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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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Patricia A. Wickline
Dec 11, 2025
Patricia (Blythe) Wickline, 93, of Decatur, passed away on December 11, 2025, at Pana Health and Rehab Center.
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Funeral service will be immediately following at 2:00 p.m. at the Boiling Springs Church of God. Burial will be at Boiling Springs Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be...
Mary Elizabeth Reiser
Dec 10, 2025
Mary E. “Beth” Reiser, 72, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025 at The ARC at Hickory Point surrounded by her loved ones. Visitation will be 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Friday, December 19, 2025 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 800 W Main St, Ashland, IL. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM, Friday at the church with...
Floyd Hendrickson
Dec 4, 2025
Floyd “Sonny” “Cheeseburger” Hendrickson, 79, of Decatur, passed away peacefully surrounded with family and friends on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Arrangements are under the direction of Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, 2827 N. Oakland Ave., Decatur, IL. Sonny was born on October 12, 1946, in Decatur, IL, the son of Floyd Hendrickson, Sr. and Emma (McCoy) Hendrickson. He married Mary...
Cathy A. Meadows
Nov 30, 2025
Cathy Anne Meadows, 76, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025.
Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Friday, December 12, 2025, at First Presbyterian Church in Decatur. A memorial service will immediately follow at the church. Memorials in Cathy’s name may be made to First Presbyterian Church in Decatur, IL.
Cathy was born April 2, 1949,...
Robert L. Payton
Nov 28, 2025
Mr. Robert L. “Bob” Payton, 80 of New Concord, KY, passed away Friday, November 28, 2025, at the Jennie Stuart Medical Center in Hopkinsville, KY, surrounded by loving family. Born October 26, 1945, in Olaton, KY, Bob was the son of the late Archie Payton and Mamie (McDaniel) Payton. He was an avid outdoorsman who held a deep love for...
Debra Kay Smith
Nov 26, 2025
Debra K. Smith, 71 of Decatur, passed away November 26th, 2025.
A Memorial Gathering will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, in Decatur.
Debra was born September 6, 1954, in Decatur Illinois, the daughter of Elwood L. and Norma J. (Billings) Crutcher. She married the love of her life, Steven...
Cheryl Irene Friend
Nov 24, 2025
Cheryl Irene Friend, 80, of Forsyth IL, passed away on November 24, 2025, following an illness. The visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 am on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Pilgrim Lutheran Church. A funeral service will follow the visitation immediately at the church. The burial will be at Boiling Springs Cemetery in Decatur. Memorials in Cheryl’s honor...
Paul Schaefer III
Nov 23, 2025
Paul V. Schaefer III, 81, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2025. Visitation will be 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Decatur. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday at the church with Fr. Rick Weltin, Celebrant. Burial will be in South Macon Township Cemetery, Macon, IL....
Thomas M Ferriell
Nov 17, 2025
Thomas M Ferriell, 72, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025. Visitation will be 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur, IL. A funeral service will follow immediately after 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Burial will be at 3:00 PM at Sumner Cemetery in Sumner, IL....
Cynthia Cline
Nov 15, 2025
Cynthia "Cindy" Cline, 76, of Decatur, IL, beloved sister and aunt, went home to Jesus on November 15, 2025, at Eastview Terrace, in Sullivan, IL.
Visitation will be from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, in Decatur. Funeral service will immediately follow at 12:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in Macon...
Steven Volle
Nov 12, 2025
Steven Kermit Volle, 81, of Decatur, passed away on November 12, 2025, at Lincolnshire Memory Care Home with his family by his side. Visitation will be 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur. Funeral service will immediately follow at 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be at Lake...
Nancy Marie Wright
Nov 11, 2025
Nancy Marie Wright, 77, of Oreana died Tuesday (November 11, 2025) at home in the loving arms of her husband of 59 years. She battled Parkinson’s for a decade; a disease she watched her mother suffer from as well.
Visitation will be held 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Friday, November 21, 2025, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur. Funeral...
David Leslie Norman
Nov 7, 2025
David L. Norman, 71, of Decatur, IL, passed away on November 7, 2025.
Services will be at a later date in Marion, IL.
David was born on February 16, 1954, in Inglewood, CA, the son of Jack Gary and Imogene (Hefflin) Norman.
He worked as a laborer for Franklin Williamson Co. Workshop. He loved Harley-Davidson Motorcycles.
David is survived by his brother John (Teresa)...
Chuck Kerwin
Nov 7, 2025
Charles Russell Kerwin, 68, of Decatur, Illinois passed away at his home on November 7, 2025. Chuck was born on June 24, 1957, to Charles and Beverly Shoemaker and older brother, David Murray Kerwin of Oakland, Illinois. He graduated from Eisenhower High School in 1976, and then attended Sangamon State University. He later earned his Masters degree in Social Work...
Jennifer (Jenn) Stiner
Nov 4, 2025
Jennifer “Jenn” Stiner, 31, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025 surrounded by her family. Visitation will be 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Monday, November 10, 2025 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Graveside service will follow at 11:30 at Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jenn’s honor may be made to...
Bernadine Glenda Metzger
Nov 3, 2025
Bernadine Glenda Metzger, 100, of Decatur passed away November 3, 2025 at Pana Health And Rehab. She was born April 1, 1925 in Pana to the late Clarence Hinton & Cecillia (Rever) Hinton
Bernadine is survived by nephews: Phillip, from Atlantic Beach, Florida, Gregory, from Branson, Missouri and David, from Pana, Illinois. A sister June and niece Christine preceded her in...
Harry Lyle Rotz
Oct 30, 2025
Harry Lyle Rotz of Decatur, IL, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025. Harry was born on January 25, 1936, to Carl N. and Wilma I. (Payne) Rotz, in Decatur, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Becky L. (Ward) Rotz. Harry graduated from Niantic Harristown High School in 1954. He worked at Illinois Power...
Bill Dean Heyer
Oct 24, 2025
Bill Dean Heyer, 72, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. A celebration of life will be held by the family at a later date. Memorials in Bill’s memory may be made to New Hope Baptist Church Attn: Anna Mitchell, PO Box 834, Seaside, CA, 93955....
Daniel L Harding
Oct 23, 2025
Daniel L. Harding, 75, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025 at home. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025 from 5 to 7 pm at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, 2827 N. Oakland Ave, Decatur. Funeral mass will be held on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025 at 11 am at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 407 E....
Mary Alice Cunningham
Oct 23, 2025
Mary Alice Cunningham, 69, of Maroa passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025
Visitation will be 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Friday, October 31, 2025, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur, IL. Funeral service will follow at 12:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be at 3:00 PM at Virden Cemetery in Virden, IL. Memorials in Mary Alice’s...
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