Bob Waddell
Nov 15, 2021
Robert Waddell, 93, of Illiopolis, died November 15 at Primrose Retirement Community. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes is in charge of cremation arrangements; there will be no service. Bob was born on March 27, 1928 in Decatur, the son of Orville and Florence Waddell. He attended Illiopolis grammar school and Stephen Decatur High School as well as Millikin University. In...
Tera Runyen
Nov 13, 2021
Tera Lynn Runyen, 50, of Cerro Gordo, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.Funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, November 18 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 5:00 - 8:00 PM, Wednesday, November 17 at the funeral home in Decatur. Burial will be in Cerro Gordo Cemetery....
Claudine Nichols
Nov 11, 2021
Margaret Claudine Shewmake Nichols passed from this life to her heavenly home on November 11, 2021 in Lenexa, Kansas. She was an extraordinary angel on earth and will be dearly missed. Services to celebrate Claudine's life will be held at Central Christian Church in Decatur on Good Friday, April 15, 2022. The family will greet visitors from 10:00-11:00 a.m. and...
Pam Conway
Nov 8, 2021
Pamela “Pam” Jeanne Conway (Ball), 74, of Decatur passed away at 8:56pm on Monday, November 8, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Illinois. Pam was born July 13, 1947 in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of William J. Ball and Barbara J. (Ruthrauff) Ball. Pam married the love of her life, Michael Louis Conway on May 24, 1974. Pam was...
Derek Winchester
Nov 8, 2021
Derek Anson Winchester, 35, of Decatur, Illinois passed away Monday, November 8, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.Derek was born January 31, 1986, in Decatur to Gregg Winchester and Teresa (Ratliff) Dixon, the youngest of their three sons. He was a student in the Argenta-Oreana school district from kindergarten to 12th grade, graduating in the class of 2004. As a...
Doris Pokey
Nov 7, 2021
Doris Pokey, 87, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021, at Heritage Health, Mt. Zion, IL.Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 13, at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Decatur, with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will be at Point Pleasant Cemetery, Long Creek. Memorials in Doris’ honor may be given to Pilgrim Lutheran Church. Brintlinger and...
Thomas Campbell
Nov 7, 2021
Thomas F. Campbell, 59, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021, in his home.Cremation rites will be accorded. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is assisting the family.Thomas was born June 20, 1962, in Decatur, son of Robert and Shirley (Delaney) Campbell. Thomas was a truck driver for 22 years, currently with FS in Bement, and enjoyed spending time outdoors...
Robert Nelson
Nov 7, 2021
Robert L. Nelson, 83, of Decatur passed away peacefully on November 7, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.A service to celebrate Robert’s life will be held at a later date. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is assisting the family with arrangements.Robert was born October 9, 1938 in Decatur, the son of Roy and Edith (Elsea) Nelson. He...
Jeremy Doolin
Nov 5, 2021
Jeremy Doolin, 46, of Decatur, passed away November 5, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by his family.Funeral service will be 10:30 AM, Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 5:00 - 8:00 PM, Wednesday, November 10, at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Star of Hope Mausoleum in Graceland Cemetery....
Marcus Hodges
Nov 5, 2021
Marcus Hodges, 29, of Decatur, died Friday, November 5, at Carle Foundation Hospital.A private family service will be held in Springfield. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Marcus was born October 16, 1992, in Decatur.Marcus is survived by his daughter Cali Hodges of Springfield, IL; mother Donna Hodges of Springfield, IL; father Larry Hodges...
Barry Belton
Nov 4, 2021
Barry Belton, 67, of Decatur, passed away November 4, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital.Cremation Rites will be accorded by Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur.Barry was born June 29, 1954 in Decatur, the son of Loyal “Sonny” and Deloris (Musgraves) Belton. He worked at ADM.He is survived by his mother, Deloris Belton; son, Dane Belton; brother, Bart Belton and sister,...
Joyce Reeves
Nov 3, 2021
Joyce Osborne Reeves, 96, passed away peacefully at her home on November 3rd, 2021.A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021 at First United Methodist Church in Decatur with Visitation beginning at 10:00 am.Joyce was born on May 23rd, 1925 in Strawn, IL, the daughter of Oscar and Lillian (Kuntz) Osborne. She married...
Frankie Mercer
Oct 26, 2021
Frankie Lane Mercer, 73, of Decatur, passed away peacefully October 26, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.A Memorial Gathering will be 10-11:30 AM, Monday, November 1, 2021 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. A Celebration of Life will follow at 11:30 AM and then a graveside service at Cerro Gordo Cemetery, Cerro Gordo, IL.Memorials in Frankie’s...
Emmitt Gaffron
Oct 24, 2021
Emmitt Gaffron, 97, of Decatur passed away peacefully October 24, 2021 at St. John’s Hospital.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Fr. Michael Trummer, celebrant. Visitation will be 9:00 AM, Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Decatur. Memorials in Emmitt’s honor may be...
Janet Mcclelland
Oct 23, 2021
Janet McClelland, 86, of Decatur, IL passed away peacefully Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 5:30 PM in Imboden Creek Living Center after a long illness. Graveside service will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Macon County Memorial Park. A Celebration of Life will follow at the Elk's Lodge in Decatur. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made...
Diane Stanley
Oct 23, 2021
Diane Stanley, 65, retired letter carrier of Decatur, IL, passed away Saturday, October 23rd in her home. Diane was born on October 25, 1955 in Decatur to Floyd and Mary (Rusk) Walker. She married David Stanley on August 30th, 1975. This union was blessed with two sons, Matthew Travis and Michael Christian.Diane enjoyed the outdoors, camping, boating, fishing, and was...
Linda Wall
Oct 22, 2021
Linda F. Wall, 74, of Decatur, passed away peacefully October 22, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.Mass of Christian burial will be 10:00 AM, Friday, October 29, 2021 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Father Michael Trummer, celebrant. Visitation will be 4:00 - 6:00 PM, Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home,...
Joanne Sea
Oct 18, 2021
Joanne Sea, 88, of Belleville, Illinois, formerly of Decatur, passed away on October 18th, 2021 at Our Lady of the Snows. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, October 28th, 2021 at Our Lady of Lordes Catholic Church with Father Michael Trummer, celebrant. Visitation will be 9:00 AM, Thursday at the church. Burial will be at Graceland...
Kathryn Jackson
Oct 18, 2021
Kathryn E. Jackson, 88, of Decatur passed away October 18, 2021 at Randall Residence.A memorial service will be 1:00 PM, Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur.Kathryn was born February 9, 1933 in Peoria, the daughter of Thomas Joseph and Mae B. (Watson) Stack. She married William Q. Jackson on February 20, 1953 in Springfield. Kathryn...
Stanley Crouch
Oct 16, 2021
Stanley “Stan” R. Crouch, 90, of Decatur, passed away October 16, 2021 at Hickory Point Christian Village.A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, November 7, at 2:00 p.m., at First Christian Church, Decatur. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials in Mr. Crouch's honor may be made to First Christian Church, Decatur.Mr. Crouch was...