Donell Tyrell Gause Jr.

Gause

Donell Tyrell Gause Jr, 23 years young of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois.

His celebration of life will be held at Main Street Church of the Living God (2000 N. Main St. Decatur, Illinois 62526). beginning promptly at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 21, 2024, with the visitation from 10:00 a.m. to noon prior to the service. His final resting place will be at Boiling Springs Cemetery immediately following the service. Memorial contributions would be appreciated on behalf of Donell’s daughters. Contributions may be made at Hickory Point Bank and Trust in the name of Amy Meyer. Tanzyus Logan Funeral Service and Care is in charge of arrangements.

Born on December 31, 2000, to Amy Meyer and Donell Gause, Donell grew up with a bright smile, infectious laugh, and touched the lives of every single person he met. He knew no stranger. Donell graduated from MacArthur High School. He was currently working as a seat manufacturer for Freedman Seating Company.
For his entire life, Donell was a kind and compassionate soul who always looked out for others. He was always striving to make a positive impact on his friends and family, especially his sister Lexi. Though his time with us was far too short, Donell’s legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched. One thing is for certain, He had no greater love in this life than his baby girls, Da’Layah and DeHarriana.

Donell is survived by his parents Amy Meyer and Donell Gause (Amanda Wilcott) both of Decatur, his beautiful daughters and their mothers Da’Layah Gause and Dajia and DeHarriana Gause and DeHarra, his brothers Kybreius Coleman, Cameron, and Dontae; his sisters Ty’Lexiana Meyer, Kaylynn, Leleah, Alayah, and Alaysia Gause; his loving grandparents Bill and Cherie Meyer and Laura Hamiliton, aunts and uncles Chrissy (Harry) Petitt, Shawanda (Deon Barbee) Gause, Toyisha Gause, Tenyeka (Calvin Whitfield) Gause, Michelle Hamilton and Tyrone Hamilton; cousins Drayvin and Lyncoln Petitt, Shawnquavies, Cincere, Lamentae, De’Aysha, Layshay, Brandon, Bill, Zamaria and the guys, and a host of cousins in addition to those mentioned, Godmother, Kasey Berry and Godbrother, Koby Berry. He leaves behind an extensive network of friends and family who will miss him deeply.

Donell is preceded in death by his great grandparents JD and Mary Gause, Grandfather Larry Cole, and special friend Tommy King III. As Donell prioritized finding joy in life with those he loved, his family asks that you do the same- go out and do something that brings you joy and share it with those around you. May his legacy live on forever.

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