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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Roberta Nugent
Feb 10, 2013
Roberta J. (Owens) Nugent, 84, of Decatur, IL, died 5:30 A.M., Sunday, February 10, 2013, at Heritage Health, Mt. Zion, IL. Services will be at a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL will be handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Hospital or American Heart Association. Roberta was born...
Rosemary Drew
Feb 7, 2013
Rosemary (Lucas) Drew, 84, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2013, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, with her family by her side. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am Monday, February 11, at Rock Springs Church of God. Visitation will be 3-5:00 pm on Sunday, February 10, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur. Burial will be in...
Monroe Riddle
Feb 7, 2013
Monroe Myers "Ray" "Monty" Riddle, 81, of Decatur, IL, formerly of English, IN, died Thursday, February 7, 2013, at St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur, IL. Funeral services will be 7:00 P.M., Sunday, February 10, 2013, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 4 to 7 P.M., Sunday, prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be...
Norman Jones
Feb 7, 2013
Norman E. Jones, 77, of Danville, IL, formerly of Decatur, died Thursday, February 7, 2013, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL. Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February, 14, at Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is assisting the family with the arrangements. " }
Ruth Grossman
Feb 6, 2013
Ruth H. Grossman, 92, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2013, surrounded by her family and loving friend, Jody Kramer. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 9, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, with visitation from 10-11. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Decatur. Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church. Mrs. Grossman was born...
Shirley Morse
Feb 4, 2013
Shirley J. Morse, 71, of Oakley, IL, died Monday, February 4, 2013, at St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur, IL. Graveside services will be 2:00 P.M., Thursday, February 7, 2013, at Cerro Gordo Cemetery, Cerro Gordo, IL, with visitation 11:45 A.M. - 1:45 P.M., Thursday, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Cerro Gordo, IL. Memorials may be made to American Cancer...
Sarah Bolby
Feb 4, 2013
Sarah M. (Wood) Bolby, 82, of Decatur, IL, died 6:00 P.M., Monday, February 4, 2013, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home. Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M., Friday, February 8, 2013, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 5 to 8 P.M., Thursday, February 7, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Memorials...
John Roberts
Feb 2, 2013
John Lee Roberts, 74, of Harristown died February 2nd at 7:50 P.M. in DMH with his family by his side. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, February 7, 2013, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Visitation will be 4-7 P.M. Wednesday, February 6, at the funeral home. The family requests casual attire. Burial will be in Harristown Cemetery. Memorials...
Margaret May
Feb 1, 2013
Margaret Jane (Cassell) May, 88, of Decatur, IL, formerly of Indianapolis, IN, died Friday, February 1, 2013, at Heartland Health Care, Decatur, IL. Graveside services will be 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 5, 2013, at Washington Park North Cemetery, Indianapolis, IN. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL will be handling the arrangements. Margaret was born January 25, 1925 in Decatur,...
Imogene Bingamon
Feb 1, 2013
Imogene Bingamon, 91, of Decatur, died Friday, February 1, 2013, at McKinley Court Care Center. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, February 4, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Visitation will be 3-5 P.M. Sunday, February 3, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Friends Creek Cemetery, Argenta. Memorials may be made to McKinley Court Care Center Activity...
Linda Born
Feb 1, 2013
Linda Jo Born, 75, of Hammond, IL, died at 4:50 AM, Sunday, February 3, 2013 at Fair Havens Christian Home. Funeral Service will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at Oakley Brick Church of the Brethren. Vistation will be 5 - 8 PM, Monday, February 4, 2013 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, 2827 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL....
Peggy May
Feb 1, 2013
Peggy J. (Brozio) May, 78, of Decatur, died Friday, February 1, 2013, at her home, surrrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be 1:30 P.M. Monday, February 4, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5-7 P.M. Sunday, February 3, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be...
Geneva Fisher
Jan 29, 2013
Geneva E. (Malone) Fisher, 100, of Warrensburg, IL, died 5:55 A.M., Tuesday, January 29, 2013, at Vonderlieth Living Center in Mt. Pulaski, IL. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M., Saturday, February 2, 2013, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Friends Creek Cemetery,...
Frank Daniels
Jan 28, 2013
Frank D. Daniels, 79, of Decatur, IL, died 4:05 P.M., Monday, January 28, 2013, at St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur, IL. Memorial services will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday, February 2, 2013, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Heart Association. Frank was born July 2, 1933, in Decatur, IL, the...
Hester Kaufman
Jan 27, 2013
Hester Lee Kaufman, 91, of Harristown, died at 7:11 AM, Sunday, January 27, 2013, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM, Wednesday, January 30, 2013, at Temple Baptist Church, 1818 E. Mound Rd, Decatur. Visitation will be 5 - 7 PM, Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at Temple Baptist Church. Burial will be at Harristown Cemetery. Memorials: Temple...
Albert Peterson
Jan 27, 2013
Albert Peterson, Jr., 88, of Decatur, died Sunday, January 27, 2013, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Mr. Peterson was born January 31, 1924 in Decatur, the son of Albert and Alvira (Martin) Peterson. He married Dorothy Jean Ferguson on March 22, 1947 in Decatur. Mr. Peterson worked for 20 years on Illinois Central Railroad and 20 years with Sears, retiring in...
William Mosser
Jan 23, 2013
William "Bill" Mosser, 85, of Decatur, IL, died Wednesday, January 23, 2013, at Imboden Creek Living Center. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M., Monday, January 28, 2013, at Riverside Baptist Church, Decatur, IL, with visitation two hours prior to service time at the church. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will...
Berniece Derr
Jan 22, 2013
Berniece Reita Derr, 78, of Decatur, IL, rejoined with her brothers, parents, and grandparents in Heaven, on Tuesday, January 22, 2013. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M., Monday, January 28, 2013, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 4 to 6 P.M., Sunday, January 27, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Cerro Gordo Cemetery, Cerro...
Richard Shorey
Jan 20, 2013
Richard E. Shorey, 85, Decatur, Illinois knocked on Heaven's Door, Sunday (January 20th, 2013) offering his helping hand and his ability to fix anything with "wire, pliers, and duct tape." A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Macon Lodge #8, 1650 Huston Drive, Decatur, Illinois from 1P.M. to 4P.M. Masonic Rites will be given at 1P.M....
Ruth Stoddard
Jan 20, 2013
Ruth Osborne (Campbell) Stoddard died January 20, 2013 in her home. The daughter of Murdoch and Elizabeth Grace (Osborne) Campbell, Ruth was born March 25, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois. She was married to David Ansel Stoddard, who preceded her in death December 13, 2008. Services will be held at Central Christian Church on Saturday, January 26, 2013. Visitation will be...
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