Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes

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Brintlinger and Earl, located in Decatur, IL, is a full-service funeral home specializing in burials, cremations, veteran services, funeral preplanning, memorialization, and life celebration services since 1883.

Connie M. WilberConnie M. Wilber, 80, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hos...
01/09/2026

Connie M. Wilber

Connie M. Wilber, 80, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. In accordance with her wishes, cremation rites will be observed, and a private family service will be held at a later date. Inurnment will take place at Boiling Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Decatur and Macon County. Born June 19, 1945, Connie was the daughter of George and Marge (Duda) Purcell Sr. She...

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Leanne BowreyLeanne Bowrey, 77, of Monticello, IL, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Visitation will be on Frid...
01/07/2026

Leanne Bowrey

Leanne Bowrey, 77, of Monticello, IL, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Visitation will be on Friday, January 9, 2026, from 10 am to 11 am, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Cerro Gordo with funeral service to follow at 11 am. Memorials in Leanne’s honor may be made to PiatTran, Monticello, IL. Leanne was born on August 2, 1948, in Springfield, IL , the daughter of Charles and Norma (Davis) Leslie. She married Steven Bowrey on May 14,...

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Ena "Marlene" GaglianoEna “Marlene” Gagliano, 93, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Lincolnshire P...
01/07/2026

Ena "Marlene" Gagliano

Ena “Marlene” Gagliano, 93, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Lincolnshire Place in Decatur. In accordance with her wishes, cremation rites will be observed, and a memorial service will be held at a later date at Oak Grove Church of the Nazarene. Memorial contributions may be made to Oak Grove Church of the Nazarene. Marlene was born on October 20, 1932, the daughter of Kenneth W. and Ena Louis (Smart) Stonebraker. She attended Decatur High School...

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William "Billy" M. Grandon Jr.William “Billy” Monkota Grandon Jr., 49, of Assumption, passed away January 4, 2026, at De...
01/06/2026

William "Billy" M. Grandon Jr.

William “Billy” Monkota Grandon Jr., 49, of Assumption, passed away January 4, 2026, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 9, 2026, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, in Decatur. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, in Assumption. Memorials may be made to the First National Bank of Pana for an education fund for Amelia. Billy...

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Edward Wayne Schroeder Jr.Edward Wayne "Sonny" Schroeder Jr, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025. Wayne was born...
01/05/2026

Edward Wayne Schroeder Jr.

Edward Wayne "Sonny" Schroeder Jr, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025. Wayne was born to Ruth and Wayne Schroeder on June 21, 1952. He graduated from Lake Forest Academy and continued his studies at Beloit College and Millikin University. Sonny was a gentle soul who cared deeply about all things in nature. He was an avid reader fascinated by philosophy and world religions. The Bible, which was his mainstay, brought him great comfort throughout his life. Sonny is survived...

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David C. RoperDavid C. Roper, 56, of Decatur, passed away January 3, 2026 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Graveside servic...
01/03/2026

David C. Roper

David C. Roper, 56, of Decatur, passed away January 3, 2026 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Graveside service will be 10:00 AM, Monday, January 5, 2026 at Friends Creek Cemetery, Argenta. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur, is assisting the family. David was born April 12, 1969 in Decatur, the son of Claud Thomas and Cathy L. (Mills) Roper. He worked for many years as a handyman and farm helper. Surviving are his mother, Cathy; sister, Kimberly Wheatley of Oxford, GA;...

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David Charles RoperDavid C. Roper, 56, of Decatur, passed away January 3, 2026 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Graveside s...
01/03/2026

David Charles Roper

David C. Roper, 56, of Decatur, passed away January 3, 2026 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Graveside service will be 10:00 AM, Monday, January 5, 2026 at Friends Creek Cemetery, Argenta. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur, is assisting the family. David was born April 12, 1969 in Decatur, the son of Claud Thomas and Cathy L. (Mills) Roper. He worked for many years as a handyman and farm helper. Surviving are his mother, Cathy; sister, Kimberly Wheatley of Oxford, GA;...

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Wishing everyone peace, comfort, and joy in the New Year!
01/01/2026

Wishing everyone peace, comfort, and joy in the New Year!

Neta La Mae FunkNeta La Mae Funk, 76, of Cerro Gordo, IL, left this earth and went to her heavenly home December 27, 202...
12/29/2025

Neta La Mae Funk

Neta La Mae Funk, 76, of Cerro Gordo, IL, left this earth and went to her heavenly home December 27, 2025. Visitation will be 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Friday January 2, 2025, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Cerro Gordo, IL. A funeral service will follow immediately after at the funeral home. Burial will be at Cerro Gordo Cemetery. The daughter of Farrell and Wilma (Barger) Funk, Neta was born October 19, 1949. She attended Cerro Gordo High...

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William "Bill" ParkerWilliam S. “Bill” Parker, 80, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025 at his home. ...
12/26/2025

William "Bill" Parker

William S. “Bill” Parker, 80, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025 at his home. Graveside service will be 11:00 AM, Monday January 5, 2026 at Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, with military honors by the US Navy and Macon County Honor Guard. Bill was born March 2, 1945 in Decatur the son of Smith “Smitty” and Dorothy (McGinnis) Parker. He proudly served our country in the US Navy. After serving our country, he worked for 30 years...

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This holiday season, we pause to reflect on the importance of love, remembrance, and togetherness. Merry Christmas and h...
12/25/2025

This holiday season, we pause to reflect on the importance of love, remembrance, and togetherness. Merry Christmas and happy Holidays to you and your family!

Janet Elaine MockaitisJanet Elaine (Plummer) Mockaitis, 85, of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Arra...
12/22/2025

Janet Elaine Mockaitis

Janet Elaine (Plummer) Mockaitis, 85, of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Arrangements are under the direction of Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Memorial donations may be made to Cancer Care Specialists or the American Red Cross. Jan was born on February 23, 1940 in Cumberland County, IL, the daughter of Reverend Kenneth and Chleo Elizabeth (Phipps) Plummer. Jan married Vitus “Vic” Mockaitis on December 26, 1965. They were happily married 45 years until he preceded her...

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