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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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Howard Nailer

Howard Nailer

Jun 23, 2020

Howard Nailer, 90, of rural Decatur, IL passed away at 12:20 A.M. on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, with visitation one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Burial will be at Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL. Memorials in Howard’s...

William Penhallegon

William Penhallegon

Jun 22, 2020

William E. Penhallegon, born in Decatur, IL, July 31, 1945, died on Monday June 22 at 5:35 PM with family by his side. He was 74 years old. Funeral services for family and friends will be 10:00 AM Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, with burial following in Fairlawn Cemetery. Bill, as he was called by...

Sabra Kendall

Sabra Kendall

Jun 20, 2020

Sabra J. Kendall, 71, of Decatur passed away June 20, 2020 at Prairie Creek Village. Private burial at Villa Grove Cemetery and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is assisting the family with arrangements. Sabra was born October 6, 1948 in Villa Grove, IL, the daughter of John W....

Ida Wickline

Ida Wickline

Jun 17, 2020

Ida Marie Wickline, age 83 of Taylorville, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 22, 2020 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, Illinois, with visitation one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery, Decatur, Illinois. Memorials may be made to Crossroads Apostolic Ministries of Taylorville,...

Jeanine West

Jeanine West

Jun 15, 2020

Jeanine West, 80, of Sullivan passed away June 15, 2020 at Mason Point. Graveside service will be 11:00 AM, Monday, June 22 at North Fork Cemetery, Decatur. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Jeanine was born May 5, 1940 in Decatur, the daughter of Glen Arthur and Margie (Diller) Vance. She married Billie D. West...

Leslie Cogan

Leslie Cogan

Jun 13, 2020

Leslie Ann Cogan was joyfully reunited with her mom and dad in heaven on Saturday, June 13 at 6:16 am. She traded in her broken body for an eternity of peace and happiness beside her Lord Jesus. All pain and restraints are finally gone. Leslie, born in Decatur on July 10, 1962, was the 4th child of Bill and Rita...

Audrey Bourne

Audrey Bourne

Jun 12, 2020

Audrey Earline Bourne, 83, of Warrensburg, IL. departed from this life on June 12, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 P.M. Monday (06-15-2020) at Illini Cemetery, Warrensburg, IL. Memorials may be made to: Christian Appalachian Project. Audrey was born on May 21, 1937 in Mammoth Springs, AK. the daughter of James E. and...

Dixie Garrett

Dixie Garrett

Jun 11, 2020

Dixie Diane Garrett, 75, of Decatur passed away June 11, 2020 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. A graveside service will be held at a later date. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur is assisting the family. Dixie was born November 15, 1944 in Salem, IL the daughter of Porter Lou and Pauline Ferrell (Robinson) Garrett. She was very skilled at embroidery....

Linda Whitaker

Linda Whitaker

Jun 10, 2020

Linda S. Whitaker, 72, of Decatur, passed away June 10, 2020 at her home. Graveside services will be 10:00 AM, Monday, June 15, at Graceland Cemetery, Decatur. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur is assisting the family. Memorials in Linda’s honor may be given to Camp Wilson Foursquare Church, 7570 W Main St, Decatur, IL 62522. Linda was born September...

Dorothy Whalen

Dorothy Whalen

Jun 9, 2020

Dorothy Marilyn (Cox) Whalen, 90, of Forsyth passed away peacefully June 9, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family. Graveside services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 13 at Graceland Cemetery. The family is being assisted by Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur. Memorials in Dorothy’s honor may be given to Harbor Light Hospice, Forsyth, IL. Dorothy was born...

Carla Shafer

Carla Shafer

Jun 8, 2020

Carla L. Shafer, 67, of Decatur passed away June 8, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, June 26 at Mt. Gilead Cemetery, Decatur. A celebration of Carla’s life will follow. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur, is assisting the family. Carla was born January 24, 1953 in Decatur, the daughter of...

Carol Brandt

Carol Brandt

Jun 8, 2020

Carol A. Brandt left us to join her husband (Alan) and family on Monday, June 8, 2020 at Virden’s Sunrise Nursing. She was born December 11, 1932 in Angola, Indiana to Charles and Ellen Rodebaugh who preceded her in death, along with her brother Jimmy. She went to DePauw University where she met Alan, whom she married on December 4,...

Frankie Russell

Frankie Russell

Jun 5, 2020

Frankie J. Russell, 83, of Decatur passed away June 5, 2020 at Moweaqua Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Graveside services will be held at 12:00 P.M., Thursday, June 18 at Graceland Cemetery, Decatur. Visitation will be 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Due to current restrictions, COVID-19 guidance will be followed, requiring face coverings...

Cynthia Bettis

Cynthia Bettis

Jun 2, 2020

Cynthia Ann Reed Bettis, 57, of Long Creek, died peacefully in her home Tuesday, June 2, 2020, surrounded by her family and close friends. A private service will be held at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, and a public celebration of Cindy’s life will be held after Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. Cindy was born on October 13, 1962 in Orlando,...

Ian Clodfelter

Ian Clodfelter

Jun 2, 2020

Ian Morgan Clodfelter, infant son of Scott and Natalie Clodfelter, of Forsyth, passed away June 2, 2020 at St. John’s Children’s Hospital in Springfield. No services will be held. Memorials in Ian’s honor may be given to Ronald McDonald House, Springfield House, 610 N. 7th Street, Springfield, IL 62702. Ian was born February 29, 2020 in Decatur, IL. He is...

Deborah Bunton

Deborah Bunton

Jun 1, 2020

Deborah Ann Bunton (McNamara), 81, of Decatur, passed away June 1, 2020 at Fair Havens Senior Living. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials in Deborah’s honor may be made to the Humane Society of Decatur and Macon County, 3373 N Woodford...

Mildred Girard

Mildred Girard

May 30, 2020

Mildred V. Girard, 100, of Decatur, IL Died May 30th at Imboden Creek Living Center with family by her side. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 3, 2020 from 6 to 8 P.M. at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, Illinois. A private family service will be held Thursday, June 4, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. at New Beginnings Church of God,...

Ralph Marien

Ralph Marien

May 28, 2020

Ralph Andrew “Andy” Marien passed peacefully at 6:58 P.M. on May 28, 2020 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. No services will be held. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur is assisting the family. Andy was born December 12, 1960 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Daniel Marien and Marion (Francis) Smith. He lived most of his life in Central Illinois. Andy...

Patrick Carter

Patrick Carter

May 26, 2020

Patrick Carter, 58, of Hammond, IL passed away May 26, 2020 in his home. A Celebration of Life will be 1:00 – 3:00 PM, Friday, June 5, 2020 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Cerro Gordo. Strict social distancing rules will be in place. Patrick was born January 27, 1962 in Carlinville, IL, the son of Karl and Mary Ann...

Wilma Miller

Wilma Miller

May 25, 2020

Wilma Joan Miller, 87, of Decatur, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on May 25, 2020. Graveside services will be 1:30 PM, Friday, May 29 at North Fork Cemetery, Decatur. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Wilma’s honor may be made to Tabernacle Baptist Church,...

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