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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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Alyce Brackett

Alyce Brackett

Dec 16, 2010

Alyce Lynne Brackett, 64, of Illiopolis, IL, passed away at 6:28 p.m. Thursday, December 16, 2010, at Aspen Ridge Care Center.A Memorial visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, December 22, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 23, at Harristown Cemetery.Memorials may be made to Cancer Care Specialist of Central...

Thelma Cassell

Thelma Cassell

Dec 16, 2010

Private graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday (12-20-2010) at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Mt. Zion, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral home are handling the arrangements.Memorials may be made to: American Legion Castle Williams Post # 105.Thelma was born on September 23, 1924 in Montcoal, West Virginia, the daughter of Elmer Lowe and Ever (VanLandingham) Lowe. She married Edgar...

Lexie Boren

Lexie Boren

Dec 15, 2010

Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M., Saturday, December 18, 2010, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL.Memorials may be made to East Park Baptist Church or Donors Choice.Lexie was born May 30, 1920, in Greenville, IL, the daughter of...

Louis Miglio

Louis Miglio

Dec 15, 2010

Mass of Resurrection will be held at 5:00 P.M. Sunday (12-19-2010) at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Decatur, IL. with Fr Steve Pohlman celebrating Mass. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. on Sunday (12-19-2010) at the church.Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Marseilles, IL. at noon on Monday (12-20-2010) with military rites conducted by the Marseilles V.F.W. Memorials...

Leona Wond

Leona Wond

Dec 12, 2010

Funeral services will be Tuesday 11:00 AM December 14, 2010 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home with visitation 10:00 AM until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park Cemetery, Harristown, IL Leona was born October 29, 1918 in Decatur, IL the daughter of William and Josephine (Serak) Bunzel. She was married in Decatur,...

L Silver

L Silver

Dec 12, 2010

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M., Saturday, December 18, 2010, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to the Bell Choir c/o First Congregational United Church of Christ, 3465 N. MacArthur Rd., Decatur, IL 62526.Margaret...

Phyllis Ranney

Phyllis Ranney

Dec 12, 2010

Phyllis J. Haab Ranney, of Decatur, IL, died 2:28 PM, Sunday, December 12, 2010 at her home.Funeral service will be 11:00 A.M., Saturday, December 18, 2010, at First Lutheran Church, Decatur, IL with visitation 3:30 - 6:30 P.M., Friday, December 17, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL.Memorials: First Lutheran Church...

Kathleen Jensen

Kathleen Jensen

Dec 9, 2010

Memorial services will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, December 18, 2010 at New Day Community Church, 4191 Greenswitch Road, Decatur, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will be handling the arrangements.Memorials may be made to the family.Kathy was born on July 16, 1946 in Decatur, IL., the daughter of Robert W. Rambo and T. Rosemary (Sparks) Rambo-Gallup and...

Marcia Cole

Marcia Cole

Dec 9, 2010

Marcia Stookey Johnsen Cole died at 7:40 P.M. Thursday, December 9, 2010, at McKinley Court.Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, December 13, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, with visitation one hour prior to service time. Burial will be in Illini Cemetery, Warrensburg, IL. Memorials may be made to Illini Congregational Church, Warrensburg, IL, Barclay Public Library, Warrensburg, IL,...

Joyce Coon

Joyce Coon

Dec 7, 2010

Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday, December 11, 2010, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be 4 to 7 P.M., Friday, December 10, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with Eastern Star services at 7:00 P.M., conducted by the Illini Chapter #813. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be...

Gayle Sablotny

Gayle Sablotny

Dec 3, 2010

Gayle Darlene Sablotny, 58, passed away peacefully in her home in Decatur on Friday, December 3, 2010. She is now in her heavenly home with her late parents Albert Obbie and Faye Stern Sablotny. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 8, 2010, at St. John's Lutheran Church, 2727 N. Unions Blvd., Decatur, the Rev. Russell J....

Catharine Crow

Catharine Crow

Nov 30, 2010

Catharine Lucille Tucker Crow, 92, of Decatur, IL, died Tuesday, November 30, 2010, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.Memorial services will be 2:00 P.M., Saturday, December 4, 2010, at First United Methodist Church, Decatur, IL. Cremation rites will be accorded and burial will be in Lawrenceville Cemetery, Lawrenceville, IL at a later date. Memorials may be made to Decatur Public Library or...

Frank Chew

Frank Chew

Nov 30, 2010

Visitation will be 5 to 8 P.M., Friday, December 3, 2010 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL.Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M., Saturday, December 4, at Parkview Cemetery Chapel of Peace in Parkview Cemetery, Peoria, IL with visitation one hour prior to service time in the chapel, followed by burial in Parkview Cemetery.Memorials may be made to D.M.H....

Betty Kvetko

Betty Kvetko

Nov 30, 2010

Betty Ann Toole Kvetko, 75, of Decatur, IL, died 9:40 A.M., Tuesday, November 30, 2010, at McKinley Court Nursing Home, Decatur, IL.Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M., Friday, December 3, 2010, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation from 9:00 A.M. till service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Clinton,...

Arthur Aikman

Arthur Aikman

Nov 30, 2010

CUSTOM DEATH NOTICE Dr. Arthur L. Aikman, 84, of Decatur, formerly of Carbondale, died Tuesday, November 30, 2010, in Decatur Memorial Hospital.Visitation for family and friends will be from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Thursday, December 2, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Friday, December 3, at First United Methodist Church, Carbondale, IL, with additional visitation from...

Donald Gibson

Donald Gibson

Nov 24, 2010

Donald B. Gibson Gibby, 70, of Decatur, IL, died 11:56 P.M., Wednesday, November 24, 2010.Graveside services will be 12:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 1, 2010, at Phillips Cemetery, Kinmundy, IL. Visitation will be 6 to 8 P.M., Tuesday, November 30, 2010, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans.Donald was born February 11,...

William Myers

William Myers

Nov 22, 2010

Funeral services will be 12:00 P.M., Friday, November 26, 2010, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation two hours prior to service time. Burial will be in North Fork Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to Millikin University.William was born December 22, 1942 in Decatur, IL, the son of William Jr. and Idella May (Kincaid) Myers....

Donald Grabb

Donald Grabb

Nov 22, 2010

Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday, November 27, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be 6 to 8 P.M., Friday, November 26, 2010, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Burial will be in Point Pleasant Cemetery, Long Creek, IL.Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association.Don was born January 22, 1922, in Stewardson,...

Paul Goodbrake

Paul Goodbrake

Nov 21, 2010

Private family services followed by visitation 5 to 7 PM Monday November 22, 2010 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home Decatur, ILMemorials: American Cancer SocietyPaul was born August 14, 1962 in Decatur, IL the son of Dale William and Trula Lee (Krigbaum) Goodbrake.He was married October 28, 2010 to Judy in Decatur, IL.He was a welder/steel fabricator for many years...

J Perkins

J Perkins

Nov 18, 2010

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM Tuesday, November 23, 2010, at St. Patricks Catholic Church in Decatur. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 7:30 PM Monday at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Cerro Gordo. Burial will be in Cerro Gordo Cemetery, with military rites conducted by the Cerro Gordo American Legion Post #117. Brintlinger and Earl...

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