Lyle Jones

Lyle Jones

Sep 7, 2025

Lyle H. Jones, 93, of Warrensburg, IL, passed away on September 7, 2025. A celebration of life will be held 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the Warrensburg Sportsman’s Club in Warrensburg, IL. Memories and stories of good times with Lyle will be shared at 1:30 PM. Memorial donations in Lyle’s honor may be made to...

Joanne Hantel

Joanne Hantel

Sep 7, 2025

Joanne C. Hantel (Jody) passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025, with her family by her side after living a Full and Fabulous Life!  She entered this world on January 12, 1936 to Franklin and Caroline Sparks in Lincoln, Il. There was a snowstorm on the day she was born, which required her Father to ride a horse to the...

Chris Jimison

Chris Jimison

Sep 6, 2025

Gloria Christine (Born) Jimison of Cerro Gordo, IL passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at the age of 73 on September 6, 2025 after a short battle with cancer. “Chris” was born on December 27, 1951. Her parents were Merlin "Max" Born Sr and Eileen (Walker) and step mother Hilda Born. She was raised in a loving blended family and...

Jack Doore

Jack Doore

Sep 6, 2025

Jack E. Doore, 80, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025. At his request, no services will be held. Jack was born December 29, 1944 in Decatur, the son of Cecil and Esther (Danford) Doore. He married Linda Harless-Grunden on October 10, 1978 in Las Vegas and she preceded him in death on April 25, 2024. Jack worked...

Eric Brown

Eric Brown

Sep 5, 2025

Eric David Brown, 58,  a lifelong resident of Blue Mound, Illinois, died on September 5, 2025 while doing what he loved most - watching football with beloved family in Ohio. Eric was born to C. David and Sally Brown on November 18, 1966 in Decatur, IL. Eric was a 1984 graduate of Blue Mound High School and excelled in both...

Robert Corey

Robert Corey

Sep 5, 2025

Robert “Bob” R Corey, 100, of Decatur, IL, peacefully passed away Friday, September 5, 2025, at Vonderlieth Living Center in Mt. Pulaski, with his children by his side. A visitation will be held 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur, IL. Service will follow immediately after at 12:00 PM Tuesday,...

Richard Grady

Richard Grady

Sep 4, 2025

Richard Grady, 83, of Silver Springs, FL, formerly of Decatur, IL passed away September 4, 205 at his home in Silver Springs. Private family services will be held at a later date. Brintilnger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur, is assisting the family. Richard was born February 6, 1942 in Decatur, the son of Virgil Lewis and Evelyn (Atchason) Grady. He...

John Davis

John Davis

Sep 2, 2025

John Thomas Davis Sr, 72, of Danville, IL, passed away on September 2, 2025. A visitation will be held 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Monday, September 8, 2025, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur, IL. Service will follow immediately after at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Camp Butler Cemetery in Springfield, IL. John was...

Richard Nicholls

Richard Nicholls

Sep 1, 2025

Richard L. “Dick” Nicholls, 82, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025 at Fair Havens Senior Living. Visitation will be 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur.  Funeral service will follow at 1:00 PM, Saturday, September 13, at the funeral home.  Private family burial will be in North Fork Cemetery,...

Mary Durbin

Mary Durbin

Aug 24, 2025

Mary Diana “Di” Durbin, 73, of Decatur, IL, passed away August 24, 2025. A graveside service will be held 1:00 PM Friday, August 29, 2025 at Point Pleasant Cemetery. Memorials in Di’s honor may be made to the Animal Protection League or a charity of the donor’s choice. Di was born August 15, 1952 in Taylorville, IL, the daughter of...

Fred Hector

Fred Hector

Aug 22, 2025

Freddie A. Hector, 83, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Friday, August 29, 2025 at Decatur First Church of the Nazarene, 1177 W Hickory Point Road, Decatur.  Funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Friday at the church.  Burial will follow at Macon...

Larry Bailey

Larry Bailey

Aug 21, 2025

Larry W. Bailey, 79, of Cerro Gordo, IL, passed away in the early hours of August 21, 2025, at Piatt County Nursing Home in Monticello. Graveside service will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Cerro Gordo Cemetery with military honors by the US Navy and Cerro Gordo American Legion Post #117.  Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes is assisting...

Clyde Wells

Clyde Wells

Aug 16, 2025

Clyde L. Wells, 86, of Oakley, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Visitation will be 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM, Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Cerro Gordo.  Funeral services will be 3:00 PM, Thursday at the Cerro Gordo Funeral Home.  Burial will be in West Frantz Cemetery, Oakley. ...

Robert Keller

Robert Keller

Aug 15, 2025

Robert J. Keller, 83, of Warrensburg, passed away on August 15, 2025. Friends of Bob know he is storyteller, so as a tribute to him...here goes: Bob was born to John (“Jack”) and Elizabeth (“Betty”) Keller, and loved his two sisters, Mary Jo (Richard) Micheal and Judy Cunningham, and brother, Bill (Kathy) Keller. Following his dad’s career, Bob and siblings...

Norma Langley

Norma Langley

Aug 11, 2025

Norma Jean “Tootie” Langley, 86, went home to be with her heavenly Father on August 11, 2025. A visitation will be held 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Sunday, August 17, 2025 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur, IL. A service will be held 11:00 AM Monday, August 18, 2025 with burial at Union Cemetery in Lincoln, IL. Memorials...

Scott Mcelwee

Scott Mcelwee

Aug 10, 2025

Scott Alan McElwee, 56, of Decatur, IL passed away on August 10, 2025. A visitation will be held 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Thursday, August 14, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Decatur, IL. A service will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, August 14, 2025 at First Baptist Church. Scott was born December 24, 1968 in Decatur, IL, the son...

Robert Crawford

Robert Crawford

Aug 7, 2025

Robert B. Crawford, 84, of La Place, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025 at Imboden Creek Living Center. Visitation will be 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Cerro Gordo.   Funeral service will be 1:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home in Cerro Gordo.  Burial will be Wednesday, August 13, 2025...

Dennis Taylor

Dennis Taylor

Aug 5, 2025

Dennis Chester Taylor, 81, of Decatur, IL, passed away on August 5, 2025. A service will be held 11:00 AM, August 11, 2025, at Grace Methodist Church, followed by a burial at Point Pleasant Cemetery, Decatur. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home are assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials can be made to Kiwanis Club of Decatur. Dennis was born on...

Shelby Schmid

Shelby Schmid

Jul 27, 2025

Shelby June Schmid, 87, of Decatur, died July 27, 2025 at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Funeral service will follow at 12:00 PM, Tuesday at the funeral home with Pastor Dennis Hughes officiating.  Burial will be at 2:30 PM, Tuesday in Taylor Cemetery...

Richard Rotz

Richard Rotz

Jul 26, 2025

Richard Warren Rotz of Decatur, IL passed away at Eastern Star Home in Macon, IL on 7/26/2025. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is in charge of arrangements.  Funeral Service- Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 11 am at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Decatur.  Visitation- Tuesday, July 29, 2025 from 10 am until time of the funeral service at 11 am at...