Sherry Hulva
Jul 21, 2021
Sherry Elaine (Bruce) Hulva, 76, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family. A Memorial Gathering will be 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. A Memorial Service will be 12:00 PM, Wednesday at the funeral home. The family requests casual attire....
Crystal Botkin
Jul 20, 2021
Crystal Marie Botkin, 56, of Decatur, passed away July 20, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur, IllinoisA memorial gathering will be held 3:00 – 4:00 PM Friday July 30th 2021 at the First Church of Nazarene in Decatur. A memorial service will be at 4:00 PM following the visitation at the church.Crystal was born January 30th, 1965 in Rankin, Illinois....
Matthew Page
Jul 18, 2021
Matthew Lon Page, 61, of Decatur, passed away in his home due to complications from cirrhosis on July 18, 2021. A Celebration of Life service will be held 1:00 - 5:00 PM, Saturday, August 7, at the Harristown Village Hall in Harristown. Private family graveside services will be held at Harristown Cemetery. Matt was born August 7, 1959 in Decatur,...
Joanne Jackson
Jul 18, 2021
Joanne Jacobs Jackson of Decatur, Ill passed away July 18, 2021 at the age of 94. Joanne was born on March 29, 1927 to Mervil and Juanita Jacobs. She grew up on the farm in Elwin, Illinois. With 3 siblings Creta Jane, Mervil (Jake) Jr. and Richard (Dick) all of whom preceded her in death. Visitation will be held 10:00-...
Richard Howland
Jul 17, 2021
Richard Merle Howland, 72, of Decatur, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on July 17, 2021. A Memorial Gathering will be held 4:00 - 6:00 PM, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Memorials in Richard’s honor may be made to the Decatur and Macon County Animal Shelter Foundation. Richard was born February...
Ronald Preston
Jul 16, 2021
Ronald W. Preston, 79, of Decatur passed away July 16, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Ronald’s honor may be made to his family in care of Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, 2827 N Oakland Ave, Decatur, IL 62526....
Dorothy Scholes
Jul 16, 2021
Dorothy "Dottie" Earlene (Heicke) Scholes, 85, of Decatur died July 16, 2021. There will be a private family graveside service. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Central Christ Care Stitchers-Project Linus, Macon Resources, and the Alzheimer's Association. Dorothy was born June 14, 1936, in Kewanee, IL, the daughter of Ralph and Earlene (Peck) Heicke. Following graduation from...
Joann Newland
Jul 15, 2021
JoAnn Newland, 88, of Mt. Zion, passed away July 15, 2021. Graveside service will be 1:15 PM, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Graceland Cemetery, Decatur. Visitation will be 12:00 - 1:00 PM, on Wednesday at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. JoAnn was born April 7, 1933 in Taylorville, the daughter of William R. and Mildred G. (Followell) Shivers. She...
Leroy Blazer
Jul 13, 2021
LeRoy Blazer, 84, died peacefully on July 13, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Friday, July 16, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Thursday, July 15 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery, Decatur. Memorials in LeRoy’s honor may be...
John Rotz
Jul 12, 2021
National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame Jockey, John L. Rotz has been called to post by his Savior on July 12, 2021 when he passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. Visitation for John will be held 4:00 - 8:00 PM, Friday, July 16, 2021 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM,...
Steven Smith
Jul 11, 2021
Steven E. Smith, 69, of Decatur, passed away July 11th, 2021 at S.S.M St. Louis University Hospital. A Memorial Gathering will be held at 5:00- 7:00 PM Thursday, July 15th 2021at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur. Steven was born August 8th, 1951 in Decatur Illinois, the son of Willard E. and Betty Jane (Lee) Smith. He married Debra...
Laurelee Cohen
Jul 9, 2021
Laurelee Wheeler Cohen “Lee”, 82, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021 after a short illness. She was in the company of her loving family and in the devoted care of hospice. Born October 21, 1938 in Decatur, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Raymond Wheeler and Helen Woods Wheeler and sister of Jane Latshaw. Following graduation from...
David Mast
Jul 3, 2021
David W. Mast Sr., 78, succumbed to complication of diabetes on Saturday, July 3, 2021. Mr. Mast will be cremated with private graveside services at 11:00 AM, Monday, July 12, 2021 in Long Point Cemetery, Niantic, IL. Mr. Mast was born September 21, 1942 to Wayne and Elsie Bridge Mast. Mr. Mast held various retail management positions before his retirement...
Galen Handley
Jul 2, 2021
Galen C. Handley, 53, of Cerro Gordo, passed away Friday, July 2, 2021. Memorial service will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Cerro Gordo United Methodist Church. Visitation will be 1:00 - 2:00 PM, Tuesday at the church. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Cerro Gordo is assisting the family. Memorials in Galen’s honor may be made to the...
Mick Andreas
Jul 2, 2021
Michael "Mick" Dwayne Andreas, 72, of Decatur, died Friday, July 2, 2021, at St. John's Hospital, in Springfield, IL, following a brief illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM Friday, July 9, 2021, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Decatur, with Father Michael Friedel and Father John O'Grady, celebrants. Private family burial will follow at St. John's Lutheran...
Alan Bales
Jul 1, 2021
Ralph “Alan” Bales, 79, of Decatur, passed away surrounded by family on July 1st, 2021 in Mt. Pulaski, Illinois. Funeral Services will be held 10:00 AM, July 7, 2021 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur. Visitation will be July 6, 2021 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park....
Michael Hagan
Jun 29, 2021
Michael D. “Mikey” Hagan, 76, of Decatur, passed away June 29, 2021 at his home. To honor Mikey’s love of cars, wax up your cars and cruise in to a Celebration of his life at 6:00 PM, Friday, July 9, 2021 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Please wear white, yellow or your favorite car show gear. Private family...
Raymond Batman
Jun 29, 2021
Raymond A. “Ray” Batman, 76, of Decatur, passed away peacefully June 29, 2021 at his home. A memorial gathering will be held 1:00 - 2:00 PM, Monday, July 5, 2021 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. A Celebration of Ray’s life will follow at 2:00 PM, Monday, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Ray’s honor...
Phillip Mochel
Jun 28, 2021
Phillip E. Mochel, 44, of Forsyth, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Graveside service will be held 1:30 PM, Thursday, July 1, at North Fork Cemetery, Decatur. Visitation will be 12:00 - 1:00 PM, Thursday at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Memorials in Phillip’s honor may be made to Crossing Healthcare,...
Holly Flenner
Jun 26, 2021
Holly M. Flenner, 40, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021, in her home, surrounded by her family. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, July 2, at First Church of the Nazarene, 1177 W. Hickory Point Rd., Decatur. A memorial visitation will be 5:00 until 8:00 P.M., Thursday, July 1, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home,...
