Obituaries
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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Carolyn Critchelow
Dec 8, 2008
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 12, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Thursday, December 11, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Friends Creek Cemetery, Argenta, IL.Memorials may be made to the Cancer Care Specialists of Central Illinois.Carolyn was born on October 15, 1939, in Friends Creek Township of Macon...
Tamy Winholtz
Dec 3, 2008
Celebration of Tamys life will be held from 3 to 5 P.M., Sunday, December 7, at 723 W. Center, Decatur, IL. Friends and Family are welcome. Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will be handling the arrangements.Memorials may be made to the Humane Society Decatur-Macon, 2890 N. Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Decatur, IL 62526.Tamy was born June 7,...
Gordon Austen
Dec 3, 2008
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M., Saturday, December 6, 2008, at First Christian Church, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be 4 to 7 P.M., Friday, December 5, 2008, at Brintlinger & Earl Cerro Gordo Funeral Home, Cerro Gordo, IL and one hour prior at the church on Saturday. Burial will be at a later date.Gordon was born July 11, 1942, in...
John Greanias
Dec 2, 2008
As a young man, he studied veterinary medicine and agriculture in Athens, always with an eye towards applying these skills in his beloved home of Kastri. But World War II intervened in 1940, and turned upside down the plans and lives of most of the world, including his. During the German occupation of Greece, the U.S. Armys OSS unit parachuted...
Margaret Boone
Nov 30, 2008
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home on Thursday, Dec. 4, at 10:00 am with Interment following at Graceland Cemetery. Reverend Robert White will be Officiating.Memorials may be made to the family for a college fund...
Edward Kelly
Nov 29, 2008
A funeral service and Masonic rites will be held 1:00 P.M., Monday, December 8, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur, IL where the family will meet with friends one hour prior to services. Burial will be at the Point Pleasant Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the donors choice. Edward was born May 5, 1923 in Decatur, IL,...
Elmo Oglesby
Nov 29, 2008
A celebration of her life will be at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, December 6, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Zion Cemetery, Boody, IL. Memorials may be made to American Heart and Stroke Association.Elmo was born in Mt. Vernon on September 7, 1914, the...
Charles Harris
Nov 28, 2008
Charles Harris, Jr.died 10:30 PM Friday November 28, 2008 at his residence Funeral services will be 1:30 PM Tuesday Dec. 2, 2008 at Central Christian Church, Decatur, IL Visitation will be from noon until service time Tuesday at Central Christian Church. Charlie was born the son of Charles and Lenora (Kirk) Harris on March 21, 1918 in Mowequa, IL. He...
Wilma Cooper
Nov 27, 2008
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M., Monday, December 1, 2008, at Summit Avenue Baptist Church, Decatur, IL, with visitation 5 to 8 P.M., Sunday, November 30, 2008, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL.Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL.Memorials may be made to Summit Avenue Baptist Church or American Heart Association.Wilma was born October 15, 1924, in...
Mary Barker
Nov 27, 2008
Mary V. Barker, 66, of Decatur, IL, died 10:25 P.M., Thursday, November 27, 2008, at St. Marys Hospital, Decatur, IL.Memorial services will be 7:00 P.M., Monday, December 1, 2008, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation two hours prior to service time. Memorials may be made to St. Marys Hospital I.C.U. Dept.Mary was born August 4, 1942,...
Marvin Sowers
Nov 26, 2008
Visitation will be 6-8 P.M. Friday, November 28, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2:30 P.M. Saturday, November 29, at the funeral home. Please note that casual attire is acceptable for both services. Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery, with military rites conducted by Macon County Honor Guard.Memorials may be made to Temple Baptist Church,...
Dale Ahlrich
Nov 24, 2008
Funeral services will be conducted by Pastor Mitch Flesch at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 29, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday, November 28, and one hour prior to services on Saturday, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery, Decatur, IL, with military rites conducted by the Macon County Honor...
Carl Hill
Nov 23, 2008
A funeral service will be held at 11:30 AM Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur, where family will meet with friends one hour prior to services. Burial will be held at Graceland Cemetery. Memorials have been suggested to First Lutheran Church or to Ansar Shrine.Carl was born July 19, 1910, in Decatur, the son...
Cynthia Thompson
Nov 23, 2008
Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Friday, November 28, at St. Johns Episcopal Church, with visitation 11:30 until service time. Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home.Memorials may be made to St. Johns Episcopal Church.Mrs. Thompson was born September 23, 1936, in McPherson, Kansas, the daughter of Frederick and Parilee...
Diane West
Nov 22, 2008
Memorial services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday November 26, 2008 at Glad Tidings Assembly of God. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The West Family.Diane was born September 2, 1956, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Edward and Rose (Risley) Kuizinas. She married Bud West on November...
John Mitchell
Nov 17, 2008
John W. Mitchell, 84, of Decatur, IL, died Monday, November 17, 2008.Our Country is in mourning because a soldier passed away.Memorial Mass will be 11:00 A.M., Friday, November 21, 2008, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Decatur, IL. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to Macon County Honor Guard.John was born July 6, 1924, in...
Dale Karcher
Nov 16, 2008
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 19, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, where friends may call one hour before services. Abiding by Dales wishes, cremation rites will be accorded following the service.Memorials may be made to the Karcher family.Dale was born November 14, 1931. He was the son of Victor C. and Florence E. Karcher. Dale went...
Darrell Jackson
Nov 15, 2008
Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M., Monday, November 17, 2008, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time. Burial will be in Bement Cemetery, Bement, IL.Memorials may be made to Donors Choice.Darrell was born October 29, 1922, in Bement, IL, the son of Gerald and Norma (Tully) Jackson.He married Maxine Marie Appelt...
Mary Long
Nov 14, 2008
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Illini Cemetery, Warrensburg, IL.Memorials may be made to Illini Chapter #813 OES.Mary was born June 17, 1921, in Warrensburg, IL, the daughter of Howard R. and...
Jeannette White
Nov 12, 2008
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 14, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, with visitation two hours prior to services. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur.Memorials may be made to Homeward Bound Pet Shelter.Jeannette was born on September 1, 1910, the daughter of John Franklin and Rose E. (Polk) Van Conia. She married Robert Lyle White on...
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