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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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Daley Mckinney

Daley Mckinney

Dec 15, 2019

Daley Faith McKinney met Jesus on Sunday, December 15 at 7:30am. She leaves behind a family who cherished and adored her. Parents: Dale and Ann McKinney, Siblings: Brogan (and Zachary) New of TX, Patrick McKinney, Keagan McKinney, Brittany McKinney, Brianna McKinney, Bronwyn McKinney, Tobin McKinney, Brian McKinney, Miles McKinney, MengYan McKinney, Rory McKinney, Teddy McKinney, twins Wen and Wu McKinney,...

Gary Doolin

Gary Doolin

Dec 15, 2019

Gary “Joe” Doolin, 72, of Decatur, IL, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019, at St. Mary’s Hospital. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m., Friday, December 20, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Graveside services will be held at 12:00 Noon, Monday, December 23, at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Riverton, IL, with military rites conducted by the Macon County Honor...

Delores Boyle

Delores Boyle

Dec 11, 2019

Delores L. Boyle, 90, of Clinton, IL, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at Manor Court of Clinton. Cremation services to be provided by Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Delores was born March 17, 1929, in Kansas City, Missouri, daughter of Cecil Stillman and Edna Pearl (Lowry) Truax. She married Edward R. Boyle on June 30, 1973, in Decatur,...

Lorraine Wiggins

Lorraine Wiggins

Dec 11, 2019

Lorraine Ruth (Ananias) Wiggins entered into the presence of Jesus on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Lorraine was born on June 3, 1933 to Frieda Ciesler Ananais and Fred Ananias in Springfield, Illinois. She married Herbert (Ike) Wiggins in 1957. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and several siblings. Survivors include her son Randy (Denise) Wiggins, two...

Ralph Smith

Ralph Smith

Dec 11, 2019

Ralph Wilson Smith, 93, of Hartselle, AL, formerly of Cerro Gordo, IL, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 17, at Oakley Brick Church of the Brethren. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Monday, December 16, at Brintlinger and Earl Cerro Gordo Funeral Home, with Masonic rites to follow. Burial will...

Hollistine Dodd

Hollistine Dodd

Dec 9, 2019

Hollistine L. Dodd, 86, of Cerro Gordo, IL, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 13, 2019, at Cerro Gordo United Methodist Church, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the church. Burial will be in Cerro Gordo Cemetery, Cerro Gordo, IL. Memorials may be...

Lisa Dunn

Lisa Dunn

Dec 6, 2019

Lisa L. Dunn, 56, of Decatur passed away Friday, December 6 2019 at her home. Lisa was born September 22 1963 in Mt. Vernon, IL., the daughter of Keith and Opal (Garver) Otta. She graduated from Macon High School Class of 1981. She married Roy C. Dunn. Lisa was preceded in death by her Father Keith, and Grandparents Hubert and...

Betty Stone

Betty Stone

Dec 6, 2019

Betty Jean Stone, 91, of Decatur, died Friday, December 6, 2019, in her home. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Monday, December 9, at Elwin United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 9:00-11:00 A.M. at the church. Burial will be in Mechanicsburg Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is assisting the family. Betty was born January 19, 1928,...

Joan Maretti

Joan Maretti

Dec 5, 2019

Joan Maretti, 90 of Decatur, IL., passed away at 11:27 P.M. on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Hickory Point Christian Village, Forsyth, IL. Graveside services will be 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Graceland Cemetery Decatur, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Joan was born on December 1, 1929 in Champaign, IL....

Michael Maretti

Michael Maretti

Dec 4, 2019

Michael P. Maretti, 68, of Decatur, IL, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 7, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home with visitation from 8:30 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m, Saturday, with military rites conducted by...

Carlyn Rotz

Carlyn Rotz

Dec 3, 2019

Carlyn M. Rotz, 89, of Decatur, IL, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 6, at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Decatur, with visitation from 10:00 a.m., until service time. Burial will be in Harristown Cemetery. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Carlyn...

James Hawkins

James Hawkins

Dec 3, 2019

James Arthur (Jim) Hawkins died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Decatur, on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. Jim - Hawk to his friends - was born in Gary, IN on May 29, 1943 to Bernice and Vema Hawkins. The family moved to Grayville, IL when Jim was a boy, and Grayville is where he attended school. After leaving...

Mary Berry

Mary Berry

Dec 2, 2019

Mary Ruth Berry, 89, of Decatur, IL, passed away Monday, December 2, 2019, at Hickory Point Christian Village, Forsyth. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 5, at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is assisting the family. Mary was born March...

David Robbins

David Robbins

Nov 30, 2019

David Robbins, 86, of Warrensburg, IL, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019, in Decatur, IL. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 5, at Illini Cemetery, Warrensburg. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is assisting the family. David was born October 5, 1933, in Boulder Junction, WI, son of the late Arthur and Violet Robbins. He married...

Arlene Munyon

Arlene Munyon

Nov 30, 2019

Arlene F. Munyon, 77, of Warrensburg, IL, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019, in her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, December 7, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, with visitation from 10:00 a.m., until service time. A private family graveside service will be held following the service. Memorials may be made to...

Joseph Ashby

Joseph Ashby

Nov 27, 2019

Joseph “Joe” Eugene Ashby, 49, of Decatur, IL, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL. A memorial celebration of life will be 4 to 9 p.m. on Monday, December 2 at Doherty’s Pub and Pins, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to Tyler Yount Foundation or PawPrint Ministries. Joe was born March 11, 1970, in...

Charlotte Taylor

Charlotte Taylor

Nov 23, 2019

Charlotte J. Taylor, 88, of Decatur, IL, passed away Saturday, November 23, at Fair Havens Senior Living. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Charlotte was born September 2, 1931, in Decatur, daughter of...

Cameron Pries

Cameron Pries

Nov 22, 2019

Cameron Pries, 21, of Decatur, IL, passed away Friday, November 22, 2019, at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Celebration of Life services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 27, at Life Foursquare Church, Decatur, with visitation from 4:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 26, at the church. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, at Hillcrest Cemetery, Centralia,...

Raymond Janvrin

Raymond Janvrin

Nov 18, 2019

Raymond Burton Janvrin, (Burton), 97, of Decatur, IL, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019, at Heritage Health, Mt. Zion, IL, surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 22, 2019, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, with visitation 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, November 21, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Boiling Springs...

Jean Pehrson

Jean Pehrson

Nov 13, 2019

Jean Pehrson (96) passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, November 13, 2019, while under hospice care in Decatur, Illinois. Jean was a WWII veteran and will be interred next to her Navy veteran husband, Richard “Dick” Pehrson at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Riverton, IL. Per her request, there will only be a closed casket Military service at Camp Butler....

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