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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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Ronald Jenkins

Ronald Jenkins

Feb 27, 2024

Ronald Eugene Jenkins, 86, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2024 surrounded by his family. Graveside service will be 12:00 PM, Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Camp Butler National Cemetery with military honors by the US Navy and Sangamon County Inter-Veterans Burial Detail. Ron was born November 15, 1937 in Mt. Zion, the son of Harland and Alma...

Paula (Koyak) Cordts

Paula (Koyak) Cordts

Feb 25, 2024

Paula (Koyak) Cordts, 77, of Forsyth, passed away February 25, 2024. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Friday, March 1, 2024 at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 3465 N MacArthur Rd, Decatur.  Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Thursday, February 29, 2024 at the church.  Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery. Memorials in Paula’s honor may be...

Ronnie Burns

Ronnie Burns

Feb 24, 2024

Ron Burns, 56, passed away on February 24, 2024, in Cerro Gordo, Illinois surrounded by his family. Born on April 21, 1967, in Urbana, Illinois, to Robert and Cecelia Burns. Ron was a hardworking man throughout his life, with a loyal dedication to his family. He cherished spending time with his loved ones, especially during the holidays. An avid car...

William "Bill" Schumacher

William "Bill" Schumacher

Feb 24, 2024

William "Bill" John Schumacher, 74, of Decatur, passed away on February 24, 2024, at 10:45 AM at his residence. Visitation will be held 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, March 1, 2024 at Camp Butler National Cemetery with Military Rites by the...

Timothy Entrot

Timothy Entrot

Feb 23, 2024

Sergeant First Class Timothy James Entrot, 69, of Decatur, gained his wings on February 23, 2024. Funeral service will be 12:00 PM, Friday, March 1, 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 Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield with military rites by the...

Myron Perry

Myron Perry

Feb 20, 2024

Myron C. Perry, Jr, 89, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2024 at Imboden Creek Living Center, surrounded by his family. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur.  Visitation will be 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Saturday at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Macon County Memorial...

Mat Wheatley

Mat Wheatley

Feb 20, 2024

Leonard Mathew Wheatley, Jr. “Mat”, 58, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2024, surrounded by his family. Visitation will be 1:00 – 3:00 PM, Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Mat was born September 15, 1965 in Urbana, the son of Leonard M. Wheatley, Sr and Wanda Lynn (Lovett) Wheatley.  He married Lisa...

Michael Hendricks

Michael Hendricks

Feb 20, 2024

Michael D. Hendricks, 72, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2024, at home, surrounded by his family and friends. At his request, no services will be held.  Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur, is assisting the family.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mike’s honor may be made to: Cerro Gordo American Legion Post #117 Honor Guard, 220...

Joseph Mudd

Joseph Mudd

Feb 16, 2024

Joseph A. Mudd, 80, of Oakley, IL, passed away on February 16, 2024. A Visitation will be held on Friday, February 23, 2024 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM at Jasper Street Church of Christ in Decatur, IL. Funeral Service will begin at 11:00 AM, with Pastor Thompson officiating. A Graveside service will follow at Macon County Memorial Park in...

Barbara Hostetler

Barbara Hostetler

Feb 15, 2024

DECATUR –Barbara Marimon Hostetler, 93, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024. Barbara was born in Evanston, Illinois, on February 7, 1931, the daughter of Bartlett S. Marimon and Laura (Neet) Marimon. She graduated from Northbrook High School in 1948 and subsequently attended Lake Forest College before transferring to the University of Illinois where she graduated in...

Fred Thompson

Fred Thompson

Feb 12, 2024

Fredrick Eugene Thompson, 72, of Monticello, IL, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 at his home. He was comforted by his three sons and family. Cremation rites to be accorded. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur, are assisting the family. Fred desired that condolences be left in the form of donations to the Veterans of Foreign Wars at www.vfw.org...

Audrey Gray (Owens) Sanner

Audrey Gray (Owens) Sanner

Feb 11, 2024

Audrey Gray (Owens) Sanner of Decatur, Illinois passed away at Springfield Memorial Hospital on February 11, 2024, following a stroke. Visitation will be 9:30 to 11 AM on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1360 W. Main St., Decatur, IL.  A funeral service will follow immediately at the Church.  The burial will be in the Point Pleasant Cemetery,...

Janet Kohlbecker

Janet Kohlbecker

Feb 7, 2024

Janet L. Kohlbecker, 84, of Decatur, IL, passed away on February 7, 2024. Visitation will be held 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Monday, February 12, 2024, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur. f uneral Service will begin at 12:00 PM. Burial will follow at Point Pleasant Cemetery in Long Creek, IL. Janet was born in Peoria, IL,...

Carol Reynolds

Carol Reynolds

Feb 7, 2024

Carol Ann Reynolds, 69, of Decatur, IL, passed away February 7, 2024, surrounded by her family, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Memorial services will be 12:00 PM, Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur.  Visitation will be 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Saturday, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Illiopolis, IL. Memorials in...

Bonnie Engel

Bonnie Engel

Feb 7, 2024

Bonnie Lou (Elliott) Engel went to be with her Lord & Savior on Feb. 7 th as a result of dementia. Bonnie was born in Decatur, IL on February 10, 1942 and adopted by parents Samuel & Madge (Reid) Elliott. She graduated from Stewardson-Strasburg High School in 1960 and married Gehrig R. Engel at Grace Lutheran Church, Strasburg in 1960....

Clara Barr

Clara Barr

Feb 1, 2024

Clara E. Barr, 92, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2024, surrounded by her family. Funeral service will be 1:00 PM, Saturday, February 10, 2024 at First Church of the Nazarene, Decatur.  Visitation will be 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, Saturday at the church.  Burial will be in Mt. Gilead Cemetery.  Memorials in Clara’s honor may be made...

Waneta Moses

Waneta Moses

Feb 1, 2024

Waneta M. Moses, 105, of Decatur, IL, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2024, at Primrose Retirement Community of Decatur, IL, surrounded by her family. A Celebration of Waneta’s life will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1360 West Main Street, Decatur. Memorials in Waneta’s honor may be made to: Westminster Presbyterian Church or Kemmerer...

Juanita Catlin

Juanita Catlin

Jan 31, 2024

Juanita M. Catlin, 97, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2024. Private family services will be held.  Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is assisting the family. Juanita was born March 18, 1926 in Decatur, the daughter of Charles and Lola Owens.  She married David Catlin on June 11, 1944 in Decatur.  He preceded her in death on...

Cleve "Bud" Buster Huff, Sr.

Cleve "Bud" Buster Huff, Sr.

Jan 27, 2024

Cleve “Bud” Buster Huff Sr., 75, of Argenta, IL., passed away on January 27, 2024. A Celebration of Cleve’s Life will be held at a later date. Cleve was born on September 4, 1948 to Hollie Huff and Goldie (Redmond) Huff in Pennington Gap, Virginia. Cleve married the love of his life, Kathy Patton, on December 20, 1974. He worked...

James Frydenger

James Frydenger

Jan 26, 2024

James William Frydenger, 82, of Cerro Gordo, IL., passed away on January 26, 2024. A Funeral Service, with Masonic Rites, will be held on Friday, February 2, 2024 at 11 :00 AM at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur, IL. Visitation will be held at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur on Thursday, February 1, 2024 from 5:00...

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