Lavern Torrens
Jun 23, 2023
Lavern C. Torrens, 88, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Vern, as he was known to family and friends, was born October 11, 1934, on the family farm near Oakland, Minnesota to Chester and Edna Torrens. He graduated from Austin High School in Austin, MN in 1952 and Austin Community...
Mary Oliver
Jun 20, 2023
Mary L. Oliver, 92, of Decatur, passed away June 20, 2023 surrounded by her family. Graveside service will be 1:00 PM, Thursday, June 29, 2023 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is assisting the family. Mary was born August 19, 1930 in Niantic, the daughter of John Baker and Sara (Arnold) Keller. She worked for...
Fred Moeller
Jun 20, 2023
Fred Moeller, 96, of Sullivan, formerly of Decatur, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2023 surrounded by his family. Memorial service will be 11:00 AM, Friday, June 23, 2023 at Life Foursquare Church, Decatur. Memorial Visitation will be 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Friday at the church. Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery, Decatur with military honors by the US...
Jack Wickline
Jun 16, 2023
Jack Harold Wickline, age 93, died June 16, 2023. Jack was born on May 26, 1930, the son of Harold and Elizabeth (Bullard) Wickline in Decatur. Jack graduated from Mt. Zion High School in 1948. He was called into the Army in 1950 with the 847th Reserve Unit, then transferred to the 317 Army Band. Jack and Louise Smith were...
John Corby "Jack" Kleiss
Jun 10, 2023
John Corby "Jack" Kleiss, 95, of Decatur passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Hickory Point Christian Village in Forsyth. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Our Lady of Lourdesm 3850 Lourdes Dr. in Decatur with Father Michael Friedel, celebrant. Visitation will be 9:00 -10:00 AM, Thursday at the church. Burial will be...
Larry Durbin
Jun 7, 2023
Larry A. Durbin, 84, of Cerro Gordo, IL, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Carle Hospital, Urbana, IL. Visitation will be 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Cerro Gordo. Graveside services will be 1:30 PM, Tuesday at Cerro Gordo Cemetery. Larry was born December 23, 1938 in Milmine, IL, the...
Benton "Ben" Mueller
Jun 3, 2023
Benton J. “Ben” Mueller, 90, of Cerro Gordo, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2023 at his home surrounded by family. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park. Ben was...
Thomas Miller
Jun 3, 2023
Thomas E. Miller, 93, of Mt. Zion, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2023, surrounded by his family. Funeral Service will be 10:00 AM, Monday, June 19, 2023 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time, Monday, at the funeral home.
Lonnie Sayles
May 31, 2023
Lonnie Ray Sayles, 76, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2023. Funeral service will be 11:30 AM, Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM, Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park with military rites by the Macon County Honor Guard....
Donald Heath
May 29, 2023
Donald J. Heath, 91, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2023. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Friday, June 9, 2023 at Westside Church of the Nazarene. The family will receive friends and host a reception following the funeral at the church. Don was born October 19, 1931 to Donald Douglas and Violet Myrtle (Shafer) Heath in Black...
John Ballinger
May 28, 2023
John Louis Ballinger, Jr., 75, passed away at his home, after a hard fought battle of lung cancer, on May 28, 2023. John was born in Decatur to John Louis Ballinger, Sr. and Evelyn L. Ballinger (Goodwin) on May 2, 1948. He graduated from Lakeview H.S. and proudly served in the Illinois National Guard. John retired from Caterpillar after 32...
John Houseworth
May 26, 2023
John Anthony Houseworth, 85, of Decatur, IL, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 at The Loft of Rock Springs, Decatur. Private family services will be held. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is assisting the family with arrangements. John was born April 9, 1938 in Peoria, IL, the son of Henry and Rose (Pawinksi) Houseworth. He married Ruta Plume on...
Carol Glenn
May 22, 2023
Carol M. Glenn, 91, of Forsyth, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2023 at Hickory Point Christian Village. Funeral service will be 12:00 PM, Friday, May 26, 2023 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Forsyth with Rev. Timothy Killion officiating. Visitation will be 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Friday at the church. Burial will be in Texas Township Cemetery, Clinton. Memorials...
Eula Perry
May 22, 2023
Eula “Faye” Perry, 89, of Decatur passed away peacefully on May 22, 2023 surrounded by her family. Funeral service will be 12:00 PM, Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park. Memorials in Faye's honor may...
Bobbi Whitwam
May 21, 2023
Bobbi J. Whitwam, 72, of Chestnut passed away May 21, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur. Private family services will be held. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is assisting the family. Bobbi was born March 26, 1951 in Peru, IN, the daughter of Robert Hartwick and Delores (Truax) Hartwick-Boyle. She married Allan Whitwam on May 12, 1972 in England....
Robert C. "Bob" Foy
May 19, 2023
Robert C. “Bob” Foy, 72, of Decatur, passed away peacefully at his home on May 19, 2023. Funeral service will be 12:00 PM, Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur with Fr. Don Wolford officiating. Visitation will be 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Wednesday, at the funeral home. Memorials in Bob’s honor may be made to...
Mary Harris
May 15, 2023
Mary Harris, 85, of Decatur, left earth on May 15, 2023 joining Dad (Dave) in Heaven. She was born January 21, 1938 in Decatur, the daughter of Charles and Pauline (Denni) Hickman. She married David “Dave” Harris at age 19 and Dave was 21. They were married 65 years. Dad preceded her in death August 21, 2022 Mom and Dad...
Irene Eubanks
May 14, 2023
Irene Eubanks, 90, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at the Eastern Star Home in Macon IL. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM on Friday, May 19, 2023 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur. Visitation for Irene will be Thursday, May 18, 2023 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with Order of the...
Richard Claypool
May 13, 2023
Richard L. Claypool, 77, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2023. Graveside service will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Graceland Cemetery with military honors by the US Army and Macon County Honor Guard. Visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Richard was born March...
Davis Hyde
May 11, 2023
Davis Michael Hyde, 28, of Cerro Gordo, IL, passed away May 11, 2023. Visitation will be 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Cerro Gordo Cemetery, with graveside service to follow at 1:00 PM. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Cerro Gordo will be handling the arrangements. Davis was born December 24, 1994 in Decatur, IL, the son...
