Orville Markwell

Orville J. Markwell 98, of Decatur, IL passed away at 1:20 a.m., Sunday, September 13, 2026, in his residence.

The family will receive friends for visitation beginning at 12:00 Noon until 1 p.m., Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the Second Church of God. A funeral service to honor Orville's life will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the church. Burial will follow at Point Pleasant Cemetery, Long Creek, IL., with military honors provided by the Macon County Honor Guard. Calvert & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion is assisting the family with services. Memorials may be made to the Second Church of God, Decatur. Messages of condolence may be shared with the family at Calvertmemorial.com.

Orville was born July 22, 1928, in Blue Mound, IL the son of Orville and Myrtle (Fromm) Markwell. He had served in the US Air Force from 1950 until 1954. Orville married Doris Darlene Trent on April 9, 1953. She preceded him in death on July 26, 2016. Orville attended the Second Church of God and was active in serving the churches he attended throughout his entire life as a bus driver and custodian. He had a passion for gospel music and enjoyed playing his mandolin, banjo and his trumpet. He loved to tinker in his garage, ride motorcycles and was an avid gardener.

Second only to his love for the Lord was his love for his family. He touched the lives of so many people, and truly embodied what it means to love like Jesus. He loved without hesitation, gave without expecting anything in return, and made everyone he met feel like they mattered. His kindness, generosity, humility, and unwavering faith were evident in everything he did.

Surviving is his daughter: Debbie Kier of Decatur; special nephew: Brant Trent of Mt. Zion; grandchildren: Pamela Daily (Brent) of Cerro Gordo, IL, Troy Kier (Christina) of Hillsboro, MO, Christopher Kier (Jennifer) of Mt. Zion, and Andrea Trent(fiancé Chris Lewis) of Decatur, IL; great-grandchildren: Kadelyn Walker (Tyler) of Oakley, IL, Peyton Daily (fiancée: Jazzi Hicks) of Argenta, Bradley Kier of Bristol, IN, Callee Kier of Hillsboro, MO, Tucker Kier of Hillsboro, MO, June Kier of Mt. Zion, IL, Cooper Kier of Hillsboro, MO, Mckayla Lewis of Decatur, IL and Christopher Lewis of Decatur, IL; great great-grandchildren: Brynnlee Daily of Argenta, IL and Jordy Walker of Oakley, IL; nieces: Beverly Palmer, Connie Baker (Larry), and Lee Markwell (Les).

Orville was preceded in death by his wife, parents, son-in-law: Tommy Kier, brother: Dean Markwell, sisters: Genevia Markwell, June Markwell, and Gwen Rigsby and his nephew: Greg Markwell.