Broderick "Brody" Dennis Heinz's Obituary
Decatur – Broderick “Brody” Dennis Heinz, 14, of Decatur, IL, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019, in his home surrounded by his family.
Brody was born February 3, 2005, in Urbana, IL, the son of David and Stefani (Williams) Heinz. An 8th grader at Holy Family Catholic School and member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Brody was very active in sports. He participated in baseball, basketball, track, but he especially enjoyed playing football for the Junior Dawgs.
He is survived by his parents: David and Stefani Heinz of Decatur; grandparents: Glenn and Esther Williams of Decatur, Dennis and Sharon Heinz of Oreana; great grandmothers: Phyllis Lehman of Decatur and Elinor Heinz of Maroa; uncle, Justin Williams; aunts: Tiffany Heinz of Decatur and Toshia Solano of Illiopolis; cousins: Michael, Ashley, Tatum, Laynee, Katie and Emily. Brody is also survived by his God Parents, Michael and Megan Smith along with their children Nathaniel and Elia Smith of Decatur.
Visitation will be Thursday, March 7, 2019, from 4 to 8 PM, at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 AM, Friday, March 8, 2019, at Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Point Pleasant Cemetery. Memorials may be made to: Children’s Cancer Therapy Development Institute (https://www.cc-tdi.org/) or Sarcoma Foundation of America (https://www.curesarcoma.org/).
The family of Broderick Dennis “Brody” Heinz is being served by the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe St., Decatur, IL 62526. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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