Ray Eugene Prather's obituary , Passed away on November 7, 2026 in Paxton, Illinois

Ray Eugene Prather

February 17, 1945 - November 7, 2026 (81 years old)

Paxton, Illinois

Ray Eugene Prather's obituary , Passed away on November 7, 2026 in Paxton, Illinois

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Baier Family Funeral Services

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Ray Eugene Prather

February 17, 1945 - November 7, 2026 (81 years old)

Paxton, Illinois

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Ray Eugene Prather Obituary

Ray Eugene Prather of Paxton, Illinois passed away on November 7, 2026. Ray, born on February 17, 1945, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ray Eugene Prather to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Roy Keith and Helen Lucille Dean Prather; his sister Carol Rowe; and his grandchildren, Owen and Logan.

He is survived by: his wife Maryalyce; his children, Rae Anne Littrell (Brian) of Springfield, Christopher Prather (Susie) of Aurora and Rebecca Prather of Waverly; his stepdaughters, Amanda Juricic (Tedd) of Loda and Amy Lake (Timmy) of Joliet; and his brother Roger Prather (Linda) of Monticello. He is also survived by seven grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 12th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Waverly East Cemetery (195 E Elm St, Waverly, IL 62692).

Memorials may be made to the First Lutheran Church, Paxton.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Baier Family Funeral Services



Thu

Nov 12

Graveside service

11:00 AM

Waverly East Cemetery
195 E Elm St, Waverly, IL 62692

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