Jeffrey Scott Tokarz's Obituary
Decatur-Jeffrey Scott Tokarz, 43, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Jeff was born May 18, 1973 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of John Edward and Catherine Elaine (Keck) Tokarz. He was employed as a horticulturist and enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews, gardening, and being in nature.
Jeff leaves behind his mother Cathy, father John (Joyce Thomas), sisters Cindy (Rick) Baker, Robin (Jeff) Keyes, and Lisa Tokarz (Mike Brandt), nieces Mallory Baker, Kaylee (Jerry) Spain, Anna Keyes, Sarah Keyes, and Zoe Brandt, nephews Austin and Steven Keyes, great-niece Kora Spain, and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Jeff was preceded in death by his grandparents John and Margaret Tokarz and Tom and Bea Keck.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Esparaz, the nurses and staff with Cancer Care Specialist of Central Illinois, and the nurses and staff with DMH 5100 and ICU for all of their compassionate care and support.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM Thursday, August 4, 2016 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 407 E Eldorado St, Rev. John Burnette celebrant. Visitation will be 5-7 PM Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home with a Vigil Prayer Service at 4:30 PM. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to St. Patrick School.
The family of Jeffrey Scott Tokarz is being served by the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe St., Decatur, IL 62526. View the online obituary, leave condolences, and share memories at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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