Laura Welker
Oct 5, 2023
Laura Lee Welker, 68, of Decatur, IL. passed away on October 5, 2023 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. The family would like to welcome friends to a Visitation from 4:00PM – 7:00PM on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur, IL. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 7:00PM at the funeral home. Laura was...
Steve "Gunny" Lewis, Sr.
Oct 5, 2023
Stephen J. “Gunny” Lewis, Sr. 63, of Cerro Gordo, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2023 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be held at 3:30 PM, Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at Cerro Gordo American Legion Post 117, 220 Wait St, Cerro Gordo, IL military honors will be rendered at 4:30 PM by the US Marines and Cerro Gordo American...
Terry Dickson
Sep 30, 2023
Terry Dean Dickson, 76, gained his angel wings September 30th, 2023 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital in Matton, IL. Terry was born April 7th 1947 to Ernest Dickson and Estella Janie (Munson) Dickson in Decatur IL. He loved to ride his Harley, sit and watch TV with the love of his like Eva, go fishing with Chris, and take Kolten...
William Atwood
Sep 27, 2023
William Kent Atwood, 70, was called home to heaven on September 27, 2023, at Hickory Point Christian Village in Forsyth, IL. Kent was born to William Lee (“Bill”) and Betty Lou Atwood on September 2, 1953, in Decatur. As a student at Eastern Illinois University, Kent met Kathleen McCollum. She was the love of his life, and they married on...
Valerie Carberry
Sep 16, 2023
Valerie A. Carberry, 62, of Decatur, IL, passed away surrounded by her family and her best friend on September 16, 2023, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. The family would like to welcome friends to a memorial visitation from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur, IL. Celebration of Life will begin...
Evelyn Schwent
Sep 15, 2023
Evelyn R. Schwent, 90, of Decatur, passed away on September 15, 2023, with her daughter by her side. Funeral service will be 12:00 PM, Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Interment will follow at Star of Hope Mausoleum in Graceland Cemetery where she will be placed next to her beloved husband. Evelyn was born November...
Myron Kramer
Sep 15, 2023
Myron G. Kramer, 71, of Decatur, passed away September 15. 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church with Rev. Jason P. Stone, Celebrant. Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Friday, September 22, 2023 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur....
Dr. David Cooprider
Sep 15, 2023
Dr. David O. Cooprider, 87, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2023 surrounded by his family. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 650 N Wyckles Rd, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Point Pleasant Cemetery. Memorials in David’s...
Kevin Hollingsead
Sep 13, 2023
Kevin Earle Hollingsead, 66, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Monday, September 18, 2023 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Sunday, September 17, 2023 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield. ...
Mildred Koehler
Sep 11, 2023
Mildred J. Koehler (Anstoetter), passed away peacefully in her home Monday evening, Sept. 11, 2023. Milly loved her family – both immediate and extended – her many friends through the Decatur Elks, and her neighbors. Her strong faith was evident to anyone who knew her. Milly was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, the Chicago Bears, and the...
Robert Barr
Sep 10, 2023
Robert J. “Bob” Barr, 94, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2023 Funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Friday, September 15, 2023 at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 2155 N Oakland Ave, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Friday at the church. Burial will be in Mt. Gilead Cemetery. Memorials in Bob’s honor may be made...
David Howland
Sep 10, 2023
David Howland, 84, of Decatur, IL passed away on September 10, 2023 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. The family would like to welcome friends for a visitation from 4:00 – 7:00 PM on Friday, September 15, 2023 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Forsyth...
Nancy Hadden
Sep 8, 2023
Nancy A, Hadden, 85, of Cerro Gordo, passed away at 1:39 pm on Friday, September 8, 2023, at Carle Hospital in Champaign, IL. The Family would like to welcome friends from 4:00 – 7:00 PM on Monday, September 11, 2023 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Cerro Gordo, IL. Eastern Star services will be held at 7:00 PM at...
Nancy Turner
Sep 8, 2023
Nancy J. Turner, 85, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2023. Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM, Friday, September 15, 2023 at Central Christian Church, 650 W William St, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Friday at the church. Burial will be in Harristown Cemetery, Harristown, IL. Memorials in Nancy’s honor may be made...
Dr. Douglas Dove
Sep 7, 2023
Douglas J. Dove, M.D. (81) of Decatur, Illinois passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023. A Memorial visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at the funeral home. Douglas was an accomplished...
Robert Whicker
Sep 4, 2023
Robert L. Whicker, 87, of Decatur, passed away at 7:11pm, Monday, September 4, 2023, at Primrose Assisted Living. Funeral service will be 11:30am on September 21, 2023 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 650 N. Wyckles Rd. in Decatur. Visitation will be prior from 10:00 to 11:30am, at the church. A graveside service will be at Lester Barnett Cemetery. In lieu of...
Bonnie Pflaum
Aug 19, 2023
Bonnie Jean Pflaum, 74, of Kissimmee Florida, died at 9:20 am Saturday Aug 19, 2023, at her daughter Loretta’s home in Lakeland, Florida. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Friday, September 1, 2023 at the funeral home. Burial will be in St....
Dean Wurth
Aug 14, 2023
Dean Wurth, 97, of Decatur, IL passed away peacefully on August 14, 2023 surrounded by his family. Private family memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorials in Dean’s honor may be made to a charity of your choice. Dean was born February 25, 1926 in Lincoln, IL and was raised by his grandparents. He married Rose George,...
Kent Toberman
Aug 12, 2023
Kent Lee Toberman, 59, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, peacefully surrounded by his family. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, August 17, at Lester Barnett Cemetery, Decatur. Memorials in Kent’s honor may be given to American Cancer Society, 675 Linton Ave., Springfield, IL 62703 or American Red Cross South Central Illinois Chapter, 769 S. Durkin Dr....
Debra Tully
Aug 7, 2023
Debra L. Tully, 67, of Dieterich, formerly of Decatur, passed away August 7, 2023. A memorial service will be held 1:00 - 4:00 PM, Sunday, September 10, 2023 at her son Michael Bennett's home. Debra was born June 18, 1956, in Decatur, the daughter of Edwin and Sharon (Rand) Alderson. She married William Tully Jr. Debra drove a truck for...
