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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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David Fortner

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

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

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

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

Roger Vulgamott

May 9, 2009

Cremation rites will be accorded. No Services. Memorials may be made to donor's choice. " }

Violet Neuman

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...

Barbara Reynolds

Barbara Reynolds

May 8, 2009

A Memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Macon Cemetery, Macon, IL. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Lung Association.Barbara was born December 19, 1928, in Macon, IL, the daughter...

Robert Smith

Robert Smith

May 7, 2009

Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 12, 2009, at Northwest Christian Church, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be 4 to 8 P.M., Monday, May 11, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Burial will be in Mackville Cemetery, Atwood, IL.Memorials may be made to the Robert Lewis Smith College Fund, c/o Busey Bank, 2505 N. Water, Decatur, IL...

Stella Mccollum

Stella Mccollum

May 7, 2009

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2009, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Monday, May 11, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Two Mile Grove Cemetery, two miles south of Latham. Memorials may be made to Forsyth United Methodist Church or the American Heart Association.Virginia was born in Latham, IL,...

Kenneth Steele

Kenneth Steele

May 7, 2009

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 11, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home. Visitation will be6-8 p.m. Sunday, May 10, at the funeral home. A Masonic service will be held at 8:00 p.m. Sunday, following the visitation. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur.Memorials may be made to The Friends of Macon County Child Advocacy Center, 164 N....

Barbara Eldridge

Barbara Eldridge

May 6, 2009

Barbara Eldridge 78, of Decatur, IL died Saturday May 2, 2009, at her residence with her family by her side.Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M., Wednesday May 6, 2009, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with Dr. Charles Witte officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Macon...

Robert Nash

Robert Nash

May 6, 2009

Robert (Red) D. Nash, 74, of Decatur, IL, died 3:25 P.M., Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at Lincoln Manor, Decatur, IL.Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 9, 2009, at West Decatur Church of God, 4500 West Main Street, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the church. Burial will be in Harristown Cemetery, Harristown, IL....

Linda Martin

Linda Martin

May 5, 2009

Funeral services will be 4:00 P.M., Friday, May 8, 2009, at Parkway Church of the Nazarene, Decatur, IL, with visitation from 2 to 4 P.M., prior to service time, at the church. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will be handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Parkway Church of the Nazarene, 2701 E....

Linda Hall

Linda Hall

May 4, 2009

Graveside services will be 10:00 A.M., Thursday, May 7, at Boiling Springs Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will be handling the arrangements. The family requests casual attire.Linda was born December 3, 1951, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Everett Lloyd and Dorothy Jane (Freeman) Boles. She worked...

Norma Hundley

Norma Hundley

May 2, 2009

Norma Lee Hundley, 74, of Decatur, passed away at 5:25 a.m. Saturday, May 2, 2009, in her home.Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2009, at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens, Herrin, IL. Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is assisting the family with the arrangements.Memorials may be made to Central Christian Church or Cancer Care Specialists of Central Illinois.Norma...

James Patrick

James Patrick

Apr 30, 2009

He has requested that his body be cremated and there will be no funeral or memorial service. Burial will be in Fayette, MO, at a later date. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will be handling the arrangements.Jim was born July 4, 1920, in Nelson, Missouri, the son of Henry Larkin Patrick and Maurine Marr Patrick. He received a...

Kacey Derbort

Kacey Derbort

Apr 30, 2009

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at Pilgrim Lutheran Church. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday, May 4, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL.Memorials may be made to: Kacey Derbort Memorial Fund at Busey Bank.Kacey was born August 18, 2003, in Decatur, the daughter of...

Douglas Smalley

Douglas Smalley

Apr 30, 2009

Funeral services will be 2:30 P.M., Monday, May 4, 2009, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be 5 to 7 P.M., Sunday, May 3, 2009, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to DMH Hospice or American Cancer Society.Doug was...

Evelyn Harless

Evelyn Harless

Apr 29, 2009

Funeral services will be 11:30 A.M., Monday, May 4, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 5 to 7 P.M., Sunday, May 3, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. The family requests casual attire.Evelyn was born February 13, 1928, in Decatur,...

Bessie Johnson

Bessie Johnson

Apr 28, 2009

Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Thursday, April 30, 2009, at Niantic Christian Church, Niantic, IL. Visitation will be 6 to 8 P.M., Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL. Memorials may be made to Niantic Christian Church.Joan was born August 29, 1929, in Niantic,...

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