Bonnie Engel
Feb 7, 2024
Bonnie Lou (Elliott) Engel went to be with her Lord & Savior on Feb. 7 th as a result of dementia. Bonnie was born in Decatur, IL on February 10, 1942 and adopted by parents Samuel & Madge (Reid) Elliott. She graduated from Stewardson-Strasburg High School in 1960 and married Gehrig R. Engel at Grace Lutheran Church, Strasburg in 1960....
Clara Barr
Feb 1, 2024
Clara E. Barr, 92, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2024, surrounded by her family. Funeral service will be 1:00 PM, Saturday, February 10, 2024 at First Church of the Nazarene, Decatur. Visitation will be 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Mt. Gilead Cemetery. Memorials in Clara’s honor may be made...
Waneta Moses
Feb 1, 2024
Waneta M. Moses, 105, of Decatur, IL, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2024, at Primrose Retirement Community of Decatur, IL, surrounded by her family. A Celebration of Waneta’s life will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1360 West Main Street, Decatur. Memorials in Waneta’s honor may be made to: Westminster Presbyterian Church or Kemmerer...
Juanita Catlin
Jan 31, 2024
Juanita M. Catlin, 97, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2024. Private family services will be held. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is assisting the family. Juanita was born March 18, 1926 in Decatur, the daughter of Charles and Lola Owens. She married David Catlin on June 11, 1944 in Decatur. He preceded her in death on...
Cleve "Bud" Buster Huff, Sr.
Jan 27, 2024
Cleve “Bud” Buster Huff Sr., 75, of Argenta, IL., passed away on January 27, 2024. A Celebration of Cleve’s Life will be held at a later date. Cleve was born on September 4, 1948 to Hollie Huff and Goldie (Redmond) Huff in Pennington Gap, Virginia. Cleve married the love of his life, Kathy Patton, on December 20, 1974. He worked...
James Frydenger
Jan 26, 2024
James William Frydenger, 82, of Cerro Gordo, IL., passed away on January 26, 2024. A Funeral Service, with Masonic Rites, will be held on Friday, February 2, 2024 at 11 :00 AM at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur, IL. Visitation will be held at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur on Thursday, February 1, 2024 from 5:00...
James R. "Jim" Van Matre Jr.
Jan 26, 2024
James R. “Jim” Van Matre Jr., 61, of La Place, IL., passed away on January 26, 2024. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur, IL. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in...
Stanley Lehn
Jan 23, 2024
Stanley D. Lehn, 85, of Warrensburg, IL, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Monday, January 29, 2024, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Sunday, January 28, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Memorials...
Kathy Vighi
Jan 19, 2024
Kathy S. Vighi, 70, of Decatur, passed away peacefully at her home on January 19, 2024. Funeral service will be 12:00 PM, Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Wednesday, January 24, at the funeral home. Burial will be in North Fork Cemetery. Memorials in Kathy’s honor may be...
John Mcclarey
Jan 19, 2024
John McClarey, beloved husband, father, sculptor and so much more, died at Springfield Memorial Hospital after a tragic car accident on January 19th, 2024. A Celebration of John’s Life will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Central Christian Church, located at 650 W William St, Decatur, IL 62522, with a visitation prior to the...
Robert Leischner
Jan 17, 2024
Robert Leischner, 53 of Decatur Illinois passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at his home. Rob was a valued employee at Peters Machine LLC for the last 12 years since returning to Decatur from Lansing Michigan where he lived for 10 years. A native of Cisco, Robert married the love of his life, Tiffiany White, right after high school and...
John Peters
Jan 16, 2024
John Peters (93) of Warrensburg passed away on January 16, 2024, at Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Decatur. Services will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday, January 19, 2024 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, with Pastor Dennis Hughes officiating. Visitation will be 10:00 AM -12:00 PM on January 19, 2024 at the funeral home. A graveside service...
Katherine Sharp
Jan 15, 2024
Katherine Helena Sharp, 100, formally of Decatur, IL, passed away on January 12, 2024 in Tijeras, New Mexico. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 12:00 PM at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur, IL. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. A graveside service will follow at Camp...
Dennis Roby
Jan 15, 2024
Dennis Roby, born May 28, 1937 in DeGraff, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2024, at Hickory Point Christian Village in Forsyth, Illinois. Funeral service will be 12:00 PM, Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. The family would like to welcome friends to a visitation from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM on Saturday at...
Faye Hayes
Jan 13, 2024
Faye Ann Hayes, 64, of Decatur passed away on January 13, 2024. A celebration of Faye’s life will be held at a later date. Faye was born February 28, 1959 in Normal, IL, the daughter of Hugh and Charlotte (Jack) Phipps. She married Douglas Hayes on August 18, 1977, and he preceded her in death on March 20, 2023. Along...
James Lynn
Jan 12, 2024
James L. Lynn, 68, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024. A Celebration of James’ Life will be 12:00 - 4:00 PM, Saturday, March 9, 2024 in Urbana. James was born November 14, 1955 in Champaign, the son of Addie Lynn. He worked for over 20 years as a cook at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery in Champaign. He...
Nora Howard
Jan 8, 2024
Nora Mae Howard, 93, of Decatur, IL, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024, surrounded by her family, at Carriage Crossing, Decatur. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM, Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur. Memorials in Nora’s...
Janice Hart
Jan 6, 2024
Janice D. Hart, 77, of Decatur, IL., passed away on January 6, 2024. Graveside service will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Point Pleasant Cemetery in Long Creek, IL. Janice was born on June 24, 1946 to Virgil Lyle Hart and Loretta May (Tomey) Hart in Decatur, IL. She is survived by her sister, Cheryl...
Berniece Magsamen
Jan 6, 2024
Berniece E. Magsamen, 91, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2024 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. She had been living in the care of her niece and husband Joyce and Patrick Dill since September, 2023. A Memorial Mass will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Pesotum, with Father Keith Walder, Celebrant. ...
Ann Grandon
Jan 5, 2024
Ann E. Grandon, 93, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2024 surrounded by her family. Funeral service will be 12:00 PM, Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Harristown Cemetery. Ann was born September 13, 1930 in...
