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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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