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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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Robin Nichols

Robin Nichols

May 30, 2008

Funeral services will be 1 PM Monday June 2, 2008 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Visitation will be 11:00 am until service time. Burial will be held at Boiling Springs Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the donors choice.Robin was born July 18, 1988, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Robert Alderson Sr. and Kimberly Haines. She married her...

Lotus Morr

Lotus Morr

May 29, 2008

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, June 4, 2008, at Cerro Gordo United Methodist Church, with visitation one hour prior to service time. Burial will be in Cerro Gordo Cemetery. Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Cerro Gordo, IL, will be handling the arrangements.Memorials may be made to Cerro Gordo United Methodist Church or Fair Havens Christian Home. Lotus was...

Pat Thatcher

Pat Thatcher

May 26, 2008

Pat Thatcher, 67, of Niantic, IL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, at 3:10 A.M. Monday (05-26-2008), at her home.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday (05-29-2008) at the Niantic United Methodist Church.Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday (05-28-2008) at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. and one hour prior...

George Turner

George Turner

May 24, 2008

CUSTOM DEATH NOTICEGeorge R. Turner, 94, died at 6:13 P.M. on Saturday (05-24-2008) in Decatur Memorial Hospital.Funeral services will be held at 10:00AM, Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at Brintlinger Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL., with visitation from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at the funeral home, with Masonic Rites at 7:00 P.M. Burial will be held...

Robert Doddek

Robert Doddek

May 24, 2008

Robert Harold Doddek,84, of Decatur, IL., died on Saturday (May 24, 2008) at 12:15 P.M. at Fair Havens Christian Home.Funeral services will be held on Tuesday (June 3, 2008) at 10:00 A.M. at Concordia Lutheran Church, Decatur, IL.,with visitation on Monday (June 2, 2008) from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home and also one hour...

Marjorie Stockdale

Marjorie Stockdale

May 19, 2008

Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Thursday, May 22, 2008, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 6 to 8 P.M., Wednesday, May 21 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mt. Gilead Cemetery.Memorials may be made to American Legion Childrens Youth.Marjorie was born April 13, 1921, in Assumption, IL, the daughter of Floyd and Lucille...

Lilabelle Traylor

Lilabelle Traylor

May 19, 2008

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M., Thursday, May 22, 2008, at Central Christian Church, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the church. Graveside services and burial will be 4:00 P.M. in Bushnell Cemetery, Bushnell, IL. Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will be handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Central Christian...

Forrest Hunt

Forrest Hunt

May 17, 2008

A Funeral service will be held 10 AM, Wednesday May 21, 2008 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be from 6 - 8 PM Tuesday evening. Burial will be at Mt. Gilead Cemetery in Decatur.Military rites are to be conducted by Macon County Honor Guard.Memorials have been suggested to Sharon United Methodist Church or D.M.H. HospiceForrest was...

Ray Best

Ray Best

May 14, 2008

Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M., Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 5 to 7 P.M., Friday, May 16, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL.Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association or American Cancer Society.Ray was born September 7, 1923, in Rosemond, IL,...

Anne Ralin

Anne Ralin

May 12, 2008

Memorial visitation will be 5 to 7 P.M., Thursday, May 15, 2008, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to National Mental Health Association.Anne was born November 28, 1944, in Norfolk, VA, the daughter of Leon and Berna (Lundgren) Charbonneau. She is survived by her children Rebecca Chirevas and husband Jason of Bronx, NY, David...

Mary Leveck

Mary Leveck

May 9, 2008

Mary Josephine LeVeck, 94, of Carlyle, IL, formerly of Decatur, IL, died 6:15 P.M., Friday, May 9, 2008, at Carlyle Health Care.Funeral services will be 1:30 P.M., Saturday, May 17, 2008, at St. Patricks Catholic Church, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the church. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL.Memorials may...

Dorothy Reece

Dorothy Reece

May 9, 2008

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 12, at Calvary Baptist Church, with visitation one hour prior to services. Burial will be at 3:00 p.m. Monday, May 12, in Old Shiloh Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, IL.Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church.Dorothy was born on January 21, 1921, in Mt. Vernon, IL, the daughter of June Clifford and Ollie...

Fred Balding

Fred Balding

May 9, 2008

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, at Sharon United Methodist Church. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Monday, May 12, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL, with military rites conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard.Memorials may be made to Sharon United Methodist Church, Renal Care Group Hemodialysis...

Patricia Durnil

Patricia Durnil

May 8, 2008

Funeral services will be 11:30 A.M., Monday, May 12, 2008, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 5 to 8 P.M., Sunday, May 11, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children.Patricia was born September 16, 1930, in Stonington, IL, the daughter of John...

Richard Thompson

Richard Thompson

May 8, 2008

Richard Leroy Dick Thompson, 66, of Oreana, IL, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2008, at his residence.Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 5 -7 p.m. Monday, May 12, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Old Stonington Cemetery, Stonington, IL, with military rites conducted by the...

Lucy Wood

Lucy Wood

May 8, 2008

Lucy E. Wood, 90, of Decatur, IL, died at 5:30 A.M. on Thursday (05-08-08) in her residence.Funeral services will be held 10:00 A.M., Saturday (05-10-08) at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home Decatur, IL, with visitation 6 to 8 P.M., Friday (05-09-08) at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home Decatur, IL. Burial will be held at Graceland Cemetery Decatur, IL. Arrangements are...

Mary Hiser

Mary Hiser

May 3, 2008

Mary Eloise Hiser, 88, of Oreana, IL., passed away Saturday (05-03-2008) at 6:05 P.M. in Decatur Memorial Hospital.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday (05-07-2008) at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. with visitation on Tuesday (05-06-2008) from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Burial will be at Cerro Gordo...

Neva Fulk

Neva Fulk

May 3, 2008

Visitation will be on Friday, May 16 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, 2827 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL 62526. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 17, at 10:00 A.M., at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Donations in Nevas memory may be made to...

Gordon Cleland

Gordon Cleland

Apr 30, 2008

Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Monday, May 5, 2008, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be 4 to 7 P.M., Sunday, May 4, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with prayer service at 7 P.M. Graveside service and burial will be 3:00 P.M., Monday, May 5, at Valley Memorial Park, Spring Valley,...

Richard Stone

Richard Stone

Apr 23, 2008

Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M., Monday, April 28, 2008 at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 5 to 7 P.M., Sunday, April 27, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Harristown Cemetery with a dove release.Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society.Dick was born March 26, 1941, in Monticello, IL, the son of Edgar...

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