Obituary: Jyme Sue Decker, 70, of Wilmington, Illinois

Jyme Sue Decker passes away at age 70

Jyme Sue Decker, a lifelong resident of the Wilmington area, died on Friday, November 6, 2026, at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, Illinois, according to reports from Legacy and Reeves-Baskerville Funeral Homes.

She was 70 years old at the time of her death. Family members were present with her at the hospice facility during her final moments.

Born on August 28, 1956, in Joliet, Jyme Sue was the daughter of James and Jean (Vercelli) Stickel. She grew up in Wilmington and was a member of the Wilmington High School Class of 1974.

A life centered on family and faith

Community ties and family devotion defined much of her life in Wilmington. On November 18, 1978, she married Raymond Decker at the First United Methodist Church in Wilmington, beginning a long marriage that the family described as being filled with love and cherished memories.

Jyme Sue was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church. Her presence was a constant at her grandchildren’s various events, where she was known to provide steady support and encouragement.

Obituary: Jyme Sue Decker, 70, of Wilmington, Illinois — Photo: reevesfuneralhomes.com

Her family included her husband, Raymond, and her mother, Jean. She is survived by three children: Niesha Ritter, Mallory Decker, and Leslie Wilking, who resides in Wilmington with her husband, Trent. Her legacy continues through five grandchildren: Julian Decker, Daryian Ritter, Jase Ritter, Declan Wilking, and Aiden Wilking.

Other survivors include her brother, Scott Stickel, and his wife, Debbie; her nephews, Kyle Stickel and Ben Stickel, and their respective spouses, Stephanie and Taylor; her niece, Alana Stickel; and her godchild, Gina Morgan.

She was preceded in death by her father, James; her father-in-law, Kenneth Decker; her mother-in-law, Doris Smock; her uncle, Lodi Vercelli; her aunt, Sharon Vercelli; her nephew, Timothy Stickel; her cousin, Brian Coleman; and her sister-in-law, Maggie Stickel.

Cremation rites and memorial services follow family wishes

The family has requested that cremation rites be accorded per their wishes. Arrangements are being handled by Reeves Fruland & Baskerville Funeral Homes and Crematory.

A memorial visitation is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the First United Methodist Church, located at 401 East Kahler Road in Wilmington. The visitation will run from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at the same church on Friday, November 13, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Harriette Cross will officiate the services.

In lieu of other memorials, the family suggests that donations be made in Jyme Sue’s name to Lightways Hospice. Friends and community members are encouraged to visit the Baskerville Funeral Home website to sign the guest book, share photographs, or post memorial messages online.