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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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Wilma Cooper

Wilma Cooper

Nov 27, 2008

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M., Monday, December 1, 2008, at Summit Avenue Baptist Church, Decatur, IL, with visitation 5 to 8 P.M., Sunday, November 30, 2008, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL.Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL.Memorials may be made to Summit Avenue Baptist Church or American Heart Association.Wilma was born October 15, 1924, in...

Mary Barker

Mary Barker

Nov 27, 2008

Mary V. Barker, 66, of Decatur, IL, died 10:25 P.M., Thursday, November 27, 2008, at St. Marys Hospital, Decatur, IL.Memorial services will be 7:00 P.M., Monday, December 1, 2008, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation two hours prior to service time. Memorials may be made to St. Marys Hospital I.C.U. Dept.Mary was born August 4, 1942,...

Marvin Sowers

Marvin Sowers

Nov 26, 2008

Visitation will be 6-8 P.M. Friday, November 28, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2:30 P.M. Saturday, November 29, at the funeral home. Please note that casual attire is acceptable for both services. Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery, with military rites conducted by Macon County Honor Guard.Memorials may be made to Temple Baptist Church,...

Dale Ahlrich

Dale Ahlrich

Nov 24, 2008

Funeral services will be conducted by Pastor Mitch Flesch at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 29, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday, November 28, and one hour prior to services on Saturday, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery, Decatur, IL, with military rites conducted by the Macon County Honor...

Carl Hill

Carl Hill

Nov 23, 2008

A funeral service will be held at 11:30 AM Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur, where family will meet with friends one hour prior to services. Burial will be held at Graceland Cemetery. Memorials have been suggested to First Lutheran Church or to Ansar Shrine.Carl was born July 19, 1910, in Decatur, the son...

Cynthia Thompson

Cynthia Thompson

Nov 23, 2008

Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Friday, November 28, at St. Johns Episcopal Church, with visitation 11:30 until service time. Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home.Memorials may be made to St. Johns Episcopal Church.Mrs. Thompson was born September 23, 1936, in McPherson, Kansas, the daughter of Frederick and Parilee...

Diane West

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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