Daniel M. Gudell, 61, of Decatur passed away October 10, 2021 at St. John’s Hospital.Cremation Rites will be accorded by Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur.Daniel was born June 19, 1960 in Chicago, the son of Daniel L. and Leary (Wells) Gudell. He proudly served our country in the US Army. Daniel worked for security at Richland Community College.He is survived by his sister: Andrea Deem of Decatur; brother: Harry Gudell of California; and many nieces and nephews.Daniel was preceded in death by his parents; sisters: June and Becky; and brother-in-law: Timothy Deem.