Sharon Traughber

Sharon Traughber

Oct 13, 2023

Sharon L. Traughber, 77, of Decatur passed away peacefully on October 13, 2023 surrounded by her family. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur.  Visitation will be 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in North Fork Cemetery. Sharon was born August 26, 1946...

Loretta Sullivan

Loretta Sullivan

Oct 10, 2023

Loretta B. Sullivan, 94, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2023 surrounded by her family. Graveside Memorial Service will be 2:00 PM, Monday, October 16, 2023 at Macon County Memorial Park, Decatur.  Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in Loretta’s honor may be made to First United Methodist...

Kyle Mayberry

Kyle Mayberry

Oct 7, 2023

Kyle Matthew Mayberry, 33, of Decatur, IL passed away on October 7, 2023 at his residence. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 13, 2023 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Life Foursquare Church in Decatur, IL. Service will begin at 1:00 PM at Life Foursquare Church. A graveside service will follow at Macon County Memorial Park. In Lieu...

Joyce Ann Toler

Joyce Ann Toler

Oct 7, 2023

Joyce Ann Toler, 70, of Decatur, IL., passed away on October 7, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born on August 27, 1953 in Jacksonville, IL to Homer and Zelma (Castleberry) Toler. Joyce was a graduate of Eisenhower High School. She went on to get her nursing certificate and became a dedicated and compassionate nurse who loved helping others....

Laura Welker

Laura Welker

Oct 5, 2023

Laura Lee Welker, 68, of Decatur, IL. passed away on October 5, 2023 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. The family would like to welcome friends to a Visitation from 4:00PM – 7:00PM on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur, IL. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 7:00PM at the funeral home. Laura was...

Steve "Gunny" Lewis, Sr.

Steve "Gunny" Lewis, Sr.

Oct 5, 2023

Stephen J. “Gunny” Lewis, Sr. 63, of Cerro Gordo, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2023 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be held at 3:30 PM, Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at Cerro Gordo American Legion Post 117, 220 Wait St, Cerro Gordo, IL military honors will be rendered at 4:30 PM by the US Marines and Cerro Gordo American...

Terry Dickson

Terry Dickson

Sep 30, 2023

Terry Dean Dickson, 76, gained his angel wings September 30th, 2023 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital in Matton, IL. Terry was born April 7th 1947 to Ernest Dickson and Estella Janie (Munson) Dickson in Decatur IL.  He loved to ride his Harley, sit and watch TV with the love of his like Eva, go fishing with Chris, and take Kolten...

William Atwood

William Atwood

Sep 27, 2023

William Kent Atwood, 70, was called home to heaven on September 27, 2023, at Hickory Point Christian Village in Forsyth, IL. Kent was born to William Lee (“Bill”) and Betty Lou Atwood on September 2, 1953, in Decatur. As a student at Eastern Illinois University, Kent met Kathleen McCollum.  She was the love of his life, and they married on...

Valerie Carberry

Valerie Carberry

Sep 16, 2023

Valerie A. Carberry, 62, of Decatur, IL, passed away surrounded by her family and her best friend on September 16, 2023, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. The family would like to welcome friends to a memorial visitation from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur, IL. Celebration of Life will begin...

Evelyn Schwent

Evelyn Schwent

Sep 15, 2023

Evelyn R. Schwent, 90, of Decatur, passed away on September 15, 2023, with her daughter by her side. Funeral service will be 12:00 PM, Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur.  Interment will follow at Star of Hope Mausoleum in Graceland Cemetery where she will be placed next to her beloved husband. Evelyn was born November...

Myron Kramer

Myron Kramer

Sep 15, 2023

Myron G. Kramer, 71, of Decatur, passed away September 15. 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church with Rev. Jason P. Stone, Celebrant.  Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Friday, September 22, 2023 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur....

Dr. David Cooprider

Dr. David Cooprider

Sep 15, 2023

Dr. David O. Cooprider, 87, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2023 surrounded by his family. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 650 N Wyckles Rd, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, Saturday at the church.  Burial will be in Point Pleasant Cemetery.  Memorials in David’s...

Kevin Hollingsead

Kevin Hollingsead

Sep 13, 2023

Kevin Earle Hollingsead, 66, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Monday, September 18, 2023 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur.  Visitation will be 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Sunday, September 17, 2023 at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield. ...

Mildred Koehler

Mildred Koehler

Sep 11, 2023

Mildred J. Koehler (Anstoetter), passed away peacefully in her home Monday evening, Sept. 11, 2023. Milly loved her family – both immediate and extended – her many friends through the Decatur Elks, and her neighbors. Her strong faith was evident to anyone who knew her. Milly was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, the Chicago Bears, and the...

Robert Barr

Robert Barr

Sep 10, 2023

Robert J. “Bob” Barr, 94, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2023 Funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Friday, September 15, 2023 at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 2155 N Oakland Ave, Decatur, IL.  Visitation will be 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Friday at the church.  Burial will be in Mt. Gilead Cemetery.  Memorials in Bob’s honor may be made...

David Howland

David Howland

Sep 10, 2023

David Howland, 84, of Decatur, IL passed away on September 10, 2023 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. The family would like to welcome friends for a visitation from 4:00 – 7:00 PM on Friday, September 15, 2023 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Forsyth...

Nancy Hadden

Nancy Hadden

Sep 8, 2023

Nancy A, Hadden, 85, of Cerro Gordo, passed away at 1:39 pm on Friday, September 8, 2023, at Carle Hospital in Champaign, IL. The Family would like to welcome friends from 4:00 – 7:00 PM on Monday, September 11, 2023 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Cerro Gordo, IL. Eastern Star services will be held at 7:00 PM at...

Nancy Turner

Nancy Turner

Sep 8, 2023

Nancy J. Turner, 85, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2023. Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM, Friday, September 15, 2023 at Central Christian Church, 650 W William St, Decatur, IL.  Visitation will be 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Friday at the church.  Burial will be in Harristown Cemetery, Harristown, IL.  Memorials in Nancy’s honor may be made...

Dr. Douglas Dove

Dr. Douglas Dove

Sep 7, 2023

Douglas J. Dove, M.D. (81) of Decatur, Illinois passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023. A Memorial visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at the funeral home. Douglas was an accomplished...

Robert Whicker

Robert Whicker

Sep 4, 2023

Robert L. Whicker, 87, of Decatur, passed away at 7:11pm, Monday, September 4, 2023, at Primrose Assisted Living. Funeral service will be 11:30am on September 21, 2023 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 650 N. Wyckles Rd. in Decatur. Visitation will be prior from 10:00 to 11:30am, at the church. A graveside service will be at Lester Barnett Cemetery. In lieu of...