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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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Cassandra Hoyt

Cassandra Hoyt

Sep 19, 2016

Cassandra Hoyt, 23, of Decatur, passed away Monday, September 19, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Private family services will be held at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL.Cassie was born January 19, 1993 in Berwyn, IL the daughter of Robert Hoyt and Geralyn Saul . She had a passion for nature and being outdoors, enjoyed fishing, loved reptiles, art,...

Mildred Barnes

Mildred Barnes

Sep 18, 2016

Mildred “Betty” Barnes, 87, of Moweaqua, IL, passed away at 9:55 a.m. Sunday, September 18, 2016 at Moweaqua Nursing Center.Cremation rites to be accorded. There will be no services.Betty was born January 31, 1929, in Niantic, IL. She was a member of Niantic Methodist Church, Daughters of the American Revolution and Royal Neighbors. She worked as a secretary for St....

John Cordts

John Cordts

Sep 15, 2016

John Frederick Cordts, 72, of Decatur, IL, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016, at his residence.John was born June 6, 1944, in Decatur, IL, the son of Vernon Roscoe and Marvel Lorraine (Harshbarger) Cordts. He married Barbara Rozena Cooper on May 4, 1968 in Decatur, IL.John worked for Tate and Lyle for 30 years as an accountant. He also worked...

Donna Maguet

Donna Maguet

Sep 14, 2016

Donna June Maguet, age 86, passed away September 14, 2016 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.As per her request, no services will be held. Memorials may be made to Homeward Bound or Dove, Inc., Decatur, IL. Donna was born on May 17, 1930 in Atwood, Illinois to Laura Jean Wilkins. She graduated from Atwood Township High School in 1946. She moved to...

Orvilleen Kite

Orvilleen Kite

Sep 14, 2016

Orvilleen R. Kite, 89, of Decatur, IL, passed away 7:57 p.m., Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at Symphony of Decatur.Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m, Monday, September 19, 2016, at North Fork Cemetery, Decatur, IL.Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is handling the arrangements.Orvilleen was born December 29, 1926, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Orville and Theodoshia (Standefer) Yates. She...

Viginia Durland

Viginia Durland

Sep 12, 2016

Virginia Lee Durland, 79, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 3:51 a.m. Monday, September 12, 2016, at Carriage Crossing of Champaign, IL. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 14, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, with visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Knobs Cemetery, Tower Hill,...

Howard Ogden

Howard Ogden

Sep 11, 2016

Howard L. Ogden, 88, of Decatur, IL passed away Sunday, September 11, 2016 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon, Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until service time on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL....

John Cambruzzi

John Cambruzzi

Sep 6, 2016

John Michael Cambruzzi, 59, of Decatur, IL, passed away Tuesday, September, 6, 2016, in his home surrounded by his family. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, September 9, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, with Memorial visitation from 2:00 p.m. until service time. John was born September 5, 1957 at Scott Air Force Base, Belleville, IL,...

Terre Engleton

Terre Engleton

Sep 4, 2016

Terre T. Engleton, 73, of Decatur, IL passed away on Sunday, September 04, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 at 12:00 noon with a visitation beginning at 11:00am at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Decatur, IL. Memorials may be given to Bishop Noll Institute or Sts. James & Patrick Parish.Terre...

Nina Nash

Nina Nash

Sep 4, 2016

Nina C. Nash, 82, of Decatur, IL, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2016, at her residence, surrounded by her beloved family.Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 8, 2016, at Hall Cemetery, Blue Mound, IL.Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, is handling the arrangements.Nina was born April 4, 1934 in Christian County, IL, the daughter of Earl and Ethel...

Gordon Clark

Gordon Clark

Sep 1, 2016

Gordon Clarke, most recently of Phoenix, Arizona, died Thursday, September 1st, 2016. He was 93 years old.A private family graveside service will be held at Boiling Springs Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur, are assisting the family with the arrangements.Gordon was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1923. While a student at the University of Illinois, he met...

Mitzi Parker

Mitzi Parker

Aug 31, 2016

Mitzi Carmen Parker, 79,of Decatur, IL, passed away at 9:10 a.m. Wednesday, August 31, 2016 in her home. There will be no services. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur, are assisting the family. Mitzi was born April 5, 1937, in Minneapolis, MN, daughter of Harlan Joseph and Wilmoth Beatrice (Crowe) Smith. Mitzi was an L.P.N. at St. Mary’s Hospital for...

Frances Mcclugage

Frances Mcclugage

Aug 28, 2016

Frances E. McClugage, 101, of Decatur gracefully departed her life on earth on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at 6:25 p.m. to be with her Lord and many past family members and friends patiently waiting for her to begin her new life above.Frances was born on July 25, 1915 in Omaha, NE, the third child of Harry and Carrie (Rork) Schafer....

Harley Conner

Harley Conner

Aug 22, 2016

Harley “Buzz” Conner, 84, of Forsyth, IL, formerly of Bloomsburg, PA, died on Monday, August 22, 2016.Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, August 27, 2016, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, with visitation from 9:30 AM Saturday until service time. Burial will be held at a later date.Harley was born on October 20, 1931 in Bloomsburg, PA...

Charles Mardis

Charles Mardis

Aug 21, 2016

Charles Edward “Red” Mardis, 68, of Decatur, IL, passed away 6:52 p.m., Sunday, August 21, 2016, at his residence.Family and friends will receive callers at the family home at 1050 N. Summit, from 6 to 8 p.m, on Friday, September 2, 2016. Private inurnment will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 3, at Sumner, Illinois City Cemetery. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral...

Jerry Foster

Jerry Foster

Aug 20, 2016

Jerry Ernest Foster, 75, of Decatur, passed away at home Saturday, August 20, 2016 surrounded by his family.Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at St. James Catholic Church with Father John Burnette as celebrant. Burial will follow in Harristown Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 23, from 6:00 PM to...

Charlotte H

Charlotte H

Aug 20, 2016

As the sun waned on August 20, 2016, on the second day beyond the 59th wedding anniversary with her beloved husband, Melvin (Jerry) Hoffman, Charlotte Marie Hoffman passed peacefully on to her next endeavor. She left behind her two remaining children, Tina Marie Elyea (Mark), and her son Kent Jeffrey Hoffman, to join her middle child Dawn Denise Hoffman in...

Hazel Patterson

Hazel Patterson

Aug 20, 2016

Hazel M. Patterson, 94, of Niantic, passed away at 6:49 a.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2016.Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 24, at 11:00 a.m. in Niantic United Methodist Church, Niantic, IL. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be in Berea Cemetery, Mt. Auburn, IL. Memorials may be given to Niantic...

Mary Ferriell

Mary Ferriell

Aug 13, 2016

Mary Lou (Jenner) Ferriell, 89, of Decatur, IL passed away at 7:15 a.m. Saturday, August 13, 2016, at Symphony of Decatur.Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at First United Methodist Church Decatur, IL, with visitation on Tuesday August 16, 2016 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Graveside services...

Debra Goodman

Debra Goodman

Aug 10, 2016

Debra K. Goodman, 59, of Decatur, IL, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 15, at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Decatur, with visitation 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday, August 14, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Society or...

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