Robert W. Lees Obituary
We are sad to announce that on July 12, 2025, at the age of 91, Robert W. Lees of Decatur, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William F. Lees and Anne Lees (Hines); his sisters, Mary Anne Lees and Sister Anne Liam Lees; and his great grandchild Liam Wiley.
He is survived by: his wife Viginia; his children, Brenda Devito (Larry), Carol Sheahan (Brian), Donna Ford (Dean), Mary Kay Lackman (Phil), Judy Slivka (Scott) and Tony Lees (Angel); his grandchildren, Alex Ford (Abby), Jessica St. James, Patty O'Daniel (Wiley), Michelle Knott (Ryan), Mike Devito (Heidi), Maggie Wiley (Zach), Christian Lees (Clarissa), Josh Lees, Reza Slivka, Noah Lees, Tanner Slivka and Nick Lees; and his brothers, P. D., Mike and Dick. He is also survived by six great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 19th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Et St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church (2160 N Edward St, Decatur, IL 62526). A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, July 19th 2025 at 10:30 AM and from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
Memorials may be made to: St. Teresa High School, Adrian Dominican Sisters, St. Thomas Catholic Church.
