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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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Cheryl Roach

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Jan Brady

Jan Brady

Apr 13, 2022

Jan Brady, 65, of Decatur, passed away April 13, 2022 surrounded by her family. Visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Memorials in Jan’s honor may be made to the family on the Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home website.Jan was born July 30, 1956 in Memphis, TN, the daughter...

Janet Geibel

Janet Geibel

Apr 11, 2022

Janet M. Geibel, 79, of Decatur, passed away peacefully Monday, April 11, 2022, surrounded by her family.Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, April 19, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home with visitation from 10:30 until service time, at the funeral home with Rev. Jason Butterick officiating. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery. Memorials in Janet’s honor may...

Clyde Fansler

Clyde Fansler

Apr 11, 2022

Clyde Allen Fansler, 83 of Cerro Gordo, IL passed away on April 11, 2022, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Clyde was born on November 6, 1938, in Wayne County, IL, and was the son of Louis Allen and Freda (Auvil) Fansler. He married his high school sweetheart, Nancy Baker, on March 2, 1958. They lived in Cerro Gordo, IL where they...

Roy Jordan

Roy Jordan

Apr 6, 2022

Roy Dean Jordan, 86, of Decatur passed away peacefully on April 6, 2022.Funeral service will be 12:00 PM, Monday, April 11, 2022 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Monday, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Decatur, with Military Rites by the US Army and Macon...

Betty Bittinger

Betty Bittinger

Apr 6, 2022

Betty L. Bittinger, 76, of Cerro Gordo, passed away April 6, 2022 surrounded by her family.At her request, no services will be held. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur, is assisting the family.Betty was born May 1, 1945 in Tuscola, the daughter of Louis and Edith Clarine (Chapman) Smith. She married Roy Bittinger, Jr. on June 17, 1963 in Mahomet....

Pamela Reed

Pamela Reed

Apr 4, 2022

Pamela J. Reed, 73, of Oreana, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2022.Private family services will be held at a later date. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur is assisting the family.Pam was born February 27, 1949 in Beckley, WV, the daughter of Charles and Marjorie (Givens) Jackson. She was a registered nurse working most of her career in the...

Mary Mann

Mary Mann

Apr 2, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Mann, 75, of Milmine, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2022 surrounded by her family.Private family services will be held. Burial will be in Cerro Gordo Cemetery. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Cerro Gordo, is assisting the family with arrangements.Mary was born November 28, 1946 in Monticello, the daughter of Jacob D. and Ruby Francis (Copeland) Poling. She...

Mary Merrill

Mary Merrill

Mar 31, 2022

Mary E. (Myers) Merrill, 98 of Decatur, IL passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at home. A service to celebrate Mary’s life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Long Creek United Methodist Church, 6890 E. Firehouse Rd. Decatur IL. The family will receive friends from 9:30 AM until the time of service on...

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