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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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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...

John Campbell

John Campbell

Mar 28, 2008

Funeral Services will be held at 10A.M. , Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, withvisitation Tuesday, April 1, 2008 from 6-8:00P.M. and the family requests casual dress. Burial will be held at Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown.Memorials have been suggested to Ronald McDonald HouseJohn was born March 21, 1986 in Decatur, the son of Wesley T....

Jack Fowler

Jack Fowler

Mar 28, 2008

Jack William Fowler, Sr. 52, of Blue Mound, IL, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2008, at his residence.Memorial visitation will be from 4 - 8 p.m., Friday, April 4, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur.Jack was born on April 12, 1955, in Decatur, the son of Robert and Marylin (Tucker) Fowler.Jack previously worked as a manager at a...

Robert Heim

Robert Heim

Mar 25, 2008

CUSTOM DEATH NOTICERobert Lee Bob Heim, 88, of Decatur, died Tuesday, March 25, 2008, in St. Marys Hospital.Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, March 29, at Concordia Lutheran Church. Visitation will be 5-7 P.M. Friday, March 28, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Burial will be in the New Douglas Cemetery, New Douglas, IL.Memorials may be made to Concordia...

Londa Williams

Londa Williams

Mar 24, 2008

Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Friday, March 28, 2008, at Life Foursquare Church, Decatur, IL, with visitation 5:00 to 8:00 P.M., Thursday, March 27, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to Life Foursquare Church or Decatur Memorial Hospice.Lonnie was born October 19, 1960, in Decatur,...

Luther Smart

Luther Smart

Mar 22, 2008

There will be no services. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.Mr. Smart was born February 25, 1930, in Decatur, the son of Joseph and Rachel (Randolph) Smart. He married Joyce L. Carnahan June 14, 1947, in Decatur. Mr. Smart worked all his life as a construction laborer for local #159, which he was a proud member. He...

Ruth Hamm

Ruth Hamm

Mar 18, 2008

Ruth Caroline Hamm, 90, of Decatur, IL, died 8:58 P.M., Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at St. Marys Hospital, Decatur, IL.Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M., Saturday, March 22, at Brintlinger & Earl Cerro Gordo Funeral Home, Cerro Gordo, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Cerro Gordo Cemetery.Memorials may be...

Laura Powers

Laura Powers

Mar 17, 2008

CUSTOM DEATH NOTICELaura Ann Suhl Powers, 39, of Peoria, formerly of Decatur, passed away at 10:50 a.m. Monday, March 17, 2008, at Sharon Elm Nursing Home, Peoria.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 22, 2008 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, with visitation one hour prior to service time. Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery,...

Allen Babcock

Allen Babcock

Mar 16, 2008

CUSTOM DEATH NOTICEAllen Dean Babcock, 87, of Decatur, passed away at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, March 16, 2008, at Fair Havens Christian Home.Funeral services will be held at 1:00 Saturday, March 22, 2008 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 4-6:30 p.m., Friday, March 21, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown,...

Mary Simpson

Mary Simpson

Mar 16, 2008

Mary Olive SimpsonMrs. C.1928-2008Mary Olive Simpson, age 79 passed away March 16, 2008 in Bountiful, Utah. Mary was born May 1, 1928 to James Wilbur and Gladys Whitehead Simpson in Decatur, IL. Mary is survived by her children Pam Tsaklos (T.J.) And Major William Thomas Cussins (fiance Dawn Wells) grand-daughters Mary Tess Tsakalos and Allison Calhoun, nephews Robert (Barbara) Richter,...

Ruth Snyder

Ruth Snyder

Mar 16, 2008

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 20, in Mt. Gilead Cemetery, Decatur. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home.Memorials may be made to Make A Wish Foundation.Mrs. Snyder was born February 11, 1922, in St. Jacob, IL, the daughter of Hubert and Freda Ruff. She married Leroy (PeeWee)...

Billy Matheny

Billy Matheny

Mar 16, 2008

Plano, Texas - Billy Gene Matheny, Sr., 83, of Plano, TX, formerly of Decatur, died Sunday March 16, 2008 at Presbyterian Hospital of Plano,TX.A Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, March 21, 2008 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home Decatur, IL. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will...

Mary Belskamper

Mary Belskamper

Mar 16, 2008

Mary Elizabeth (Sayler) Belskamper, 94, of Decatur, IL, died 9:25 P.M., Sunday, March 16, 2008, at Fair Havens Christian Home, Decatur, IL.Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M., Thursday, March 20, 2008, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery, Decatur, IL.Memorials may be made to...

Annabelle Mckinney

Annabelle Mckinney

Mar 15, 2008

Graveside services will be 1:00 P.M., Monday, March 24, 2008, at Fairlawn Mausoleum, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be 6 to 8 P.M., Saturday, March 22, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL.Memorials may be made to Decatur Memorial Hospital.Annabelle was born June 11, 1918, in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Caroll and Ethel Outten. She married Eugene Roy...

Mary Camp

Mary Camp

Mar 15, 2008

Mary Ann Annie was born February 25, 1936 in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Dora Blanche Chepan and Eddie Lee Culp.She is survived by her husband, Bobby Lee Camp of Oakley and children Jackie (Corbit) Walters of Decatur, LuAnn McDaniels of Decatur, Windy (Jack) Dodge of Arcola, Bobbie Turk of Mt. Zion, Brenda (Scott) Crist of Cerro Gordo, Leah Camp...

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