Gary Gene Sileven's Obituary
Gary Gene Sileven, 64, of Decatur, passed away Monday, October 15, 2019 in Generations at Lincoln.
Gary was born March 2, 1955, in Ottawa, IL, the son of Charles Francis and Ruth Ann (Taylor) Sileven. He married Patty Joann Neeley on May 5, 1987, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Surviving are his wife, Patty Joann, a son, Jared Sileven of Fairview Heights; a daughter, Amanda (David) Waddell of Decatur; his mother, Ruth Ann; a brother, Chuck Sileven of Alabama; a sister, Sheryl Sileven-Hosler of Decatur; three grandchildren, KyLynd, Cameron Waddell, Kylie Sileven; three step-children, Aaron, Greg, and Kimberly Webb and nine step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, his father, Charlie; sister-in-law, Cheryl Sileven, and a niece, Carissa Sileven, and grandson, Colton.
Gary loved motorcycles and had a strong love for the Lord.
The family would like to thank the staff of Generations at Lincoln and Transitions Hospicce Care for loving and providing the best of care to Gary!
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Gary Sileven will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 18, 2019 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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