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Recent Obituaries

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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Elizabeth Hartman

Elizabeth Hartman

Sep 27, 2021

Elizabeth L. Hartman, 89, of Decatur passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 27, 2021 at Hickory Point Christian Village.Graveside service will be 12:00 PM, Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Harristown Cemetery.Elizabeth was born June 25, 1932 in Moweaqua, the daughter of George R. and Leota (Bridgman) Buckley. She married Arthur L. Hartman on July 26, 1947 and he...

Stephen Reynolds

Stephen Reynolds

Sep 27, 2021

Stephen Theodore Reynolds, 62, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, formerly of Decatur, Illinois, passed away September 27, 2021 surrounded by his sisters and cousin.Memorial service will be 11:30 AM, Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Memorial Visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Wednesday, October 6, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Harristown Cemetery...

Darla Lienemann

Darla Lienemann

Sep 26, 2021

Darla Sue Lienemann, 81, of Decatur, passed away peacefully at her home with her husband by her side on September 26, 2021.Funeral service will be 12:30 PM, Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM, Thursday, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery.Darla was born August...

Darlene Glover

Darlene Glover

Sep 26, 2021

Darlene Sue Glover, 70, of Harristown, passed away peacefully September 26, 2021 at her home. Graveside service will be 1:00 PM Monday, October 4, 2021 at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, IL. Darlene was born May 5, 1951 in Decatur, the daughter of Eldon and Evadna (Elam) Blankenship. She married David Eugene Glover and he preceded her in death. Darlene...

Jane Williams

Jane Williams

Sep 25, 2021

Wilma “Jane” Williams, 96, of Decatur passed away on September 25th, 2021 at Lincolnshire Place.Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday October 1, 2021 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be at 10:00 AM, Friday at the funeral home. Memorials in Jane’s honor can be made to Life Foursquare Church. Jane was born on September...

James Neviackas

James Neviackas

Sep 24, 2021

Dr. James Anthony Neviackas passed away peacefully on September 24th, 2021 at the Eastern Star Home of Macon, IL. A revered and respected member of the medical community, he is survived by his two sons, Justin Anthony Neviackas of Marstons Mills, MA, Dr. Jordan Jacob Neviackas of Denver, CO, his sister Nancy Martin and nephew Clay Evans of Nantucket, MA....

Sharon Johnston

Sharon Johnston

Sep 23, 2021

Sharon Lee (Stewart) Johnston, 82, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home on September 23rd, 2021, following a gallant, decades-long battle with multiple sclerosis.A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM Saturday November 27, 2021 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Visitation will be 10:00 – 11:00 AM at the church. Burial will be at Fairlawn Cemetery...

Bernard Warnick

Bernard Warnick

Sep 20, 2021

Bernard Warnick, 83, of Mt. Zion, IL, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021, at Shelbyville Manor, Shelbyville, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 2, at Boal Memorial Chapel, Moscow, Maryland, with visitation 6:00 – 8:00p.m., Friday, October 1, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Moscow, MD. Bernard was born November...

David Strocher

David Strocher

Sep 20, 2021

David Leon Strocher, 77, of Decatur Illinois passed away on September 20th, 2021 at Kindred Hospital in Peoria. Funeral Service will be 10:00 AM, Friday, September 24th, 2021 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home Decatur. Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM on Thursday September 23rd, 2021 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Macon County Memorial Park....

Larry Johnson

Larry Johnson

Sep 18, 2021

Larry Lee Johnson, 78, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, September 23, at Maranatha Assembly of God, with a reception following at the church. Larry was born July 10, 1943 in New Albany, Indiana, son of Floyd and Elsie (Peabody) Johnson. He met his wife Marti...

Donald Laughery

Donald Laughery

Sep 14, 2021

Donald Eugene Laughery, 88, of Decatur, died September 14, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur, Illinois. Donald was born January 24, 1933, in Decatur, the son of Orvil and Savina (McCray) Laughery. He was preceded in death by his parents and all four of his siblings. A 1951 graduate of Decatur High School, he served in the U.S. Navy from...

Jeffrey Durflinger

Jeffrey Durflinger

Sep 13, 2021

Jeffrey L. Durflinger, 52, of Mt. Auburn, passed away September 12, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Wednesday, September 15 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Harristown Cemetery. Memorials in Jeff’s honor may be made...

Anthony Diaz

Anthony Diaz

Sep 13, 2021

Anthony “Tony” Joseph Diaz, 48, passed away September 13, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, IL. Visitation and a Celebration of Life will be held 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, September 17, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. The family requests casual attire. Memorials in Tony’s honor may be made to his wife, Heather Diaz. Tony was...

Evadna Smith

Evadna Smith

Sep 12, 2021

Evadna L. Smith, age 100, of Decatur, IL, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021, due to complications from COVID 19. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Memorials in Evadna’s honor may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children. Evadna was born October 31, 1920 in Edgewood, IL, the daughter of Arthur...

David Ferguson

David Ferguson

Sep 11, 2021

David E. Ferguson, 86, of Decatur passed away peacefully September 11, 2021 surrounded by his family. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Grace United Methodist Church, Decatur. Visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Burial will be in Mt. Gilead Cemetery, Decatur. Memorials in...

Eileen Cook

Eileen Cook

Sep 11, 2021

Eileen Cook, 96, of Decatur, formerly of Bloomington, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2021. Graveside service will be 10:00 AM, Friday, September 17, 2021 at Graceland Cemetery, Decatur. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur, is assisting the family with arrangements. Eileen was born December 25, 1924 in Decatur, the daughter of Gaines R. and Flossie (Likins) Veech. She married...

Cliff Mason

Cliff Mason

Sep 11, 2021

Clifford Dale Mason, 87, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 12.55 PM Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Lincoln, IL. Cliff was born on May 24, 1934, in rural Effingham County, Illinois, a son of Noah Creighton and Flora Smith Mason. After a brief period at Caterpillar Tractor Co. as a welding inspector, he moved to Decatur...

Clarence Leigh

Clarence Leigh

Sep 10, 2021

Clarence Earl Leigh, 89, of Decatur passed away peacefully in his sleep, September 10, 2021. Funeral service will be 12:00 PM, Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mt. Gilead Cemetery, Decatur with military honors by the US Air...

James Stephens

James Stephens

Sep 10, 2021

James Elliot (“Jim”) Stephens, 96, died peacefully in his sleep on September 10 at his home in Forsyth. A service to celebrate Jim’s life will start at 10:30 am on September 18 at First United Methodist Church in Decatur; family visitation at 10:00 am. Jim was born in 1924 in Iowa, the first son of Milton Hugh Stephens and Goldie...

Wanda Lawrence

Wanda Lawrence

Sep 9, 2021

Wanda Elaine Lawrence, 89, of Monticello, formerly of Decatur passed away Thursday September 9th, 2021. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, September 13th at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home; Cerro Gordo Illinois. A visitation will be held at 10:00 AM Monday at the funeral home in Cerro Gordo. Memorials in Wanda’s honor can be made to...

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