James Robert "Jim" Goetz's obituary , Passed away on June 5, 2025 in Decatur, Illinois

James Robert "Jim" Goetz

January 27, 1929 - June 5, 2025 (96 years old)

Decatur, Illinois

James Robert "Jim" Goetz's obituary , Passed away on June 5, 2025 in Decatur, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Graceland-Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cemetery

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James Robert "Jim" Goetz

January 27, 1929 - June 5, 2025 (96 years old)

Decatur, Illinois

James Robert Goetz Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Robert Goetz of Decatur, Illinois, who passed away on June 5, 2025, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Robert Goetz to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his sisters, Margaret Bell and Dorothy Bowmaster. He is survived by: his children, James Goetz Jr. (Carol) of Decatur, Larry Goetz of Harristown, Annette Goetz (Rick Blankenship) of Mt. Zion and Cherie Glasscock (Kevin) of Columbia, IL; his sister Phyllis Ward (Russell); and his grandchildren, Megan Goetz, Larry W. Goetz Jr., Adam Goetz, Robert Goetz, Kaylee Hearn and Jillian Blankenship. He is also survived by 19 great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be directed to First Freewill Baptist Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Graceland-Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cemetery



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Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home
2091 N Oakland Ave, Decatur, IL 62526

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2091 N Oakland Ave, Decatur, IL 62526

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2091 N Oakland Ave, Decatur, IL 62526

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