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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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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...

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...

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