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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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Evelyn C
Mar 16, 2010
Funeral services will be 12:00 noon, Saturday, March 20, 2010, at Cerro Gordo United Methodist Church, Cerro Gordo, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the church. Burial will be in Cerro Gordo Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Homeward Bound Pet Shelter, Alzheimers Association or National Park Services. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Cerro Gordo, IL...
John Schnake
Mar 13, 2010
Visitation will be from 5 - 8 PM Monday, March 15, 2010, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted by Pastor Wray Offermann at 11:00 AM Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at St. Pauls Lutheran Church, with visitation one hour prior to service time. Memorials may be made to St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Lutheran School Association, Decatur...
G Kopetz
Mar 11, 2010
Mike is survived by his wife Diane, his mother Mary Lou, his daughters Mary Lynn Wolf (Robert) and Karen, his granddaughter, Dana, one grandchild on the way, and his brothers William (Mary Ellen) and Jeffrey (Raejean). He is preceded in death by his father, George Edward.As per written wishes by Mike, no funeral services or visitation will be held, and...
Bill Ducy
Mar 8, 2010
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M., Friday, March 12, 2010, at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Decatur, IL, with visitation 5 to 8 P.M., with a prayer service at 8 P.M., Thursday, March 11, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to Dove, Inc.Bill was born December 9,...
Jack Crystal
Mar 7, 2010
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M., Friday, March 12, 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 Friends Creek Cemetery, Argenta, IL. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Argenta Baptist Church AWANA program.Jack was born October 16, 1932, in Decatur,...
Frances Johnson
Mar 7, 2010
A private family funeral will be held at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, March 11. Burial will be in Cresthaven Memorial Park, Richland County, IL. Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is handling the arrangements.Memorials may be made to the Childrens Museum of Illinois, 55 South Country Club Rd., Decatur, IL 62521.Mrs. Johnson was born July...
Robert Minner
Mar 7, 2010
Memorial services will be 6:00 P.M., Thursday, March 11, 2010, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Cremation rites will be accorded. Memorials may be made to Donors Choice.Robert was born August 14, 1940, in Mason City, IL, the son of Charles and Vera (Huffman) Minner. He retired as an electrician from A.E. Staley. Robert loved Harley Davidson Motorcycles.He...
Leah Proctor
Mar 6, 2010
Funeral services will be at 1:30 P.M. Wednesday (03-10-2010) at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home Decatur, IL. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday (03-09-2010) at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Burial will be at IOOF Cemetery, Moweaqua, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.Memorials may be made to: Decatur Public School Foundation.Leah...
Louis Dickerson
Mar 4, 2010
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Decatur, IL, with visitation from 9 a.m until 10:00 a.m at the church. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL, with military rites conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, will be handling the...
Mary O'Brien
Mar 2, 2010
Funeral Mass will be at 12:00 P.M. Saturday (03-06-2010) at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to the service time at the church. Burial will be at St. Patricks Cemetery, Wapella, IL. Memorials may be made to: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church or St. Judes Childrens Hospital. Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home,...
Dorothy Koch
Mar 1, 2010
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M., Friday, March 5, 2010, at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the church. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to Pilgrim Lutheran Church. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will be handling the arrangements.Dorothy was born February 3, 1928,...
Marian Morrison
Feb 28, 2010
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 4, 2010 at St. James Church, Decatur, IL, with visitation 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Burial will be at North Fork Cemetery, Decatur, IL.Marian was born November 12, 1926, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Harlan E. and Marie F. (Hendren)...
Phyllis Wilber
Feb 27, 2010
Phyllis E. Wilber, 65, of Decatur, died at 9:39 AM, Saturday, February 27, 2010 at St. Marys Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Family will gather with friends one hour prior to services. Burial will be at Macon County Memorial Park. Memorials have been suggested to Macon...
Ronald Hawbaker
Feb 27, 2010
The family will have a memorial service at a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will be handling the arrangements.Ronald was born April 13, 1938, in Decatur, IL, the son of Verl T. and Elsie M. Hawbaker Neat.He graduated from Stephen Decatur High School and attended Millikin University. Ron retired from the...
Noel Flannigan
Feb 25, 2010
CUSTOM DEATH NOTICE Noel Allen Flannigan, 68, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 1:34 p.m. Thursday, February 25, 2010 at St. Johns Hospital, Springfield, IL. Cremations rites to be accorded. There will be no services. Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is assisting the family with the arrangements.Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or to the American...
Richard Helm
Feb 25, 2010
Richard W. Helm, 46, of Oakley, IL, died 5:20 P.M., Thursday, February 25, 2010 in Champaign, IL.Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at First Christian Church, Decatur, IL, with visitation from 4 to 8 P.M., Monday, March 1, at First Christian Church. Burial will be in West Frantz Cemetery, Oakley, IL. Arrangements are being handled by...
Patricia Wilber
Feb 25, 2010
Patricia Ann (Balding) Wilber, 68, of Decatur, IL, died 12:46 A.M., Thursday, February 25, 2010, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family and friends.Visitation will be 6 to 8 P.M., Saturday, February 27, 2010 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Burial will be at a later date in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL. Memorials may be made...
Wilma Birkhead
Feb 25, 2010
Services to celebrate Wilmas life will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, February 28, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, with visitation one hour prior to service time. Private graveside service will be held on Monday, March 1, at Graceland Cemetery, Decatur. Memorials may be made to Central Christian Church, 650 W. William St., Decatur, Illinois 62522.Wilma was born...
Jack Henon
Feb 24, 2010
Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Monday, March 1, 2010, at First Church of the Nazarene, Decatur, IL, with visitation 5 to 8 P.M., Sunday, February 28, 2010, at the church. Burial will be in Wheeler Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will be handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to First Church of the...
C Devore
Feb 22, 2010
Cremation Rites will be accorded. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will be handling the arrangements.Dean was born January 18, 1926, in Louisville, IL, the son of Leonard and Rena (Kenley) DeVore. He joined Staley Credit Union in 1956. In 1980 he became President & Treasurer, retiring from the Credit Union in 1987. Dean was a U.S. Army veteran,...
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