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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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Jason House
Aug 15, 2010
Memorial visitation will be 6:00 to 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, August 18, 2010, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Jason was born July 17, 1968, in Litchfield, IL, the son of Gary C. and Marilyn (Duncheon) House. Jason enjoyed the fun things in life, having raced motorcross as a child. He was a graduate of Maroa High School and...
Esther Spaulding
Aug 14, 2010
Memorial visitation will be 4 to 6 P.M. Saturday August 14, 2010 at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels, 247 W. Prairie Ave., Decatur, IL 62523.Esther was born October 23, 1916, in Mt. Pulaski, IL, the daughter of Michael Adam and Elizabeth Bertha (Richter) Volle. She married Vern Alton Spaulding on...
James Tadlock
Aug 13, 2010
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 17, at Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday, August 16, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital.James was born November 30, 1946, in Chicago, IL, the son of Howard Leslie and...
Donald Cook
Aug 11, 2010
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M., Saturday, August 14, 2010, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL, with military rites conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard.Memorials may be made to Hickory Point Fire Department EMTs.Donald was born March 21, 1923, in Niantic,...
Edwin Grabowski
Aug 11, 2010
Funeral services will be 3:00 P.M., Friday, August 13, 2010, at St. Johns Lutheran Church, Decatur, IL, with visitation two hours prior to service time at the church. Burial will be in St. Johns Lutheran Cemetery, Decatur, IL.Memorials may be made to Lutheran School Association or St. Johns Lutheran Church General Fund. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will...
Robert Ragsdale
Aug 10, 2010
Robert Clyde Ragsdale, Sr., 91, of Decatur, IL, died 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 10, 2010, at McKinley Court Nursing Home, Decatur, IL.Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 13, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, with visitation 5-8 p.m. Thursday, August 12, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Oreana, ILMemorials may be made to...
Raymond French
Aug 9, 2010
Raymond Keith French, 65, of Rantoul, IL, passed away at 3:52 p.m. Monday, August 9, 2010, at his residence.Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 13, at St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday, August 12, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Memorials may be made to St. Pauls Lutheran Church Childrens Ministry...
Earsel Alexander
Aug 9, 2010
Earsel Boyd Alexander, 66, of Bethany, died Monday, August 9, 2010, in Heartland Health Care Center of Decatur.Memorial services will be 7:00 P.M. Thursday, August 12, at Heartland Community Church, with visitation one hour prior to service time. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.Memorials may be made to the family.Mr. Alexander was born October 8, 1943, in...
Irene Wiegard
Aug 7, 2010
Mass of Resurrection will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 10, 2010, at Our Lady of the Holy Spirit, 400 White Tail Circle Mt. Zion. Visitation will be held from 9:30 AM til time of service at the church. Luncheon will follow the service at the church. Burial will be 2:00 PM Tuesday at Friends Creek Cemetery, Argenta, IL. Memorials: Donors...
Harold Grossman
Aug 6, 2010
Age 62. Passed away peacefully at home on August 6, 2010. Born September 13, 1947 in Decatur, IL.Survived by his wife, Beverly; stepdaughters, Deborah (Rob) Miller and Jennifer Hayes; grandchildren, Max, Marguerite, Emma and Noah; brothers, Ron Grossman of Sullivan, IL, Jerry (Patricia) Grossman of Jonesburg, MO, Butch Grossman of Decatur, Robert Grossman of Champaign, and Steve (Dee) Grossman of...
Edward Bean
Aug 5, 2010
Memorial services will be 11:00 A.M., Monday, August 16, 2010, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Family will greet friends after the service. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Ozarks, Hospice House, In Memory of: Edward Bean, 701 Burnett Drive, Mountain Home, AR 72653.Edward was born July 23, 1936 in Moweaqua, IL, the son of Ruth...
Irmgard Sarko
Aug 5, 2010
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 10, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, with visitation 6-8 p.m. Monday, August 9, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Illini Cemetery, Warrensburg, IL.Irmgard was born on August 27, 1938, in Mainz/Mombach, Germany, the daughter of Heinz and Anna Marie (Funk) Delnef. She married Fred M. Sarko on October...
Robert Maurice
Aug 4, 2010
Robert L. Bob Maurice, 84, of Decatur, IL, died 9:46 A.M., Wednesday, August 4, 2010, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.Funeral services will be 2 P.M., Saturday, August 7, at Christ United Methodist Church, Decatur, IL, with visitation 6 to 8 P.M., Friday, August 6, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Burial will be at Boiling Springs Cemetery, Decatur, IL.Memorials...
Judd Gustin
Jul 30, 2010
A private family service and interment will be held Thursday, August 5th, at Mt. Gilead Cemetery Decatur, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home Decatur, IL. are assisting the family with the arrangements.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimers Association.Judd Gustin was born on March 15, 1919, in Long Creek, Illinois. He...
Nancy Gentry
Jul 29, 2010
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Monday, August 2, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Cerro Gordo. Burial will be in Cerro Gordo Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cancer Care Specialists, of Decatur.Nancy Corrine was born April 6, 1935 in Fountain Run, KY, the daughter of Porter and Edith (Stinson) Franklin. She married Russell R....
Dana Brewer
Jul 29, 2010
Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, August 3, 2010, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 6-8 P.M. Monday, August 2, at the funeral home in Decatur. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery, Decatur. Memorials may be made to the Crosswinds Equine Rescue, 8182 E. 200 N., Sidell, IL 61876, or to DMH Hospice.Dana was born...
Ronald Moyer
Jul 23, 2010
CUSTOM DEATH NOTICE Ronald D. Moyer, 76, of Decatur, died Friday, July 23, 2010, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.Memorial services will be 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Private family burial of cremains will be at Harristown Cemetery, Harristown, IL. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. Mr. Moyer was born December...
Leila Rowden
Jul 23, 2010
She was born January, 30, 1916, in Kane, Illinois, the daughter of Thomas G. and Lela Williams Roady. She attended school in Kane and Carrollton, IL, graduating from Carrollton High, School in 1933. She attended Illinois College, Jacksonville, IL, where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and received her bachelor's degree in English, graduating in 1938. She received her...
Linn Cummins
Jul 20, 2010
Graveside services will be 1:00 P.M., Friday, July 23 at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Mt. Zion, IL.Memorial services will be 3 P.M., Sunday, July 25, 2010 at Central Christian Church, Decatur, IL, with a Bell Ceremony performed by the Decatur Fire Department Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to Central Christian Church, 650 W. William St., Decatur, IL 62522 or to...
Donald Harshbarger
Jul 18, 2010
Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 21, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. The family will greet friends at the funeral home prior to the service time. Burial will be in Point Pleasant Cemetery, Long Creek, IL. Memorials may be made to the family.Donnie was born October 1, 1955, in Decatur, the son of Donald Eugene and Charlene...
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