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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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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...
William Powell
Nov 9, 2008
Memorial services will be 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 12, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Per Mr. Powells wishes, he will be buried at sea. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.Mr. Powell was born July 27, 1924, in East St. Louis, IL, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William John Powell. He worked as a regional sales...
Robert Bold
Nov 8, 2008
Robert William Bold, 72, of Loami, IL., formerly of Decatur, IL., passed away on Saturday (11-08-08) at 11:40 P.M. in Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL.Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday (11-12-2008) at St. James Catholic Church Decatur, IL. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday (11-11-2008) at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home...
Helen Etchison
Nov 8, 2008
Helen Lucille Etchison, 94, of Decatur, IL., passed away on November 8, 2008 at 1:12 P.M. in Decatur Memorial Hospital.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday (11-11-2008) at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL.; with visitation one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be held at Graceland Cemetery Decatur, IL. Officiating...
Irene Suzewits
Nov 4, 2008
Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M., Thursday, November 6, 2008, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery, Decatur, IL.Memorials may be made to St. Johns Lutheran Church.Irene was born September 20, 1919, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Adolph and Wilimena...
Oren Reynolds
Nov 3, 2008
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 5, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, November 4, at the funeral home. Entombment will be in Star of Hope Mausoleum, Graceland Cemetery, Decatur.Memorials may be made to ARBA - American Rabbit Breeders Association.Oren was born on February 25, 1906, in Herrick, IL, the son of...
Ethel Hutchings
Nov 2, 2008
Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 5, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery.Memorials may be made to Fair Havens Christian Home.Mrs. Hutchings was born May 24, 1911, in Shobonier, the daughter of Ed and Easter (Pickett) Frailey. She married Ellis Hutchings in Decatur in 1955. He preceded her in death in 1978....
Wanda Mickelson
Nov 2, 2008
Wanda Mickelson, 92, of Springfield, died 2:30 AM, November 2, 2008 at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, IL. Private graveside services will be conducted at Fairlawn Cemetery . Memorials have been suggested to St. Josephs Home, 2600 S. 6th St. Rd, Springfield, IL 62703; Tatman Village Retirement Home, Monticello, IL 61856; and Memorial Home Services Hospice, 720 N. Bond St.,...
Lilly Reed
Nov 2, 2008
Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Friday, November 7, 2008, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 5 to 7 P.M., Thursday, November 6, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Second Church of God.Lilly was born September 21, 1937, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Irvin and Mary...
Pauline Mattison
Nov 1, 2008
CUSTOM DEATH NOTICEPauline Marie (Hickman) Mattison, 90, of Decatur, died 3:29 PM, November 1, 2008, at Heartland of Decatur. Services will be held 10 AM Thursday, November 6, 2008 at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be Wednesday evening 6 - 8 PM at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home and also one hour prior to services at the church..Burial...
Charles Secrest
Oct 31, 2008
Charles Averitt Secrest, 93, of Springfield, IL, formerly of Niantic, IL, passed away at 6:35 p.m., Friday, October 31, 2008, at Oak Terrace Healthcare, Springfield, IL.Private family services will be held at a later date in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is in charge of arrangements.Charles was born on November 1, 1914, in...
Samuel Nisbet
Oct 31, 2008
Memorial services will be at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 4, at Westminster Presbyterian Church with Rev. Steve Hill officiating. Visitation with the family will follow the service in the Fellowship Hall. By request of Sam, he will be cremated with inurnment in Rose Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Terre Haute, IN. The family is being served by Brintlinger and Earl Funeral...
W Fay
Oct 30, 2008
Memorial services will be 5:00 P.M., Monday, November 3, 2008, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date. Memorials may be made to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.John was born May 26, 1944, in Decatur, IL, the son of John, Jr. and Doris...
Janet Mertz
Oct 29, 2008
Private services will be held at Star of Hope Mausoleum, Decatur, IL. Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will be handling the arrangements.Memorials may be made to Millikin University, WILL-FM, or University of Illinois School of Veterinary Medicine.Janet was born August 21, 1916, in Macon County, IL, the daughter of Dr. Albert and Harriett Mertz. Janet worked at A.E....
Creola Pribble
Oct 28, 2008
Funeral services will be 9:30 A.M., Saturday, November 1, 2008, at Summit Avenue Baptist Church, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be 5 to 7 P.M., Friday, October 31, 2008, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Graveside services will be 2:30 P.M., Saturday, November 1 at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Xenia, IL.Memorials may be made to Summit Avenue Baptist Church.Creola was...
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