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1985
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2023
Shane Leady Obituary
Shane M. Leady
October 4, 1985 - March 2, 2023
DECATUR - Shane M. Leady, 37, of Decatur, IL. passed away at his home on March 2, 2023.
Shane was born on October 4, 1985, in Decatur to Robert and Joyce Leady.
He is survived by his parents; daughters: Erin Jay of Decatur and Lanie Leady of Edinburg; brothers: Brian (Lauren) Leady of Plainfield, and Caleb Leady of Decatur; and several aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Donald "Don" and Florence Sinkhorn, and Bob and Florence Leady.
Shane was employed at Leady Landscaping. He welded and previously did horseshoeing. Shane enjoyed horseback riding, motorcycles and was a St. Louis Cardinals fan. He had such a love of family, especially his daughters and a great closeness of his grandfather Don Sinkhorn, who were "like two peas in a pod." Shane was a kind and compassionate person who will be greatly missed.
A Remembrance Service will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the Edinburg Community Building, 105 West Masonic St. in Edinburg, IL., starting at 11:00 AM. Lunch will be provided by a catering service.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to the Salvation Army or Gateway Foundation in Shane's honor, or to a charity of your choice.
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Julie Murphy
March 9, 2023
Bob, Joyce, Brian and Caleb,
We are so sorry, know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We loved Shane and its so hard to think about him being gone. Just think he is with his grandpa Don and he is visiting with Sam. He is in good hands.
Faye, Jerry, Julie and Mike
Fred & Beth Lohrstorfer
March 9, 2023
Know That We are praying for your family at this time of need. Shane was a kind soul may he rest in peace.
Maria Pride
March 7, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Seth Major
March 7, 2023
Every time I would run in to Shane it was always a good conversation. He always had something that would make me laugh. He was a great guy.
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