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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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Sheryl Peveler

Sheryl Peveler

Jun 23, 2021

Sheryl L. Peveler, 72, formerly of Decatur, IL, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021 in East Otto, NY at her home. A Memorial Gathering will be held 4:00 - 6:00 PM, Friday, July 23, 2021at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. A Memorial Service will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 24, 2021 at the funeral home. Inurnment will be in...

Sandra Smothers

Sandra Smothers

Jun 21, 2021

Sandra Kay Smothers, 50, of Decatur passed away June 21, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Funeral service will be 1:00 PM, Monday, June 28, 2021 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 11:00 - 1:00 on Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery, Decatur. Sandra was born June 26, 1970 in Decatur,...

Luxton Russell

Luxton Russell

Jun 19, 2021

Luxton Kyle Russell, 30, of Decatur, passed away June 19th, 2021. A memorial gathering will be held 5:00-7:00 PM, Thursday, June 24th, 2021 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Luxton’s honor may be made to Planned Parenthood. Luxton was born July, 13th, 1990 in Decatur, the youngest child of David and Sharilyn (Hannon)...

Christina Neeley

Christina Neeley

Jun 18, 2021

Christina Marion (DeMarr) Neeley, 89, of Decatur, passed away June 18th, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. A graveside service will be held at Camp Butler National Cemetery at a later date. Memorials in Christina’s honor can be made to Shiner’s Hospitals for Children or Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Decatur. Christina was born October 11th, 1931, in Decatur, the daughter...

Janet Shobe

Janet Shobe

Jun 17, 2021

Janet L. Shobe, 76, of Champaign passed away on June 17th, 2021at OSF, St Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Funeral service will be 12:00 PM Saturday, June 26th, 2021 at Oakley Brick Church, Oakley Illinois. Visitation will be 10:00 – 12:00 Saturday at the church. Memorials can be made in Janet’s honor to Oakley Brick Church. Burial will be held...

Sara Jerome

Sara Jerome

Jun 15, 2021

Sara J. Jerome (nee Zimmerman), 87, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021. An avid traveler, Sara was past President of the Decatur Chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), a 56 year member of Delta Kappa Gamma Honorary Teachers Society, past Secretary of Decatur Area Retired Teachers Association (DARTA), as well as an application reader for...

Lois Horn

Lois Horn

Jun 13, 2021

Lois Catherine Horn of Decatur, Illinois, was called to her heavenly home on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. in the emergency department of St. Mary’s Hospital. Lois Horn’s funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday June 18, 2021, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1 Bachrach Court, Decatur, Illinois, with visitation one hour prior to the service. A...

Earl Carpunky

Earl Carpunky

Jun 12, 2021

Earl W. Carpunky, 87, of Decatur, IL, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021, at his residence. A memorial service with honors will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 23, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, 2827 N. Oakland Ave., Decatur. Inurnment will be held at a later date.

Lynne Poland

Lynne Poland

Jun 12, 2021

Lynne K. Poland, 58, of Champaign, formerly of Decatur, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 21, at Fairlawn Cemetery. Memorials in Lynne’s honor may be given to Special Olympics. Lynne was born May 24, 1963, in Decatur, daughter of Lyle Poland and Louise Hudson Poland....

Fern Minott

Fern Minott

Jun 11, 2021

Fern Joan Minott, 90, of Decatur, passed away peacefully Friday, June 11, 2021. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday from 9:30 – 11:00 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Westside Cemetery, Moweaqua. Memorials in Fern’s honor may be made to New Life Pregnancy Center...

Vicky Dodd

Vicky Dodd

Jun 11, 2021

Vicky L. Dodd, 63, of Decatur, passed away peacefully at her home on June 11, 2021. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Brintilnger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Keller Cemetery, Lovington. Memorials in Vicky’s honor may be made a...

Juanita Tuley

Juanita Tuley

Jun 8, 2021

Juanita J. Beeson Sweeney Tuley, 95, of Decatur, IL, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at her daughter’s home. Funeral services will be 12:00 noon, Friday, June 11, 2021, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lake Bank Cemetery, Latham, IL. Juanita was...

Carolyn Scott

Carolyn Scott

Jun 8, 2021

Carolyn J. Scott, 78, of Decatur passed away peacefully on June 8, 2021 in Urbana. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Decatur with the Very Reverend Joseph Molloy, celebrant. Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Monday, June 14 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Burial will be...

Debra Lindbeck

Debra Lindbeck

Jun 6, 2021

Debra Ann Lindbeck, 67, died at her home in Decatur, Illinois on June 6th, 2021. Debra was born April 4th, 1954 in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Eugene and Hazel (Dawson) Heger. Debra played many roles of taking care of others. She worked as a caregiver, at the YMCA, and at Northgate Pet Clinic. She also worked at Borg-Warner in...

Nolan Mason

Nolan Mason

Jun 4, 2021

Nolan Paul Mason, Sr, 84, of Decatur, passed away June 4, 2021 at his home. Graveside service will be 12:00 PM, Wednesday, June 9, 2021at Lester Barnett Cemetery, Decatur. Visitation will be 10:30 – 11:30 AM, Wednesday at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Memorials in Nolan’s honor may be given to American Legion Post 105, Decatur. Nolan was born...

Alice Roach

Alice Roach

May 20, 2021

Alice A. (Bond) Roach, 100, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Vonderlieth Living Center, Mt. Pulaski, IL. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Monday, May 24, 2021 at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Sunday, May 23, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials in Alice’s...

René Birge

René Birge

May 16, 2021

René J. Birge, 78, of Decatur, IL, went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ at 7:25 p.m., Sunday, May 16, 2021, surrounded by her family at St. Mary’s Hospital. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, May 28, 2021 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Private family inurnment will be in Ponting Cemetery,...

Jane Howerton

Jane Howerton

May 14, 2021

Jane Susan Howerton, 88, of Kannapolis, NC, formerly of Decatur, passed away peacefully at her grandson’s home in North Carolina. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Maranatha Assembly of God. Visitation will be 6:00 -8:00 PM, Wednesday, May 19 at Maranatha and 10:00-11:00 AM, Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial...

James Gollings

James Gollings

May 12, 2021

James R. Gollings, 76, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 15, 2021 at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Chris Comerford, celebrant. Visitation will be 5:00 -7:00 PM, Friday, May 14, 2021 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur with a prayer service at...

Joyce Dunn-Elmore

Joyce Dunn-Elmore

May 8, 2021

Joyce Dunn-Elmore, 79, of Decatur passed away May 8, 2021 at Fair Havens Senior Living. A memorial service to celebrate Joyce’s life will be held at a later date. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur, is assisting the family with arrangements. Joyce was born July 16, 1941 in Decatur, the daughter of Joseph Vigneri and Pearl (Fellenes) Leaser. She married...

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