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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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Steven Brown

Steven Brown

Jul 20, 2012

Steven S. Brown, 95, of Decatur, IL, passed away 5:25 p.m. Friday, July 20, 2012, at McKinley Court Care Center, with his family by his side. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, at Salem Baptist Church, Decatur. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 23, at the church. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown,...

Ronald Smith

Ronald Smith

Jul 18, 2012

Ronald D. Smith, 61, of Cerro Gordo, died Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday, July 22, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Cerro Gordo. Visitation will be 4-7 P.M. Saturday, July 21, at the funeral home, with masonic services at 6:30 P.M. The family requests casual attire. Burial will be in...

Bette Gregory

Bette Gregory

Jul 17, 2012

Bette Marie Gregory, 91, of Peoria, IL, formerly of Decatur, IL, died 11:15 A.M., Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at Manor Court in Liberty Village, Peoria, IL. There will be no service or visitation. Entombment will be in Star of Hope Mausoleum at Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to Donor's Choice. Bette was born November 27, 1920, in...

Henry Vosbein

Henry Vosbein

Jul 16, 2012

Henry Michael Vosbein III, 52, of Decatur, IL, died 10:45 A.M., Monday, July 16, 2012, at his residence. Cremation rites will be accorded. Memorial services will be held in Stockton, CA, at a later date. Henry was born September 26, 1959 in Ft. Riley, KS, the son of Henry M., Jr. and Joan Ann (Aprill) Vosbein. He worked as a...

Vivian Tennison

Vivian Tennison

Jul 16, 2012

Vivian Marie Tennison, 92, of Decatur, IL, died Monday, July 16, 2012, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Friday, July 20, 2012, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 5 to 7 P.M., Thursday, July 19, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL, with military rites...

Mary Myers

Mary Myers

Jul 15, 2012

Mary Lou (Cusick) Myers, 89, passed away July 15, 2012 at Imboden Living Center, Decatur, IL Memorial services 2:00 PM Sunday, July 22, 2012 at First United Methodist Church, Decatur, IL. Burial of cremated remains will be at North Providence Ridge Cemetery, Joliet, IL at a later date. Memorials: First United Methodist Church Mary Lou was born in Pittsburgh, PA...

Emma Sebens

Emma Sebens

Jul 13, 2012

Emma A. Sebens, 97, of Macon, IL, formerly of Decatur, IL, passed away at 1:45 p.m. Friday, July 13, 2012 at Eastern Star Home, Macon, IL. Memorial Visitation will be held 5-8 p.m. Monday, July 16, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made Eastern...

Kathe Bundy

Kathe Bundy

Jul 12, 2012

Kathe B. Bundy, 77, was called home to the Lord on the morning of July 12, 2012, with family by her side. Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Monday morning (July 16th) at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Forsyth. Pastor John Hafermann will be officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 A.M. until start of service. A short graveside service will...

Eleanor Hiser

Eleanor Hiser

Jul 12, 2012

Eleanor Eloise Hiser, 94, of Bloomington, IL, formerly of Decatur, IL, died Thursday, July 12, 2012, at the Sugar Creek Care Facility, Normal, IL. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, July 17, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 9:30 A.M. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Cerro Gordo Cemetery. Memorials...

Samuel Funk

Samuel Funk

Jul 11, 2012

Samuel W. Funk, 77, of Kokomo, IN, formerly of Cerro Gordo, IL, went to be with his Lord and Savior at 10:41 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at Reflections Memory Care facility, Kokomo, IN. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 23, at Rock Springs Church of God, Decatur, IL with Pastor Tim Lusitana officiating. Visitation will be 5-7...

Clarence Byers

Clarence Byers

Jul 10, 2012

Clarence E. "Sonny" Byers passed away peacefully at home early Tuesday morning (July 10, 2012) with his mate and best friend Sonnie Buetzer by his side. Celebration of Life services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 13, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, with visitation 4-8 p.m. Thursday, July 12, at the funeral home, with Masonic services conducted by...

Mary Mueller

Mary Mueller

Jul 9, 2012

Mary Ellen Bland Mueller, 75, of Cerro Gordo, IL, passed away Monday, July 9, 2012, in her home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 12, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur, IL. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL. Memorials may...

Lauri Pilling

Lauri Pilling

Jul 9, 2012

Lauri Pilling, 84, Decatur, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, July 9, 2012. A celebration of her life will be held at the Pilling Chapel on Millikin University campus on July 23, 2012, at 11 am. Rev. Gary Smith, a close family friend, will be officiating. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur, IL, are assisting the family with the arrangements....

Norma Theobald

Norma Theobald

Jul 5, 2012

Norma Marie (Dixson) Theobald, of Decatur, IL, died 10:57 A.M., Thursday, July 5, 2012, at her residence. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5-7 P.M. Monday, July 9, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to the Northeast...

Mary Williams

Mary Williams

Jul 3, 2012

Mary Jane Williams, 89, of Decatur, IL, died 4:40 P.M., Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at her residence. Cremation rites will be accorded. Private family services will be held at a later date. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will be assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be made to: First Church of Christ Scientist. Mary was born September...

Gene Wells

Gene Wells

Jun 28, 2012

Gene R. Wells, 76, of Decatur, IL, died 12:15 P.M., Thursday, June 28, 2012, at his residence. A private burial will be held. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will be handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association. Gene was born March 22, 1936 in Barry, IL, the son of Forest and Lena Mae (McBride)...

Suzanne Bourne

Suzanne Bourne

Jun 28, 2012

Suzanne (Krekel) Bourne, 69, of Decatur, IL, died 9:30 P.M., Thursday, June 28, 2012, at Heritage Manor in Mt. Zion, IL. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with Pastors Norman Etnier, William Fisher, and Kirk Heneberry officiating. Visitation will be 5 to 8 P.M., Monday, July 2, at...

Mary Schwarm

Mary Schwarm

Jun 27, 2012

Mary Anna Schwarm, 77, of Decatur passed away at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield on June 27, 2012. Mary Anna was born on a farm near Shumway, Illinois, August 15, 1934, to Carl and Florence (Engel) Klepzig, She touched many lives throughout her career as a professional artist and was a member of The Barn Colony. Mary Anna taught drawing...

Roger Grotjan

Roger Grotjan

Jun 26, 2012

Roger L. Grotjan, 67, formerly of Oakley, IL, residing in Fairhope, AL, died Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at his residence. He fought a hard battle with leukemia for several months. Graveside services will be 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at North Fork Cemetery, Decatur, IL, with visitation 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur,...

Maryann Hahn

Maryann Hahn

Jun 24, 2012

Maryann Elizabeth Hahn, 93, of Kewanee, IL, formerly of Decatur, was called by the Lord to her eternal rest on Sunday, June 24, 2012. Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M., Friday, June 29, 2012, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Decatur, IL, with visitation 5 to 7 P.M., Thursday, June 28, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Burial will be...

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