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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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Terri Maltby

Terri Maltby

Apr 14, 2009

Funeral services will be at Noon, Friday, April 17, 2009, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, with visitation one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL at a later date.Memorials may be made to Cancer Care Specialists of Central Illinois or to DMH Hospice.Terri was born on January 10, 1958, in Ventura, CA,...

Clara Eastman

Clara Eastman

Apr 9, 2009

Funeral services will be 2:30 P.M., Saturday, April 11, 2009, at Niantic United Methodist Church, Niantic, IL, with visitation from 1:00 P.M. - 2:30 P.M., before service time at the church. Burial will be in Long Point Cemetery, Niantic, IL. Memorials may be made to Niantic United Methodist Church, Sangamon Valley Harristown Elementary Library, Illiopolis-Niantic Public Library District, or Donors...

Crystal Brockel

Crystal Brockel

Apr 7, 2009

Funeral services will be 12:00 noon Friday, April 10, 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 Boiling Springs Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Crystal was born September 26, 1979, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Arthur and Nancy (Belk-Munson) Grant. She married Edward Brockel...

Redith Welton

Redith Welton

Apr 5, 2009

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM. Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Interment will be at Graceland Cemetery. Family requests casual attire.In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Seventh Day Adventist Church or donors choice.Mrs. Welton was born Nov. 27, 1923 in Decatur, IL...

Emma Orwin

Emma Orwin

Apr 5, 2009

Services and interment at a later date in Malad, Idaho.Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, is assisting the family with the arrangements. " }

Delores Parish

Delores Parish

Mar 31, 2009

Metamora- Delores Jean Fleagle Parish, 85, formerly of rural Decatur, passed away at 5:00 AM Monday, March 31, 2009, at Snyder Village Nursing Home in Metamora. She was born on September 28, 1923 in Harristown, IL to Eva Mae (Williams) Fleagle and Oscar Fleagle. She was married to Gerald Herman Parish for over 60 years. They made their home on...

Ivan Benson

Ivan Benson

Mar 30, 2009

Ivan E. Benson, 88, of Cerro Gordo, IL, died 9:30 A.M., Monday, March 30, 2009, at Fair Havens Christian Home, Decatur, IL.Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at Brintlinger & Earl Cerro Gordo Funeral Home, Cerro Gordo, IL. Visitation will be 6 to 8 P.M., Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at Brintlinger and Earl Cerro Gordo Funeral...

Karen Lewandowski

Karen Lewandowski

Mar 26, 2009

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 30, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at the funeral home and one hour prior to services on Monday. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur.Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or to Homeward Bound Pet Shelter.Karen was born on November 15,...

Linda Wilson

Linda Wilson

Mar 25, 2009

Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M., Saturday, March 28, 2009, at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 3465 N. MacArthur Rd., Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the church.Burial will be at a later date in Swan Creek, IL. Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.Memorials may be made to...

Robert Fields

Robert Fields

Mar 25, 2009

Robert M. Fields, 53, of Decatur, IL, died Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at St. Marys Hospital, Decatur, IL.Robert was born August 21, 1955, in Washington, IN, the son of Robert E. and Marjorie I. (Emmons) Fields. He loved to read and enjoyed fishing.Robert is survived by his daughter Heather Ross and grandchildren Mason, Brisyn, Gracie and Jersey, all of Warrensburg,...

Parke Boyer

Parke Boyer

Mar 23, 2009

Parke was born on September 27, 1912, in Crete, IL. He was an ardent mariner, and safely piloted his ship through many years of effort, triumph and happiness. His chief pride and joy were his First Officer of many years, Lois, and their crew of 6 children, all launched successfully on their own life voyages. He was an ardent and...

Albert Davis

Albert Davis

Mar 17, 2009

A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 21, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur.Albert was born on January 14, 1917, in West New York, New Jersey, the son of John and Elsie (Bennett) Davis. He married Alice Liljenstein on October 24, 1942 in New London, CT.Albert previously worked for General Dynamics. While working at General...

Doris Stephens

Doris Stephens

Mar 14, 2009

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, with visitation one hour prior to service time. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur. Family requests casual attire.Memorials may be made to: Alzheimers Association.Doris was born on February 28, 1921, in Decatur, the daughter of Charles Arthur and Clementine (Ballance) Greenwood. She...

Judy Jelks

Judy Jelks

Mar 14, 2009

Judy Marie Jelks, 66, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 2:15 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2009.Memorial visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 18 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur.Judy was born on March 28, 1942, in Decatur, the daughter of Roy K. Eckert and Irene Eckert of Decatur.Surviving family members are Rosemarie Robinson and son-in-law Darcey Robinson,...

Patsy Lumm

Patsy Lumm

Mar 13, 2009

Funeral services will be 7:00 p.m. Monday, March 16, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, with visitation one hour prior to service time. Private family graveside service will be at a later date. Memorials may be made to Alzheimers Association, Greater Illinois Chapter, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 800, Chicago, Illinois 60631.Patsy was born on February 27, 1927, in...

Mildred Upchurch

Mildred Upchurch

Mar 12, 2009

Mildred A. Upchurch, 86, of Decatur, IL, died 11:29 a.m. Thursday, March 12, 2009, at Heartland of Decatur, due to heart failure.Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 16, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, with visitation one hour prior to service time. Burial will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery, Riverton, IL. Memorials may be made to Central...

Jack Mckinley

Jack Mckinley

Mar 12, 2009

CUSTOM DEATH NOTICE Jack B. McKinley, 86, of Decatur, IL, died at 3:31 PM, Thursday, March 12, 2009 at Decatur Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.A memorial Mass will be held 12:00 noon, Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Decatur, IL with visitation held one hour prior to services at the church. Burial of cremains will...

Richard Tucker

Richard Tucker

Mar 8, 2009

Richard J. Dickie Tucker, Jr., 56, of Decatur, passed away at 12:53 p.m. Sunday, March 8, 2009, at St. Marys Hospital.Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. The family requests casual attire. Arrangements by Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur. Memorials may be made to the Richard J. Dickie Tucker, Jr. Memorial...

Fred Searfoss

Fred Searfoss

Mar 7, 2009

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM Thursday, March 12, 2009 with visitation from 11- 12 PM at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home are handling the arrangements.Memorials may be made to: Paralyzed Veterans of America or charity of choice.Fred was born on April 29, 1918, in Avoca, PA.,...

Isabella Hershberger

Isabella Hershberger

Mar 5, 2009

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 14, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL.Memorials have been suggested to Decatur Church of the Brethren or to the donors choice.Isabella was born on September 30, 1914, Rosemond, IL, the daughter of Ephraim and Verda...

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