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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Nancy Hawbaker
Mar 5, 2009
Nancy Ann Judd was born September 14, 1941, daughter of DeWitt and Pearl Judd of Durand, IL. She attended school in Durand where she excelled in music. She attended the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana and studied music for 2 years, and while there she met her future husband, Stuart Hawbaker whom she married on December 23, 1962. They started...
Elsie Snoke
Feb 27, 2009
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M., Monday, March 2, 2009, at Brintlinger and Earl Cerro Gordo Funeral Home, Cerro Gordo, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time. Burial will be in Cerro Gordo Cemetery, Cerro Gordo, IL.Memorials may be made to the Piatt County Nursing Home.Elsie was born February 21, 1912, in Lodge, IL, the daughter of Ensel...
Charlotte Smith
Feb 27, 2009
A funeral service will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Burial will be at Macon County Memorial Park, with military rites will be conducted by Macon County Honor Guard.Memorials have been suggested to American Heart Association. Charlotte was born January 12, 1937 in...
Dorothy Doyle
Feb 25, 2009
Dorothy Frances Gilmore Doyle, 97, of Decatur, IL, died 12:05 A.M., Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at Imboden Creek Living Center, Decatur, IL.Funeral services will be 12:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 3, 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 Harristown Cemetery, Harristown, IL.Memorials may be...
M Delahunty
Feb 25, 2009
CUSTOM DEATH NOTICEM. Kathleen Delahunty, 62, of Decatur, IL, died 11:15 P.M., Wednesday, February 25, 2009, at McKinley Court, Decatur, IL.Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday, February 28, 2009, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Decatur, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be...
C Blancett
Feb 25, 2009
Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M., Saturday, February 28, 2009, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 5 to 7 P.M., Friday, February 27, at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date.Memorials may be made to St. Judes Childrens Hospital.Ted was born June 13, 1935, in Shelbyville, IL, the son of Millard and Bessie...
Rosalie Albaugh
Feb 21, 2009
CUSTOM DEATH NOTICERosalie O. ( Domayer ) Albaugh 91, of Decatur, IL died at 2:45AM, Sat., Feb. 21, 2009 at Piatt County Nursing Home, Monticello, IL.Funeral Mass will be conducted at Our Lady of Lourdes at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday (02-25-2009) . Friends may call on Tuesday (02-24-2009) from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur,...
Ivadean Mowry
Feb 15, 2009
A funeral service will be conducted 1:30 PM, Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Visitation will be Monday evening from 6 - 8 PM at the funeral home. Memorials have been suggested to the charity of the donors choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home.Ivadean was born April 15, 1921 in...
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