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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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David Gaumer

David Gaumer

Jun 25, 2011

Visitation: No visitation details available at this time. Funeral: No funeral details available at this time. Memorial: 4:00 PM on July 01, 2011 David R. Gaumer, Sr., 78, of Decatur, died June 25, 2011 at Lincoln Manor Nursing Home in Decatur, Illinois. Gaumer, a former U.S. Congressional staff aide, was a retired journalist who served as a Central Illinois editor...

Russell Gentry

Russell Gentry

Jun 24, 2011

Visitation: 5:00 PM on June 26, 2011 Funeral: 10:00 AM on June 27, 2011 Russell Reed Gentry, Sr., 78, of Cerro Gordo joined his wife in heaven on June 24, 2011, surrounded by his family at Bement Health Care. Graveside service will be 10:00 AM Monday, June 27, 2011 at Cerro Gordo Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 - 7 PM...

Jack Tallman

Jack Tallman

Jun 23, 2011

Visitation: No visitation details available at this time. Funeral: No funeral details available at this time. Memorial: 10:00 AM on June 28, 2011 On Thursday, June 23, 2011, the life journey of Jack L. Tallman, 85, ended peacefully at Decatur Memorial Hospital after gallantly battling various cancer illnesses. There will be a celebration of his life at 11 AM, Tuesday,...

Wendell Moore

Wendell Moore

Jun 22, 2011

Visitation: 12:00 PM on June 27, 2011 Funeral: 1:00 PM on June 27, 2011 Wendell E. Moore, of Decatur, IL, died Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL. Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M., Monday, June 27, 2011 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the funeral...

Eugene Hantle

Eugene Hantle

Jun 20, 2011

Visitation: 5:00 PM on June 26, 2011 Funeral: 9:30 AM on June 27, 2011 Eugene (Gene) E. Hantle, 89, of Oro Valley, Arizona and Ironwood, Michigan, formerly of Decatur, Illinois, passed on peacefully in his sleep at his residence in Arizona on Monday, June 20, 2011. Visitation will be at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, 2827 N. Oakland, Decatur, IL....

Raymond Wells

Raymond Wells

Jun 19, 2011

Visitation: 6:00 PM on June 22, 2011 Funeral: 10:00 AM on June 23, 2011 Raymond Wells, Sr., 90, of Decatur, IL, died 5:10 P.M., Sunday, June 19, 2011, at his residence. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Thursday, June 23, 2011, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 6 to 8 P.M., Wednesday, June 22, at the...

David Robinson

David Robinson

Jun 17, 2011

Visitation: No visitation details available at this time. Funeral: 10:00 AM on June 24, 2011 David L. Robinson, 56, of Decatur, IL, died 4:49 A.M., Friday, June 17, 2011, at St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur, IL. Graveside services will be 10:00 A.M., Friday, June 24, 2011 at Mt. Gilead Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will be...

Oliver Pride

Oliver Pride

Jun 16, 2011

Graveside services will be 2:00 P.M., Saturday, June 25, 2011, at Harristown Cemetery, Harristown, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will be handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the family.Jack was born July 5, 1939 in Cisco, IL, the son of Randal Eugene and Sylvia Pride. He married Nancy E. Lovelace on September 20, 1960 in...

Rosine Shobe-Schmitt

Rosine Shobe-Schmitt

Jun 15, 2011

Shobe-Schmitt Born December 8, 1914, Rosine Elizabeth Welch Shobe-Schmitt completed her earthly journey on June 15, 2011 at 2:35 p.m. in Decatur, Illinois. She was born the daughter of John and Bessie (Cox) Welch, the second of two daughters. Sister, Iona Fundy and an infant brother preceded her in death.Rosine married E. Earl Shobe in 1933. Earl passed away in...

Richard Boulware

Richard Boulware

Jun 12, 2011

Richard D. Boulware, 78, of Decatur, IL., passed away at 3:25 A.M. on Sunday (06-12-2011) at St. Marys Hospital.Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Thursday (06-16-2011) at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL., with visitation from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday (06-15-2011) at the funeral home. Burial will be at Croniger Cemetery, Cisco, IL. Military rites will...

Josephine Vollmer

Josephine Vollmer

Jun 12, 2011

Josephine C. (Claudin) Vollmer, 93, of Decatur, IL, formerly of East Peoria, IL, died 1:30 A.M., Sunday, June 12, 2011, at McKinley Court, Decatur, IL.Visitation will be 6 to 8 P.M., Tuesday, June 14, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Funeral services will be 1:30 P.M., Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria, IL,...

Hilda Born

Hilda Born

Jun 12, 2011

Hilda L. (Morey) Born, 84, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 1:48 p.m. Sunday, June 12, 2011, at St. Marys Hospital, Decatur.Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 16, at Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is assisting the family with the arrangements.Hilda was born May 28, 1927, in Decatur, the daughter of...

Mary Booth

Mary Booth

Jun 11, 2011

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Decatur, with visitation 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 16, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Malden, Missouri.Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association or to American Cancer Society.Mary was born April 18,...

David Peveler

David Peveler

Jun 10, 2011

Funeral services will be at 10:00AM, Monday, June 13. 2011 at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, where friends may call Sunday, June 12, 2011 from 4-6:00 PM. Burial will be in Macon Co. Memorial Park.Mr. Peveler was born Jan. 25, 1942 in Decatur, IL, the son of Buford Merle & Katherine Baxter Peveler. He was an active member of Local...

Robert Edwards

Robert Edwards

Jun 10, 2011

Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM, Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5 - 7 PM, Monday, June 13, 2011, at the funeral home. Masonic Rites will be held 7 PM. Burial will be at Mechanicsburg Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, IL, where military rites will be conducted by Macon County Honor Guard and US...

Lillian Pumphrey

Lillian Pumphrey

Jun 10, 2011

Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 13, at Graceland Cemetery, Decatur. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, will be handling the arrangements.Lillian was born November 9, 1923, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Charles A. and Mamie Lee (Boring) Matlock. She married Willis Pumphrey in September 1943. He preceded her in death in 1982.Surviving are her son Toby...

Ruth Young

Ruth Young

Jun 6, 2011

Ruth was born in Decatur, Illinois on February 14, 1923, the third oldest daughter of Lillian and Charles Gould. After graduating with honors from Stephen Decatur High School she continued her education at Brown's Business College. She worked briefly for the Rationing Board toward the end of WWII. She married Charles W. Young (Chuck) in 1944. They had three children:...

Beverly Morgan

Beverly Morgan

Jun 5, 2011

Funeral service will be 10 AM Thursday, June 9, 2011 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be 5 - 7 PM Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Burial will be at Cerro Gordo Cemetery. Memorials: National MS Society or Cerro Gordo Legion Auxiliary. Bev was born November 29, 1943 in...

Elizabeth Pillsbury

Elizabeth Pillsbury

May 27, 2011

Libby was born October 1, 1937 in Mexico, MO, the daughter of Stanley and Dorothy (Medley) York. Libby married Bruce L. Pillsbury on May 28, 1983 in Decatur, IL. She worked as an administrative assistant for the State of Illinois, retiring in 2002, and was very active in the Republican Party. Libbyloved flower gardening, shopping, spending time with her grandchildren...

Bonnie Warnick

Bonnie Warnick

May 27, 2011

Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at Boal Memorial Chapel, Barton, Maryland. Visitation will be 6 - 8 PM Monday, June 6, 2011 at Boal Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Moscow, Maryland. Memorials: Cancer Care Specialist of Central Illinois.Bonnie was born August 8, 1941 in Laurel Run, Maryland, the daughter of...

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