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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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Georgiann Maldaner

Georgiann Maldaner

Jul 12, 2008

Cremation rites are to be accorded. Memorial services will be held at a later date.Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society.Mrs. Maldaner was born February 20, 1930, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of John Henry and Geraldine Virgina (Gaddis) Corey. She married Gordon Maldaner May 31, 1999, in Decatur, IL. She had previously married Monte Mountjoy who had preceded...

Mildred Hathaway

Mildred Hathaway

Jul 10, 2008

Mildred E. Hathaway, 88, longtime resident of Decatur, died Thursday, July 10, 2008, in Oceanside, California. Mrs. Hathaway was born in Villa Grove, Illinois, the eldest daughter of the late Chester and Gayle (Weaver) Mecum. She married Jack Hathaway in 1943 at the First Methodist Church in Decatur. Her husband preceded her in death in 2005. Mrs. Hathaway was an...

Richard Katchmar

Richard Katchmar

Jul 9, 2008

Richard Katchmar, 86, of Decatur, IL, died 8:13 P.M., Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.Private graveside services will be held at a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded.Burial will be in Friends Creek Cemetery, Argenta, IL.Memorials may be made to St. Judes Childrens Hospital.Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will be handling the arrangements.Richard was born...

Richard Disbrow

Richard Disbrow

Jul 9, 2008

Memorial services will be 3:00 P.M., Friday, July 25, 2008, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation two hours prior to service time at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Warrensburg Fire Department.Dick was born July 23, 1940, in Macon County, IL, the son of William and Jewell (Shephard) Disbrow. He married Barbara Allen on...

Norma Hall

Norma Hall

Jul 7, 2008

Funeral services will be noon Friday, July 11, 2008, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time. Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery, Decatur, IL.Memorials may be made to Peoples Church of God.Norma was born September 22, 1920, in Monticello, IL, the daughter of Benjamin O. and Harriette (Askew) Williams. She married...

Sandra Augustine

Sandra Augustine

Jul 5, 2008

Sandra Jean Augustine, 72, of Decatur, passed away on Saturday (July 5, 2008) at 6:45 A.M. in her residence.Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday (July 8, 2008) at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church , with visitation from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., Monday, (July 7,2008) at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Burial will be at Macon County Memorial...

Terry Nunn

Terry Nunn

Jul 2, 2008

Terry Leeman Nunn, 47, of Decatur, IL, died 7:40 P.M., Tuesday, July 2, 2008.Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Burial will be in Point Pleasant Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to the family.Terry was born May 14, 1961, in Quincy, IL, the son of Louis and...

Thomas Brinkoetter

Thomas Brinkoetter

Jul 1, 2008

Funeral mass will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, July 7, at St. James Catholic Church. Visitation will be 4-8 P.M. Sunday, July 6, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, with a prayer service at 3:45 P.M.. Burial will be in Point Pleasant Cemetery, Long Creek. Memorials may be made to St. Jude or to the Decatur Core Salvation Army.Tom was born...

David Cunningham

David Cunningham

Jun 29, 2008

Funeral services will be held on 10:00 AM Wednesday July 2, 2008 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home Decatur, IL., with visitation from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday July 1, 2008 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Burial will be held at Bethel Cemetery Blue Mound, IL.Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.David was born on May...

Dorothea Babb

Dorothea Babb

Jun 29, 2008

Graveside services will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, July 11, at Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown.Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church.Mrs. Babb was born September 18, 1915, in Mt. Pulaski, the daughter of Roy and Pearl (McVey) Toole. She had lived in Decatur since 1923. She was employed by Mueller Company and by Carson Pirie Scott & Company,...

Wayne Roles

Wayne Roles

Jun 26, 2008

CUSTOM DEATH NOTICEWayne N. Roles, 86, of Decatur, died Thursday, June 26, 2008, in Decatur Memorial Hospital.Memorial services will be held 2:00 P.M. Monday, June 30, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Make a Wish Foundation or they ask that everyone passes on an act of kindness to another. Mr. Roles was born April 8,...

Mary Buckles

Mary Buckles

Jun 25, 2008

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M., Monday, June 30, 2008, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in North Fork Cemetery, Decatur, IL.Bernice was born August 21, 1917, in Tiptonville, TN, the daughter of Roscoe and Emma (Qualls) Corlew. She married Walton Henry Buckles...

Michael Kikolla

Michael Kikolla

Jun 23, 2008

Celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 28, at Rachaels home.Michael was born October 23, 1949, in Springfield, IL, the son of Bernard and Grace (Brown) Kikolla.Michael was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was a auto body specialist and painter, working for Auto Body Repairs in Decatur.Surviving are his son Jamie P. Kikolla of Decatur, daughter...

Donald Elder

Donald Elder

Jun 20, 2008

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, at Berea Christian Church, rural Mt. Auburn, IL. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Monday, June 23, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, and also one hour before services at the church on Tuesday. Burial will be in Berea Cemetery, Mt. Auburn, IL.Memorials may be made to Berea Christian Church CWF,...

James Long

James Long

Jun 18, 2008

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M., Saturday, June 21, 2008, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation two hours prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Illini Cemetery, Warrensburg, IL. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society.Bob was born October 8, 1917, near LaPlace, IL, on the Okaw Stock Farm to...

Fredrick Skowronski

Fredrick Skowronski

Jun 17, 2008

Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M. Saturday, June 21, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be 6-8 P.M. Friday, June 20, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Point Pleasant Cemetery, Long Creek, IL, with military rites conducted by Macon County Honor Guard.Memorials may be made to Alzheimers Wing at Aspen Ridge Care Centre.Gus...

Ralph Bleavins

Ralph Bleavins

Jun 16, 2008

Funeral services will be 12:00 P.M., Thursday, June 19, 2008, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, 2827 N. Oakland Ave., Decatur, IL, with visitation two hours prior to service time at the funeral home. The Reverend Mike Pritts will conduct the service. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL, with military rites conducted by the Macon County...

James Soules

James Soules

Jun 13, 2008

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 16, 2008 at Cerro Gordo Cemetery with Pastor Joe Drew of Peoples Church of God officiating. Family and friends will gather at Macon Lodge #8 AF&AM, 1650 Huston Drive, Decatur, IL, after the service. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Sunday, June 15, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, with...

James Burnett

James Burnett

Jun 12, 2008

Funeral services with Masonic rites will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, with visitation one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery, Decatur, with military rites by the Macon County Honor Guard.Memorials may be made to Alzheimers Association.James was born March 22, 1923, in Auburn, IL, the son of Jobe...

Deborah Thomas

Deborah Thomas

Jun 10, 2008

Funeral services will be at 12:00 noon, Saturday, June 14, 2008 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, with visitation from 10:00 a.m until service time on Saturday. Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery, Decatur.Memorials may be made to PEO Chapter MR in care of Jan Miller, 1 Southside Country Club, Decatur, Illinois 62521.Deborah was born September 11, 1954, in...

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