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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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Richard Leischner

Richard Leischner

Sep 30, 2012

Richard Lee Leischner, 73, of Decatur, IL, passed away September 30, 2012, at the Alaska Regional Hospital in Anchorage, Alaska. Military graveside services by the Macon County Honor Guard will be held at Camp Butler National Cemetery, in Riverton, IL at 11:00 A.M., Monday, October 8, 2012. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will be handling the arrangements. Memorials...

Sarah Mosser

Sarah Mosser

Sep 29, 2012

Mrs. Sarah ""Sally"" Mosser, daughter of James and Elizabeth Montgomery, was born on April 22, 1921. Sally peacefully left this earth on September 29, 2012. Sally was a native of Ireland and moved to Australia at the age of three. She met and later married the love of her life, Roy B. Mosser Sr., on December 28, 1942. Leaving behind...

Tyler Brown

Tyler Brown

Sep 27, 2012

CUSTOM DEATH NOTICE Tyler L. Brown, 29, of Decatur, IL, died Thursday, September 27, 2012. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, October 2, 2012, at First Christian Church, 3350 N. MacArthur Rd., Decatur, IL, with visitation 5 to 8 P.M., Monday, October 1, at the church. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will be handling the arrangements. Tyler...

Alta Brandon-Sampson

Alta Brandon-Sampson

Sep 23, 2012

Alta V. Brandon-Sampson, 94, of Decatur, went to Heaven Sunday, September 23, 2012, at Imboden Creek Living Center. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, September 27, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Visitation will be 5-7 P.M. Wednesday, September 26, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, and one hour prior to service time on Thursday at the church. Burial will...

Augusta Corrona

Augusta Corrona

Sep 23, 2012

Augusta Ann "Gussy" Corrona, 66, of Decatur, Illinois went to be with her Lord and Savior at 7:30 on Sunday morning, September 23rd, 2012, surrounded by her loving family at her home. Homegoing celebration of Gussy's life will be at 10am at First Christian Church of Decatur, Illinois, on Friday, September 28th with Pastor Jon Keck officiating. Visitation will be...

Dorothy Orr

Dorothy Orr

Sep 20, 2012

Dorothy G. (Cox) Orr, 88, of Decatur, IL, died 12:46 A.M., Thursday, September 20, 2012, at Hickory Point Christian Village, Forsyth, IL. Graveside services will be 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 25, 2012, at McLean Cemetery, McLean, IL, with Pastor Todd Tuggle officiating. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will be handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to DMH...

Kay Enloe

Kay Enloe

Sep 20, 2012

Kay Enloe, 69, of Illiopolis, IL, died 10:55 P.M., Thursday, September 20, 2012 at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL. Memorial Mass will be 10:30 A.M., Monday, September 24, 2012, at Resurrection Parish, Illiopolis, IL, with visitation 5 to 8 P.M., Sunday, September 23, 2012, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to Resurrection Parish, Illiopolis,...

Jerry Gant

Jerry Gant

Sep 17, 2012

Jerry F. Gant, 79, of Decatur, IL, died 4:42 A.M., Monday, September 17, 2012, at Hickory Point Christian Village, Forsyth, IL. Memorial Service will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday (09-20-2012) at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Decatur, IL. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL. Military Rites will be conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard. Memorials may be made...

Richard Reising

Richard Reising

Sep 15, 2012

Richard K. Reising cleared his last hurdle on Saturday (09-15-2012) at home. A memorial service will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church, Decatur, IL, at 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday (09-19-2012) conducted by The Rev. Richard A. Swan of St. John's Episcopal Church. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday (09-18-2012) at Brintlinger and Earl...

Michael Roark

Michael Roark

Sep 13, 2012

Michael Joe Roark, 58, of Decatur, died Thursday, September 13, 2012, at St. Mary's Hospital. Memorial services will held on Saturday (September 22, 2012) at 1:00 P.M. at Salem Baptist Church, Decatur, IL.. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is assisting the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Michael was born January 2, 1954, in Danville, the son...

Steven Beard

Steven Beard

Sep 12, 2012

Steven Robert "Red" Beard, 69, of Decatur, IL, died 6:43 P.M., Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at his residence. Graveside services will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday, September 15, 2012, at Boiling Springs Cemetery, Decatur, IL, with military rites conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will...

Steven Beard

Steven Beard

Sep 12, 2012

Steven Robert "Red" Beard, 69, of Decatur, IL, died 6:43 P.M., Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at his residence. Graveside services will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday, September 15, 2012, at Boiling Springs Cemetery, Decatur, IL, with military rites conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will...

Daniel Copeland

Daniel Copeland

Sep 11, 2012

Daniel A. Copeland, 62, of Taylorville, IL, formerly of Cerro Gordo, IL, died Tuesday, September 11, 2012, at the V.A. Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Cerro Gordo, IL will be handling the arrangements. Daniel was born February 19, 1950,...

Mary Beery

Mary Beery

Sep 10, 2012

Mary E. Beery, 92, of Decatur, IL, died Monday, September 10, 2012, at St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur, IL. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Thursday, September 13, 2012, at Brintlinger and Earl Cerro Gordo Funeral Home, Cerro Gordo, IL, with visitation from 5 to 7 P.M., Wednesday, September 12, at Brintlinger and Earl Cerro Gordo Funeral Home. Burial will be...

Robert Strahle

Robert Strahle

Sep 9, 2012

Robert Strahle, 80, of Macon, IL, died Sunday, September 9, 2012, at St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur, IL. Cremation rites will be accorded. A Memorial Gathering will be 11:00 A.M., Saturday, September 15, 2012, at 21 North Shaw Ct. in Macon, IL. Memorials may be made to South Macon Rescue Squad. Robert was born May 10, 1932 in Decatur, IL, the...

Roy Reidelberger

Roy Reidelberger

Sep 9, 2012

Roy R. Reidelberger, 78, of Forsyth, died Sunday, September 9, 2012, at Hickory Point Christian Village. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 12, 2012, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home with visitation starting one hour prior to service time. The family requests casual attire. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, with military rites conducted by Macon County Honor...

B. Fourmont

B. Fourmont

Sep 6, 2012

B. Elizabeth Fourmont, 99, of Decatur, IL., died at 11:58 P.M. on Thursday (September 6, 2012). Local funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday (September 10, 2012) at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home Decatur, IL., with visitation from 11:00 A.M. until service time on Monday (September 10, 2012). Further funeral services will also be held at 11:00...

Mildred Goodwin

Mildred Goodwin

Sep 2, 2012

Mildred Minnie Goodwin, 87, of Decatur, died 4:45 AM Sunday, September 2, 2012 at Heartland Health Care Center. Funeral service will be 11 AM Wednesday September 5, 2012 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1960 E. Johns Av., Decatur. Visitation will be 5 - 7 PM Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home and one hour prior to services...

Lucille Mayberry

Lucille Mayberry

Sep 1, 2012

Lucille Marie Mayberry, 101, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 12:15 a.m. Saturday, September 1, 2012, at McKinley Court Care Center. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 5, at Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL. Brintlinger& Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur, are assisting the family with the arrangements. Memorials may be made to: Epilepsy Foundation. Lucille was born October...

Harold Blankenship

Harold Blankenship

Sep 1, 2012

Harold J. Blankenship, 88, of Decatur died September 1, 2012, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Services will be held 2:00 PM Thursday September 6, 2012 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by Macon County Honor Guard. Memorials are suggested to Tabernacle...

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