It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Stephen D. Ayers of Sheridan, Illinois, who passed away on October 1, 2022, at the age of 74, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Stephen D. Ayers to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Dr. Leroy Ayers and Barbara Ayers; his parents-in-law, Alva and Hallie Decker; and his brothers-in-law, Wayne Decker (Marilyn) and David Meredith (Barb).

He is survived by : his wife Nina; his daughter Angela (David); his grandsons, Austin and Everett Ford; his stepgrandchildren, Emma, Christopher and Grace Smith; his brothers, Dan and Richard Ayers (Cathy); and his siblings-in-law, Ronnie Decker (Jackie) and Phyllis Decker.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the donor's choice of Salute, Inc. or to the American Heart Association.

Suggested donation : American Heart Association

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Beverage Family Funeral Home