Scott Matthews
Dec 16, 2022
Scott Alan Matthews, 64, of Decatur, IL, passed away Friday, December 16, 2022 (his 43rd wedding anniversary), surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Decatur, with Rev. Michael Friedel, celebrant. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Tuesday, December 20, at Brintlinger and Earl...
Elizabeth Mcginnis
Dec 10, 2022
Elizabeth Annette McGinnis went to sleep in death at age 62, with the hope of resurrection. Elizabeth’s parents, William S. and Betty M. Bailey McGinnis preceded her in death. Elizabeth loved life and despite her disabilities she continued to progress. She enjoyed attending the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s witnesses and commenting at meetings. Elizabeth always wanted to be in attendance....
Connie Boyd
Dec 8, 2022
Connie L. Boyd, 79, of Argenta, passed away December 8, 2022, surrounded by her family. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Friends Creek Cemetery, Argenta. Memorials in Connie’s honor may...
Robert Emory
Dec 7, 2022
Robert Emory, 38, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2022. A Celebration of Rob’s Life will be 4:00 PM, Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 2:00 – 4:00 PM, Saturday, December 17 at the funeral home. Private family burial in Macon County Memorial Park will be at a later date....
Francis Songer
Dec 5, 2022
Francis T. Songer, 94, of Decatur, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022 at Hickory Point Christian Village, Forsyth. Funeral service will be 12:00 PM, Monday December 12, 2022 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, with visitation from 10:00 AM – 12:00, Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mt. Gilead Cemetery. Memorials in Francis’ honor may be made...
Phyllis Jessen
Dec 5, 2022
Phyllis Sue Jessen, 89, of Sullivan passed away peacefully on December 5, 2022 surrounded by her family. Private family services will be held. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur is assisting the family. Phyllis was born May 19, 1933 in Decatur, the daughter of Homer Cecil and Mary Adaline (Cook) Terneus. She worked many places over the course of her...
Wanda Jenkins
Dec 4, 2022
Wanda M. Jenkins, 92, of La Place, passed into the arms of Jesus at 4:44 PM, on December 4, 2022. A graveside service will be 11:00 AM, Monday, December 19, 2022 at Croninger Cemetery, Cisco, IL. Wanda was born November 20, 1930 in Coldwater, MI, the daughter of JB and Georgianna (Lescher) Wheeler. She married Homer L. Jenkins and he...
Pauline Miller
Nov 30, 2022
V. Pauline Miller, 86, of Mt. Zion, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2022 surrounded by her family. Funeral Service will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time, Saturday, at the funeral home.
Nancy Chastain
Nov 21, 2022
Nancy B. Chastain, 91, of Decatur, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022 at Hickory Point Christian Village, Forsyth. Private family services will be held. Burial will be at Mt. Gilead Cemetery. Nancy was born March 24, 1931, in Sullivan, daughter of James and Helen (Bland) Kirk. She married C. R. “Bob” Chastain on April 11, 1954. He preceded her in...
Amy Ray
Nov 20, 2022
Amy Michelle Ray, 47, of Macon, IL, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family. A Celebration of Amy’s life will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, with visitation 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 28 at the funeral home. Amy was born August 20, 1975,...
John Gardner
Nov 19, 2022
John Junior Gardner, 94, of Decatur, passed away November 19, 2022 at Moweaqua Rehabilitation and Healthcare. Funeral service will be 12:00 PM, Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield. John was...
Charles Nihiser
Nov 17, 2022
Charles L. Nihiser, 51, of Decatur, passed away November 17, 2022 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. At his request, no services will be held. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is assisting the family with arrangements. Charles was born December 8, 1970 in Decatur, the son of John and Mary (Mendenhall) Nihiser. He married Julie Bingham on May 5, 2008. Charles...
Sharon Canaday
Nov 15, 2022
Sharon L. Canaday, 89, of Decatur, IL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 15, 2022 with her family by her side. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 21, at Harristown Camp Wilson Foursquare Church, 7570 W. Main St., Decatur. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m., Sunday, at the church....
Judith Elliott
Nov 15, 2022
Judith "Judy" Elliott was a beloved grandmother, mother, and wife during her incredible 85 years of life. She passed away peacefully Tuesday November 15, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, November 19, at Illini Congregational Church, 5187 N. Kenney Rd., Warrensburg. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 P.M., Friday at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Burial...
Judith Leschewski
Nov 13, 2022
Judith Ann (Dady) Leschewski, 84, wife of Ronald H. Leschewski, died peacefully at home November 13, 2022, after a long illness. Judy was born November 6, 1938 in Decatur, Illinois, the oldest child of Herbert A. Dady, Sr. and Harriett E. (Bunner) Dady. A graduate of Lakeview High School, she married the love of her life, Ron, on February 11,...
Dean Gray
Nov 8, 2022
Dean Gray, 94, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at The Loft in Decatur, IL. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 12, at Central Christian Church, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Dean’s honor may be given to...
Richard Barnhart
Nov 5, 2022
Richard Herbert Barnhart, 92, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital. A celebration of Richard’s life will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, December 10, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home with visitation from 11:30 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Inurnment will be at a later date in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials in...
David Ash
Nov 4, 2022
David M. Ash of Harristown, IL, passed away November 4, 2022. David was born March 1, 1937, the son of E. Glenn Ash and Rachel (Irwin) Ash. He grew up in a farming family and graduated from Niantic-Harristown High School in 1955. Following high school he attended the University of Illinois where he was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho...
Penny Rutherford
Nov 1, 2022
Penny Lynn Rutherford née Born, 62, of Decatur, IL, died Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 P.M., Saturday, November 5, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 P.M., Friday, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Fairlawn Cemetery. Memorials in Penny’s honor may be given to...
Richard Mcintyre
Oct 27, 2022
Richard L. McIntyre, Sr., 84, of Decatur passed away on October 27, 2022 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Memorial Service will be 5:00 PM, Friday, November 4, 2022 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Memorial Visitation will be 3:00 – 5:00 PM, Friday at the funeral home. Military Rites will be conducted at the funeral home at 3:00 PM by...
