Kaitlynn Nichole Eller's Obituary
Decatur – Kaitlynn Nichole Eller, 12, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
Kaitlynn was born on September 27, 2013, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Kenneth and Brittney Ann-Nichole (Clower) Eller. She was a member of Harristown Foursquare Church and was a 6th grader at Sangamon Valley where she was a cheerleader and played basketball. Kaitlynn also loved riding horses and was learning to be a barrel racer.
Kaitlynn is survived by her parents, Kenneth and Brittney Eller; siblings: Kelsey Henry, Cadence Rogers, Karlie Eller, and Kaylee Eller; grandparents: Phyllis Barringer and Judy and Robert Barringer; aunts and uncles: Michael Nietupski, Kortney Barringer, Kevin Kosek, Tina Marie Messamore, Christina Rozatti, Nicole Edwards, and Bryan Barringer; many cousins and friends.
Kaitlynn was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother Bonnie Eller, uncle Phillip Fornwalt, and cousin Amber Crowder.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 pm, on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 11 am, Friday, February 6, 2026, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL.
Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences and memories may be shared at https://gracelandfairlawn.com.
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