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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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...
Beverly Hoots
Dec 9, 2011
Beverly Hoots, 83, of Decatur, IL, died 12:30 P.M., Friday, December 9, 2011 at her residence. Funeral services will be 2 P.M., Monday, December 12, 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 Cemetery, Macon, IL. Memorials may be made to DMH...
Mary Peterson
Dec 7, 2011
Mary E. Peterson, 91, of Decatur, IL, died 11:55 A.M., Wednesday, December 7, 2011, at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 12, 2011 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 4 to 6 p.m., Sunday, December 11, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Cerro Gordo Cemetery, Cerro Gordo,...
Grace Mesnard
Dec 4, 2011
Grace Hannah Mesnard, 87, of Decatur, died December 3, 2011 at her residence. Funeral services will be 1 PM Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Burial will be at Friends Creek Cemetery in Argenta, IL. Memorials: First Baptist Church. Grace was born Jan 14, 1924 in Decatur,...
John Strickland
Dec 2, 2011
John Carl Strickland, 76, of Decatur, died at 1:17 PM December 2, 2011 at Decatur Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. Funeral service will be 9:30 AM Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at First Christian Church, 3350 N. Macarthur Rd., Decatur, IL. Visitation will be from 4 - 7 PM Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home...
Bryan Kite
Nov 30, 2011
Bryan A. Kite, 47, of Decatur, IL, died Wednesday, November 30, 2011. Visitation will be 5 to 8 P.M., Friday, December 2, 2011, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Graveside services will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday, December 3, at Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL. Memorials may be made to Donor's Choice. Bryan was born September 12, 1964...
Cecelia Kramer
Nov 26, 2011
Cecelia A. Kramer, 67, of Decatur, IL., passed away on Saturday (November 26, 2011) at 7:14 A.M. at Maple Ridge Care Centre in Lincoln, IL. Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Wednesday (11-30-2011) at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, with visitation from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday (11-29-2011) at the funeral home. Burial will be at Macon County Memorial...
Clarence Williams
Nov 25, 2011
Clarence S. Williams, 85, of Decatur, IL died Friday, Nov. 25, 2011 in McKinley Court, Decatur, IL. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011 at Hillside Bethel Church with visitation one hour prior to services. Burial will be at North Fork Cemetery, Decatur, with military rites conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard. Memorials maybe made...
Otis Butler
Nov 25, 2011
DECATUR Otis L. "Red" Butler, 87, of Decatur, died at 4:30 AM Friday, November 25, 2011 in Decatur. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Monday, November 28, 2011 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Burial will be at Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville, IL. Memorials: Oak Grove Church of...
Susan Lake
Nov 25, 2011
Susan Lynn Lake, 64, of Niantic, IL died 11:22 a.m., Friday, November 25, 2011, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 30,2011 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home Decatur, IL. Visitation will be 5 to 8 P.M., Tuesday November 29, 2011 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Burial will be in Macon County...
L. Bleavins
Nov 23, 2011
L. Susan Bleavins, 61, of Cerro Gordo, IL passed away at 6:25 a.m. Wednesday, November 23, 2011 in her home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 26, at The Brethren Church of Cerro Gordo. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday, November 25, at Brintlinger and Earl Cerro Gordo Funeral Home. Burial will be at Cerro Gordo Cemetery. Lorraine...
Mary Dragstrem
Nov 22, 2011
Mary Elinor Dragstrem, 87, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 10:24 a.m. Tuesday, November 22, 2011, at Oak Trace Nursing Home, Downers Grove, IL. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 26, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to services. Burial will be at Fairlawn Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made...
Barbara Penhallegon
Nov 22, 2011
DECATUR - Barbara Ann Penhallegon of Decatur passed away November 22, 2011 in her home. There will be a private family burial. No visitation. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to The Governor Oglesby Mansion Inc., 421 West William St., Decatur, IL 62522. Barbara was born April...
Marvin Perry
Nov 20, 2011
Marvin R. Perry, 82, of Decatur, IL, died 2:10 P.M., Sunday, November 20, 2011, at his residence. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday, November 26, 2011 at Faith Baptist Church, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be 4 to 8 P.M., Friday, November 25, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Burial will be in Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany, IL....
Lethy Smith
Nov 18, 2011
Lethy "Bernice" Smith, 78, of Oakley, died November 18, 2011 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral service will be held 10:00 AM, Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Cerro Gordo. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM - 8 PM, Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Cerro Gordo. Burial will be at Cerro Gordo...
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