Obituaries
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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Thomas Mccarthy
Oct 28, 2017
Thomas F. McCarthy, 81, of Decatur, died at home on October 28, 2017.Tom was born December 16, 1935, in Pana, Illinois, the son of Fred V. and Marie (Whitman) McCarthy. He graduated from St. Teresa High School and summa cum laude from the University of Illinois College of Engineering. He spent his entire career as a design engineer at Caterpillar....
Patricia Watson
Oct 27, 2017
Patricia (Pat) Anne Watson passed away at 10:08 A.M. on Friday (10-27-2017) at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes are assisting the family with the arrangements.Patricia was born on August 13, 1939 in Decatur, IL. the daughter of Martha H. Schuerman, of Decatur, and Kenneth F. Schuerman (who preceded her in death.)Tremendous volumes could be written of all...
Jack Burdine
Oct 25, 2017
Jack Lynn Burdine, 72, of Decatur, died Wednesday, October 25, 2017, at his home.Cremation rites will be accorded.Jack worked in the elevator at Staley’s for 40 years. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, and camping. Jack was loved by his family and many friends. " }
Norma Beckmeier
Oct 23, 2017
Norma Jean Beckmeier, 82, of Decatur, IL passed away Monday, October 23, 2017 at 5:30 P.M. in her home.Visitation will be from 4 to 7 P.M., Sunday, October 29, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, 2827 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur. Funeral services will be at 10 A.M. Monday, October 30, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1 Bachrach Court, Decatur, with...
Marjorie Thompson
Oct 19, 2017
Marjorie May Thompson (Cable), 86, of Williams, CA passed away peacefully while in the care and comfort of Valley West Post Acute Nursing Care Center, on October 19, 2017. She is survived by her brother Carl Cable (wife Wilma) of Cerro Gordo; only son Michael (wife Janetta) of Klamath Falls, OR; grandsons Daniel (wife Ginger) of Klamath Falls, OR; John...
Joey Forbes
Oct 19, 2017
Joey Drew Forbes, 48, of Fishers, passed away on October 19 surrounded by his family. He was born on August 8, 1969 in Decatur, Illinois to Stephen and Joanne Forbes. Joey graduated from Cerro Gordo High School. He then graduated from ITT. Joey worked for Hi-Tech (now Morrell Inc) while attending ITT. Joey left Hi-Tech and worked for a few...
Ferne Bellattii
Oct 15, 2017
Ferne B. (Heddin) Bellatti, 100, of Forsyth, died Sunday, October 15, 2017, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, October 18, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Visitation will be 4-6 P.M. Tuesday, October 17, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mt. Pulaski Cemetery, Mt. Pulaski, IL. Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for...
Alyssa Webb
Oct 14, 2017
Alyssa Michelle Webb, 22, of Decatur, lost her soul to the Earth on October 14, 2017.Visitation will be held from 2:00 - 4:00 P.M., Saturday October 21, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Cremation rites will be accorded. Memorials in Alyssa’s honor may be made to the Decatur Macon County Animal Shelter Foundation.Alyssa was born August 29, 1995, the daughter...
Donald Collins
Oct 12, 2017
Donald Wayne Collins, 77, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017.Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 17, 2017, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation Monday, October 16, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the funeral home. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL. Memorials may be made to Antioch Christian...
Glenn Carlson
Oct 12, 2017
Glenn Richard Carlson, 68, of Decatur, died Thursday, October 12, 2017, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.Liturgy Service will be 11:00 AM, Monday, October 16 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials in Glenn’s honor may be made to the American Lung Association.Glenn was born June...
William Jarrett
Oct 10, 2017
William R. Jarrett, 79, of Decatur, IL, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2017, at his residence.Memorial services will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 21, at Boiling Springs Church of God with Pastor Marc Phillips officiating. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is assisting the family. Memorials may be given to the family.William was born June 4, 1938 in Springfield,...
Alice Jacoby
Oct 9, 2017
Alice B. Jacoby, 92, passed away Monday, October 9, 2017, at Fair Haven Christian Home, Decatur, IL.Services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 11, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Private Family Burial will follow at Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL.In lieu of flowers, memorials may...
Robert Nichols
Oct 8, 2017
Robert D. Nichols, 82, of Bethany, died Sunday, October 8, 2017, in his home. Funeral services will be 12:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 11, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home with visitation two hours prior to service time. Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery, Decatur. Memorials may be made to the National Parkinson’s Foundation.Robert was born February 20, 1935, in...
Marsha Peters
Oct 7, 2017
Marsha Lynn “Sam” Peters, 76, of Decatur, died Saturday, October 7, 2017, at her residence.Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 14, 2017, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, with visitation from 9:30 A.M. until service time. Sam was born June 29, 1941, in Decatur, the daughter of Michael and Sue (Lowe) Bodine. She had quite an extensive work...
Mary Baker
Oct 4, 2017
Mary M. Baker, 91, of Decatur, IL, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur, IL.Eastern Star services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 9, 2017, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 10:00 a.m. prior to services at the funeral home. Graveside services and burial will be 12:00 p.m. at Ritchie Cemetery in...
Brenda Haenig
Oct 4, 2017
Brenda K. Haenig, 59, of Decatur, IL, passed away in her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 4, 2017.Funeral services will be 10:00 am Saturday, October 7, at Second Church of God, 2670 E. Division St, Decatur. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Friday, October 6, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Burial will be in East...
Bette Fisher
Oct 3, 2017
Bette Helene Fisher passed away on 10-03-17 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.Bette was born 07-25-39 to John C and Bernice Robinson.Bette is survived by her children: David (Kay), Rockton, IL, Cindy Stettner, Decatur, Scott, Decatur, Carol Burger, Decatur, and Mark (Beth), Atlanta, Ga.; grandchildren: Amy, Steven, Mary and Allison Fisher, Rockton, IL, Anna and Joe Stettner, Decatur, John and Jennifer Fisher,...
Reba Brown
Oct 3, 2017
Reba P. Brown, 97, of Springfield, IL, formerly of Decatur, IL, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at Lewis Memorial Christian Village, Springfield, IL.Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, October 14, at Sharon United Methodist Church with visitation one hour prior to services at the church. Private family inurnment will be held. Memorials may be given to...
Frank March
Oct 3, 2017
Frank Lee March, 77, of Springfield, IL, formerly of Decatur, IL, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village, Springfield.There will be no services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lewis Memorial Christian Village or St. John’s Hospice at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.Frank was born September 11, 1940 in Decatur, IL, son of...
Gerald Helm
Sep 30, 2017
Gerald Warren Helm, 74 of Cerro Gordo, IL passed away at 4:20 a.m. on Saturday, September 30th, 2017 at Hillsboro Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Hillsboro, ILA memorial service to honor and celebrate Warren’s life will be held at 12 p.m on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at the Brethren Church in Cerro Gordo, IL. The family will receive friends...
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