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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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Irene Wiegard

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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