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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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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...

Beverly Hoots

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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