Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
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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Richard Hughes
Sep 7, 2013
Richard "Ricky" Hughes, 62, of Decatur, IL passed away on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at his residence. Cremation rites will be accorded by the Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Richard was born on December 3, 1950, the son of Jacob Carl Hughes and Elizabeth Jane (Stringer) Hughes. He drove a truck for the family business, J. Hughes Lumber....
Elizabeth Burcham
Sep 6, 2013
Elizabeth "Betty" Annette Burcham, 94, of Decatur, IL died peacefully at home in her sleep on Friday (Sept. 6, 2013). Visitation will be on Tuesday, September 10 from 5:30-7:00pm at the Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date. Betty was born on Oct. 29, 1918 in Philadelphia, PA...
Kimberley Edwards
Sep 4, 2013
Kimberley Dianne Edwards, 59, of Decatur, IL died Wednesday, September 4, 2013, at her residence. Private services will be held at a later date in West Virginia. Cremation rites will be accorded. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL will be handling the arrangements. Kimberley was born September 2, 1954 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, the daughter of Harold and Elinor...
Cletus Munson
Aug 25, 2013
Cletus Edward Munson, 63, of Decatur, IL, died Sunday, August 25, 2013, at his residence. Cremation rites will be accorded. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL will be handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or Homeward Bound. Cletus was born April 25, 1950, in Champaign, IL the son of Earl A. and Nadine (Lehman)...
Sharon Walters
Aug 23, 2013
Sharon Kay Walters, 72, of Decatur, Illinois died 6:20 p.m. Friday August 23, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday August 28, 2013 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home Decatur, Il with visitation from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00a.m. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery, Decatur, IL Memorials: Cancer Care Specialist of Central Illinois or Larry...
James Marty
Aug 22, 2013
James Joseph Marty, 66, Decatur, IL, died at 7:42 p.m., Thursday, August 22, 2013, at St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur, IL. Memorial services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 27, 2013, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Jim was born August 2,...
Laura Handley
Aug 20, 2013
Laura E. Handley, 89, of Cerro Gordo, IL, died 2:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 20, 2013, at Evergreen Senior Living in Decatur, IL. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 23, 2013, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Cerro Gordo, IL, with visitation 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, August 22, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Cerro Gordo...
Doris Collins
Aug 20, 2013
Doris Collins, 97, died on August 20, 2013 in Macon County, Illinois. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 24, 2013, at Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL will be handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church or Lincoln Trails Council Boy Scouts of America. She was...
Billie Humphrey
Aug 19, 2013
Billie Ann Humphrey, 73, of Decatur, IL died 9:20 a.m., Monday, August 19, 2013, at Imboden Creek Living Center, Decatur, IL. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 24, 2013, at First Christian Church in Decatur, with visitation from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. at the church. Memorials may be made to Homeward Bound. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur,...
Juanita Trimmer
Aug 17, 2013
Juanita Trimmer, 72, of Decatur, IL, went to see her Lord after a 7 1/2 year fight with bone cancer on August 17, 2013. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL, with visitation from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 21, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Memorials...
Joseph Mcadam
Aug 16, 2013
DECATUR - Joseph Lee McAdam, Jr., 86, of Decatur died of natural causes on Friday, August 16, 2013 at Imboden Creek Living Center. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 23, 2013 at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Visitation will take place one hour before the church service. Burial will be at Boiling Springs Cemetery in Decatur. Arrangements by...
Gary Rutherford
Aug 14, 2013
Gary A. Rutherford, 59, of Decatur, IL, died Wednesday, August 14, 2013, at St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur, IL. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 17, 2013, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL with visitation 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, August 16, 2013, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Memorials may...
Derald Peterson
Aug 13, 2013
Derald "Dean" Peterson, 80, of Decatur, passed away in his home August 13, 2013. A Celebration of Life will be held 10:00 A.M. Saturday, August 17, 2013, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Decatur and Macon County or the Good Samaritan Inn. Dean was born in Decatur, July 23, 1933, son...
Betty Barber
Aug 10, 2013
Betty J. Barber, 85, of Monticello, IL, passed away 10:22 p.m., Saturday, August 10, 2013, at Kirby Medical Center in Monticello, IL. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 15, at Brintlinger and Earl Cerro Gordo Funeral Home, Cerro Gordo, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Cerro Gordo...
Herbert Tuttle
Aug 8, 2013
Herbert Edward Tuttle, 62, of La Place, IL, died 1:10 a.m., Thursday, August 8, 2013, at Fair Havens Christian Home, Decatur, IL. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 12, 2013, at Concordia Lutheran Church, Decatur, IL, with visitation 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday, August 11, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Burial will be in Macon...
Michael Landholt
Aug 7, 2013
Michael J. Landholt, 55, of Decatur, IL, died 10:06 p.m., Wednesday, August 7, 2013, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 10, 2013, at Calvary Cemetery, Decatur, IL, with visitation from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, prior to graveside services. Michael was born April 14, 1958, in...
Melady Pogue
Aug 7, 2013
Melady Lynn Pogue, 58, of Belleville, IL, formerly of Decatur, IL, died Wednesday, August 7, 2013, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville, IL. Memorial services will be 2:00 P.M., Sunday, August 11, 2013, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville, IL on Monday, August 12, 2013. Melady was born March 23, 1955...
Cecil Johnson
Aug 4, 2013
Dr. Cecil R. Johnson - Retired Veterinarian Dr. Cecil R. Johnson, 91, of Decatur, Illinois passed away Sunday evening, August 4, 2013, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 8, 2013, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, Illinois. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery,...
Robert Mcclure
Aug 3, 2013
Robert James McClure, 89, of Forsyth, passed away Saturday, August 3, in St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday August 7, 2013 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home Wednesday. Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery. Robert was born...
Fred Wentworth
Aug 2, 2013
Fred Norman Wentworth, 90, of Warrensburg, IL, passed away at 1:53 p.m. Friday, August 2, 2013, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 6, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Monday, August 5, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Illini Cemetery, Warrensburg. Memorials may be made to...
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