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John Funk

January 17, 2025

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John Robert Funk, 78, of Decatur, IL, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025 at 1:20 am at Decatur Memorial Hospital.

Services will be held at Elwin United Methodist church in Decatur, IL on February 1, 2025 from 10am-12pm, with funeral service to follow immediately after.

John was born on April 13, 1947, in Pana, IL, the son of Gene Funk and Donis (Barber) Funk. He married the love of his life, Sherrie (Threlkeld) Funk on November 4, 1967. John worked in banking and real estate for many years. He was a proud member of the Stephen Decatur Masonic Lodge #979, Ansar Shrine, Decatur Shrine Club, and the Scottish Rite of Springfield. He had a passion for helping people, car shows, morning coffee with his best friends, and driving friends and clients to their destinations. John deeply loved his kids, grandkids, and great grandkids. He always had a story to share!

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sherrie Funk; daughter Shelly Funk (Robert) of Shelbyville, IL; grandchildren, Cody Burns (Morgan) of Decatur, IL, Lindy Hollgarth (Jessie) of Decatur, IL, and Shelby Hollgarth of Decatur, IL; great grandchildren, JJ, Libby Jo, Brayden, Kyle, Rylen, Ayden, Zander, and Gabriella; siblings, Earleen Hartrich (Dave) of Decatur, IL, Tom Funk (LuAnn) of Pana, IL, and Mary Stopper of Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Donis Funk; daughter, Sandy Burns.

Any donations can be made to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital

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John was a great guy. Rest easy he was are landlord for many yrs . Prayers go out to this family .

Posted by Linda k Dickey and family on January 29, 2025

FAMILY --- What a shock to read of John's passing. He was always there for anyone who needed assistance. He worked with my sister at MNB years ago and later my daughter worked with him at Tim Dowd's Real Estate & Development Office. He was a great guy and a Good one too. He had a Heart as big as all outdoors. Rest in Peace, John. Grief is the Price We Pay For Love. M. Sue Hale, Decatur, IL.

Posted by Sue Hale on January 25, 2025

So many memories of John both in football and baseball. After losing to Taylorville in football our senior year he was probably the most upset of anyone on the team. John had a healthy sense of pride and was a tenacious competitor. He once threw out a hitter at first base from right field in a game at Litchfield, saving a no-hitter by the Pana pitcher. John will missed by so many. Blessings to his family.

Posted by Wayne Davis on January 23, 2025

John will be missed by many. The class of 64 will miss their leader.

Posted by Janet Thompson Umberger on January 23, 2025