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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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Charlotte Lucas

Charlotte Lucas

Jan 6, 2011

Charlotte Fay Lucas, 84, of Decatur, IL, died 2:13 A.M., Thursday, January 6, 2011, at St. Marys Hospital.Memorial services will be 10:00 A.M., Thursday, January 13, 2011, at Peoples Church of God, Decatur, IL, with memorial visitation one hour prior to service time at the church. Burial will be at Fairlawn Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to Peoples...

Herschel Jenkins

Herschel Jenkins

Jan 5, 2011

Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday, January 8, 2011, at Rock Springs Church of God, Decatur, IL, with visitation 5 to 8 P.M., Friday, January 7, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Burial will be in Point Pleasant Cemetery, Long Creek, IL.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.Herschel was born November 10, 1935,...

Betty Burke

Betty Burke

Jan 3, 2011

Betty J. Burke, 85, of Pekin, IL, passed away at 5:17 a.m., Monday, January 3, 2011, in St. Francis Hospital in Peoria, IL.Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 6, 2011, at Heartland Community Church, Decatur, IL, with visitation 6 to 8 P.M., Wednesday, January 5, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Burial will be in Maroa...

Alice Steffen

Alice Steffen

Jan 1, 2011

A gathering of friends will be held at Tanglewood Village, 1293 S 34th Street, Decatur, IL, Sunday, January 9, 2011, from 1:00 P.M.- 3:00P.M. Memorial services will be held in Lexington, MI at a later date. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will be handling the arrangements.Marie was born October 4, 1922, in Bay City, MI, the daughter of...

Idabelle Fletcher

Idabelle Fletcher

Dec 31, 2010

Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 6, 2011 at Graceland Cemetery, Decatur. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.Memorials may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Drive, Memphis, TN 38105.Idabelle was born on February 27, 1926, the daughter of William and Thelma Leigh (Weakley) Fletcher.Idabelle was an operator...

Jean Sommer

Jean Sommer

Dec 31, 2010

Visitation will be held from 9-10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, with a graveside service following at 10:45 a.m. at Cerro Gordo Cemetery, Cerro Gordo, IL.Memorials may be made to Glad Tidings Missions.Jean was born to Leo and Alta Knapp Ritchie in Cerro Gordo on October 5, 1924. Her husband Wassily Sommer preceded...

Edward Mercer

Edward Mercer

Dec 30, 2010

Graveside services will be 11:00 A.M., Monday, January 3, 2011 at Dodge Grove Cemetery, Mattoon, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will be assisting the family with the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Lincoln Manor, 2650 N. Monroe, Decatur, IL 62526.Edward was born April 22, 1952 in Mattoon, IL, the son of Marilyn Jean Mercer. He graduated...

Carol Huff

Carol Huff

Dec 29, 2010

Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, January 5, 2011, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Cerro Gordo, IL, with visitation 4 to 8 P.M., Tuesday, January 4, at the Brintlinger and Earl Cerro Gordo Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cerro Gordo Cemetery, Cerro Gordo, IL. The family requests casual attire for the visitation.Memorials may be made to the...

Marian Cross

Marian Cross

Dec 29, 2010

Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 4, 2011, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 4 to 7 P.M., Monday, January 3, and one hour prior to service time on Tuesday, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to Central Christian Church or McKinley Court Care...

James Williams

James Williams

Dec 28, 2010

Funeral services and Firefighters Memorial will be at 10:00 A.M., Monday, January 3, 2011, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 3 to 8 P.M., Sunday, January 2, with firefighters walk-through at 5 P.M. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Illini Cemetery, Warrensburg, IL. Memorials may be made to the Warrensburg Volunteer Fire Department.Jim was...

Ronald Brown

Ronald Brown

Dec 28, 2010

Ron was an outgoing man who couldnt go anywhere without seeing people he knew. His friendly and caring nature, and his constant willingness to share a moment, earned him a wide circle of devoted friends. He was a talented artist who loved to draw, paint, and carve. He was a founding member of the Gallery 510 Arts Guild Ltd. Ron...

Doris Bailey

Doris Bailey

Dec 25, 2010

Private family burial will be held at Swan Lake Memory Gardens, Peoria, IL.Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association.Doris was born on April 27, 1912 in Chillecothe, IL., the daughter of Arthur Gray and Esther (Culton) Gray. She married Eugene Bailey in 1936 in Peoria, IL.Doris is survived by her two children: Judy Grenier of Decatur, IL. and Richard...

Charles Fishel

Charles Fishel

Dec 25, 2010

Funeral services will be 9:00 A.M., Friday, December 31, 2010, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 4 to 7 P.M., Thursday, December 30, at the funeral home. Graveside services and burial will be 11:00 A.M., Friday, December 31, at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Riverton, IL, with military rites conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard.Charles was...

Robert Browne

Robert Browne

Dec 25, 2010

Robert Steven Steve Browne, 64, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 4:08 a.m. Saturday, December 25, 2010, at St. Marys Hospital with his family and friends by his side. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 30, at Pilgrim Lutheran Church. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, December 29, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home and one...

Marilyn Karlowski

Marilyn Karlowski

Dec 24, 2010

Services to celebrate Marilyns life will include a visitation on Wednesday (12-29-2010) which will be held from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. with services immediately following at 12:00 noon at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Decatur. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home are handling the arrangements.Marilyn was born on July 9, 1933 in...

Vivian Songer

Vivian Songer

Dec 24, 2010

Vivian Hope Songer, 92, of Forsyth, IL, passed away at 12:25 p.m. Friday, December 24, 2010, at Imboden Creek Living Center.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 29, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery, Decatur.In lieu of flowers, memorials...

Barbara Hackl

Barbara Hackl

Dec 23, 2010

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday December 28, 2010 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home Decatur, Il with visitation 5 to 7 PM Monday December 27th at the funeral home. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL Memorials: Warrensburg -Latham Fire Department and Rescue Squad. Barbara was born July 4, 1932 the daughter of Clifford and Irene Barding...

Ronald Earl

Ronald Earl

Dec 23, 2010

Private family services will be held at a later date. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL will be handling the arrangements.Ronald was born January 24, 1947, in Herrin, IL, the son of Charles E. and Alene (Nichols) Earl. He was the former Chief of Police in Tuscola, IL. Ronald enjoyed boating and fishing.He is survived by his former wife...

Dolores Robertson

Dolores Robertson

Dec 23, 2010

Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 3, 2011 at St. Johns Episcopal Church, Decatur, with a reception at 1:00 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery, Decatur. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to St. Johns Episcopal Church.Dolores was born in Chicago IL on August...

Kathy Colebar

Kathy Colebar

Dec 19, 2010

It was her decision to have no service. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is assisting the family.Kathy was the daughter of James F. and Lois (Treacy) Wrigley. She was a 41 year employee of the Decatur Public Library. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Kenneth W. Colebar, daughter Kelley Colebar, son James Colebar (Rene) and daughter Kendra...

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