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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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John Ralph
Oct 6, 2010
John B. Ralph III, 59, of Decatur, IL, died 5:52 A.M., Wednesday, October 6, 2010, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.Graveside services will be 12:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 12 at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, IL, with military rites conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard.Memorials may be made to the family.John was born May 9, 1951, in Decatur, IL, the son...
Julia Dodwell
Oct 5, 2010
Graveside services will be 1:00 P.M., Saturday, October 9, 2010, at Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will be handling the arrangements.Memorials may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Association or Promiseland Ministries of Warrensburg, IL.Julia was born March 26, 1914 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of William and Celia (Lincoln) Sawyer. She married...
Charles Bode
Oct 5, 2010
Mass of Resurrection will be 10 :00 a.m. Friday, October 8, 2010 at St. Thomas Catholic Church with Fr Rick Weltin presiding. Visitation will be 6 to 8 P.M., Thursday October 7 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with a prayer service at 5:30 P.M. Burial will be in Mt. Joy Cemetery, near Atlanta, IL, with full military...
Lillian Webb
Oct 3, 2010
Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M., Friday, October 8, 2010, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be 5 to 8 P.M., Thursday, October 7, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL.Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society and American Lung Association.Lillian was born May...
Catherine Whitaker
Oct 2, 2010
Memorial services will be 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 6, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, with visitation two hours prior to service time. Burial will be at a later date in Hall Cemetery, Blue Mound, IL.Memorials may be made to the Breast Cancer Society.Mrs. Whitaker was born September 5, 1930, in Decatur, the daughter of Bert Oscar and Cora (Hill)...
Julie Ghere
Sep 30, 2010
Funeral services will be 4:00 P.M. Sunday, October 3, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation two hours prior to service time. Memorials may be made to the family.Julie was born January 22, 1972, in Decatur, the daughter of Jack and Shirley (Merriman) Belcher. She married Duane Ghere November 25, 2000, in Decatur. Julie worked as an...
Lester Lipe
Sep 29, 2010
Mr. Lipe was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in WWII and Korea. He was a lifelong member of St. James Catholic Church,former 4th degree Knights of Columbus, a member of the Decatur V.F.W. Post, and the Golden K. He was retired from the City of Decatur where he served as the city treasurer and as a city accountant....
Essie Fouste
Sep 27, 2010
CUSTOM DEATH NOTICE Essie A. Fouste, 86, of Decatur, IL, died 6:09 A.M., Monday, September 27, 2010, at St. Marys Hospital, Decatur, IL.Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M., Friday, October 1, 2010, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be 6 to 8 P.M., Thursday, September 30, 2010, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Burial...
Nancy Epperson
Sep 25, 2010
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at the Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Boiling Springs Cemetery. Memorials: Macon County Conservation District.Nancy was born November 28, 1954, in Pekin, IL, the daughter of Robert L. And Audrey L. (Pschirrer) Maurice....
James Garvey
Sep 25, 2010
James D. Garvey, 84, of Cerro Gordo, IL., passed away on Saturday (09-25-2010) at 3:27 P.M. in Fair Havens Christian Home Decatur, IL. and now is in his eternal home in heaven.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday (09-30-2010) at La Place Church of the Brethren, La Place, IL. Visitation will be Wednesday (09-29-2010) from 5:00 P.M....
William Clark
Sep 22, 2010
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 P.M., Saturday, September 25, 2010, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. To celebrate Bills well-lived life, there will be a brief gathering at 1:30 P.M., Sunday, September 26, at the funeral home followed by a traditional New Orleans jazz procession to the graveside service at North Fork Cemetery in Decatur, then...
Max Roberts
Sep 19, 2010
Max. G. Roberts, 89, of Cerro Gordo, IL died at 12:12 AM Sunday, September 19, 2010 at Heartland of Decatur.Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, September 23, 2010 at Cerro Gordo Church of the Brethren, Cerro Gordo, IL . Visitation will be 5 - 7 PM Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Cerro Gordo....
Audrey Johnson
Sep 18, 2010
Audrey Darlene Johnson, 67, died 4:52 AM Saturday, September 18, 2010 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.A graveside service will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at Macon County Memorial Park. Memorials: The family of Audrey Darlene Johnson. Condolences may be left to the family at www.brintlingerandearl.com " }
Raymond Rokosh
Sep 17, 2010
Visitation will be 10:30 - 11:30 AM Monday, September 20, 2010 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Following visitation there will be graveside services at Noon Monday in Macon County Memorial Park Cemetery, Harristown, ILMemorials: charity of the donors choice.Raymond was born August 6, 1925, in Decatur, IL the son of Paul R. and Lillian M. (Kaigley) Rokosh....
Ruth Myers
Sep 16, 2010
Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M. Friday, September 24, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5-7 P.M. Thursday, September 23, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Harristown Cemetery, Harristown, IL. Memorials may be made to Riverside Baptist Church.Mrs. Myers was born October 14, 1925, the daughter of Harold and Genola Wade Deadmond. She married Dallas...
Karen Thevenot
Sep 14, 2010
Cremation rites were accorded. Inurnment will be in Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Terre Haute, Indiana. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Karen was born May 30, 1945, in Decatur, the daughter of Charles and Ramona (Cooley) Thevenot. She worked as a technician at Adolph Myers, and then later worked at St. Marys Hospital in the Medical Records...
Frank Doyle
Sep 14, 2010
Private services will be held for immediate family. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will be handling the arrangements.Memorials may be made to Rock Springs Environmental Center.Frank was born August 6, 1931 in Decatur, Il, the son of William and Myrtle Doyle. He was a veteran of the Marines and was employed at Sunbeam Bakery for 40 years. He...
Steve Buchen
Sep 10, 2010
DEATH NOTICESteven Eugene Buchen, 55, of Robinson, IL., passed away at 9:00 P.M. on Friday (09-10-2010) in Riverside Hospital, Kankakee, IL. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday (09-14-2010) at Lake Bank Cemetery, Latham, IL. Military Rites will be conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard.Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home are handling the arrangements.Condolences may be left to...
Glenn King
Sep 10, 2010
Glenn King, 94, of Webster, Florida, formerly of Oakley, died 8:36 AM Friday September 10, 2010 at his residence. A funeral service will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday September 15, 2010 at the Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Cerro Gordo. Visitation will be from 6 - 8 PM Tuesday September 14, 2010 at the funeral home in Cerro Gordo. Burial...
Mary Roney
Sep 8, 2010
at Iroquois Resident Home in Watseka. She was born March 26, 1917, near Sullivan, ILto Thomas Artie and Janie M (Pasco) Graven. She married Leland H. Roney, onAug. 29, 1936, and he died in l976. Funeral services will be Saturday at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior atBrintlinger & Earl Funeral Home in Decatur, IL. Mary worked for A...
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