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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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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....

Harold Murphy

Harold Murphy

Jul 19, 2017

Harold R. Murphy, 78, of Forsyth, IL, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017.Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 24, 2017, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, Decatur, with visitation 5 to 8 p.m., Sunday, July 23, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL.Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to Tabernacle Baptist Church.Harold was...

Robert Black

Robert Black

Jul 17, 2017

Robert R. Black, Sr., 87, of Decatur, died Monday, July 17, 2017, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 19, at New Beginnings Church of God. Visitation will be 5-8 P.M. Tuesday, July 18, at the church. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Casual attire is requested by the family....

Christine Kareotes

Christine Kareotes

Jul 17, 2017

Christine J. Kareotes, 84, of Decatur, passed away at Decatur Memorial Hospital on July 17, 2017 after a short illness. Christine was born on March 19, 1933, in Decatur. She was the adored daughter of James and Fannie Kareotes, both Greek immigrants. They preceded her in death. She graduated from Stephen Decatur High School, and received her bachelor's degree from...

Linda Oyler

Linda Oyler

Jul 16, 2017

Linda K. Oyler, 61, of Decatur, died Sunday, July 16, 2017, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield.A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be made to the donor’s charity of choice.Linda was born January 11, 1956, in Decatur, the daughter of Oliver and...

Eleanor Peters

Eleanor Peters

Jul 16, 2017

Eleanor Jo Peters, 85, of Warrensburg passed away Sunday, July 16 at her residence.Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM, Wednesday, July 19, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur with visitation from 10:00 AM until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Illini Cemetery, Warrensburg. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Illini...

Aileen Tipsword

Aileen Tipsword

Jul 15, 2017

Aileen Tipsword, 92, of Decatur passed away July 15 at her residence.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, July 21, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur with visitation one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mt. Gilead Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation.Aileen was born March 21,...

Mary Mechling

Mary Mechling

Jul 14, 2017

God was looking down from heaven searching for an angel and saw Mary. Mary Ellen Mechling, 82 was welcomed into heaven on Friday, July 14, 2017 at her home in Decatur.Mary was born on April 2, 1935 in Mode, Illinois to Irvin and Hazel (Quicksall) Kessler, the fourth of ten children, and was raised on the farm with her brothers...

Regie Henson

Regie Henson

Jul 12, 2017

Regie Henson, 68, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, formerly of Decatur, passed away, Wednesday, July 12, 2017, in Marion, IL.Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, July 17, 2017, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Graveside services and burial will be 12:00 noon, Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Riverton, IL. Military rites will be...

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