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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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John Gessaman

John Gessaman

Jan 25, 2009

CUSTOM DEATH NOTICEJohn E. Gessaman 69, of Decatur, IL passed away Sunday, January 25, 2008 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Thursday January 29, 2008 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to service time. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery Decatur, IL Memorials to Body of Christ Church, 213 N. Main St....

Edward Penhallegon

Edward Penhallegon

Jan 23, 2009

Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is handling arrangements.He was born October 4, 1918 in Decatur, the son of Everett Brown Penhallegon and Helen England Penhallegon. He graduated from Decatur High School and attended Duke University for three years but enlisted in the U. S. Army Air Corps in April of 1941. He earned his aviator's wings at Randolph Field in...

Alice Wilson

Alice Wilson

Jan 22, 2009

.Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Monday (01-26-2009) at St. Johns Episcopal Church. Private burial will be in North Fork Cemetery. Memorials may be made to: St. Johns Episcopal Church or Charity of Choice.Alice was born on March 15, 1935 in Glen Ellyn, IL., the daughter of Rollin Huggins and Helen (Smith) Huggins. She married Kirtley Wilson on July 12,...

Larry Gregory

Larry Gregory

Jan 22, 2009

Condolences may be left to the family at www.brintlingerandearl.com.Larry was born Oct 10, 1942 in Moweaqua, IL to Ward and Hildreth (Sheppard) Gregory. He graduated from Eisenhower High School before joining the US Marine Corps. He served his country proudly as an Embassy guard in Athens, Greece and spent two tours in Vietnam. He was retired from IBEW #146 and...

Carl Carpenter

Carl Carpenter

Jan 20, 2009

Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday, January 24, 2009, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 4 to 7 P.M., Friday, January 23, at Northwest Christian Church, 1306 N. Stanley, Decatur, IL. Graveside services will be 12:30 P.M. at Ramsey Cemetery, Ramsey, IL, with military rites conducted by the Ramsey American Legion.Memorials may be made to...

Dorothy Reid

Dorothy Reid

Jan 19, 2009

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, January 24, 2009 at St. Peter A.M.E. Church, Decatur, with the Pastor, Carey A. Grady officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 23, 2009 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dorothy Jean Reid Memorial Fund...

Wayne Kempshall

Wayne Kempshall

Jan 18, 2009

MT ZION - Wayne S. Kempshall, 100, of Mt. Zion formerly of Westerville, Ohio passed away January 18, 2009 at Heartland of Decatur, Decatur, IL surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Saturday, January 24, 2009 at , Central College Presbyterian Church, 975 S. Sunbury Rd., Westerville, Ohio, 43081. Visitation will be from 5 - 7 PM...

William Winegardner

William Winegardner

Jan 17, 2009

Bill was born in Decatur on June 7, 1912, the son of Samuel Charles and Christina (Bain) Winegardner. He spent his childhood years in Decatur, attending Decatur High School, and went on to become a pattern and instrument maker. He worked for Graham Pattern Shop in both his early and later years, and was also employed by Caterpillar, Marvel Schebler...

Charles Songer

Charles Songer

Jan 16, 2009

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6 - 8 PM Monday, January 19, 2009 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Boiling Springs Cemetery. Memorials have been suggested to American Legion Post 105 or to Golden K.Charles C. Songer was born June 23, 1918 in...

Dorothy Hunter

Dorothy Hunter

Jan 16, 2009

Funeral services will be held 7:00 PM, Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Burial will be at a later date.Dorothy was born October 4, 1915 in Oreana, the daughter of Ralph Charles and Gladys B. (Rice) LeHew.She married Everett Wheeler and later Warren J. Hunter and they both...

Victoria Maxey

Victoria Maxey

Jan 12, 2009

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Virginia Jackson

Virginia Jackson

Jan 10, 2009

Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 13, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Charles Watkins, Minister and Bob Fulkerson of Louisville, KY will be officiating. Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery, Decatur.Memorials may be made to Lewy Body Dementia Association, P.O. Box 451429, Atlanta, GA 31145.Virginia was born...

Inabell Kirby

Inabell Kirby

Jan 10, 2009

Inabell Trueblood Kirby passed away quietly on Saturday afternoon, January 10, 2009 at St. Marys Hospital, after a lifetime of service to her country and her community.Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 17, 2009 at Central Christian Church, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, with...

Doris Barnes

Doris Barnes

Jan 10, 2009

CUSTOM DEATH NOTICEDoris B. Barnes, 82, of Decatur, passed away at 6:00 P.M. on Saturday ( 01-10-2009) at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday (01-13-2009) at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL., with visitation one hour prior to services. Burial will be at Fairlawn Cemetery, Decatur, IL.Brintlinger and Earl Funeral home...

Richard Rambo

Richard Rambo

Jan 7, 2009

Memorial service will be 12:00 - 1:00 P.M., Saturday, January 10, 2009, at West Decatur Church of God.Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will be assisting the family with arrangements.Memorials may be made to: Eagles Club # 507 Cancer Fund.Richard was born January 14, 1948, in Decatur, IL, the son of Robert William and Rosemary Rambo. He married Louise...

Marie Beuoy

Marie Beuoy

Jan 7, 2009

Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M., Saturday, January 10, 2009, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 4 to 7 P.M., Friday, January 9, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL. Memorials may be made to South Shores United Methodist Church or Project READ.Marie was born March 3, 1930, in...

Jack Larrick

Jack Larrick

Jan 5, 2009

Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Thursday, January 8, 2009, at Cerro Gordo Church of the Brethren, Cerro Gordo, IL. Visitation will be 6 to 8 P.M., Wednesday, January 7, at Brintlinger & Earl Cerro Gordo Funeral Home, Cerro Gordo, IL. Burial will be in Cerro Gordo Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Cerro Gordo Church of the Brethren.Jack was...

Harold Anderson

Harold Anderson

Jan 3, 2009

Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, January 10, 2009, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, with visitation one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Arthur Cemetery, Arthur, IL.Harold was born September 13, 1909, in Stonington, the eldest of twelve children, of Rollie Alexander and Cecile Beatrice (Britton) Anderson. He married Nola Warthman. She preceded him in...

Billie Russell

Billie Russell

Jan 3, 2009

DEATH NOTICE Billie J. Russell, 77, of Decatur, passed away at 2:09 a.m. Saturday, January 3, 2009, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.Memorial services will be held at a later date. Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is assisting the family with the arrangements.Memorials may be made to Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Mt. Zion. " }

Nancy Eatock

Nancy Eatock

Jan 2, 2009

Private family services will be held. Interment will be in Springdale Cemetery, Peoria, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be sent to Goodwill Industries, Springfield, IL.Nancy was born March 7, 1952, in Peoria, the daughter of Warren and Helen (Carter) Graham. She married David Eatock August 12, 1989...

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