Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
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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Sandra Bickes
Jun 2, 2022
Sandra A Bickes, 81, of Decatur, IL passed away Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, June 6, 2022 at Fairlawn Cemetery, Decatur. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is assisting the family. Sandra was born October 3, 1940, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Howard and Jane (Cloyd) Brumley....
Mildred Eckhart
May 31, 2022
Mildred Louise Eckhart, 94, of Niantic, passed away at Hickory Point Christian Village on May 31, 2022. A Graveside service will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at Long Point Cemetery, Niantic. Memorials in Mildred’s honor can be made to the Niantic Christian Church. Mildred was born on January 4, 1928 in Niantic, Illinois along with her twin...
Ted Johnson
May 28, 2022
Ted E. Johnson II, 62, of Cerro Gordo passed away peacefully May 28, 2022. Graveside service will be 1:00 PM, Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Cerro Gordo Cemetery in Cerro Gordo. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Cerro Gordo, is assisting the family. Ted was born August 15, 1959 in Decatur, the son of Ted Eugene and Gloria (McNicol) Johnson. He...
Rachel Henson
May 21, 2022
Rachel Maxine Henson, 96, of Decatur, passed away May 21, 2022. She was content with life, passing peacefully in her sleep after a night surrounded by family. Graveside service will be 12:30 PM, Saturday, May 28, 2022 in Keller Cemetery, Lovington, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is assisting the family with arrangements.Maxine was born May 28, 1925 in...
Ruth Garner
May 21, 2022
Ruth Ann Garner, 80, of Forsyth, IL went peacefully from the loving arms of her husband to the arms of Jesus on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Ruth was born July 28, 1941 in Chester, the daughter of Henry and Audrey (Hirte) Winkleman. She married Jerry "Butch" Garner on October 3, 1964 in Decatur, and they had three daughters; Kim, Kristi,...
Karen Maier
May 16, 2022
Karen L. Maier, 78, of Decatur, passed away May 16, 2022.Funeral service will be 1:00 PM, Friday, May 20, 2022 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery.Karen was born June 2, 1943 in Fairbury, the daughter of Donald and Mona (Waples) Maier....
Ciney Eads
May 9, 2022
Ciney Gene Eads, 82 left this world May 9, 2022 at DMH. Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Friday, May 13 at Brintlinger and Earl, Decatur. Burial will be in Cerro Gordo Cemetery. Memorials in Ciney’s honor may be made to Decatur...
Janet Williams
May 5, 2022
Janet Ann Williams, 95, of Argenta passed away May 5, 2022 at her niece’s home.A Private Graveside service will be held. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home will be assisting the family.Janet was born June 8, 1926 in Warrensburg Illinois, the daughter of Emmett and Maude (Jones) Hardy. She married Donald Williams in 1953; he preceded her in death in 1998....
Cheryl Roach
May 4, 2022
Cheryl L. Roach, 69, of Niantic, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2022 at her home.A Memorial Service will be 1:00 PM, Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, Decatur. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur, is assisting the family.Cheryl was born April 24, 1953 in Decatur, the daughter of George and Beverly (Hopkins) Taylor. She married Tim Roach...
Teddy Mckinney
May 4, 2022
Teddy D. McKinney met Jesus on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 8:07 A.M.He leaves behind a family who cherished and adored him. Parents: Dale and Ann McKinney;Siblings: Brogan New of TX, Patrick McKinney, Keagan McKinney, Brittany McKinney, Brianna McKinney, Bronwyn McKinney, Tobin McKinney, Brian McKinney, Miles McKinney, MengYan McKinney, Rory McKinney, twins Wen and Wu McKinney, Timothy Owens, and Judi...
Allen Fouste
May 4, 2022
Allen E. Fouste, 74, of Waverly, IL, passed away May 4, 2022 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. Allen was born June 28, 1947 to Gaylord and Essie (Hamilton) Fouste in Decatur, Illinois. He graduated from MacArthur High School in 1965 and served our country for 4 years in the U.S. Air Force. Allen married Mary Dick on August...
Mary Thorogood
May 1, 2022
Mary Frances Thorogood, 64, of Decatur passed away May 1, 2022 at her home.A Visitation will be 6-8:00 PM, Wednesday May 4, 2022 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. A Graveside Service will be 10:00 AM Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Boiling Springs Cemetery, Decatur. Memorial Contributions in Mary’s Honor can be made to the American Diabetes Association or...
William Grubbs
May 1, 2022
William “Bill” C. Grubbs, 92, of Decatur passed away peacefully on May 1, 2022 surrounded by his family.Graveside service will be 10:00 AM, Friday, May 6, 2022 at North Fork Cemetery, Decatur. Memorial Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Thursday, May 5, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Memorials in Bill’s honor may be made to: Midwest Sight...
Tina Johnson
Apr 29, 2022
Tina Marie Johnson, 50, of Decatur, passed away April 29, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital.Funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Tuesday, May 3 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Harristown Cemetery. Memorials in Tina’s honor may be made to Decatur...
Eddie Lake
Apr 26, 2022
Donald “Eddie” Lake, 77, of Niantic passed away April 26, 2022 at his home.A Celebration of Eddie’s Life will be held at a later date. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is assisting the family with arrangements.Eddie was born July 9, 1944 in Decatur, the son of Cyrus and Margaret (Disney) Lake. He proudly served our country in the US...
Almeda Largent
Apr 23, 2022
Almeda M. (Mueller) Largent, 90, of Decatur, passed away April 23, 2022.Funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 10:00 - 11:00 AM, Wednesday, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown. Memorials in Almeda’s honor may be made to South Macon Public...
Constance Moore
Apr 18, 2022
Constance M. (Brumaster) Moore, 87, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2022.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, April 23, 2022 at Holy Family Catholic Church with Father Chris Comerford, Celebrant. Visitation will be 9:00 - 10:00 AM, Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Mt. Gilead Cemetery. Memorials in Connie’s honor may be made...
Elta Grace
Apr 16, 2022
Elta Mae Grace, 96, of Decatur, died April 16, 2022, at Randall Residence. Private Family Services will be held at a later date. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur is assisting the family. Memorials in Elta’s honor may be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church or the Decatur Illinois American Legion Castle Williams Post 105. Mrs. Grace was born May...
Michael Horn
Apr 16, 2022
Michael D. Horn, 69, of Decatur passed away April 16, 2022 at his home. A memorial gathering will be 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Monday, April 25, 2022 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville. Michael was born July 7, 1952 in Denver, CO, the son of Ralph and Dorothy (Roll) Horn....
Christine Kerns
Apr 14, 2022
Christine Kerns, 69, of Pana, Illinois passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. She was born December 23, 1952 in Pana to the late David & June Oller. Celebration of Life Service will be held May 3rd at 10 AM at St. Thomas the Apostle Church of Decatur Illinois. Chris was a graduate of Pana High School,...
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