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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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David Holt

David Holt

Oct 8, 2018

On October 8th, 2018, David Richard Holt, of Atwood, IL, met his precious Lord face to face as he passed from this earth while surrounded by his beloved family. Dave was born at home on December 1st, 1935, to Louis and Ruth Cox Holt. In the early 1950’s, Dave served as a United States Marine, and did a tour in...

Smith Robert G.

Smith Robert G.

Oct 3, 2018

CUSTOM DEATH NOTICE Robert G. “Smitty”, “RG”, Smith, 86, of Decatur, IL, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, October 9, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Macon...

Camille Terracina

Camille Terracina

Oct 3, 2018

Camille S. Terracina, 55, of Decatur, IL, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at her residence. Cremation rites will be accorded. Private family services will be held at a later date. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will be handling the arrangements. Camille was born November 30, 1962, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of James and Nancy (Mummert) Terracina....

Wayne Propst

Wayne Propst

Sep 30, 2018

A one-in-a-million man has left us. Wayne "Deed" Propst died Sunday morning, September 30, 2018 at the age of 89. He was a friend to all and made it a point to make the acquaintance of everyone he encountered. Then he became your friend for life and probably gave you a nickname. He was an active member of the Argenta...

Kenneth Burger

Kenneth Burger

Sep 27, 2018

Kenneth Linton Burger, 95, of Decatur, IL passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Private family services will be held at a later date. Cremation rites were accorded by Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Burial will be in Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno, CA. Kenneth was born on February 02, 1923 in...

Levadora Kashefska

Levadora Kashefska

Sep 23, 2018

Levadora (Lovie) Alta Mary Kashefska 84, of Neoga, Illinois, formerly of Bloomington and Decatur, Illinois passed away at 3:17 AM, September 23, 2018 in Bloomington, IL. She was born April 21, 1934, in Decatur, Illinois the daughter of Clyde and Lorraine (West) Robb.Lovie married Arthur Herman Kashefska, Jr. on Valentines Day of 1952. He preceded her in death in April1995....

Joseph Robling

Joseph Robling

Sep 20, 2018

Joseph “Joe” V. Robling, 87, of Decatur, IL, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018, at Decatur Memorial Hospita Joe was born December 18, 1930 in Decatur, IL, the son of Robert and Tena G. (Phillips) Robling. He married Nancy Corinne Howard on August 16, 2004 in Decatur, IL. Joe owned and operated J&M Electric for several years and also worked...

Robert Babcock

Robert Babcock

Sep 20, 2018

Robert Dean Babcock, 88, of Charleston, IL passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, IL. Graveside services will be held Friday, September 28, 2018 at 2:00pm at the Cerro Gordo Cemetery, Cerro Gordo, IL. Robert was born on July 20, 1930 in Decatur, IL, the son of Alfred Marques and Ada (Pryor) Babcock....

Sidney Sites

Sidney Sites

Sep 16, 2018

Sidney D. Sites, 65, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Decatur Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, September 19 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be held 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Tuesday, September 18 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Cerro Gordo Cemetery with Military...

Emily Hoffman

Emily Hoffman

Sep 16, 2018

Emily R. Hoffman, 90, of Mt. Zion passed away September 16, 2018 at Heritage Health. Private Family Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Emily was born April 21, 1928 in Clearspring, IN, the daughter of Paul Raymond and Julia (Payne) Keithley. She married Lyle Hoffman on November 21,...

William Logue

William Logue

Sep 15, 2018

William B. “Benny” Logue III, 71, of Decatur, IL, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2018, doing what he loved, riding his bicycle. There will be an Open House from 1-5pm Sunday, September 23, at The Bourbon Barrel, Decatur. Benny was born December 20, 1946, in Decatur, son of William Benjamin Logue, Jr. and Wilma Kathleen (Kester) Logue. He married Jeanie...

Vernon Brunner

Vernon Brunner

Sep 10, 2018

Vernon H. Brunner, Jr., 82, of Forsyth, IL, passed away Monday, September 10, 2018 at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL, surrounded by his family. Visitation will be Friday, September 14, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Forsyth United Methodist Church and 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., on Saturday September 15, at the church. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September...

Larry Reed

Larry Reed

Sep 8, 2018

Larry L. Reed, 76, of Forsyth, IL, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 10:00 am Thursday, September 13, at Grace United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 4-8 pm Wednesday, September 12, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Burial will be in Westside Cemetery, Moweaqua, IL. Memorials may be made to...

Ethel Janvrin

Ethel Janvrin

Sep 8, 2018

Ethel Marie Janvrin, 94, of Decatur passed away September 8, 2018 at Heritage Health of Mt. Zion, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, September 12 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 5-7 PM, Tuesday, September 11 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery, Decatur. Memorials in Ethel’s...

Betty Johnston

Betty Johnston

Sep 5, 2018

Betty Lou (Rose) Johnston, 93, of Decatur, IL, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at Imboden Creek Living Center, Decatur. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 10, 2018, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, in Valhalla section....

Bernidean Rush

Bernidean Rush

Aug 30, 2018

Bernidean Rush, 87, of Stanford, KY passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 11:00am at the Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur, IL. Visitation will be an hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Macon County Memorial Park in Harristown, IL. Memorials may be made to...

Dolores Stahl

Dolores Stahl

Aug 28, 2018

Dolores Damery Stahl, 89, of Niantic, IL, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur ,IL. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m., Monday, September 3, 2018, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. prior to service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Harristown Cemetery, Harristown, IL. Memorials...

Thelma Zientara

Thelma Zientara

Aug 24, 2018

Thelma Mae Zientara, 89, of Decatur, IL passed away on Friday, August 24, 2018 at Fair Havens Christian Village. Visitation will be on Thursday, August 30, 2018 from 11:00am to 1:00pm at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur, IL with graveside services to follow. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park in Harristown, IL.Thelma was born on October...

Sharon Harden

Sharon Harden

Aug 22, 2018

Sharon Lynn Harden, 46, of Decatur, IL, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018. Funeral services will be 12:00 noon on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Cerro Gordo, IL, with visitation two hours prior to service time. Burial will be in Cerro Gordo, IL. Memorials may be made to Epilepsy Foundation, 8301 Professional Place, Suite...

Geraldine Brace

Geraldine Brace

Aug 19, 2018

Geraldine “Gerry” A. Brace, 85, of Decatur, IL, passed away Sunday, August 19th, 2018 at Decatur Memorial Hospital .Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M., Thursday, August 23rd at Brintlinger& Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 6 to 8 P.M., Wednesday, August 22nd and one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Macon County...

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