Duane Eric Reeves' Obituary
Duane Eric Reeves, 47, of Decatur passed away March 20, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital with the love of his life and his mother by his side.
Duane was born April 7, 1973, in Boulder, CO, the son of Robert Reeves and Paula (Sardina) Gonsalves.
Duane graduated in 1991 from Lake Park H.S. In Roselle, IL. Between his Jr and Sr year of High School, Duane enlisted in the US Navy from which he retired as a Chief Petty Officer in 2011 having served over 20 years. He was currently employed at Austin Industrial where he thoroughly enjoyed his job and the group of guys he worked alongside. He enjoyed woodworking projects and time spent with family and friends playing games. He was an avid sports fan always watching his Cubbies, Blackhawks, Northwestern and all college football. He will not only be missed by his family but his three fur babies: Sophie, Muffin and most especially, Cody.
Surviving is his wife, LeShelle Donoho; son, Austin (Abby Brooks) Harris; parents, Robert (Jan) Reeves and Paula Gonsalves; brother, Dale (Cheryl McMillin) Reeves; parents-in-law, Terry (Shelba) Donoho, sister-in-law, Stephanie (Scott) Williams; grandson, Carter Harris; nieces and nephews, Rachel, Torri, Braden, Alex and Jack, as well as many extended family and friends. He was preceded by his step-father, grandparents and one uncle.
A memorial service for Duane will be held at 4:00 pm, Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with visitation proceeding starting at 3:00 pm.
Memorials can be made to the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation.
Arrangements by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL 62526. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Services will be streamed at www.funeralvue.com/login/event#51127.
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