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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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Gregory Huff

Gregory Huff

Nov 11, 2009

Services will be held at a later date in Quincy, IL. Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, is handling the arrangements.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society or to charity of donors choice.Greg was born on September 27, 1961, in Decatur, IL, the son of Keith E. and Irene (Shaw) Huff. Greg was...

Robert Ziemer

Robert Ziemer

Nov 10, 2009

Memorial services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 14, at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, with visitation one hour prior to services. Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, is handling the arrangements.Memorials may be made to St. Johns Hospice or Pilgrim Lutheran Church.Bob was born August 2, 1926, in Decatur, IL, the son of Harley W. and Margaret D. (Ellis) Ziemer....

Roy Enloe

Roy Enloe

Nov 9, 2009

Roy was born July 13, 1920 in Pearl City, IL, the son of Roy E. Enloe and Frances McGinn. Roy was preceded in death by his sister Lara and is survived by his wife Lucile Enloe and brother Robert Enloe of Decatur IL.Roy attended Drake University in Des Moines, IA and became a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon in 1941....

Peggy Willis

Peggy Willis

Nov 8, 2009

Peggy Willis, 80, of Decatur, passed away 10:01 a.m. Sunday, November 8, 2009 in her home.Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday, November 12, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Graveside services will be held at a later date at Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or Decatur Humane Society.Peggy was born...

Mary Pate

Mary Pate

Nov 8, 2009

A graveside service will be conducted 12 noon Thursday, November 12, 2009, at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Riverton, IL. Visitation will be from 5 - 7 PM Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home.Memorials have been suggested to be given to the family of Mary Elizabeth Pate.Mary was born February 3, 1923 in Decatur, IL, the daughter...

Eleanor Gauble

Eleanor Gauble

Nov 7, 2009

As per Eleanors wishes, her body was donated to the Anatomical Gift Association. There will be no services. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials have been suggested to Grace United Methodist Church.Eleanor was born July 21, 1918, in Blandinsville, IL, the...

Ruth Reed

Ruth Reed

Nov 6, 2009

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday, November 12, with prayer service at 6 p.m. at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Interment will be at a later date.Born to the parents of Benjamin and Pauline Reed of Decatur on September 15, 1926. Ruth was the eldest of the couples three children. Benjamin Reed, Jr. (Bill and Pat) of The Villages,...

Keith Dial

Keith Dial

Nov 6, 2009

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 10, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Monday, November 9, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Snyder Traughber Cemetery, Moweaqua, IL.Memorials may be made to Alzheimers Association or DMH Hospice.Keith was born September 1, 1922, in Maroa, IL, the son of Fred Phillip and...

Dwain Furstenberg

Dwain Furstenberg

Nov 1, 2009

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Wednesday (11-04-2009) at Berea Christian Church, rural Mt. Auburn, IL.. Visitation will be held on Tuesday (11-03-2009) from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Burial will be at Berea Cemetery, rural Mt. Auburn, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. are handling the...

Lawrence Hall

Lawrence Hall

Nov 1, 2009

Graveside services will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday, November 7, 2009, at Harristown Cemetery, Harristown, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will be handling the arrangements.Memorials may be made to McKinley Court Nursing Home, West Decatur Church of God, or DMH Hospice.Lawrence was born December 19, 1925 in Fancy Prairie, IL, the son of Vernon and Zelma (Hurst) Hall....

Emerald West

Emerald West

Nov 1, 2009

Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Thursday, November 5, 2009, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 5:30 to 7:30 P.M., Wednesday, November 4, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Point Pleasant Cemetery, Long Creek, IL. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society.Emerald was born on March 1, 1923, in Wausauki, WI, the daughter...

Helen Deyton

Helen Deyton

Oct 30, 2009

Graveside services will be 3:00 PM Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at Boiling Springs Cemetery.Visitation will be from 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home.Memorials may be made to St. Judes Childrens Hospital. Helen was born October 4, 1920, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Nelson and Mabel (Hinton) Corrington. She married Carl...

Doris Stathas

Doris Stathas

Oct 30, 2009

There will be private family services. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL will be handling the arrangements.Doris was born May 7, 1922 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of John and Lillian (Reeves) Stathas. She retired from the State of Illinois, working as a clerk in the Treasury Dept. Doris loved to read the Bible and had worn out more...

Fern Hastings

Fern Hastings

Oct 29, 2009

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, November 3, 2009, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation from 9:30 - 11:00 A.M., prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Ridge Cemetery, Maroa, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL will be handling the arrangements.Memorials may be made to:Fern was born September...

Richard Purcell

Richard Purcell

Oct 28, 2009

Visitation will be Sunday, November 1, 2009 from 5-8 pm at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 2, 2009, at 1:00pm at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Pitzer, Pastor, Lampstand Presbyterian officiating. Burial will be at Lake Bank Cemetery in Latham, IL.Richard, also known as Dick, was born January...

Virgil Stolz

Virgil Stolz

Oct 25, 2009

Virgil C. Stolz, 77, of Decatur, IL., passed away at 4:57 A.M. on Sunday (10-25-2009) in Decatur Memorial Hospital.Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday (10-27-2009) at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home with visitation two hours prior to service time. Burial will be held at Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Arrangements are being handled by Brintlinger and Earl Funeral...

John Gulick

John Gulick

Oct 24, 2009

CUSTOM DEATH NOTICEJohn J. Jack Gulick, 86, of Decatur, IL. Died October 24, 2009, in his home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday (10-28-2009) at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, with visitation on Tuesday (10-27-2009) from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Burial will be at Harristown Cemetery, Harristown, IL. Military rites will be conducted by the Macon...

Martin Bradshaw

Martin Bradshaw

Oct 22, 2009

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 AM Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with his grandson, Rev. Joel Bradshaw officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Friday, October 23, 2009 in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mt. Gilead Cemetery, with graveside military rites by the Macon County Honor Guard.Mr....

Martin Bradshaw

Martin Bradshaw

Oct 22, 2009

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 AM Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with his grandson, Rev. Joel Bradshaw officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Friday, October 23, 2009 in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mt. Gilead Cemetery, with graveside military rites by the Macon County Honor Guard.Mr....

Telma Conaway

Telma Conaway

Oct 21, 2009

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 26, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Sunday, October 25, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL.Memorials may be made to Summit Avenue Baptist Church or Alzheimers Association.Telma was born September 17, 1918, in Bagley, Iowa, the daughter of George...

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