Michael Longstreet

Michael Dennis Longstreet, 80, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00pm on Friday, October 16, 2026, at First Congregational Church in Decatur, with Pastor Ryan Travis officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial to follow at Friends Creek Cemetery, with a luncheon immediately afterward in the church fellowship hall

Michael was born on December 30, 1945, in Decatur, Illinois, the son of John Matthew Longstreet and Ruth Catherine (Capps) Longstreet. He grew up on West Center Street in Decatur and attended Pugh School, Roosevelt Junior High School, and MacArthur High School.

On August 3, 1963, Michael married the love of his life, Karen Antoinette Davis. Together, they built a life centered on love, family, faith, and the countless memories they shared.
Michael dedicated 44 years of service to Caterpillar, Inc., working in logistics management. His career included 39 years at the Decatur plant, four years in Brazil, and one year in Joliet, IL. His years of dedication reflected a strong work ethic and commitment to his profession.

A member of First Congregational Church, Michael held firmly to the belief that “Life is all about God, Family and Memories.” Those words reflected the values he cherished and the legacy he hoped to leave behind.

Above all else, Michael treasured his family, whom he lovingly described as “my everything.” The life he shared with Toni, their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild was at the heart of what mattered most to him. His legacy will live on through the family he loved and the memories they will continue to share.
Michael is survived by his beloved wife, Toni; his sons, Scott Longstreet and his wife, Cheryl, and Michael Douglas Longstreet and his wife, Tricia; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and his brother, Joe Longstreet.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, William Verne Longstreet, Ruth Colleen Deturk.

Michael will be remembered for his devotion to family, his years of hard work, his faith, and the love he shared with those closest to him.

Memorials in Michaels honor may be directed to First Congregational United Church of Christ 3465 N. MacArthur Rd. Decatur, IL 62526

Arrangements are entrusted to Calvert & Wikoff Funeral Home, Decatur, Illinois.