Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

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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Robert Harris

Robert Harris

Jul 18, 2010

Memorial services will be 11:00 A.M., Saturday, July 24, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project.Robert was born August 12, 1940, in Queens, NY, the son of Robert John and Anna (Kalkan) Harris. He married Linnea Davis on...

Donna Wiley

Donna Wiley

Jul 17, 2010

Graveside funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday July 21, 2010 at Cerro Gordo Cemetery. Memorials: New Beginnings Church of God or to charity of the donors choice.Donna was born May 5, 1929 in Moweaqua, the daughter of Chester Lawrence and Mamie (Smith) Wickline. She married Wayne Wiley in Decatur, IL. She worked as a custodian at Sunnyside School...

Kenneth Lichtenberger

Kenneth Lichtenberger

Jul 17, 2010

Funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Friday July 23, 2010 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be 10 - 11:00 AM Friday. Following the visitation there will be a Masonic service conducted by Ionic Masonic Lodge 312 AF & AM. Rev. Dean Cripe of Decatur will be conducting the funeral service. Burial will be at...

Charles Long

Charles Long

Jul 16, 2010

Charles E. Long, 79, of Decatur died July 16, 2010 at St. Marys Hospital, Decatur, IL. Mr. Long will be cremated and there will be a private service for the family.Charles was born January 22, 1931 in Harrisburg, Arkansas, the son of Charlie and Pearlie (English) Long, Sr. On October 20, 2007, he married Marilyn Bobbett. Charles worked as a...

Valerie Coker

Valerie Coker

Jul 12, 2010

A visitation will be held 6:00-8:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 14, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the donors choice.Mrs. Coker was born July 2, 1920, in Sandoval, the daughter of Neil and Edith (Ritter) Day. She was raised by her grandparents, John and Dolly Jane Ritter. She married Thomas Coker in Decatur in 1960. He...

William Mccoskey

William Mccoskey

Jul 11, 2010

Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation two hours prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to Cancer Care Specialists or St. Johns Hospice.William was born November 20, 1926 in Joliet, IL, the...

Howard Hughes

Howard Hughes

Jul 11, 2010

Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Thursday, July 15, 2010, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 5 to 8 P.M., Wednesday, July 14, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Illini Cemetery. Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association.Gary was born December 16, 1943, in Danville, IL, the son of Glenn and Margaret (Matthews)...

Pauline Hanson

Pauline Hanson

Jul 9, 2010

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 13 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, with visitation one hour prior to service time. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL.Memorials may be made to St. Johns Episcopal Church.Pauline was born January 24, 1919, in Hoopeston, IL, the daughter of Daniel and Mary Magdlane (Harasymek) Lazarenko. She...

Carl Sperl

Carl Sperl

Jul 7, 2010

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 10, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, with visitation one hour prior to services, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery with military rites by the Macon County Honor Guard.Memorials may be made to the Macon County Honor Guard or to Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church.Carl was born...

Thomas Garren

Thomas Garren

Jul 7, 2010

Memorials may be made to St. Patrick's Catholic Church or St. Patrick's Catholic School, Decatur, IL.Tom was born December 22, 1918, in Glenwood, IL, the son of Edward A. and Hazel J. (Anderson) Garren. He went through the Cook County public school system and was a graduate of Iowa State University at Ames. He was retired from the A.E. Staley...

William Mcknelly

William Mcknelly

Jul 7, 2010

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Richard Fortner

Richard Fortner

Jul 6, 2010

Funeral services will be 11:30 A.M., Friday, July 9, 2010, at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Decatur, IL, with Pastor Bill Abbott officiating. Visitation will be two hours prior to service time at the church. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to Pilgrim Lutheran Church. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will be handling the...

Eunice Rock

Eunice Rock

Jul 6, 2010

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M., Monday, July 12, 2010, at St. Johns Lutheran Church, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the church. Burial will be in St. Johns Lutheran Cemetery, Decatur IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will be handling the arrangements.Memorials may be made to Lutheran School Association.Eunice Emma Rock nee Brauer was...

Merry Waddell

Merry Waddell

Jul 4, 2010

Merry Hope Waddell, 76, of Illiopolis, died 8:30 AM July 4, 2010 at Imboden Creek Living Center. A memorial visitation will be held from 5:00 - 8:00 PM Wednesday July 7, 2010 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. There will be no service and cremation rites will be accorded. Merry was born May 14, 1934 in Decatur, the daughter of...

Carol Strohl

Carol Strohl

Jul 1, 2010

Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6 - 8 PM, Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Camp Butler Cemetery. Memorials: Maranatha Assembly of God Church.Carol was born April 30, 1947 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Herman and Naomi (Croy)...

Charles Ward

Charles Ward

Jun 30, 2010

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M., Friday, July 2, 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 Point Pleasant Cemetery, Long Creek, IL. Memorials may be made to Hickory Point Fire Dept. or Heartland Health Care Center.Charles was born November 7, 1931, in...

Jeremy Jones

Jeremy Jones

Jun 29, 2010

Jeremy was born on February 8, 1973, the oldest son of the late Rick and Denise (Klingaman) Jones. He graduated from Mt. Zion High School in 1991. He lettered in football, basketball, and baseball and was deemed the best nine-toed kicker in the state by his football coach. Jeremy married Lisa Dukeman on December 17, 1993 at Pilgrim Lutheran Church...

Ruby Agnew

Ruby Agnew

Jun 29, 2010

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 3, at Central Christian Church, Decatur, with visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 2, at the church. Burial will be in Elkhart Cemetery, Elkhart, IL, following the funeral service on Saturday. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is assisting the family with the arrangements.Memorials may be made to Central Christian Church or to...

Michael Cotner

Michael Cotner

Jun 28, 2010

Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M., Friday, July 2, 2010, at Salem Baptist Church, Decatur, IL, where family will gather with friends prior to service time. Burial will be in North Fork Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to the family.Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will be handling the arrangements.Michael was born January 30, 1961, in Taylorville,...

Robert Rodgers

Robert Rodgers

Jun 26, 2010

He retired from A. E. Staleys. Robert was a veteran of WW II and served in the United States Air Force.He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers.Special thanks to Dr. Ahmad, the nurses at DMH ICU-west and 5100 and to Shelly of Aspen Ridge Health Care Center. " }

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