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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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Judy Lienemann

Judy Lienemann

Dec 8, 2021

Judith A. “Judy” Lienemann, 78, of Decatur, passed away peacefully December 8, 2021.A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Judy’s honor may be made to the family and mailed to Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, 2827 N Oakland Ave, Decatur, IL 62526.Judy was born March 4, 1943 in Decatur, the daughter...

Asa Rhoades

Asa Rhoades

Dec 7, 2021

Asa Michael Rhoades, 43, of Decatur passed away on December 7, 2021.A Memorial Gathering will be 4:00-7:00 PM Saturday December 18, 2021 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, Illinois. Memorials in Asa’s honor may be made to a Go Fund Me benefitting his children and grandchildren at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/for-the-love-of-asa-rhoades?qid=d2b0a7c4dd9a9a4f8d572322da019ac2Asa was born March 24, 1978 in Decatur, the son of Michael...

Brad Wright

Brad Wright

Dec 5, 2021

Brad Lee Wright, 47, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.A Celebration of Brad’s Life will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Life Builders Church of God, 833 W Pershing Rd, Decatur, IL 62526. A graveside service will be 10:00 AM, Friday, December 10 at Harristown Cemetery. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral...

Briar Howell

Briar Howell

Dec 4, 2021

Briar David Howell, infant son of Brandon and Lindsey (Carter) Howell, joined the angels on December 4, 2021 in the arms of his loving parents.Private family services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Briar’s honor may be made to St. Mary’s Share program, C/O St. Mary’s Foundation, 1800 E Lake Shore Dr, Decatur, IL 62521Briar is survived...

Don Craig

Don Craig

Dec 4, 2021

Don Craig, 74, of Warrensburg, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.Graveside services with military honors will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Tuesday, December 7 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Memorials in Don’s honor may...

Helen Wells

Helen Wells

Dec 2, 2021

Helen E. Wells, 83, of Decatur passed away December 2, 2021 in Decatur, IL.Graveside memorial will be at Fairlawn Cemetery on December 10th at 12:00 PM. A memorial gathering will be immediately following from 1:00- 3:00 PM at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, ILHelen was born on April 8th, 1938, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of George E. and...

Patricia Uicker

Patricia Uicker

Nov 29, 2021

Patricia Uicker, 76, of La Place, IL, passed away November 29, 2021 at Taylorville Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family.A Celebration of Patricia’s Life will be held at a later date. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is assisting the family. Memorials in Patricia’s honor may be made to the Jorden Austin Memorial and mailed to Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home,...

Mildred Xanders

Mildred Xanders

Nov 28, 2021

Mildred Mae Xanders, 91, of Decatur, IL, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital.Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon, Friday, December 3, with visitation from 10:00 a.m., until service time, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown. Memorials in Mildred’s honor may be given to Decatur...

Jackie Baskett

Jackie Baskett

Nov 26, 2021

Jackie L. Baskett, Sr., 79, passed away November 26, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born July 4, 1942 to Fred and Christine (Jackson) Baskett. Please join us for a celebration of life on July 3rd from 11am to 3pm at 101 W. Main Street in Williamsville, IL. We will be gathering to share memories, stories, to laugh, to cry...

Mark Poland

Mark Poland

Nov 25, 2021

Mark S. Poland, 72, of Warrensburg passed away November 25, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital.Funeral service will be 2:00 PM, Friday, December 3, 2021 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 4:00 - 6:00 PM, Thursday, December 2, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery.Mark was born July 23, 1949 in Peoria, the...

Alan Beiler

Alan Beiler

Nov 21, 2021

Alan Eugene Beiler Sr., 47, of Decatur passed away November 21st, 2021 in Decatur.Cremation Services are provided by Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Alan was born July 18th, 1974 in Palm Beach Florida, the son of Roberta Beiler Jones. Alan had a love and talent for music and drawing.He is survived by his children: Alan (AJ) Beiler Jr. Maria Beiler,...

Nancy Flach

Nancy Flach

Nov 21, 2021

Nancy Lou Dunn Flach was a fun-loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother and friend to many. She left this world peacefully on Nov 21, 2021 in Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur IL. Funeral services will be 12:00 noon on Saturday November 27, at Summit Ave. Baptist Church, 1715 N. Summit Ave., Decatur, with visitation two hours...

Connie Mcmahan

Connie Mcmahan

Nov 20, 2021

Connie McMahan, 76, of Decatur, passed away peacefully, Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.A Celebration of Connie’s Life will be held at a later date. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur is in charge of arrangements.Connie was born August 9, 1945 in Decatur, the daughter of Leonard and Bernice (Lambert) Allen. She was a graduate of Eisenhower High...

Patricia Davis

Patricia Davis

Nov 19, 2021

Patricia Ann Davis, 101, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2021 at Imboden Creek Living Center.Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM, Monday, November 22, 2021 at Holy Family Catholic Chuch with Father Mark Tracy, Celebrant. Visitation will be 10:00 - 11:00, Monday at the church. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials in Patricia’s honor...

Barbara Bolen

Barbara Bolen

Nov 19, 2021

Barbara J. Bolen, 80, of Spring Hill, Florida, passed away peacefully at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, November 19, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held 12:00 PM, June 4, 2022 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. A Memorial Gathering will be from 11:00 AM until the time of service. Memorials in Barbara’s honor may be made to The...

Bob Waddell

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

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

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

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

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...

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