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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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