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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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James Howard

James Howard

Aug 21, 2020

James (Jim) Wesley Howard, 60, of Decatur, IL, passed away August 21, 2020 in his home. Graveside services will be 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, with visitation 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL prior to graveside services. Jim was born June 21, 1960, in Decatur, IL. He...

Carol Shurlow

Carol Shurlow

Aug 21, 2020

Carol Shurlow, 68, of Warrensburg, passed away August 21, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM, Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 1:00 – 3:00 PM, Thursday at the funeral home. CDC guidelines and social distancing will be followed and masks are...

Sidney Jackson

Sidney Jackson

Aug 19, 2020

Sidney Gene “Sid” Jackson, 68, of Kenney, passed away August 19, 2020 at John Warner Hospital in Clinton. A memorial gathering will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 PM, Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. CDC guidelines and social distancing will be followed and masks are required. Memorials in Sid’s honor may be made to...

Diane Johnson

Diane Johnson

Aug 15, 2020

Diane L. Johnson, 76, of Decatur passed away August 15, 2020 at Villa Clara in Decatur. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur is assisting the family. Memorials in Diane’s honor may be made to the Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois Charitable Fund c/o Community Foundation of Macon County 101 S...

Betty Schaal

Betty Schaal

Aug 15, 2020

Betty Jean Schaal, 90, of Decatur passed away August 15, 2020 at Heritage Health in Mt. Zion. Graveside service will be 11:00 AM, Monday, August 24, 2020 at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur, is assisting the family. Betty was born May 9, 1930 in Vandalia, the daughter of Paul L. and Faye Evelyn...

Agnes Ritchey-Stone

Agnes Ritchey-Stone

Aug 14, 2020

Agnes Kay Ritchey-Stone, 78, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away at 10:52 a.m. on Friday, August 14, 2020, at her residence. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at Harristown Cemetery, Harristown, Illinois, with visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, Illinois. Agnes was born on August 30, 1941...

Phillip Sadler

Phillip Sadler

Aug 14, 2020

Phillip L. Sadler, 53, of Decatur passed away August 14, 2020 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Graveside service will be 1:00 PM, Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Fairlawn Cemetery, Decatur. Memorials in Phillip’s honor may be made to Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network Attn: Ashley Ocasio, 425 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-2076. Brintlinger...

Clinton Keller

Clinton Keller

Aug 13, 2020

Clinton Joe Keller, 79, of Decatur, passed away Thursday evening, August 13, 2020, in his residence, surrounded by his family. Memorial services will be conducted at 10:00 AM Saturday, August 22, 2020, at the Maranatha Assembly of God, 555 W. Imboden Dr., Decatur, IL, 62521, with visitation also at the church beginning at 5:00 PM on Friday, August 21, 2020....

William Hall

William Hall

Aug 12, 2020

William Lewis Hall, 75, passed away at Southampton Hospital in Southampton, New York, on August 12, 2020. Bill was born May 21, 1945, in Newtown, Missouri, the son of Fred Lewis and Shirley Verlee Peters Hall. He graduated from Lanphier High School in Springfield, Illinois, Class of 1964, and later obtained a B.S. degree in University Studies from Southern Illinois...

Peter Daugherty

Peter Daugherty

Aug 11, 2020

Peter A. Daugherty, 82, of Clinton passed away August 11, 2020 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Monday, August 17, 2020 at Clinton United Methodist Church, 308 E. Main Street, Clinton, IL. Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur and from...

Margaret Bell

Margaret Bell

Aug 10, 2020

Margaret Therese “Peggy” Bell, 89, of Decatur passed away August 10, 2020 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 10:00-10:45, Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials in Peggy’s honor may be made to St. James Parrish or...

Robert Martindale

Robert Martindale

Aug 4, 2020

Robert “Bob” Alvin Martindale, who was quite simply the best dad ever,​joined his Bride of 45 years in Heaven Tuesday morning August 4, 2020. At his side, hand in hand, was his daughter Traci. Bob was 73 years young and resided in Decatur, IL. Bob’s journey of life began June 8, 1947, the only child to Margaret (Hendrian) and LuAlvin...

David Jones

David Jones

Jul 31, 2020

David L. Jones, 76, of Decatur, passed away at 11:58 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 5, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home with visitation from 12:00 noon until service time. Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery. David was born March 7, 1944, in Decatur, son...

Rodney Reining

Rodney Reining

Jul 31, 2020

Rodney A. Reining, 71, of Decatur passed away July 31, 2020 at his home. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, August 7, 2020 at Boiling Springs Cemetery. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur is assisting the family with arrangements. Rodney was born May 15, 1949 in Peoria, the son of Kenneth and Pauline (Rathman) Reining. He...

Bonnie Burns

Bonnie Burns

Jul 31, 2020

Bonnie Marie Burns, 66, of Decatur passed away July 31, 2020 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral service will be 12:00 PM, Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be held from 10:00 – 11:45 AM, Tuesday at the funeral home. CDC guidelines and social distancing will be followed and masks are required. Burial will...

Michael Williams

Michael Williams

Jul 29, 2020

Michael “Dubb” Williams, 52, of Decatur passed away July 29, 2020 at his home. Local Visitation will be 4:00 – 7:00 PM, Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. CDC guidelines will be followed and masks are required. A funeral service will be held August 8 at Overman-Jones Funeral Home in Plainfield, IL. Memorials in Michael’s...

Mildred Gonzalez

Mildred Gonzalez

Jul 26, 2020

Mildred Turner Gonzalez, 93, of Decatur passed away peacefully on July 26, 2020 at her home. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Friday, July 31 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 PM, Thursday, July 30 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park. Memorials in Millie’s honor may be made to...

Sandra Dodson

Sandra Dodson

Jul 21, 2020

Sandra L. Dodson, 65, of Blue Mound, passed away July 21, 2020 at her home. A memorial gathering will be 5:00-7:00 PM, Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Sandra was born August 11, 1954 in Decatur, the daughter of Ronald L. Dodson and Patsy Eileen (Jewell). She was a teacher at Anna Waters Head Start...

Edna Allen

Edna Allen

Jul 18, 2020

Edna Allen, 93, of Decatur passed away July 18, 2020 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, July 21 at Macon County Memorial Park, Decatur. Memorials in Edna’s honor may be made to Pilgrim Lutheran Church. Edna was born March 21, 1927 in London, England, the daughter of Jack and Edna (Adie) Treadaway. She married Billie...

Mandie Hise

Mandie Hise

Jul 18, 2020

Mandie Hise, 45, of Decatur passed away July 18, 2020 at her home. A celebration of Mandie’s life will be 1:00 PM, Sunday, July 26, 2020 at 1035 N College St., Decatur, IL 62522. Mandie was born March 2, 1975 in Decatur, the daughter of Frank and Sherry Lee (Markwell) Reed. She was a great bartender and manager at Cheddars’...

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