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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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Glenda Trusner

Glenda Trusner

Aug 17, 2017

Glenda Grace Trusner, age 80, died peacefully on August 17, 2017, in Plano, TX, where she resided to be closer to her children and grandchildren. Glenda was born January 30, 1937, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Glen and Vera Madonna Dial.A graduate of Decatur High Class of 1955, she began her work career at Illinois Power Company. On May...

Jack Lehew

Jack Lehew

Aug 15, 2017

Jack Allen LeHew, age 81, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 in Tampa. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. CST Thursday, August 24, 2017, at La Place Cemetery, La Place, IL. In lieu of flowers, as Jack was an avid dog lover, memorials may be made to: The Humane Society.Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home...

Robert Brownlow

Robert Brownlow

Aug 15, 2017

Robert Brownlow, 88, of Decatur, died Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at St. Mary’s Hospital.Graveside services will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, August 18, at Graceland Cemetery. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is assisting the family. " }

Evelyn Creekmur

Evelyn Creekmur

Aug 11, 2017

Evelyn L. Creekmur, 96, of Decatur, died Friday, August 11, 2017, at McKinley Court.Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Monday, August 14, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, with visitation one hour prior to service time. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.Evelyn was born June 3, 1921, in Bloomfield, IN, the...

Beverly Taylor

Beverly Taylor

Aug 6, 2017

Beverly I. Taylor, 90, of Mt. Zion, died Sunday, August 6, 2017, at Heritage Manor.Private family graveside services will be held. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is assisting the family. Beverly was born February 22, 1927, in Decatur, the daughter of David and Leota (Rodrick) Hopkins. She married George Taylor and he preceded her in death. Beverly worked as a...

Helen Binder

Helen Binder

Aug 6, 2017

Helen Louise Binder, 90, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hammond Cemetery, Hammond, IL. Memorials may be made to...

Oscar Smith

Oscar Smith

Aug 3, 2017

Oscar Bruce Smith, infant son of Dan and Lindsey (Sykes) Smith passed away August 3, 2017 in St. Mary’s Hospital.Private family graveside services will be held at North Fork Cemetery. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is assisting the family with arrangements. Family suggests memorials to First Christian Church or Holy Family School.Oscar is survived by his parents, Dan and...

Scott Wagner

Scott Wagner

Aug 3, 2017

Scott D. Wagner, 52, of Cerro Gordo, IL. passed away at 4:24 P.M. on Thursday (08-03-2017) at his residence. A memorial visitation will be held Monday (08-14-2017) from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Cerro Gordo, IL.Memorials may be made to: Cerro Gordo Fire Dept. or the Humane Society.Scott was born on September 22, 1964...

Tracy Clark

Tracy Clark

Aug 3, 2017

Tracy Clark, 47, of Forsyth, died Thursday, August 3, 2017, at her home. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, August 12, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, with visitation 6-8 P.M. Friday, August 11. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice of charities.Tracy was born November 20, 1969, in...

Sandra Hurtley

Sandra Hurtley

Aug 2, 2017

Sandra Lee (Randol) Hurtley passed away August 2, 2017 at Shands Hospital in Jacksonville, FL, with her family by her side.Graveside services will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, September 22, 2017, at Greenwood Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is assisting the family. Sandy was born in Decatur, Illinois, February 1, 1945, the sixth child of Homer O. and...

Sandra Hurtley

Sandra Hurtley

Aug 2, 2017

Sandra Lee (Randol) Hurtley passed away August 2, 2017 at Shands Hospital in Jacksonville, FL, with her family by her side.Graveside services will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, September 22, 2017, at Greenwood Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is assisting the family. Sandy was born in Decatur, Illinois, February 1, 1945, the sixth child of Homer O. and...

Dial Rasar

Dial Rasar

Aug 1, 2017

Dial Rasar, 62, of Decatur, IL, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.Celebration of Life services will be held at a later date.Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will be assisting the family.Dial was born September 11, 1954, in Decatur, IL, the son of Dial D. and Wilena (Slaughter) Rasar. He married Nadine Poling in April...

Ashton Brandenburg

Ashton Brandenburg

Aug 1, 2017

Ashton Lee Brandenburg, of LaPlace, IL, passed away after a sudden and tragic accident on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at the age of 14 years. Funeral services will be 12:00 noon, Saturday, August 5, 2017, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, August 4, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL.Burial...

James Hurtt

James Hurtt

Jul 31, 2017

James “Jim” Hurtt, 85, of Warrensburg, IL, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, July 31, 2017, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 4, 2017, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, August 3, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Illini...

John Beery

John Beery

Jul 28, 2017

John W. Beery, 65, of Decatur, IL, passed away Friday, July 28, 2017.A visitation will be held from 5-7 pm, Tuesday, August 1, at East Park Baptist Church, Decatur. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, August 2, at Cerro Gordo Cemetery, Cerro Gordo, IL. Memorials may be made to East Park Baptist Church.John was born September 15,...

Merle Sims

Merle Sims

Jul 28, 2017

Merle E. Sims, 82, of Decatur, IL, passed away Friday, July 28, 2017 at Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, IL.Memorial visitation will be 2-5 pm Wednesday, August 2, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Military rites will be conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard at 1:30 pm preceding the visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given...

Michael Park

Michael Park

Jul 27, 2017

Michael (Mike) Park, 42, of Decatur, IL, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017 at his residence.A private family service will be held at Boiling Springs Church of God at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Evan Michael Park in care of Land of Lincoln Credit Union or donor’s choice. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes,...

Troas Barger

Troas Barger

Jul 27, 2017

Troas Barger, Jr. (Deputy Dog), 85, of Decatur, IL, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospital.Funeral services will be held at 7:00 pm Tuesday, August 1, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, with visitation from 4:00 pm until service time. Burial will be at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family.Troas was born...

Ralph Monts

Ralph Monts

Jul 26, 2017

Ralph M. “Merv” Monts, 90, of Decatur, IL, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at Hickory Point Christian Village, Forsyth, IL, surrounded by family and by the many prayers of family and friends. Funeral services will be 10 A.M. Monday (07-31-2017) at Riverside Baptist Church, Decatur, IL.Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Sunday (07-30-2017) at Brintlinger and...

Wilma Sanner

Wilma Sanner

Jul 23, 2017

Wilma Spriggs Sanner, age 85 of Decatur passed away July 23, 2017 in Forsyth, Illinois. Services to celebrate Wilma's life will be Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 11:30am at IOOF Cemetery in Moweaqua, Illinois with Pastor Sharon Treptow officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7pm on Monday, July 31, 2017 at the Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, 2827 N....

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