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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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