Roger Baum
Mar 15, 2021
Roger H. Baum passed from his earthly life to glory on March 15, 2021, in Fountain Valley, CA. He was born on March 18, 1936, in Decatur, IL, the son of Gerald H and Hylma L (Hunt) Baum. Roger resided in Decatur until graduating from high school, then enlisted in the Air Force and was assigned to an intelligence unit,...
Laverne Evans
Mar 15, 2021
Laverne Florence Pilloud Evans born on November 8, 1936 passed and went to the Lord on March 15, 2021. She was born in Hatton, North Dakota and grew up in Bottineau, ND and Pinewood, MN. Private graveside service at Bement Cemetery at 10:00 am, Friday, March 19, 2021. She is survived by her husband and soulmate of 39 years, Larry...
Marilyn Teschner
Mar 14, 2021
Marilyn Teschner, 85, of Decatur passed away March 14, 2021 at her home. A memorial service will be 1:00 PM, April 8, 2021 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2727 N Union St, Decatur, IL 62526. Burial will be in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Decatur. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials in Marilyn’s honor may...
Frances Gardner
Mar 14, 2021
Frances (Dixie) Harriett Gardner, 93, of Kempner, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on March 14, 2021. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Boiling Springs Cemetery. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur, is assisting the family. Frances was born on August 5, 1927, to Jessie Frances Malone and Edward Malone. Both preceded her...
Verna Trimby
Mar 13, 2021
Verna Margaret (Cox) Trimby of Moweaqua IL (formerly of Decatur IL) passed away peacefully on March 13, 2021 following a long illness. Verna was born on September 4, 1933 in Decatur, Illinois, and became the adopted daughter of Forrest W and Mabel G Cox. She had one brother, Howard Cox. Verna attended public schools in Decatur graduating from Stephen Decatur...
Richard Chenoweth
Mar 8, 2021
Richard “Dick” Chenoweth, 81, of LaPlace, IL, passed away at the Arthur Home, Arthur, IL, on Monday, March 8, 2021. Private family services will be held. Memorials may be given to LaPlace United Methodist Church. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is assisting the family. Dick was born May 23, 1939, in East Lynn, IL, son of Ross Clinton and Leota...
Julia Clark
Mar 4, 2021
Julia A. Clark, 62, of Forsyth, Illinois, went to see Jesus on Thursday, March 4, 2021, in her home surrounded by family. Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, Illinois. Memorials may be...
Eleanor Nickey
Mar 3, 2021
Eleanor L. Nickey, 91, of Decatur passed away peacefully on March 3, 2021 at Hickory Point Christian Village, Forsyth. Graveside service will be 1:00 PM, Monday, March 8, 2021 at Cerro Gordo Cemetery, with Pastor Terry Leach and Rev. Steve Devore officiating. Family and friends are welcome to attend. There will be a reception after the service at the Brethren...
Irwin Soliday
Mar 2, 2021
Irwin S. Soliday, 103, of Forsyth, Illinois, formerly of Orland Park, Illinois passed away March 2, 2021, at Primrose Retirement Community of Decatur. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 5, 2021, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, Illinois, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Military rites by the Macon County Honor...
Brandon Atchison
Mar 2, 2021
William Brandon Atchison, 62, of Decatur passed away March 2, 2021 at his home. According to his wishes, no services will be held. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is assisting the family with arrangements. Brandon was born December 14, 1958 in Decatur, the son of James H. and Sally M. (Burton) Atchison. He was employed with the International Brotherhood...
Elizabeth Johnson
Feb 26, 2021
Elizabeth Catherine Colclasure Johnson former Effingham resident died Friday, February 26, 2021, at Tanglewood Village in Decatur. Elizabeth was born December 6, 1940, in Taylorville, the daughter of Foy Colclasure and Freda Bailor Colclasure. She married Monte Johnson May 9, 1988. He preceded her in death May 4, 2003. Survivors include sons, Timothy Ingram, Casey, IL and James Brian Ingram,...
Cecil Davis
Feb 25, 2021
Cecil R. Davis, 87, of Decatur, IL, passed away 4:00 p.m., Thursday, February 25, at Decatur Memorial Hospital with his family by his side.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 1st, officiated by Pastor Steve Hohm, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials may...
Areatha Roby
Feb 23, 2021
Areatha J. Roby, 88, formerly of Decatur, died Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at home, surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, March 12 at Resurrection Life Church, 1085 W. McKinley Ave, Decatur, IL. Visitation will begin at 10 AM at the church. Burial will be at Fairlawn Cemetery. She was born Areatha Jane Probst, Sept. 15,...
Norma Karloski
Feb 22, 2021
Norma Jean Karloski, 91, of Decatur entered eternal life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Monday afternoon, February 22, 2021, at Decatur Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Her funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday, March 3rd, at 11:00 am, at Mt Calvary Lutheran Church, 2055 South Franklin Street Road in Decatur, Illinois, officiated by Pastor Brett Hinrichs,...
William Summers
Feb 20, 2021
William “Bill” H. Summers, 72, of Decatur, IL, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 27, 2021, at Maranatha Assembly of God, 555 W. Imboden Dr., Decatur, IL. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 26, 2021, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, and one hour prior to service...
Kevin Seger
Feb 17, 2021
Kevin Seger, 69, of Decatur, passed away February 17, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Kevin was born December 3, 1951 in Decatur, the son of Harold and Wilma (Deardorff) Seger. He married Gayle Proctor on August 10, 1974 in Decatur. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Illinois University. Kevin was employed as a recreational therapist at the Adolf Meyer...
Greta Ridlen
Feb 16, 2021
Greta June Ridlen, 84, of Decatur died February 16, 2021, at her home, her loving husband at her side. At her request, no services will be held. Memorial to be held on a later date. She was born July 2, 1936, in West Frankfort, Illinois to Isaac Newton and Nora Ellen Willhite. She was the first born, while her twin...
John Kissel
Feb 15, 2021
John H. “Herb” Kissel, 75, of Decatur, passed away Monday, February, 15, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 20, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, with visitation from 9:00 a.m. until service time (masks will be required). Burial will be in Harristown Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Niantic United Methodist...
David Buechler
Feb 14, 2021
David Buechler, 68 of Decatur passed peacefully at home surrounded by family after a two year battle with brain cancer on February 14, 2021. Private funeral services for immediate family will be held at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur, IL and a Celebration of Life memorial will be held at a later date. David will be buried next...
Beth Frey
Feb 14, 2021
Beth M. Frey, 62, passed away peacefully at her home on February 14, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born June 17, 1958, in Decatur, Illinois the daughter of Mary E. (Levins) and Charles T. Frey. Beth graduated from St. Teresa High School and attended Richland Community College. Beth’s work career started at Northtown Bank of Decatur followed by...
