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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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Chancey Wayne Ball, “Cb"
Apr 14, 2024
Chancey Wayne Ball, “CB”, climbed behind the wheel of his F150 with his right foot on the gas pedal and left foot on the brake and set out for the drive home on Sunday April 14 th , 2024. He was born on October 24 th ,1950, to Wayne and Pauline Ball of Latham who precede him. Chancey is survived...
Nellie West
Apr 14, 2024
Nellie G. West, 88, of Decatur, IL, passed away on April 14, 2024. A Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2024 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur, IL. Service will begin at 11:00 AM. A graveside service will follow at Macon County Memorial Park. Memorials in Nellie’s honor may be...
Donovan Parish
Apr 11, 2024
Donovan R. Parish, 76, of Decatur passed away peacefully on April 11, 2024 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Graveside Service will be 2:00 PM, Friday April 19, 2024 at Harristown Cemetery, Harristown, IL with military rites by the US Air Force and Macon County Honor Guard. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur is assisting the family. Donovan was born November 23,...
Duaine Edward Wren
Apr 8, 2024
Duaine Edward Wren, 75, of Henry, IL, passed away on April 8, 2024. He was born on September 26, 1948 to Frank and Florie Wren in Paragould, Arkansas. Duaine is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Jane Wren; his 3 children; 1 sister; and 4 brothers. He is preceded in death by his parents. Duaine worked at Caterpillar...
Arlone (Deardorff) Ritter Dalluge
Apr 7, 2024
Arlone (Deardorff) Ritter Dalluge, 98, of Decatur, passed away peacefully, April 7, 2024, surrounded by her family. A Celebration of Life will be 11:00 AM, Monday, April 15, 2024, at Central Christian Church, Decatur. Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Private family burial will be in Hall Cemetery,...
Katherine Brown
Apr 7, 2024
Katherine D. Brown, 68, of Decatur, IL., passed away on April 7, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. A Celebration of Life will be held on Staurday, April 20, 2024, at First United Methodist Church in Decatur, Illinois. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM with the service to immediately follow. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist...
Patrick Clark
Apr 6, 2024
Patrick G. Clark, 79, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2024, surrounded by his family. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials in Patrick’s honor may be made...
Carol Beiler
Apr 2, 2024
Carol J. Beiler, 76, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral service will be 12:00 PM, Friday, April 5, 2024 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Friday, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Carol was born August...
Stephen Earl Mitchell
Mar 31, 2024
Stephen Earl Mitchell was born to R. Earl Mitchell and Martha Hinshaw Mitchell on April 9, 1941 in Shelbyville, Indiana and passed away on March 31, 2024, at 8:37 PM. A memorial service will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. A Gathering of friends and family will begin 1 hour prior to...
Danny Biggs
Mar 27, 2024
Danny Biggs, 76, of Decatur, IL, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at his residence. Burial will be on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at Mt. Zion Township Cemetery, Mt. Zion, IL. Danny was born January 2, 1948, in Carbondale, IL, the son of George and Mary Biggs. He married Diane Elizabeth Biggs, and she preceded him in death on October...
Paul Nosek
Mar 24, 2024
It is with great sadness that we share the news of Paul Nosek 's peaceful passing on March 24, 2024, from complications due to cancer which came on suddenly, and, at age 61, much much too soon. He was born on July 27, 1962 in Decatur, IL, to Richard and Leila (Lewis) Nosek. His loss will leave a great void...
Jerrie Branson
Mar 22, 2024
Jerrie J. Branson, 81, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2024. A funeral service will be at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1 Bachrach Ct, Decatur, IL at 10:00 AM on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Visitation will be 9:00 – 10:00 AM, Thursday, at the church. Graveside service will be at 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 28, at Parkview Cemetery,...
Herbert Gulick
Mar 20, 2024
Herbert D. Gulick, 98, of rural Decatur and lifetime resident of Harristown Twp., Macon County, IL, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Hickory Point Christian Village, Forsyth, IL. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Monday, March 25, at Sharon United Methodist Church, Decatur, with burial to follow at Boiling Springs Cemetery, Decatur. Memorials in Herbert’s honor may be made...
William "Bill" Alsup
Mar 19, 2024
William “Bill” Edward Alsup, 76, of Warrensburg, passed away from this earthly life into the arms of Jesus at 5:30 AM, March 19, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. Bill was born October 13, 1947 in Decatur, the son of Raymond and Johnita (Shewmaker) Alsup.. He married his soulmate Toni Jean Paulavish on July 12, 1975 in Warrensburg....
Vicki Gail Zientara
Mar 18, 2024
Vicki Gail Zientara, 71, of Decatur, IL., passed away on March 18, 2024. A Memorial Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2024 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur, IL. She will be laid to rest at Macon County Memorial Park. Vicki was born on February 1, 1953 in Decatur, IL...
V. Wayne Finney
Mar 15, 2024
V. Wayne Finney, 82, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2024 surrounded by his family. Graveside service will be 11:00 AM, Friday, March 22, 2024 at Young America Cemetery, Hume, IL with military honors. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Wayne's honor may be made to the Alzheimer's...
Linda Jean Reece
Mar 12, 2024
Linda Jean Reece, 77, went home to be with Jesus on March 12, 2024. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Old Shiloh Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. She was born on Oct 12, 1946, in Mt. Vernon, IL to William Eugene Reece and Dorothy Hicks. She had a love for people,...
Harold Stein
Mar 12, 2024
Harold Stein, 98, of Decatur, passed away peacefully listening to “New York, New York” by Frank Sinatra on March 12, 2024, surrounded by his family. Visitation will be 3:00-5:00 PM, Sunday, March 17, 2024 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Burial will be at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. Harold was born March 17, 1925...
Barbara Lee Pruitt
Mar 8, 2024
Barbara Lee Pruitt, 93, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 8, 2024 at Hickory Point Christian Village. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 am Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am. Burial will be held at Cerro Gordo Cemetery, Cerro Gordo, IL....
Betty Shambaugh
Mar 7, 2024
Betty R. Shambaugh, 94 years old, passed away on March 7, 2024. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur, IL. A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Cerro Gordo Cemetery, in Cerro Gordo, IL. Memorials in Betty’s...
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