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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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Alva Niehart

Alva Niehart

May 16, 2017

Alva Ella Niehart, 99, of Decatur, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017 in Lincoln Manor Healthcare, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 18 from 1:00 to 2:00 PM in Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. A graveside service will follow at Graceland Cemetery. Alva was born January 17, 1918 in Pana, the daughter of George “Dode” and Laveda...

Wesley Mendenhall

Wesley Mendenhall

May 14, 2017

Wesley L. Mendenhall, 98, of Decatur, IL. passed away at 3:18 AM on Sunday, May 14, 2017 in Hickory Point Christian Village. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Thursday (05-18-2017) at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be held Wednesday (05-17-2017) from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the funeral home with Masonic Rites at...

Dennis Lowery

Dennis Lowery

May 12, 2017

Dennis “Denny” Lynn Lowery, 69, of Decatur, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 12, atDecatur Memorial Hospital after a short battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family.Visitation will be Monday, May 15, 2017 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home Decatur, IL from 4-8 pm. Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday,...

William Ritchie

William Ritchie

May 11, 2017

William “Bill” Ritchie, 91, of Cerro Gordo, IL, formerly of Brandon, MS passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur, IL. A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2017 from 10-11:30am with a memorial service following at 11:30am at the Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Cerro Gordo, IL. Family requests casual attire....

Lillian Bellas

Lillian Bellas

May 11, 2017

Lillian June Bellas, 92, of Scottsdale, AZ, formerly of Decatur, took the hand of her Lord and went with Him to her Heavenly home on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Hospice of the Valley, Tempe, AZA visitation will be held Friday, May 19 from 1:00-2:00 PM at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL with a graveside service to follow...

Jacqueline Severns

Jacqueline Severns

May 9, 2017

Jacqueline Scott Cobb Severns was born June 2, 1923 in Decatur, Illinois. She died unexpectedly on May 9, 2017 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois with family at her side. She attended school in Decatur and graduated from Urbana High School. At the University of Illinois she was a member of Chi Omega sorority and Torch Junior Honorary Society....

Harold White

Harold White

May 6, 2017

Harold (Roy) L. White, 94, of Decatur, IL, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017, at his home.Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL, with military rites conducted...

Rosalee Elder

Rosalee Elder

May 5, 2017

Rosalee M. Elder, 86, of Decatur, IL, passed away Friday, May 5, 2017 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 8, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, with visitation from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, May 7, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Berea Christian Cemetery, Mt. Auburn, IL. Memorials may be made...

Lois Harrell

Lois Harrell

May 1, 2017

Lois J. Harrell, 79, of Latham, IL, passed away Monday, May 1, 2017, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 5, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, with visitation from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 4, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Friends Creek Cemetery, Argenta, IL. Memorials may be given to the...

Mary Stuber

Mary Stuber

Apr 30, 2017

Mary Stuber, 84, of Decatur, IL, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2017, at Fair Havens Christian Home, Decatur, IL. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Cremation rites will be accorded following the service. Mary was born...

Ruth Brown

Ruth Brown

Apr 22, 2017

Ruth Brown, 62, of Mt. Auburn, died Saturday, April 22, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.According to her wishes, no services will be held. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur, is assisting the family with arrangements.Ruth was born December 29, 1954 in Nashville, TN. She is survived by her daughter Donna Hodges of New Berlin; grandchildren Christina Hodges, Marcus Hodges and Cory...

Ronnie Webb

Ronnie Webb

Apr 20, 2017

Ronnie Webb, 69, of Macon, IL, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017 in his home. A memorial visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Ronnie was born December 30, 1947, in Monticello, IL, son of Robert and Zelma (Schoolcraft) Webb. Ronnie was employed by Don Moss Painting and also worked...

James Whitacre

James Whitacre

Apr 8, 2017

James B. Whitacre, 80, of Maroa passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.A visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. A graveside service will held following the visitation at Maroa Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society.James was born November...

Doris Bowers

Doris Bowers

Apr 8, 2017

Doris Roney Bowers, 88, of Decatur, IL died peacefully April 8, 2017 in her home.Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, 2827 North Oakland Ave. in Decatur. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:30 before the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Keller Cemetery in Lovington, IL Memorials may...

Patricia Garner

Patricia Garner

Apr 8, 2017

Patricia Ann Garner, 73, resident of Carthage, TN, passed away Saturday April 8, 2017, at The Pavilion in South Carthage, TN Funeral services will be10:00 am Saturday, April 15, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, 2827 North Oakland Avenue in Decatur, Illinois. Visitation will be 5-8 pm Friday, April 14, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Boiling Springs...

Vernon Mowry

Vernon Mowry

Apr 8, 2017

Vernon Dale Mowry, 85, of Decatur, IL. died Saturday, April 8, 2017 in Springfield Memorial Hospital, Springfield, IL. Liturgy Services for Mr. Mowry will be held at 3:00PM, Thursday, April 13,2017 at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1:00PM to 3:00PM before service. Entombment at the Star of Hope Mausoleum in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL. In lieu...

Clark Le-Mar

Clark Le-Mar

Apr 3, 2017

Clark Alvin Le-Mar, 72, of Forsyth, IL, passed away Monday, April 3, 2017 at Fair Havens Christian Home. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, April 6, in Arcola Cemetery, Arcola, IL. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Wednesday, April 5, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Clark was born February 12, 1945, in Decatur, son of...

Robert Hayward

Robert Hayward

Apr 3, 2017

Robert James Hayward, 88, of Decatur, IL, passed away April 3, 2017, at St. Mary’s Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at Holy Family Catholic Church with visitation from 11:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in Mt. Gilead Cemetery, Decatur. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Teresa High...

Mike White

Mike White

Apr 1, 2017

Mike White, 69, of Decatur, went home to be with his Lord, and join his wife and son, Saturday, April 1, 2017, at St. Mary’s Hospital. Funeral services will be noon Saturday, April 8, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, with visitation 10:00 until noon at the funeral home. Burial will be in Cerro Gordo Cemetery, Cerro Gordo, with...

James Wilson

James Wilson

Apr 1, 2017

James A. Wilson, 87, of Decatur, died Saturday, April 1, 2017, at Fair Havens Christian Home.Per his wishes, a graveside service will be held 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, April 5, at Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice of charities. James was born October 18, 1929...

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