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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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Robert Mitsdarffer

Robert Mitsdarffer

Apr 18, 2008

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association or to Homeward Bound Pet Shelter.Mr. Mitsdarffer was born on February 10, 1937, in Piopolis, IL, the son of William Frank and Katherine (Engel) Mitsdarffer. He married Nancy M. Ferguson on May 4, 1974, in Joliet, IL.Mr. Mitsdarffer graduated from S.I.U....

Lucille Claboe

Lucille Claboe

Apr 17, 2008

Funeral services were held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, April 19, 2008, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL.Lucille was born August 2, 1923, in Oakland, CA, the daughter of John and Helen (Ide) Rush. She married Leonard Victor Claboe. He preceded her in death in 1981.She is survived by her children Linda (John) White of Decatur, IL, Nancy (Dwayne)...

Jeffrey Adkins

Jeffrey Adkins

Apr 15, 2008

Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at Keller Cemetery, Lovington, IL. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday, April 18, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur.Jeff was born on May 13, 1968, the son of James S. Adkins, Sr. and Marilyn (Denier) Adkins. He was a graduate of Eisenhower High School and a former employee of Mueller,...

Lillian Agee

Lillian Agee

Apr 14, 2008

Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Friday, April 18, 2008, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 6 to 8 P.M., Thursday, April 17, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Maroa Cemetery.Memorials may be made to DMH Hospice.Lillian was born September 29, 1944, in Lincoln, IL, the daughter of Archie and Emma (Boswell) Nichols. She...

Hildred Smith

Hildred Smith

Apr 13, 2008

Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, with the Rev. Michael Eischem presiding. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time on Tuesday, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery, Decatur.Memorials may be made to Piatt County Nursing Home or to Carle Hospice Champaign.Hildred was born on...

Vercie Eaton

Vercie Eaton

Apr 12, 2008

Vercie Eaton, 92, of Decatur, went to her heavenly home at 9:15 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 2008, at Imboden Creek Living Center.Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Thusday, April 17, 2008 at Bethel Bible Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Mt. Zion General Baptist Cemetery, Allenville, IL.Brintlinger and...

Donna Malloy

Donna Malloy

Apr 11, 2008

CUSTOM DEATH NOTICE Donna Maxine Malloy, 64, of Decatur, passed away at 5:59 p.m. Friday, April 11, 2008, in her home.Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, where visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2008. Interment will be at Macon County Memorial Park.Memorials may be made to DMH...

Leland Wochner

Leland Wochner

Apr 8, 2008

CUSTOM DEATH NOTICELeland R. Lee Wochner passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.Visitation will be 6-8 P.M. Friday, April 11, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, with Masonic services at 8:00 P.M. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, April 12, 2008, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery, Decatur. Memorials may be...

Mary Workman

Mary Workman

Apr 8, 2008

Funeral services will be 1:30 P.M., Saturday, April 12, 2008, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time. Burial will be in Point Pleasant Cemetery, Decatur, IL.Memorials may be made to DMH Hospice.Mary was born October 16, 1913, in Long Creek Township, Macon County, IL, the daughter of Robert Lee and Mabel...

Allen Weiss

Allen Weiss

Apr 7, 2008

Allen L. Al Weiss, 68, of Warrensburg, IL, died unexpectedly 2:05 P.M., Monday, April 7, 2008, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.Memorial services will be 7:00 P.M., Thursday, April 10, 2008 at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation two hours prior to service time at the funeral home.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tabernacle Baptist Church...

Bhadra Daftary

Bhadra Daftary

Apr 5, 2008

CUSTOM DEATH NOTICEDecatur - Bhadra R. Daftary, 79, of Decatur, died at her residence at 10:56 AM, Saturday, April 5, 2008.Arrangements by Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Cremation rites will be accorded.Mrs. Daftary was born February 7, 1929 in Ahmedabad, India, the daughter of Shantilal and Shantaben C. (Mashruwala) Shah. She married Rasik D. Daftary on May 13, 1956 in...

William Nash

William Nash

Apr 4, 2008

CUSTOM DEATH NOTICEWilliam Bill A. Nash, Jr., 77, of Decatur, passed away at 9:11 a.m. Friday, April 4, 2008, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Monday, April 7, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hall Cemetery, Blue Mound, IL.Memorials may...

D Kraft

D Kraft

Apr 4, 2008

CUSTOM DEATH NOTICED. Janelle Kraft, 80, of Decatur, passed away Friday, April 4, 2008, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, April 8, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery, Decatur.Memorials may be made to Niantic United Methodist Church or...

Esther Johnson

Esther Johnson

Apr 3, 2008

Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Monday, April 7, 2008, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 6 to 8 P.M., Sunday, April 6, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL.Memorials may be made to Sharon United Methodist Church.Esther was born May 30, 1909, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Charles Edwin...

Etta Marshall

Etta Marshall

Apr 3, 2008

Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at 2:30 PM Tuesday in Toulon Cemetery, Toulon, IL.Memorials may be made to Grace United Methodist Sunday School.Etta was born November 1, 1921, in Toulon, IL, the...

Zachary Melvin

Zachary Melvin

Apr 2, 2008

Zachary Ryan Melvin, age 12, died 8:25 P.M., Wednesday, April 2, 2008, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.Graveside services will be 2:00 P.M., Friday, April 4, 2008, at Greenwood Cemetery, Decatur, IL.Zachary was born November 20, 1995, in Carbondale, IL, the son of Timothy W. Melvin and Tammy (Johnston) Reynolds. He was a student of Benton Middle School and enjoyed playing sports.He...

Annabelle Boldini

Annabelle Boldini

Apr 2, 2008

Annabelle Boldini, 87, of Decatur, IL, died 12:53 P.M., Wednesday, April 2, 2008, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday, April 5, 2008 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be 5 to 7 P.M., Friday, April 4, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Burial will be in Ponting Cemetery, Stonington, IL.Memorials may...

Keith Wells

Keith Wells

Apr 1, 2008

Private family services will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Point Pleasant Cemetery, Long Creek, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur, are assisting the family.Keith was born on November 4, 1956, in Pennsylvania. He married Sheila M. Chapman on February 8, 2000. Keith was a truck driver and enjoyed spending time with his family.Surviving are...

Dorothy Hagan

Dorothy Hagan

Mar 31, 2008

CUSTOM DEATH NOTICEDorothy Ann Hagan, 82, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 7:55 p.m., Monday, March 31, 2008 at St. Marys Hospital.Funeral services will be 11:30 A.M., Saturday, April 5, 2008, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be 6 to 8 P.M., Friday, April 4, 2008 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery,...

Mary Rex

Mary Rex

Mar 30, 2008

There will be a private family service. Memorials have been suggested to Heritage Manor. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home has been assisting the family with arrangements. Mrs. Rex was born October 31, 1912 in Oakdale, TN, the daughter of William and Mamie Lee (Jackson) Moore. She married Paul A. Rex. He is deceased. She is retired from Davis Cleaners and...

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