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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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William Mcarty
Oct 20, 2008
Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Thursday, October 23, 2008, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, Visitation will be 6 to 8 P.M., Wednesday, October 22, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, with Masonic Rites being conducted at 8:00 P.M. by Summit Lodge #431 AF & AM, Warrensburg. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown,...
Alberta Williams
Oct 19, 2008
CUSTOM DEATH NOTICEAlberta Eileen (Massey) Williams, 77, of Decatur, IL., passed away at 3:18 A.M. on Sunday (10-19-2008) in Decatur Memorial Hospital.Funeral services will be held on Wednesday (10-22-2008) at 10:30 A.M. at the Long Creek United Methodist Church, 6960 E. Firehouse Rd. Decatur, IL.. with visitation from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday (10-21-2008) at the church. Burial...
Helen Patterson
Oct 18, 2008
Memorial services will be held on Saturday (10-25-2008) at Amherst Community Church Amherst, New York. Burial will be held at Evergreen Hill Cemetery Corfu, New York. Memorials may be made to: St. Johns Episcopal Church Decatur, IL.Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home Decatur, IL. are handling the arrangements.Helen was born on February 21, 1915 in Wall, PA., the daughter of Charles...
Katharyn Dewitt
Oct 17, 2008
Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation from 1:00 p.m. until service time, at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date at Camp Ground Cemetery, Galt, MO. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur, IL and Kent Funeral Home, Green City, MO are in charge of...
Robert Entrot
Oct 16, 2008
CUSTOM DEATH NOTICERobert William Entrot, 20, of Decatur, IL, died 2:00 A.M., Thursday, October 16, 2008, at Kindred Hospital, Sycamore, IL.Funeral services will be 12:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Decatur, IL, with visitation 6 to 8 P.M., Tuesday, October 21, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Burial will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, October...
Thelma Catlin
Oct 15, 2008
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M., Saturday, October 18, at Boiling Springs Church of God, Decatur, IL, with visitation 6 to 8 P.M., Friday, October 17, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to Boiling Springs Church of God. Thelma (Koontz) Catlin was born July 15,...
Judith Dennee
Oct 12, 2008
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 16, at Illini Cemetery, Warrensburg, IL.Memorials may be made to DMH Cancer Center (Dr. Elliott) or to Boiling Springs Church of God.Judith was born on March 29, 1940, in Decatur, the daughter of Dewey J. and Lillie Faye (Edwards) Bales. She married Stephen Dennee on November 10, 1996.Judith worked at...
Jessie Shackelford
Oct 11, 2008
CUSTOM DEATH NOTICEJessie Lorene Shackelford, 80, of Cerro Gordo, IL., died on Saturday (10-11-08) at 8:05 A.M. in St. Marys Hospital.Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday (10-15-08) at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday (10-14-08) at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. and also one hour prior to...
Shirley Walley
Oct 10, 2008
Shirley Ann Walley, 69, of Decatur, IL., died on Friday (10-10-08) at 4:55 P.M. in Aspen Ridge Care Centre. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday (10-15-08) at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Burial will be at Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL. Memorials may be made to: The Salvation Army. Arrangements are being handled by Brintlinger and Earl Funeral...
Harold Karl
Oct 8, 2008
Private family burial will be held at Camp Butler Cemetery, Riverton, IL. Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will be handling the arrangements.Harold was born February 5, 1932, in Decatur, IL, the son of William Harold and Irene (Garren) Karl. He married Mary Sheumaker in Decatur, IL.Harold was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, serving in Korea and also served...
Gladys Jones
Oct 4, 2008
Memorials have been suggested to Alzheimers Foundation.Gladys was born the youngest of ten children April 6, 1916 in Carmargo, IL, the daughter of David I. and Matildia (Howard) Stevens. She married Ivan Daniel Jones March 6, 1969 in Taylorville, IL and he survives along with several nieces and nephews.Gladys worked as a cashier at Kintingers IGA for 29 years. She...
Steven Tolle
Oct 3, 2008
Graveside services will be 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, October 8, 2008, at Boiling Springs Cemetery, Decatur, IL.Steven was born April 30, 1948, in Decatur, IL, the son of Trevor and Ora (Bear) Tolle. He worked as a machinist at Norfolk and Southern Railroad. Steven was a U.S. Army Veteran.He is survived by his mother Ora of Decatur, IL; son Chad Stott...
Brenda Provence
Oct 2, 2008
Brenda Provence, 86, of Decatur, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at 5:55 p.m. Thursday, October 2, 2008, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.Memorial services will be 11:30 a.m. Monday, October 6, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, conducted by Pastor Wes Feltner. There will be a meal following the service at the church. Burial will be held at a...
Mary Martin
Sep 28, 2008
Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Monday (September 29, 2008) at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Memorial services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday (September 30, 2008) at 1st United Methidist Church, Decatur, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home are handling the arrangements.Memorials may be made to: First United Methodist Church Scholarship Fund.Mary...
Opal Wells
Sep 28, 2008
Funeral services will be 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, October 1, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, with visitation two hours prior to service time. Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery, Decatur.Memorials may be made to Resurrection Life Church (Formerly Bethel Bible Church).Opal was born on May 18, 1924, in Casey, IL, the daughter of Simon Sylvester and Anna Fern...
David Dunaway
Sep 27, 2008
CUSTOM DEATH NOTICE David Eugene Dunaway, 72, of Decatur, IL., passed away Saturday (September 27, 2008) at 11:04 A.M. at Decatur Memorial Hospital.Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday (September 30, 2008) at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Forsyth, IL., with visitation one hour prior to service time at the church. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL.Memorials can be...
Lynn Hazenfield
Sep 26, 2008
CUSTOM DEATH NOTICELynn E. Hazenfield, 90, of Decatur, IL, died Friday, September 26, 2008, at his residence.Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M., Monday, September 29, 2008, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL. Military rites will be...
Dorothy Moore
Sep 26, 2008
CUSTOM DEATH NOTICEDorothy D. Smitty (Smith) Moore, 88, of Decatur, passed away at 6:20 p.m. Friday, September 26, 2008, at McKinley Court Nursing Home. She had previously resided at Tanglewood Village, Decatur, IL.Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 30, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, with visitation one hour prior to service time. Burial will be at Fairlawn...
Nancy Grossman
Sep 26, 2008
CUSTOM DEATH NOTICENancy Ruth Grossman, 74, of Decatur, passed away Friday, September 26, 2008 at Heartland of Decatur Nursing Home.Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 1, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Decatur, IL, with visitation two hours prior to Mass. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL.Memorials may be made to Holy Family Parish or...
Jeanne Fruehauf
Sep 25, 2008
Graveside services will be at 1:00 P.M., Friday, October 10, 2008, at Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to Autism - Camp Royal (N.C. Autism Society Somner Camp Program 505 Oberlin Road Suite 230 Raleigh, N.C. 27605) and to Brain Injury Association...
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