Ronald Dukes
Feb 1, 2025
Ronald Lee Dukes, 76, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025 surrounded by his family. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, with military honors by the US Marine Corps and Sangamon County Interveterans Burial Detail. Memorials in Ron’s honor may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box...
Brian Ritchey
Feb 1, 2025
Brian Kent Ritchey, 52, passed away on Saturday, February 1 st , 2025 in Slidell, LA. He was born on December 18, 1972 in Decatur. Brian is survived by his 2 daughters, Destiny Ritchey and Brittiny Ritchey, both of Decatur, IL; 6 grandchildren, Jayden, Killian, Isaac, A’Myla, Daxton, and Oaklynn; his brother Keith (wife Bridget) Ritchey of Kansas; 2 nephews,...
Carol Cooley
Jan 29, 2025
Carol Lund Cooley (Diedrich), passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. She was born on March 18, 1936 in Ripon, WI. She was a 1958 graduate of Ripon College. Carol married Thomas Edward Cooley in December 1958 and they recently celebrated 66 years of marriage. She is survived by her husband Thomas; 2 sons, Mark (wife Judy) Cooley of Hummelstown,...
Mona Babcock
Jan 29, 2025
Mona Babcock, 1925-2025, died January 29, 2025, six days after a huge outpouring of love on her 100th birthday. A memorial service will be held in the Spring. Mona Wood was born in 1925. She grew up on the family farm a mile east of Cerro Gordo. She and her siblings attended a one-room school down the road from their...
Annetta Hensley
Jan 24, 2025
Annetta Louise Hensley, 93, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur and 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 30, 2025 at East Park Baptist Church, 1919 S Baltimore Ave, Decatur. Funeral service will...
Robert Critchelow
Jan 24, 2025
Robert E. Critchelow, 79, of Cerro Gordo passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Cerro Gordo. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at the funeral home in Cerro Gordo. Burial will be in Cerro Gordo Cemetery....
Sam Decesaro
Jan 23, 2025
Sam Decesaro, 70, of Decatur, IL, entered eternal rest in his home January 23, 2025, with his wife and his pastor by his side. Sam was born in Effingham County, IL, February 20, 1954, the son of Jack and Cleda M (Stolte) Decesaro. He married Rebecca Whitlock June 19, 1993, in Decatur. Sam attended Mt. Zion schools and was employed...
Roger Lawyer
Jan 18, 2025
Roger E. Lawyer, 77, of Oakley, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Cerro Gordo United Methodist Church in Cerro Gordo. Visitation will take place from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, also at...
Mary Wright
Jan 16, 2025
Mary J. Wright, 88, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025 with her daughter by her side. Private services will be held at a later date. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is assisting the family. Mary was born March 11, 1936 in Lincoln the daughter of Clifford and Irene (Prewitt) Deuterman. She worked for over 20 years a...
John Smick
Jan 15, 2025
John P. “Cubby” Smick, 78, of Moweaqua, IL, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur is assisting the family with the arrangements. John was born April 20, 1946, in Chicago, IL, the son of Charles and B. Aileen (Dipper) Smick. In 1972, he married Judy (Nalefski) Smick, and she remained by his side...
Carol Ferry
Jan 11, 2025
Carol Bardelmeier Ferry, 88, died peacefully on January 11, 2025 after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Carol was born on August 12, 1937 to Ruby M. (Allen) and Oscar W. Bardelmeier in Edwardsville, Il. She attended Millikin University where she earned a degree in Elementary Education and was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. She worked in Decatur Public...
Warren Taylor
Jan 9, 2025
Warren Donald Taylor, 100, son of Jacob “J.D.” and Ina (Shinneman) Taylor, was born on March 24, 1924, at home in rural Hammond and peacefully passed into eternal life on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at his home in Monticello. Warren married Helen “Eileen” Snoke on November 15, 1952, in Decatur, who passed away on October 17, 2022. Warren was a...
Bradley Thomas
Jan 7, 2025
Bradley James Thomas, 60, of Decatur passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025 at his home surrounded by family. A Celebration of Life will be 12:00 PM, Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Moundford Free Methodist Church, 1803 E Mound Rd., Decatur, IL. Bradley was born January 29, 1964 in Decatur, the son of Arleigh and Carole (Williams) Thomas. He married...
Gary Morgan
Jan 7, 2025
Gary R Morgan, 78, of Assumption, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025. Visitation will be Monday, January 13, 2025, from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur, IL. Funeral service will immediately follow at 2:00 PM. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, in Decatur, IL. Memorial donations can be made to Second Chance...
Della Roberts
Jan 7, 2025
Della Jean Roberts, 91, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Monday, January 13, 2025 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM, Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Decatur. In lieu of flowers, memorial...
Betty Smull
Jan 2, 2025
Betty J. Smull, 101, of Niantic, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be 12:00 PM, Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Niantic United Methodist Church. Visitation will be 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Saturday at the church. Memorials in Betty’s honor may be made to: Niantic United Methodist Church, 211 North St, Niantic, IL 62551....
Bill Lowe
Jan 1, 2025
Bill E. Lowe, 67, of Decatur, passed away peacefully at his home on January 1, 2025. At his request, no services will be held. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur is assisting the family with arrangements. Bill was born January 31, 1957 in Monticello, Kentucky, the son of Milton and Betty (Orr) Lowe. He married Kathy Koshinski on October 4,...
Delena Joan Holmes
Jan 1, 2025
Delena Joan Holmes, aged 85, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025 in her son’s home in Springfield, Oregon. She was surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Services will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, January 17, 2025 in Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Burial...
Dino Balamos
Dec 31, 2024
Dino E. Balamos, 94, born in Decatur, IL, and recently having resided in Chattanooga, TN, passed away peacefully, December 31, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Dino was born February 28, 1930, the son of Greek immigrants, Peter J. and Dionecia (Safaris) Balamos. On October 14, 1956, Dino married Mary Mourton in her hometown, St. Louis, MO....
Opal Mccabe
Dec 31, 2024
Opal Rose McCabe, 86, of Cisco, passed away December 31, 2024 at The Loft of Decatur. Graveside service will be 12:00 PM, Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Croninger Cemetery in Cisco. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur, is assisting the family. Opal was born October 16, 1938 in Decatur the daughter of Ulrich and Ann (Newbank) McCabe. She proudly served...