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...
Gene Brown
Oct 16, 2021
Melvin “Gene” Brown, 73, of Decatur passed away October 16, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be 4:00 - 6:00 PM, Friday, October 22, 2021 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Graveside service will be 11:00 AM, Monday, October 25, 2021 at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, with military honors. Memorials in Gene’s honor may be made to...
Kathleen Borchers
Oct 15, 2021
Kathleen Norris Borchers, 78, formerly of Decatur, Illinois, and a member of a well-known Decatur Family died on Friday, October 15, 2021, in Chattanooga, Tennessee.She was the daughter of the late Robert B. Borchers, long-time Decatur attorney and Nancy Kathleen Norris of Guthrie, Kentucky. Her grandfather, Charles M. Borchers, was twice mayor of Decatur and member of the 63rd Congress....
Karen Lents
Oct 14, 2021
Karen Sue Inman Lents, 76, of Decatur, passed away peacefully October 14, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Holy Family Catholic Church, with Father Mark Tracy, celebrant. Visitation will be 5:00 -7:00 PM, Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home with prayer service...
Daniel Gudell
Oct 10, 2021
Daniel M. Gudell, 61, of Decatur passed away October 10, 2021 at St. John’s Hospital.Cremation Rites will be accorded by Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur.Daniel was born June 19, 1960 in Chicago, the son of Daniel L. and Leary (Wells) Gudell. He proudly served our country in the US Army. Daniel worked for security at Richland Community College.He is...
Phil Shambaugh
Oct 9, 2021
Andrew Phillip “Phil” Shambaugh, Jr., 76, of Mt. Zion, IL, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur.A gathering of family and friends will be from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., Thursday, October 14, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Private family graveside services will be held on a later date at Lester Barnett Cemetery. Memorials may...
