Leonard H
Jan 12, 2017
Leonard E. (Len) Hoffman passed away January 12th, 2017, 1:50 p.m. at HSHS St. Mary’s. Len passed with several health issues. His body was worn out but the heart just didn’t want to go.Len was born June 25th, 1946, in Dewitt, IL. He graduated from Maroa High School. His passion and love was his job at the Macon County Highway...
Katherine Johnson
Jan 10, 2017
Katherine L. Hubbard Johnson, 74, of Decatur, IL passed away on January 10, 2017 at Hickory Point Christian Village in Forsyth, IL. Private services will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at the Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur. Burial will be in the Macon Cemetery in Macon, IL.Memorials may be sent to the Humane Society of Decatur...
Larry Chapman
Jan 9, 2017
Larry Edward Chapman moved to his heavenly home January 9, 2017. He was born in a log cabin near Findlay, IL July 3, 1940 - son of Vera and Edward Chapman. He married Betty Cordes Chapman July 31, 1965.He was a graduate of Warrensburg-Latham High School and Millikin University. He taught mathematics at Prospect High School in Mt. Prospect, IL....
Jack Allen
Jan 7, 2017
Jack E. Allen, 82, was a former resident of Decatur, Illinois, but had lived in Fort Myers, Florida for several years. He entered into rest on Saturday, January 7, 2017, at Healthpark Medical Center due to leukemia complications. Jack was born on September 28, 1934 in Decatur, Illinois, to Chester and Mildred Allen. He served in the U.S. Navy on...
Grace Karl
Jan 4, 2017
Miss Grace Karl, 100, of Evanston, IL died on Wednesday, January 4, 2017.Grace Louise Karl was born February, 7, 1916 in rural Macon County, Illinois to Otto and Blanche (Webb) Karl. She was the youngest of six daughters.Grace grew up in the Mt. Zion area and graduated from Illinois State University, Normal in 1938 with a degree in Education. She...
Nora Carter
Dec 31, 2016
Nora Narissa Carter, 98, of Decatur, IL, went home to be with the Lord at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, December, 31, 2016, in the Mt. Zion Home of her daughter.A celebration of her life and home going will be at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday (01-04-2017) at Tabernacle Baptist Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at 10:00 A.M....
Betty Moore
Dec 29, 2016
Betty Lou “Granny” Moore, 94, of Decatur, IL, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m, Saturday, December 31, 2016, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Decatur, IL, with visitation from 9 to 10:30 a.m., at the church. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be...
Hansel Petty
Dec 26, 2016
Hansel L. Petty, 86, of Decatur, IL, passed away Monday, December 26, 2016, at McKinley Court Care Center, Decatur, IL.Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 30, 2016, at Cowden Mound Cemetery, Cowden, IL, with visitation 9 am to 11 am, Friday, December 30 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL.Hansel was born July 1, 1930, in Cowden,...
Richard Ford
Dec 24, 2016
Richard D. Ford, D.D.S., 80, of Decatur, died December 24, 2016, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. A private gathering will be held at a later date. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Special Operations Warrior Foundation, P.O. Box 89367, Tampa, FL 33689.Dick was born January 31, 1936, in Decatur, the son of L....
Kenneth Fogerson
Dec 23, 2016
Kenneth D. Fogerson, 79, of Decatur, died December 23, 2016 in his residence surrounded by his loving family.Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, December 28 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 PM on Tuesday, December 27 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Point Pleasant Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be...
Charles White
Dec 23, 2016
Charles White, 82, of Sullivan, formerly of Decatur, passed away in his home surrounded by his family on December 23, 2016.Graveside services will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday, December 29, 2016, at Illini Cemetery, Warrensburg. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Sullivan Senior Center.Charlie is survived by his daughter Lisa (Dennis) Morse of...
Betty Talkington
Dec 22, 2016
Betty L. Talkington, 90, of Decatur, IL, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2016, at her residence.Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 27, 2016, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery, Decatur, IL.Betty was born December 2, 1926 in...
Roberta Willis
Dec 20, 2016
Roberta Willis (Vest), 74, of Decatur, IL, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at her residence.Celebration of Life visitation will be from 6:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, December 29, 2016, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to Millikin University School of Music or Tri Delta Sorority.Roberta was born May 23, 1942 in Chicago,...
Jodie Schuman
Dec 16, 2016
Jodie Lean Schuman, 50, of Decatur, IL. passed away at 4:33 AM, Friday, December 16, 2016, at her home.According to her wishes there will be no services.Jodie was born September 21, 1966 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Wilbur and Sandi (Fox) McCoy. She married Gene Schuman Jr. on June 11, 2010 in Sullivan, IL.Jodie enjoyed arts and crafts, animals,...
Phyllis Owens
Dec 14, 2016
Phyllis (Michl) Owens, 96, of Decatur, IL, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2016, at Heartland Health Care, Decatur, IL.Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Monday (12-19-2016) at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home Decatur, IL. with visitation 10:00 A.M. until service time. Burial will be at Fairlawn Cemetery Decatur, IL.Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s and Dementia Association.Phyllis was born in...
James Nash
Dec 14, 2016
James “Jim” Nash, 69, of Decatur, IL, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2016, at his residence.Private family services will be held with military rites being conducted. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society.Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is handling the arrangements.Jim was born July 3, 1947, in Decatur, IL, the son of William Arthur and Dorothy May (Goodpasture)...
Maxine Watts
Dec 12, 2016
Maxine Watts joined her husband Warren at 8:45 a.m., on December 12, 2016. Maxine was born July 27, 1929, in Milford, IL, to Francis and Mary (Casper) Carpenter. Her family moved to Vandalia, IL, when she was very young. She went all through school in Vandalia and graduated from Vandalia Community High School in 1947. Maxine married the love of...
Charles Doty
Dec 12, 2016
Charles Richard Doty, 72, of Decatur, died Monday, December 12, 2016, at Symphony of Decatur. Graveside services will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, December 14, 2016, at Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.Charles was born December 31, 1943, in Decatur, the son of William...
John Caudill
Dec 12, 2016
John Paul Caudill, 83, of Decatur, IL, passed away Monday, December 12, 2016, at his residence.Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 15, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Harristown Cemetery, Harristown, IL. Memorials may be made to New Life Pregnancy...
Richard House
Dec 11, 2016
Richard “Dick” Thomas House, 81, of Decatur, IL passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Heritage Health Therapy & Senior Care, Mt. Zion, IL surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 from 6-8pm at the Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 10:00am...
