Laverne Malone Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 14, 2025, at the age of 82, Laverne Malone of Decatur, Illinois passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Laverne Malone to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Paul Malone and Leota Malone (Austin); and his former wife Sharon Blakeman. He is survived by: his wife Diane; his daughter Michelle Schafer (Jay) of Marion, IL; his grandchildren, Montana Schafer of Carterville, IL and Cole of Marion, IL; his stepchildren, Kraig Ritter (Kelly) and Kristin Dahlke (Bob); his stepgrandchildren, Hannah Bickes (Cory), Jairon Ritter (Madelyn Preusse), Charlie Ritter, Daniel Dahlke, Patrick Dahlke and Caroline Dahlke; and his stepgreat-grandchildren, Micah and Lucy Bickes.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home - Decatur (2827 N Oakland Ave, Decatur, IL 62526). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 26th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Sharon United Methodist Church (4363 W Center St, Decatur, IL 62522).

Memorials may be made to Sharon United Methodist Church or Maroa-Forsyth Foundation.