth, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. No services will be held at Jerry’s request. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is assisting the family with arrangements. Jerry was born March 29, 1946 in Sweetwater, TX, the son of Homer and Vernus “Marie” (Bowman) Decker. He married...
Carla J. Spitzer, 71, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2024 surrounded by her family. A Memorial Gathering will be 3:00 – 5:00 PM, Friday, May 31, 2024 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. A Memorial Service will follow at 5:00 PM, Friday at the funeral home. Memorials in Carla’s honor may be made to National Wildlife...
Ina L. Damery, 100, of Decatur, died Friday May 24, 2024 at Primrose Retirement Center. A memorial service will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Grace Methodist Church. Visitation will be 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Saturday at the church. Private family burial will be in Hall Cemetery, Blue Mound. Memorials in Ina’s honor may be made to Grace...
Ethel L. Tuttle (Ryder), 88, of Cerro Gordo, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2024 surrounded by her family. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Friday, May 24, 2024 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Friday at the funeral home in Decatur. Burial will be in Cerro Gordo Cemetery. Ethel was born...
Sharon R. Doll, 61, of Argenta, passed away May 20, 2024 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Friends Creek Cemetery, Argenta. Memorials in Sharon’s honor may be made to...
Mary Faye Rush, 64, of Decatur, IL, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Private family services will be at a later date. Memorials in Mary’s honor may be made to the family. Mary was born July 1, 1959 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Lawrence F. Rush, Sr. and Bernidean Galsinger. Mary was a cook at...