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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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Donna Shoraga

Donna Shoraga

Oct 1, 2020

Donna J. Shoraga, 88, of Cerro Gordo, IL, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020 in Piatt County Nursing Home, Monticello, IL. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 5, at Cerro Gordo United Methodist Church with visitation one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Cerro Gordo Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Cerro Gordo United Methodist Church....

Norma Willmirth

Norma Willmirth

Sep 30, 2020

Norma Jean Willmirth, 95, of Knoxville, IL, formerly of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020. Norma was born in Taylorville, IL on January 22, 1925 to Edgar and Hazel Bertsch. She married Leroy Willmirth on May 24, 1947. He survives. She is also survived by a brother Bill (Pat) Bertsch, daughters Linda (John) Burris, Patricia (Bruce) Alleman, 6 grandchildren...

Donald Cornell

Donald Cornell

Sep 27, 2020

Donald D. Cornell, 79, of Decatur, passed away September 27, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 AM, Monday, October 5, 2020 at First Christian Church, Decatur. All CDC guidelines will be followed. Masks will be required and attendance will be limited to 100 people in the space due to state and local guidelines...

Jayne Camerer

Jayne Camerer

Sep 27, 2020

Jayne Camerer, 69, of Decatur passed away September 27, 2020 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Graveside service will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Friends Chapel Cemetery, near Scottland, IL with Pastor Sig Bjorklund officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jayne’s honor may be given to Grace United Methodist Church. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur is assisting...

J. Veech

J. Veech

Sep 26, 2020

J. William “Bill” Veech, 70, of Oreana, passed away September 26, 2020 at his home. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time at the funeral home, with strict social distancing observed. All CDC guidelines will be followed and masks are required....

Marty Johnson

Marty Johnson

Sep 25, 2020

Marty Ann Johnson, 66, of Illiopolis, IL, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020, in her home. A Memorial graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 3, in Long Point Cemetery, Niantic, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Marty’s name may be given to Resurrection Parish, Illiopolis. Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is assisting the family...

Barbara Kretzer

Barbara Kretzer

Sep 23, 2020

Barbara Jean Kretzer, 79, of Decatur, arrived in heaven on September 23, 2020. Celebrate! A memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM, Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Faith 4 Life Ministries, 4415 N Water St. Memorials in Barbara’s honor may be made to the Humane Society of Decatur and Macon County, 3373 N Woodford St, Decatur, IL 62526. Barbara...

Jeanne Tilley

Jeanne Tilley

Sep 23, 2020

Jeanne Tilley, 80, went to be with the Lord September 23 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, September 28, 2020 at Calvary Cemetery, 2205 IL-16, Pana, IL, with Rev. Chris Comerford officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jeanne’s honor may be given to St. Patrick Catholic Church, 407 E Eldorado St, Decatur,...

Jimmy Baldwin

Jimmy Baldwin

Sep 22, 2020

Jimmy “Jim” Lee Baldwin, 76, of Oreana, IL, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Jim was born December 2, 1943, in Danville, IL, son of William Leo and Flora Kathryn (Prater) Baldwin. He...

Suzanne Drobisch

Suzanne Drobisch

Sep 21, 2020

Loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Suzanne Marie Drobisch passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, September 21, 2020. A memorial mass celebrating Sue’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 25, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Decatur, with visitation from 9-10 a.m. Memorials may be made to the St. Mary’s Hospital...

Richard Spain

Richard Spain

Sep 19, 2020

Richard Spain, 87, of Decatur passed away September 19, 2020 at Sullivan Rehabilitation and Healthcare. Private Family Services will be held. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur is assisting the family. Memorials in Richard’s honor may be given to Decatur Firefighters Local #505, 1415 N. Water St. Decatur, Illinois 62526,...

George Kuhns

George Kuhns

Sep 18, 2020

George Franklin Kuhns, 93, of Decatur, died peacefully in his sleep, Friday evening, September 18, 2020 at home in Florida. George was born April 30, 1927 in Decatur, the son of George Hiser and Faustine (Fullerton) Kuhns, little brother of Martha (Dick) Weicker and Helen Faustine Kuhns of Oreana. He proudly served our country in the US Navy during WWII...

Mary Blacet

Mary Blacet

Sep 18, 2020

Mary Isabelle (Mary Belle) Blacet, 87, of Decatur, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020 at Imboden Creek Living Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 25, at St. James Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, September 24, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home with a prayer service at 4:30p.m. Memorials in...

John Johnston

John Johnston

Sep 13, 2020

John “Jack” Johnston, 85, of Warrensburg, passed away September 13, 2020 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Private family graveside services will be held at Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur is assisting the family. Memorials in Jack’s honor may be made to Warrensburg Fire Department, 420 E Main St, Warrensburg, IL 62573. Jack was born...

Ralph Traxler

Ralph Traxler

Sep 11, 2020

Ralph Junior Traxler, 95, of Decatur, IL, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, September 15, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Private family services will be Wednesday, September 16, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Burial will be in LaPlace Cemetery, LaPlace, IL.Memorials...

Myrtle Jackson

Myrtle Jackson

Sep 10, 2020

Myrtle Mae (Mintler) Jackson, 95, of Champaign, Illinois passed away at The Green House Homes at Clark Lindsey Village, Urbana, Illinois on Thursday, September 10, 2020. Funeral service will be 11:30 a.m. Monday, September 14, 2020 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, Illinois with visitation one hour prior to service. Burial will be at Mt. Gilead Cemetery, Decatur, Illinois....

Genevieve Richmond

Genevieve Richmond

Sep 8, 2020

Genevieve (Genny) Warren Richmond, formerly of University City, Missouri, and currently of Decatur, IL, left this life to be with her heavenly father on September 8, 2020 at the age of 102. Born April 17, 1918 in Casper, Wyoming, daughter of William and Anna (Forfang) Warren, contractor and teacher, Mrs. Richmond was reared in Flora, Illinois and married Leonard Richmond...

Gloria Gambrill

Gloria Gambrill

Sep 8, 2020

Gloria J. Gambrill, 85, of Niantic, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2020. Private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur is assisting the family. Memorials in Gloria’s honor may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Niantic Fire Department, 108 Illinois St, Niantic, IL 62551 Gloria was born...

Ruth Mccollom

Ruth Mccollom

Sep 7, 2020

Ruth E. McCollom, 98, of Decatur, passed away September 7, 2020 at Imboden Creek Living Center surrounded by her family. Graveside service will be 1:00 PM, Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Mt. Gilead Cemetery with Father Joe Molloy officiating. Memorials in Ruth’s honor may be given to Holy Family Parish, 2400 S Franklin Street Rd, Decatur, IL 62521. Brintlinger and...

Wanda High

Wanda High

Sep 5, 2020

Wanda High, 87, of Decatur passed away September 5, 2020 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Burial will follow in Mt. Gilead Cemetery. Wanda was born August 15, 1933 in Decatur, the daughter of Robert and Leona (Goodwin) Fry. She married Charles William High...

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