Lorraine Byers's obituary , Passed away on December 28, 2025 in Jacksonville, Illinois

Lorraine Byers

February 2, 1948 - December 28, 2025 (77 years old)

Jacksonville, Illinois

Lorraine Byers's obituary , Passed away on December 28, 2025 in Jacksonville, Illinois

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Moran & Goebel Funeral Home

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Lorraine Byers

February 2, 1948 - December 28, 2025 (77 years old)

Jacksonville, Illinois

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Lorraine Byers Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Lorraine Byers of Jacksonville, Illinois, born in Decatur, Illinois, who passed away on December 28, 2025, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Arnold Robert "Bob" Cole and Vivian Delphine Cole (Landry); her daughter Nicole Pappas; and her husbands, Robert Pappas and Frank Byers.

She is survived by: her children, Paulette Ooton (Jeffrey Iverson) of Springfield, Illinois, Scotty G. Ooton III of Jacksonville, Matthew Pappas of Jacksonville and Jason Pappas (Alisa Pappas) of Quincy, Massachusetts; her grandson Martin Pappas of Quincy, Massachusetts; and her siblings, Leslie Robinson of Decatur, Illinois and L. Robert "Bob" Cole (Kelly Cole) of Decatur, Illinois.. She is also survived by two nieces, three nephews, and ten great-nieces and great-nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lorraine's memory to the Decatur & Macon County Animal Shelter Foundation (https://www.dmcasf.org.) or the Animal Protective League of Springfield and Sangamon County. (https://www.apl-shelter.org.).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Moran & Goebel Funeral Home



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