Johanna "Jody" Mary Byers

Birth date: Sep 19, 1934 Death date: Feb 8, 2022

Johanna “Jody” Mary Byers, 87, passed away on February 8, 2022, at her home in Decatur, IL. Jody was born to Estil Rupert and Johanna Mary McGill Cross on September 19, 1934, in Springfield, IL. She married William “Bill” Earl By Read Obituary

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Therese

190w ago

I am so sorry to have just learned that Jody passed away... My heart goes out to you both, it's so hard to lose your mother. She was such a joyful woman, and always so kind to my family and me. I remember summers at the DAV club in Springfield when the families would gather. My mom Celi and my Uncle Kenny loved her and Jeanne to pieces. My daughter Johanna is named after Jody's mother and Jody's mother was my grandmother Sarah's sister. When she wrote to me after my mother passed away, she shared something I will always share with others experiencing loss, "Death is a part of life, but such a sad part." Please accept my sincerest condolences, and know that I will pray for her and for you, Brenda and Doug. I'm sure Jody and Jeanne are singing it up in Heaven! God bless you all.

Therese Kunze

Kevin Kelley

193w ago

Jody was one of the many reasons I kept coming back, again and again to Theatre 7 and other organizations for over 30 years - the knowledge, dedication, sweat, inspiration, team-work - Jody and others made it FUN! Can or will Jody be easily forgotten? With that peppy personality, sense of humor and all those times "Drinkin' at the Lincoln"...not a chance!

Kevin Kelley

Jan Hooten

193w ago

Jody was one of the first people to show me a welcoming smile and genuine kindness when I first moved to Decatur. When I was with the Downtown Decatur Council and worked in the Transfer House, I’d see her several times a week watering the flowers in Central Park and along Water Street. We would have long, enjoyable conversations and she shared a lot of information about my adopted community. She was a caring, joyful human being. Condolences to her family. May their memories comfort them. RIH Jodi.

Leonard Estell

193w ago

Jody was a very kind and warm person who give it her all., during my employment at Corporate Office #62 Bldg. A.E.Staley she would come down to our dept. and engage in friendly conversation about the day. Our prayers and thoughts to the family.

Brian Woodard

193w ago

In the mid-90s Jody helped out directing a few plays for the Niantic-Harristown High School drama club. I suspect we kind of drove her crazy with our moderate dedication to drama club, but we also all had a great time together and put on some pretty good shows. I have always looked back very happily on those times and appreciated that she was willing to work with us! I believe she had a great impact on many of us beyond drama club and those plays.

Paul & Verlyn Rosenberger

193w ago

We were sorry to learn of Jody's death. I, Paul, first met her in the early days of Theatre 7. She was a fine actress and a hard worker behind the scenes. We both enjoyed brief conversations; I found her to be always smiling. Condolences to her family.

Tricia Bleavins

193w ago

My sincere condolences for your loss. Jody was such a good friend to my mother, Joyce Rakers, for many, many years. They took quite a few trips together and made lots of memories that my mother still talks about. Jody always made us laugh. She was also a wonderful mentor for my son, Levi when he was in plays at his school.