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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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Annamary Jureziz

Annamary Jureziz

Sep 3, 2019

Annamary Jureziz, 76, of Niles, MI, died Tuesday, September 3, 2019, in Ann Arbor, MI. Graveside services will be 10:30 A.M. Saturday, September 14, at Fairlawn Cemetery, 1600 W. King St., Decatur, IL. Annamary was born April 9, 1943, in Decatur, the daughter of Theodore Alvin and Marguerite (Harper) Nelson. She married Ronald Edward Jureziz. She is survived by her...

Mary Halicki

Mary Halicki

Sep 3, 2019

Mary E. Halicki, 99, of Decatur, IL, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 5, 2019, at Cerro Gordo Cemetery, Cerro Gordo, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements. Mary was born February 14, 1920, in Decatur, the daughter of Richard Miles and...

Carl Reynolds

Carl Reynolds

Aug 28, 2019

Carl R. Reynolds, 86, of Decatur, IL, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hall Cemetery, Blue Mound, IL, with military...

James Pownall

James Pownall

Aug 26, 2019

James W. “Jim” Pownall, 80, of Decatur, IL, passed away Monday, August 26, 2019, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 31, at Holy Family Catholic Church. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday, August 30, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown....

Brant Seitz

Brant Seitz

Aug 25, 2019

Brant Lee Seitz, 54, of Milmine, IL, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019, in his home. Memorial visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, August 31, at Brintlinger and Earl Cerro Gordo Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the family: Brant Seitz Benefit, in care of Staley Credit Union. Brant was born September 16, 1964, in Decatur, son of...

Diana Miller

Diana Miller

Aug 25, 2019

Diana Miller, 66, of Decatur, IL, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. There will be a family Celebration of Life at a later time. Diana was born August 18, 1953, in Henrietta, Oklahoma, daughter of Leonard and Bernice Marie (Smith) Willhite. She married Ken R. Miller on June 19, 1981, in Decatur. Diana worked as a...

Seth Gault

Seth Gault

Aug 20, 2019

Seth Roland Gault, was born March 18, 1935, in St. Louis, Missouri to George EdwinGault and Rissie Irena Duncan. He is survived by his wife, Margarette Ann Gault; children Charles J Gault of Hamilton, New Jersey; Laura K Sumner of Galt, California; Kenneth R Gault of Ponte Vedra, Florida and Tracy L Gault of Talent, Oregon; sister Marca Mae Andersen...

Mabel Peters

Mabel Peters

Aug 18, 2019

Mabel G. Peters, 94, of Pana, IL, formerly of Decatur, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019, at Heritage Manor in Pana. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 23, at Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is assisting the family...

Ronnie Swindle

Ronnie Swindle

Aug 17, 2019

Ronnie Dale Swindle, 67, of Decatur, died Saturday, August 17, 2019, in his home. Burial will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery, Riverton at a later date. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is assisting the family. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Ronnie was born July 1, 1952, in Decatur, the son of Willie and Mavis (Franklin)...

Mary Walton

Mary Walton

Aug 14, 2019

Mary Elaine (Gorden) Walton, 87, of Whitehall, formerly of Decatur, IL, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Fellowship Community, Whitehall. Mary was predeceased by her loving husband, Harold K. Walton. Born in rural Blue Mound, IL, August 18, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Pearl (Mouche) Gorden. At age 13, Mary was the organist at...

E. Crabtree

E. Crabtree

Aug 14, 2019

Edward Crabtree, Jr., 81, of Decatur, IL, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at St. Mary’s Hospital. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 17 at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday, August 16, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Maroa Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Macon Resources. Edward was...

Shirley Bell

Shirley Bell

Aug 12, 2019

Shirley Anne (Cripe) Bell, 88, of Decatur, IL, passed away Monday, August 12, 2019, at Imboden Creek Living Center, Decatur. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, with visitation 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, August 16, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur....

Charlotte Crooks

Charlotte Crooks

Aug 9, 2019

Charlotte Sue Crooks, 73, of La Place, IL, passed away Friday, August 9, 2019, at Generations at McKinley Court. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 17, at her home. Her children would like to extend an open invitation to all family and friends. Memorials may be made to: Cancer Care Center of Decatur. Charlotte...

Nellie Brookhouzen

Nellie Brookhouzen

Aug 9, 2019

Nellie Downs Brookhouzen, 98, of Forsyth, IL, passed away Friday, August 9, 2019 at Hickory Point Christian Village, Forsyth, IL. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Central Christian Church, Decatur, with visitation one hour prior to service time. Burial will be at a later date in Mishawaka, IN. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, will...

Barbara Smith

Barbara Smith

Aug 6, 2019

Barbara K. Smith, 78, of Niantic, IL, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Decatur Rehab & Health Care Center, Decatur, IL. Cremation rites will be accorded. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will be handling the arrangements. Barbara was born March 18, 1941, in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of John and Marie Margaret (Moore-Platt) Schweizerhof. Barbara was a...

Darryl Boone

Darryl Boone

Aug 6, 2019

Darryl Todd Boone Sr., 57, passed away the morning of Tuesday, August 6th. Unfortunately, he was unable to experience the zombie apocalypse, a world where Star Trek was reality or "it" hitting the fan, but he was always prepared. When the doctors gave him 6 months, he took 24 years and was able to experience the birth of 7 grandchildren...

Lucille Knapp

Lucille Knapp

Aug 4, 2019

Lucille W. Knapp, 90, of Oakley, IL, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 9, 2019, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mt. Gilead Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Lucille was born March 22, 1929, in Shelbyville,...

Harvey Baker

Harvey Baker

Aug 3, 2019

Harvey H. Baker, Sr., 95, of Decatur, IL, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019, at Imboden Creek Living Center, Decatur, IL. Memorial services will be 1:30 p.m., Sunday, August 11, 2019, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown,...

Richard Fry

Richard Fry

Aug 3, 2019

Richard D. Fry, 69, of Herrick, IL, died Saturday, August 3, 2019, surrounded by his family including his soul mate, Jane. Graveside services will be at Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, at a later date. Memorials may be made to Cancer Care Specialists of Central Illinois. Richard was born April 2, 1950, in Decatur, the son of Richard W. and...

Doris Ritchie

Doris Ritchie

Jul 31, 2019

Doris O. Ritchie, 87, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019, with her loving family by her side. Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 3, at the Cerro Gordo Cemetery, Cerro Gordo, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is assisting the family with the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Cerro Gordo United Methodist Church....

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