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Steve Hutchins Obituary

Steve Hutchins

August 13, 1953 - Dec. 21, 2020

DECATUR - Steve Hutchins, 67, of Decatur, IL, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 2, 2021, followed by a Celebration of Life service at Forsyth Baptist Church, 144 E. Cox St., Forsyth, IL. Memorials may be given in Steve's honor to Forsyth Baptist Church.

Steve was born August 13, 1953, in Decatur, son of Cecil and DeEtta (Wood) Hutchins. He married Dawn Gulick on November 5, 1971, in Decatur.

Steve was a union laborer with Local #159 for 46 years. He was a member of Forsyth Baptist Church where he was head trustee.

Surviving is his wife of 49 years, Dawn; son: Rob Hutchins of Decatur; daughter; Kari (Dusty) Allen of Decatur; grandchildren: Sarah, Brooke, Rachel, Brock, and Heath; great-grandchildren: Troy and Nova; brothers: David, Mike, and Greg Hutchins. Steve was preceded in death by his parents and brother Russ.

Condolences and memories may be shared with the family in care of Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes at www.brintlingerandearl.com.

Published by Decatur Herald & Review on Dec. 29, 2020.

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Kelly Smith

January 4, 2021

So sorry for your loss! May God continue to wrap His loving arms around you and your family in your time of need! Praying for you, Dawn, and your family!

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Memorial Events
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Memorial Gathering

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Forsyth Baptist Church

144 E. Cox St, Forsyth, IL

Jan

2

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Forsyth Baptist Church

144 E. Cox St, Forsyth, IL

Funeral services provided by:

Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes - Decatur

2827 N. Oakland Ave., Decatur, IL 62526

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