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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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Lisa Mattix

Lisa Mattix

Jan 18, 2010

Lisa was born Sept. 5, 1961, in East St. Louis, IL and raised in Decatur, IL She graduated from St. Teresa High School, Decatur, IL and received her nursing degree (RN, BSN) from St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing, Peoria, IL. She was a loving mother, sister, and aunt. Lisa was also a dedicated employee and respected colleague at...

Laura Schultz

Laura Schultz

Jan 16, 2010

Memorial services will be 5:30 P.M. Wednesday, January 20, at St. Johns Lutheran Church, 2727 N. Union, Decatur. The family will greet family and friends following the memorial service at the church Fellowship Hall where refreshments will be served. Casual dress is acceptable. Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to...

Lenore Beery

Lenore Beery

Jan 12, 2010

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 16, at Brintlinger and Earl Cerro Gordo Funeral Home, Cerro Gordo, IL. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m Friday, January 15, at the funeral home. Burial will be in West Frantz Cemetery, Oakley, IL.Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Project Linus 730 Stevens Creek Blvd Forsyth, IL 62535, or to...

Mildred Mull

Mildred Mull

Jan 10, 2010

Graveside services will be held 11:15 AM, Wednesday, January 13, 2009 at the Cerro Gordo Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 13, 2009 at Brintlinger and Earl Cerro Gordo Funeral Home. Memorials: Cerro Gordo Ambulance Service.Mildred was born December 22, 1908, in Toledo, IL, the daughter of Fred and Tressa (Sherman) White. She married...

Grace Parry

Grace Parry

Jan 6, 2010

Memorial services to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2010 in Westminster Presbyterian Church at 2:00 p.m. Private family inurnment will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery, Decatur, IL Memorials may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church or Hickory Point Christian Village Assisted Living Center. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur, are handling the arrangements.Grace was born...

William Moore

William Moore

Jan 5, 2010

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 8 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 4-7:00 p.m. Friday, January 7 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL, with Military Rites conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard.Memorials may be made to Prairie Avenue Christian Church.Bill was born May 9,...

Beverly Maddox

Beverly Maddox

Jan 5, 2010

Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, January 12, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Visitation will be 4:30-7:30 P.M. Monday, January 11, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery.Memorials may be made in Beverlys name to the Decatur Memorial Hospital Cancer Care Center.Beverly was born March 20, 1939, in rural Sullivan, Illinois, the daughter of George...

David Hurley

David Hurley

Jan 4, 2010

Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Friday, January 8, 2010, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation Thursday, January 7, from 4 to 7 P.M., at the funeral home.Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery, Decatur, IL.Memorials may be made to St. Johns Hopsice.David was born October 9, 1940, in Decatur, IL, the son of Russell Madison...

Scott Parjani

Scott Parjani

Jan 3, 2010

Services to celebrate his life will be 10:00 A.M., Thursday, January 7, 2010, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 4 to 7 P.M., Wednesday, January 6, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lake Bank Cemetery, Latham, IL.Scott was a talented musician who loved music, especially playing drums and guitar, and he played with many...

Robert Williams

Robert Williams

Dec 31, 2009

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home in Decatur. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday, January 4, with Masonic rites at 8:00 p.m. by Ionic Lodge #312, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Friends Creek Cemetery, north of Argenta. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the...

Harold Simcox

Harold Simcox

Dec 30, 2009

Dean was born on June 17, 1930 in Sandoval, IL to Harold James and Thelma (Hopkins) Simcox. They and his sister Martha Sue proceeded him in death. He attended Sandoval HS and the University of Illinois. Mid career he completed his AA degree at Richland CC in Decatur. Dean was a mineral and land right-of-way manager, initially in the oil...

William Hinton

William Hinton

Dec 29, 2009

Funeral services will be 12:00 P.M., Monday, January 4, 2010, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the church. Burial will be in Cerro Gordo Cemetery, Cerro Gordo, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Cerro Gordo, IL, will be handling the arrangements.Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for...

Jennie Schaefer

Jennie Schaefer

Dec 28, 2009

Funeral Mass will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday, January 2, 2010, at St. James Catholic Church, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 P.M., Friday, January 1, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with a prayer service at 3:30 P.M. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to St. James Catholic Church.Jennie...

Albert Snoke

Albert Snoke

Dec 26, 2009

Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Friday, January 1, 2010 at Brintlinger and Earl Cerro Gordo Funeral Home, Cerro Gordo, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Cerro Gordo Cemetery, Cerro Gordo, IL. Memorials may be made to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) or the Cerro Gordo Community Ambulance Service....

Anna Downes

Anna Downes

Dec 24, 2009

Survivors: son, Robert Squires of Decatur, IL; daughters, Lois (Bernice) Jackson of Lake Whales, FL, and Shirley Troxel of Clinton, IL; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.Preceded by: parents, stepson Kenneth Downes, and one grandchild.There will be no services. " }

Wylie Holcomb

Wylie Holcomb

Dec 24, 2009

Wylie Lewis Holcomb, 55, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 8:10 p.m. Thursday, December 24, 2009, at Aspen Ridge Care Centre.A private family service will be held at a later date. Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is handling the arrangements.Mr. Holcomb was born on December 15, 1954, in Chicago, IL, the son of Lewis Hervey and Harriet Jane (Gilbert)...

Joyce Eaton

Joyce Eaton

Dec 24, 2009

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, December 29, at the funeral home. Burial will be in North Fork Cemetery, Decatur.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Marys Foundation. Joyce was born on April 7, 1930, in Decatur, Ill., the daughter of...

Robert Nix

Robert Nix

Dec 22, 2009

Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M., Thursday, December 24, 2009, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time. Burial will be in Maroa Cemetery, Maroa, IL. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association.Robert was born March 16, 1921, in Bement, IL, the son of Valentine S. and Vera (Roberts) Nix. He...

Doris White

Doris White

Dec 21, 2009

Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Thursday, December 24, 2009, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church.Doris was born April 26, 1930, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Walter and Myrtle...

Vera Babcock

Vera Babcock

Dec 19, 2009

Funeral service will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at the Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Cerro Gordo. Visitation will be from 4 - 7 PM Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Cerro Gordo. Burial will be in Cerro Gordo Cemetery.In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to Oakley Brick Church of the...

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