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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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Jordan Smith
Jun 11, 2009
There will be no services. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home has been assisting the family with arrangements. " }
Johanna Page
Jun 11, 2009
Memorials have been suggested to Saints James and Patricks Parrish and Homeward Bound.Johanna was born March 28, 1916, in Decatur, IL the daughter of Edward S. and Martha (Downing) Skelley. She married Scott B. Page on June 15, 1939 in Decatur. He preceded her in death on January 21, 1992.Johanna was a homemaker in her own home and loved to...
N Somppi-Headley
Jun 9, 2009
Survivors include her husband Marion Headlee, daughters Beth (Tim) Gephart, Joani Brandon, and grandchildren Amber (Mike) Sawyer, Kylee Gephart, Jonathon Brandon, and James Brandon. Siblings: Clarence Stockdale, Wayne Stockdale, Ruth Stockdale, Ethel Nelson and Cecil Stockdale and a host of family and friends. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jack Somppi, her parents, and her granddaughter, Dominique...
William Hart
Jun 3, 2009
No Services and Cremation rites will be accorded. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL will be handling the arrangements.Greg was born July 8, 1955, in Gary, IN, the son of Betty Ann (Barnes) Green. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving from 1973 to 1977. Greg was formerly a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 24 years,...
Charles Lohrstorfer
May 31, 2009
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2009, at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday, June 4, with a prayer service at 4:30 p.m. at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Decatur, with military rites conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard.Charles was born on April...
Eldon Bissey
May 30, 2009
Eldon Bud Bissey, 91, of Decatur, died, 8:07 PM May 30, 2009, at his residence. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM, Thursday June 4, 2009 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 11:30 AM. Burial will be at the Graceland Cemetery.Memorials have been suggested to a charity of the donors choice. Bud...
Eva Curry
May 27, 2009
Funeral services will be 1:30 P.M., Friday, May 29, 2009, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation from noon until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery.Memorials may be made to Tabernacle Baptist Church.Our mother was born July 17, 1923, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Jesse Harold and F. Pearl...
Jack Braundmeier
May 24, 2009
Rev. Jack Braundmeier, 83, of Decatur, died 2:35 AM, Sunday May 24, 2009 at Lincoln Manor.Funeral service will be held 10:00 AM Thursday May 28, 2009 at Parkway Church of the Nazarene. Visitation will be from 5 - 8 PM, Wednesday May 27, 2009 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Burial will be conducted at 2:00 PM Thursday, at Swan...
George Stein
May 23, 2009
A memorial service will be held 2 PM Sunday June 7, 2009 at Fourth Street United Methodist Church, 1014 W.S. Fourth, Shelbyville, IL 62565. Memorials may be left to the Stein Family.George was born May 18, 1945 in Decatur, IL the son of George and Hazel (Huffman) Stein II. He married Sharon Kay Miller July 25, 1965.Surviving are his wife,...
Helenmae Merritt
May 23, 2009
Surviving are her husband Clyde, daughter Lynn Merritt-Stubbs (Bob Kerby) of Decatur; grandsons Frank (Kelli) Stubbs, great-grandson Frankie and Jack Stubbs (fianc Samantha) of Phoenix, AZ. Frank and Kelli are expecting a daughter in October and Helenmae looked forward to the arrival of a great-granddaughter. Preceded in death by her parents, Helenmae will have a special reunion in heaven for...
Helen Ward
May 21, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 28, 2009 in CentralChristian Church with the Rev. Gretchen Barron officiating. Family members will visit with friends between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. at the church prior to the service, and burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park immediately following...
Freda Hester
May 20, 2009
CUSTOM DEATH NOTICE In Loving Memory of Freda Freddie Hester, the family of Freddie Hester want to express deep love and thankfulness to the Corp. of Blair, Mentou, Administration Staff and Residents at Eagle Ridge and to all her Doctors that treated her at DMH and the DMH Staff.She is survived by her sons Phil W. Kirk, Ken C. Kirk...
Roberta Freeman
May 19, 2009
Graveside services will be 2:00 P.M., Friday, May 22, 2009, at Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL. Memorials may be made to Alzheimers Research Foundation. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will be handling the arrangements.Roberta was born June 15, 1925 to Robert and Fosta Smallwood. She married William E. Freeman in 1942. Mr. Freeman was a retired salesman...
Velma Simpkins
May 16, 2009
Velma M. Simpkins, 96, of Decatur, IL died, Sat., May 16, 2009 at Fair Haven Christian Home, Decatur, Il. At 3:12P.M.Funeral services for Mrs. Simpkins will be conducted Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 12:00PM at the Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, where friends may call one hour before the service. Burial will be at Harristown Cemetery.Memorials maybe made to the...
David Fortner
May 15, 2009
CUSTOM DEATH NOTICE David T. Fortner, 60, of Decatur, passed away at 11:04 p.m. Friday, May 15, 2009 at St. Marys Hospital.Funeral Mass will be at Noon on Monday, May 18, 2009 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with visitation two hours prior to the Mass, at the church. And another service will be held Tuesday (05-19-2009) at 2:00 P.M. at...
Beverly Marbut
May 15, 2009
There will be no services. Cremation rites will be accorded. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will be handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association.Beverly was born March 2, 1928, in Kewanee, IL, the daughter of Albert and Hazel (Greenway) Ainley. She married Madison H. Marbut on December 17, 1949 in Galesburg, IL. He preceded...
Laverne Berg
May 13, 2009
Surviving are her children, Thomas D. Berg (wife, Diana), Cynthia L. Taylor (husband, Terry), Michael B. Berg, Sr., Jeffery S. Berg (partner, David); grandchildren, Stacey Misener (husband, Jim), Sara Jane Berg, Michael B. Berg, Jr. (wife, Joan), and Nicholas A. Berg (partner, Cristy); great-grandchildren, Ashley, Lindsey, Megan, Lola, James and Ciara. Laverne enjoyed music, decorating, but most importantly, she lived...
Donald Sheffer
May 13, 2009
Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M., Saturday, May 16, 2009, at Central Christian Church, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be 5 to 7 P.M., Friday, May 15, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL.Memorials may be made to Central Christian Church, Decatur Youth Hockey Association, P.O. Box 814, Decatur, IL...
Roger Vulgamott
May 9, 2009
Cremation rites will be accorded. No Services. Memorials may be made to donor's choice. " }
Violet Neuman
May 8, 2009
Private Graveside services will be held at Fairlawn Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to Donors Choice. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL will be handling the arrangements.Violet was born April 7, 1919, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of William and Rose (Baker) Klinghoffer. She married Henry C. Neuman on February 22, 1942 in St. Louis, MO. Violet...
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