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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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James Wilson

James Wilson

Jan 1, 2008

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 5, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, with visitation 6-8 p.m., Friday, January 4, at the funeral home. Masonic rites will be at 8:00 p.m., Friday, following the visitation. Burial will be in North Fork Cemetery, Decatur, with military rites conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard. The family requests...

Justin Hackl

Justin Hackl

Mar 4, 1987

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday (04-09-2008) at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home Decatur, IL., with visitation from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday (04-08-2008) at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home Decatur, IL.. Burial will be in Mt. Gilead Cemetery Decatur, IL.Memorials may be made to the family at: //www.myspace.com/JustinCookieHacklmemorial.Justin was born on March 4, 1987...

Donald Lowe

Donald Lowe

Apr 3, 1952

Funeral services will be held 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur,IL., with visitation one hour prior to service time. Burial will be at Boiling Springs Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home are handling the arrangements.Memorials have been made to: Alzheimers / Dementia Association.Allen was born April 3, 1952 in Decatur, IL,...

Doris Davis

Doris Davis

Aug 20, 1948

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday (01-27-2010) at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to service time. Rev. Michael Waltenberger will be officiating the service. Burial will be at Fairlawn Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home are handling the arrangements.Memorials may be made to: First Baptist Church, Fair Havens Christian Home...

Ruth Pelz

Ruth Pelz

Jun 14, 1941

Ruth Jean (Simon) Pelz, 95, of Decatur, formerly of Sandusky, Ohio passed away Monday, October 15 in Lincolnshire Place, Decatur. A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 20 at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 250 W. Decatur St., Decatur. Catholic Mass of Burial will be held in Sandusky, Ohio on Wednesday, October 24 at 10:00 a.m....

Robert Tolson

Robert Tolson

Mar 2, 1937

CUSTOM DEATH NOTICERobert Lee Tolson, 71, of Decatur, IL., died on Saturday (04-12-2008) at his residence.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday (04-18-2008) at Sunnyside Church of Christ Decatur, IL., with visitation on Thursday (04-17-2008) from 6:00- 8:00 P.M. at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Burial will be at Boiling Springs Cemetery Decatur, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral...

Velma Shewmaker

Velma Shewmaker

Feb 15, 1925

CUSTOM DEATH NOTICEVelma (Pat) L. Shewmaker, 83, of Macon, IL., died at 8:50 A.M. on Saturday (04-12-2008) in St. Marys Hospital Decatur, IL.Memorial services will be held on Tuesday (04-15-2008) at 7:00 P.M. at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral HomePat was born on February 15, 1925 in Sullivan, IL., the daughter of Dale L. and Nellie Brown Holsapple. She married John...

Berna Smick

Berna Smick

Mar 5, 1918

CUSTOM DEATH NOTICEBerna Aileen (Dipper) Smick, 90, of Moweaqua, IL., died on Sunday (05-04-2008) at 12:45 AM at Fair Havens Christian Home, Decatur, IL.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday (05-06-2008) at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, with visitation one hour prior to services. Burial will be at Fairlawn Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is...

Lois Conley

Lois Conley

Jun 24, 1916

CUSTOM DEATH NOTICELois Margaret Conley, 91, of Cerro Gordo, IL., died at 7:40 A.M. on Saturday (04-12-2008) at her residence.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday (04-15-2008) at the Cerro Gordo Church of the Brethren, Cerro Gordo, IL., with visitation on Monday (04-14-2008) from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Brintlinger and Earl Cerro Gordo Funeral Home, Cerro...

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