Lynn R. Delaney's Obituary
Lynn R. Delaney, 77, of Decatur, died Thursday, September 27, 2007 in his home.
Lynn was born June 30, 1930 in Decatur, the son of Robert and Grace Beard Delaney. A U.S. Army Veteran, he retired from Magna Northtown Bank, now Regions Bank, in 1994 where he worked in maintenance. Lynn married Janet Beck on September 26, 1970.
He is survived by his wife, Janet of Decatur; son, Michael L. wife, Brenda Delaney of Decatur; daughter, Theresa husband, Barry Reed of Florida; three granddaughters, three grandsons; step-daughters: Regina "Jeannie" Louise Bradley, Mary Lou husband, Steve Gentry, Margaret Lynn husband, Bob Luechtefeld all of Decatur, Marsha Ann Herrington fiancÃ?©, Tod Rogers of Monticello; five step-granddaughters, four step-grandsons and five great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; step-mother, step-brother and step-sister.
Visitation will be Sunday, September 30, 2007 from 1 to 3 pm in the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Funeral service 10:30 am Monday, October 1, 2007 in the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mt. Gilead Cemetery. Memorials: Cancer Care Specialists of Central Illinois. The family requests casual attire.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Esparaz, Cancer Care Specialists and DMH Hospice for their loving care and concern.
The family of Lynn R. Delaney is being served by the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe St. Decatur.
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