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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Jeanette Coffman
Mar 17, 2022
Jeanette Coffman, 85, of Decatur, IL, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL.Graveside service will be 11:00 AM Monday, March 21, 2022 at South Macon Township Cemetery. Memorials in Jeanette’s honor may be made to West Decatur Church of God and Race for the Cure.Jeanette was born July 17, 1936, in Moweaqua, IL, the daughter...
Bill Fisher
Mar 16, 2022
Rev. Willis “Bill” Edward Fisher, 93, of Decatur, IL, departed to his heavenly home on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Maranatha Assembly of God, Decatur. Funeral services will follow in the church at 12:00 p.m. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Bill was born June 26,...
Bobby Parsons
Mar 10, 2022
Bobby Mason Parsons, Jr., 71, of Decatur departed from this life on March 10, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.Graveside service will be 1:00 PM, Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield with military honors.Bobby was born May 11, 1950 in Decatur, the son of Robert Mason Parsons and Dorothy Jean (Jones) Freeman. He proudly served our...
Barry Catlin
Mar 5, 2022
Barry D. Catlin, 57, of Sullivan, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2022.Private family services will be held at a later date. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is assisting the family.Barry was born July 10, 1964 in Decatur, the son of Stanley D. and Shirle A. (Burnett) Catlin. He enjoyed music, playing the guitar and writing poetry.He is survived...
Robert Wells
Mar 4, 2022
Robert Lee “Bear” Wells, 75, of Decatur, went Home to be with the Lord on March 4, 2022.Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 PM Friday, March 11, 2022 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. A Celebration of Robert’s Life will be 11:00 AM Saturday March 12, 2022 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery with military honors...
Donna Bell
Mar 3, 2022
Donna Jean (Taylor) Bell, 94, of Cerro Gordo, passed away March 3, 2022 at Kirby Medical Center.Funeral service will be 12:00 PM, Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at Cerro Gordo United Methodist Church. Visitation will be 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Cerro Gordo Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Donna’s honor may...
Beverly Marconi
Mar 2, 2022
Beverly Jean Marconi, 87, of Decatur passed away March 2, 2022 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM on Tuesday March 8, 2022 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be from 10:00- 11:00AM at the funeral home. Burial will be at Camp Butler Cemetery, Riverton IL. The family requests casual attire. Memorials in Beverly’s...
Janice Borders
Mar 1, 2022
Janice E. Borders, 86, of Blue Mound, IL, previously of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at Springfield Memorial Hospital.Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 7, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery. Memorials in Janice’s honor may be made to the American...
Doris Moore
Mar 1, 2022
Doris J. Moore, our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, slipped into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at Lincolnshire Place.Private graveside services will be held for the family. Memorials in Doris’ honor, may be given to Alzheimer’s Association. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is assisting the family with arrangements.Doris was born October 1,...
Harold Whitacre
Feb 27, 2022
Harold Whitacre Jr. 93, of Decatur, passed away February 27, 2022 at Bement Healthcare.A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date – when it is safer to do so. Memorials in Harold’s honor can be made to a Charity of Donor’s Choice.Harold was born May 6, 1928 in Pana, IL, the son of Harold and Gladys (Ladow)...
Forrest Albert
Feb 27, 2022
Elwood Forrest Albert, 83, of Warrensburg, IL passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.Forrest was born on January 15, 1939 in Decatur, IL to his parents Dorothy Mae (Wikoff) and Elwood Albert. He was a graduate of Deland Weldon High School. Forrest married Mary Edith Pease on February 14, 1960, in Decatur at Central Christian Church. They...
Donna Scharf
Feb 22, 2022
Donna Denise Scharf, 63, of Decatur, passed away February 22, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by her loved ones.Funeral service will be 7:00 PM, Monday, February 28, 2022 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Monday at the funeral home. Memorials in Donna’s honor may be made to Dove, Inc.Donna was born...
Wayne Park
Feb 22, 2022
Wayne “Bud” Franklin Park Jr., 85, of Pittsburg, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at Herrin Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 PM, Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at Mt. Gilead Cemetery in Decatur, with military honors by the US Army and Macon County Honor Guard and Pastor Steve Devore officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 to 2:00...
William Barnes
Feb 16, 2022
William “Bill” Ernest Barnes, 87, passed away February 16, 2022 after a long illness. Bill was born Dec 13, 1934, in Decatur IL to Lola Dorene (Tolliver) and Willie Lawrence Barnes. He married Jacqueline Jean (O’Dell) Barnes in 1953. Bill was a well-known face to many in Decatur due to his many years in retail—especially at Sears where he worked...
Haley Embrey
Feb 13, 2022
Haley Nicole Ann Embrey, 15, of Niantic, gained her wings on February 13, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.Memorial Visitation will be 11:00 - 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, Decatur. The Memorial Service will start prompty at 12 for family and friends wanting to share in memories and music to celebrate Haley. To honor Haley’s...
Stanley Catlin
Feb 12, 2022
Stanley D. Catlin, 89, of Decatur, passed away February 12, 2022 at Hickory Point Christian Village, surrounded by his family.Private family services will be held at a later date. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is assisting the family with arrangements.Stan was born December 15, 1932 in Decatur, the son of Ralph and Fayma (Warnick) Catlin. He was a graduate...
Phillip Williams
Feb 10, 2022
Phillip Asa “PA” Williams, 77, of Colorado Springs, CO, passed away February 10, 2022.Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 PM Tuesday, February 22, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL.Burial will be in Harristown Cemetery, Harristown, IL.Phillip was born October 29,...
Gerald Dawson
Feb 10, 2022
Gerald “Jerry” Dawson, 87, of Decatur, passed from this life on February 10, 2022 at home surrounded by his family.Funeral service will be 1:00 PM, Friday, February 18, 2022 at South Shores Christian Church, Decatur. Visitation will be 12:00 - 1:00 PM, Friday at the church. Burial will be in Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home,...
Lois Ruwe
Feb 10, 2022
Lois M. Ruwe, 100, of Beason, passed away February 10, 2022.Funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Decatur. Visitiation will be 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Friday, February 18, 2022 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur as well as 9:00 - 10:00 AM, Saturday at Pilgrim Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Keys...
Allan Ford
Feb 10, 2022
Allan E. Ford, 84, of Decatur, Illinois passed away at 3:09 p.m. on Thursday, February 10, 2022. A graveside service to celebrate Allan's life will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Mt. Gilead Cemetery for family and close friends. Brintlinger and Earl funeral home is assisting the family with services. Allan was born August 4th,...
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