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Recent Obituaries
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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Robert Brame
Mar 5, 2024
Robert Earl Brame, 90, of Warrensburg, IL, passed away March 5, 2024, at Vonderlieth Living Center, Mt. Pulaski, IL. Robert was born to Earle and Esther (Coffey) Brame on March 13, 1933, in Milmine, IL. He grew up on farms in Piatt and Macon Counties and graduated from Warrensburg- Latham High School in 1951 and from Millikin University in 1955....
Patricia Mcclanahan
Mar 5, 2024
On March 5, 2024 Patricia "Pat" A. McClanahan received her wings to walk with the angels in heaven, at the age of 82. She was born on January 25, 1941 to Henry German and Caroline German Carter, and stepfather George Carter. She was a Certified Nurses Aid for many years and loved caring for people. She is survived by her...
Sharon Lehew
Mar 4, 2024
Sharon Alice Palmer Tucker LeHew, age 84, of Lake View, Alabama, peacefully passed away at home in the presence of two of her sons and a daughter-in-law on Monday, March 4, 2024. Graveside services will be held at noon on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at La Place Cemetery in La Place, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, as Sharon was an...
K. Michael Loyd
Mar 4, 2024
Kenneth Michael Loyd, 69, completed his journey here on earth Monday, March 4, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital after a brief but ardent battle with cancer. Mike was born on March 27, 1954, to Kenneth D. Loyd and Betty (Dalton) Loyd. He married his wife Candy Janus on August 8, 2008 in Monticello, Illinois. Mike grew up in Cambria, Illinois...
Dorthy Kathleen Easton
Feb 29, 2024
Dorthy Kathleen "Grandma K" Easton, 99, of Decatur, IL, passed away peacefully on February 29, 2024. Known to her family as Katie, she was born on December 16, 1924, in Greenup, IL to Walter and Iva Mitchell. At the age of 7, she tragically lost her mother to Tuberculosis. As a result, Katie (Kack) and brother Bud (Charles W. Mitchell)...
Morris Birkhead
Feb 28, 2024
DECATUR — Morris Lee Birkhead, 100, of Decatur, IL, celebrates his first Eternal Birthday this 28th day of February 2024. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAD!! Celebrating with and greeting Morris are his Savior, Jesus Christ of Nazareth, and his wife, Wilma Jeanine (Wallingford) Birkhead who celebrated her first Eternal Birthday on February 25th, 2010. Services to celebrate Morris’s Eternal Birthday (here on...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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