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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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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...

Albert Carter

Albert Carter

Jun 23, 2012

Albert L. Carter, 92, of Decatur, IL, died 12:20 A.M., Saturday, June 23, 2012, at Heartland Manor Care, Decatur, IL. Memorial services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday (August 18, 2012) at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rose Lawn Memorial Park, Springfield, IL. Memorials may be made to Central Christian Church. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home,...

Betty Fratini

Betty Fratini

Jun 23, 2012

Betty J. Fratini, 82, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2012. Betty was born on October 13, 1929, in Niantic, IL, the daughter of Louis Bullock and Anna Bullock Diveley. She married Adam Fratini on January 10, 1950. He preceded her in death on August 4. 1987. She retired from Harrah's in Las Vegas, Nevada as a...

Jane Minnis

Jane Minnis

Jun 20, 2012

Jane Carolyn Gary Minnis, 73, of Decatur, IL, died Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur, IL. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M., Saturday, June 23, 2012, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 5 to 8 P.M., Friday, June 22, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Jane was...

Edwin Milanski

Edwin Milanski

Jun 17, 2012

Edwin V. Milanski, 82, of Decatur died at 3:40 AM, Sunday, June 17, 2012 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 AM Saturday, June 23, 2012 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 5 - 8 PM Friday, June 22, 2012 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Burial will be at Boiling Springs Cemetery...

Mildred Gulick

Mildred Gulick

Jun 15, 2012

Mildred Daisy Gulick, 94, of Decatur, IL, died 3:45 P.M., Friday, June 15, 2012, at McKinley Court, Decatur, IL. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Monday, June 18, 2012 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Memorials may...

Mary Evans

Mary Evans

Jun 15, 2012

Mary E. Evans, 90, formerly of Decatur, IL, died at 7:10 P.M. Friday, 15 June 2012 at her daughter's home in Lufkin, TX. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 25, 2012 at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, Illinois....

Lois Durflinger

Lois Durflinger

Jun 14, 2012

Lois Mae Durflinger, 59, of Decatur, died Thursday, June 14, 2012, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, June 20, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5-7 P.M. Tuesday, June 19, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Long Point Cemetery, Niantic. Memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation. Lois was...

Thomas Israel

Thomas Israel

Jun 13, 2012

Thomas Israel, 94, of McHenry, IL, died Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at McHenry Villa, McHenry, IL. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at Central Christian Church, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be 5 to 7 P.M., Monday, June 18, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL and one hour prior to service time at the church....

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