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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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Edna Brown

Edna Brown

Jan 3, 2012

Edna M. Altevogt Brown, 85 of Boody, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at Heartland Healthcare Center. Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Friday, January 6, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Burial will be at Boiling Springs Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Edna was born October...

Ernest Andricks

Ernest Andricks

Jan 2, 2012

Ernest L. "Ernie" Andricks, 83, of Decatur, IL, died 10:30 A.M., Monday, January 2, 2012, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M., Thursday, January 5, 2012, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Decatur, IL, with visitation 9:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M., prior to service time at the church. Burial will be in Point Pleasant Cemetery, Long...

David Butler

David Butler

Jan 1, 2012

David J. Butler, 71, of Decatur, died Sunday, January 1, 2012, at his residence. Graveside services will be 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 4, at Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, Illinois. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Mr. Butler was born September 16, 1940, in Decatur, the son of Jay and Helen Mildred (Hargett) Butler....

Dolores Edwards

Dolores Edwards

Dec 31, 2011

Dolores E. Edwards, 83, of Decatur, died Saturday, December 31, 2011, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Memorial graveside service will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, January 6, at Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL. Memorials may be made to St. Pauls Lutheran Church or L.S.A. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Mrs. Edwards was born November...

Neil Baird

Neil Baird

Dec 30, 2011

Neil McClelland Baird, 68, died Friday, December 30, 2011, on the way to Decatur Memorial Hospital. Neil was born on May 18, 1943, in Paso Robles CA to John H. Baird and Frances Neumeyer Baird. At the time of his birth, his father was serving in the U.S. Army. Neil attended Decatur Public Schools and graduated from Stephen Decatur High...

Lois Garriott

Lois Garriott

Dec 30, 2011

Lois M. Garriott, 79, of Argenta, IL, passed away at 4:18 p.m. Friday, December 30, 2011 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, 2827 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 4, at Oak Grove Cemetery, rural Herrick, IL. Memorials...

Norma Perkins

Norma Perkins

Dec 29, 2011

Norma Eleanor (Blood) Perkins, 89, of Cerro Gordo, died on Thursday evening, December 29, 2011, in her home. A graveside service will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at the Cerro Gordo Township Cemetery, with a private family viewing beforehand at the Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home in Cerro Gordo. Father John Burnette, pastor of Saints...

Jan Bell

Jan Bell

Dec 27, 2011

Our loving mother, wife, grandmother, and daughter, Jan Kay Bell, went to be with our Savior Jesus Christ on the night of December 27, 2011, at 9:30 P.M. at the age of 73. She went peacefully on her couch and now suffers no pain. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, December 31, 2011, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home,...

Sara Underwood

Sara Underwood

Dec 26, 2011

Sara S. "Sally" Underwood, 80, of Decatur, IL, died 10:50 A.M., Monday, December 26, 2011, at her residence. Memorial services will be 6:00 P.M., Thursday, December 29, 2011, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with a memorial visitation from 5:00 P.M. until service time. Sara was born August 2, 1931, in Danville, IL, the daughter of Charles and...

Lloyd Minor

Lloyd Minor

Dec 26, 2011

Lloyd L. Minor, 94, of Decatur, IL, passed into eternal life, Monday, December 26, 2011, at Lincoln Rehabilitation Center, Decatur, IL. Funeral services will be today at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 28, 2011, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to "Passages" Hospice. Lloyd was born August...

Steven Garner

Steven Garner

Dec 23, 2011

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Irvin Leach

Irvin Leach

Dec 22, 2011

Irvin C. "Bud" Leach, 94, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 9:48 P.M. on Thursday (12-22-2011) at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday (12-27-2011) at First Christian Church, 3350 N. MacArthur Rd., Decatur, IL, with visitation on Monday (12-26-2011) from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at First Christian Church. Burial will be held at Maroa...

Elizabeth Tippitt

Elizabeth Tippitt

Dec 21, 2011

Elizabeth D. Tippitt, 103, of Decatur, IL, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 6:45 P.M., Wednesday, December 21, 2011, at McKinley Court Nursing Home, Decatur, IL. Funeral services will be 1:30 PM Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be...

Joseph Ellis

Joseph Ellis

Dec 18, 2011

Joseph Roberts Ellis, 84, of Decatur, IL formerly of Franklin and Gatlinburg, TN died Friday, December 18, 2011 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Cremation will be handled by Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home of Decatur with a private memorial service to be held in Gatlinburg at a later date. Joe was born April 13, 1927 in Knoxville, TN the son of...

Sarah Craycr

Sarah Craycr

Dec 16, 2011

DECATUR - Sarah Rachel Craycroft, age 28, slipped peacefully into the loving hand of God on December 16, 2011 with her family at her side. Her passing marks the end of a courageous five year battle with neuro sarcoidosis. Memorial visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, December 19th at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, with services at 10...

Lucile Heinkel

Lucile Heinkel

Dec 15, 2011

Lucile Grace Heinkel, nee Spinner, died peacefully on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at Fair Havens Christian Home at the age of 101. Service will be 11:00 Monday, December 19 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, in Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, and one hour before services in the church. Burial will be in...

Chad Ward

Chad Ward

Dec 14, 2011

Chad Michael Ward, 35, of Decatur, IL, died unexpectedly in his home on Wednesday, December 14, 2011. Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M., Saturday, December 17, 2011, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL. Memorials may be...

Helen Kush

Helen Kush

Dec 14, 2011

Helen D. (Stollard) Kush, 89, of Decatur, IL, died 10:45 A.M., Wednesday, December 14, 2011, at her residence. Graveside services will be 2:00 P.M., Friday, December 16, 2011, at Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will be handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to WILL FM Radio Station or to Prairie Ensemble. Helen was...

Nancy Brennan

Nancy Brennan

Dec 12, 2011

Nancy Ann Brennan's long journey home has ended. She passed away at age 76, in her home in Decatur, IL. Memorial Visitation will be 4 to 6 P.M. Friday, December 16, 2011, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Inurnment graveside services will be at noon on Saturday, December 17, at Brown Cemetery in Blue Mound Township. Memorials may...

Terry Horn

Terry Horn

Dec 9, 2011

Terry Lee (Butch) Horn On Friday evening, December 9, 2011, Terry Lee "Butch" Horn of Lake Egypt, Marion, IL., formerly of Maroa, was whisked away by angels after being struck by a vehicle in Herrin. Terry was born February 11, 1943, in Herrick the son of Ralph and Tennessee (Ginger) Horn. Terry was blessed to find love in a great...

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