Todd
Todd passed away earlier in the week.
What a guy.
He did not lose his battle with cancer.
Rather, he fought like a superstar -- strength, dignity, spirit, love.
And he came out on the other side as a winner. A champion.
The A-O community will miss him dearly. But his kind spirit and legacy of love will live on.
"....but the greatest of these is love"
Out for now......
Matt
#TeamWhitaker
Todd Alan Whitaker, 45, of Argenta, passed away and was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 31, 2015, surrounded by his family and friends at his home, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.
Todd was born July 13, 1969, in Decatur, the son of Marsha (Slifer) Whitaker. He graduated from Macon High School as a proud Ironmen and from the Richland College nursing program.
Todd found the woman he was meant to spend his life with in Robin Grace and they were united as one in marriage in Peoria on Aug. 24, 1996. God blessed them with four beautiful children. Todd's love for his children was overflowing, which was evident by his constant presence in their lives.
Todd worked as a registered nurse at Decatur Memorial Hospital, where he made many life-long friends. He also worked for the Argenta-Oreana Fire Department as a fireman and EMT and was awarded "EMT of the Year" twice for Macon County.
Todd was involved with the Special Olympics, was a member of Two Rivers Jeep Club, and was a member of Resurrection Life Church in Decatur, where he committed his life to Christ through baptism.
Todd is survived by his wife, Robin (Grace) of Argenta; children, Grace, Daisy, Eben and Remi, all at home; mother and father, Marsha and Alan Baker of Macon, Ill.; sister, Traci (Adam) Herbert, and nieces, Chloe and Abby Herbert of Macon, Ill.; grandmother, Barbara Baker of Cerro Gordo, Ill.; uncle, Jerry Slifer; and aunt and uncle, Cheryl and Mike Blankenship; as well as extended family in Peoria, Ill.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Virginia Luttrell; great-grandparents, Edna and Gerald Dalluge; and grandfather, John Baker.
Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, June 4, at Resurrection Life Church, 1085 McKinley, Decatur, Ill., with Pastor Jack Greenwood officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today, June 3, at the church. Casual attire is requested.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Team Whitaker, c/o Gerber State Bank in Argenta, Ill.
