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DICK, John P. - The Cass County Historian, December 1999 - taken from Beardstown Illinoian, February 11, 1875 - Died Friday at his residence in the Sangamon Bottoms, John P. DICK.
DIEBOLD, ? - The Cass County Historian, March 2000, taken from Virginia Gazette, February 13, 1880
Died Monday in Beardstown, the eight year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Diebold of croup.
DIETSCH, Jaedyn Michelle - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, November 13, 2002 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Jaedyn Michelle Dietsch
Jaedyn Michelle Dietsch, infant daughter of Karissa Spoon and Joseph Dietsch, died Tuesday morning, Nov. 12, 2002 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
She was born Nov. 11, 2002, in Rushville.
She is survived by her parents of Beardstown; maternal grandparents Kevin and Debbie Spoon of Beardstown; paternal grandparents Julie Ingles of Beardstown, Bill Ingles of Rushville, and Jim Dietsch of Jacksonville, maternal great-grandmother Betty Hiles of Beardstown, paternal great-grandparents Charles and Judy Hollingsworth of Frederick; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandparents Richard Hiles and Harold and Mary Spoon; and paternal great-grandparents Orville and Genevieve Dietsch.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown, with burial at Beardstown City Cemetery. Memorials have been suggested to the Community of Christ in Beardstown.
DIRREEN, Nancy - Virginia Enquirer, Mar. 2, 1878
Died Feb. 22, in Virginia, IL, Nancy, wife of John, age 33 years, 4 months, 8 days. She was the daughter of Maria Cunningham and she married Dec. 20, 1871. She had been ill with consumption for five years. She was a member of the Christian Church. Burial was at Robinson cemetery.
DIXON, Christi Lucille - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, January 13, 2007 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Christi L. Dixon, 1954-2007, Virginia
Christi L. Dixon, 52, of Virginia, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007, at her residence.
She was born Jan. 12, 1954, in Cass County, the daughter of Walter Dean and Kathryn Jockisch Cox. She married John Dixon on July 2, 1972, at Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Cass County, and he survives.
She is also survived by her mother of Virginia; two daughters, Deanne (husband, Dustin) Day of Auburn and Melissa (husband, Gary) Bell of Virginia; two granddaughters, Caitlin Day and Bridgette Bell; and one sister, Jan (husband, Charles) Hagloch of Virginia. She was preceded in death by her father; and one sister, Anita (surviving husband, Fred of Jacksonville) Hoagland.
Mrs. Dixon was a dorm parent at Illinois School for the Deaf for 15 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Meredosia and actively involved in the Relay for Life. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday at Williamson Funeral Home in Jacksonville, with burial at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. The family will meet with friends from 1-4 p.m. Sunday at Williamson Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to Relay for Life or Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice. Condolences may be left at www.airsman-hires.com.
DOBSON, Bryan Jacob - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville,
Illinois, January 25, 2003 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Bryan Jacob Dobson - 2003 - Virginia
Bryan Jacob Dobson, infant son of Davie E. II, and Ann Thomas Dobson of Virginia, died Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
He was born Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003, at St. John's Hospital.
He is survived by his parents; one brother, Robert; paternal grandfather, Dave Dobson of Jacksonville; maternal grandparents, Robert Moore and Judy Miller, both of Virginia; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Calvary Cemetery in Springfield. Bisch & Son Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of arrangements.
DOERR, Mrs. August (Emma) (Biehl) - Virginia Gazette, Virginia, Illinois, September 1, 1933 - Submitted by Carol Orwig
Local woman's death caused by bad burns
Mrs. August Doerr, 78, a lifelong resident of Cass county, died at 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Schmitt Memorial hospital at Beardstown of burns received while attempting to build a fire at her home Tuesday morning.
Mrs. Doerr's clothing caught fire when she poured coal oil on burning papers in the stove. She was alone in the house at the time. Mr. Doerr returned home at 9:30 o'clock after his aged wife had succeeded in extinguishing the flames. He called a physician and after Mrs. Doerr received medical attention she was removed to the hospital. Coroner Charles H Gersmeyer conducted an inquest Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Doerr is survived by her husband, one son John E of this city and two sisters.
Funeral services were held at the Virginia Undertaking Parlors yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with the Rev J.H. Parker in charge. Interment was made at the Walnut Ridge cemetery.
DOERR, John E., 1878 - newspaper unknown, January 1, 1931 - Submitted by Carol Orwig
John E. Doerr died Thursday at his home
Double pneumonia is fatal to resident of Red Oak
Funeral services will be held on Saturday Afternoon for J.E. Doerr at the Bluff Springs Lutheran Church, Rev. T.B. Epting officiating. Mr. Doerr passed away at 7:30 o'clock Thursday morning, his death resulting from double pneumonia. He was 52 years of age and was an old resident of the Red Oak neighborhood, which is about seven miles northwest of this city.
His survivors, besides his widow, Mrs. Mae Glover Doerr, include six children, namely, Mrs. Dorothy French, Mrs. Annabel Wessel, Miss Ella Doerr, Norman, Paul and Kenneth and four sisters, Mesdames Johnson Davis of Cornland, Amos Wagoner, Wm. Parry and Ella Seaman of this vicinity.
Interment will be made in Walnut Ridge Cemetery.
See Dour/Doerr below on this page.
DOHERTY, Michael - Virginia Gazette - December 6, 1973
Michael Doherty, former Virginia resident, was killed in an automobile accident about 7 a.m. Wednesday morning near his home in Winchester, Virginia. He was enroute to work at the Capitol Records Company plant.
He was born in Cass County, November 24, 1944, the son of Rufus L. and Marie Keltner Doherty. He is survived by his wife Mary Ann Nixon Doherty, two children, daughter Robin, and son Mark. Also surviving are his mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cox, Virginia, a sister, Mrs. Roger Jokisch of Virginia and a brother Edgar (Butch) of Champaign, and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Harrison Keltner.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Walnut Ridge Cemetery by the Rev. Charles Collisson, pastor of the Virginia Presbyterian Church.
DONALDSON, Grace A. - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, March 2, 2004
Grace A. Donaldson, 85, of Ashland, died Saturday, March 20, 2004, at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville.
She was born Aug. 20, 1918, in Monticello, Ky., the daughter of William H. and Sallie Southwood Twyford. She married Claude C. Donaldson on May 15, 1938, in Oakwood, Mo., and he preceded her in death on April 26, 2002.
She is survived by one son, Russell (wife, Clover) Donaldson of Ashland; one daughter, Beverly (husband, Warren) Roach of Ashland; five grandchildren, Mike Roach, Steven Donaldson and Kevin Donaldson, all of Ashland, Cindy Smith of Bushnell and Joshua Prichard of Jacksonville; three great-grandchildren; and one sister, Betty (husband, Gerald) Clayton of Jeffersontown, Ky. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Jack Twyford, Kenneth (surviving wife, Dorothy of Springfield) Twyford, George (surviving wife, Olive of Jacksonville) Twyford and Ray (surviving wife, Patricia of Jacksonville) Twyford.
Mrs. Donaldson was a homemaker and a member of Virginia United Methodist Church in Virginia. She was a wonderful grandmother and enjoyed hosting family gatherings.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Williamson Funeral Home in Jacksonville, with burial at Ashland Cemetery in Ashland. Family will meet friends from 4-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or the Kidney Foundation. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.airsman-hires.com.
DOOLIN, Mary - Ashland Sentinel Newspaper, Ashland, Illinois, Friday, May 8, 1936 - Submitted by Carol Orwig
Mrs. Mary Doolin, 77, passed away Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at her home in this city, following a lingering illness.
She was born December 8, 1859 at Island Grove near New Berlin. Her husband died January 3, 1914.
She is survived by two sons, John of Jacksonville and James of New Berlin; four daughters, Misses Anna, Loretta and Ellen at home and Miss Deloris of Pleasant Plains; three brothers, William Thomas and John Butler; three sisters, Mrs. James Newell of Pleasant Plains; Mrs Ella McCready, Schuyler, Neb., and Mrs. Margaret Ryan of Jacksonville.
Funeral services will be held at the home at 8:30 a.m. Friday and requiem high mass will b e celebrated at 9 o'clock at St. Augustine Church, Rev. D.J. Quinn officiating.
DORSEY, Elizabeth A. "Betty" - Airsman-Hires Funeral Home
Elizabeth A. "Betty" Dorsey, June 2, 1927 - May 17, 2011
Elizabeth "Betty" Dorsey, 83, of Beardstown died Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at Passavant Hospital in Jacksonville. She was born June 2, 1927 in Beardstown the daughter of Joseph T. and Mabel Brasel Caldwell. She married Marshall Lee Dorsey on May 29, 1947 in Beardstown and he preceded her in death on October 27, 2009. Surviving are three children Linda (husband Don) Homer of Jacksonville, Don (wife Mary) Dorsey of Concord, and Marsha Dorsey of Beardstown; six grandchildren Lisa Brockhouse and Brian Homer both of Jacksonville, Laura Ramsey of St. Louis, Rachelle Nickey of Springfield, Brenton Dorsey of Beardstown, and Jo Ellyn Jacoby of Arenzville; nine great grandchildren; and one brother-in-law Byron (wife Rosetta) Dorsey of Pekin. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one brother Carl Caldwell, and two sisters Ollie Herrin and Bertha Kirchner. Betty graduated from Beardstown High School in the class of 1946. She previously worked at Mi-Deere Shop in Beardstown and later at Value Plus Drug Store in Beardstown for ten years. She was a member of St. Alexius Catholic Church and Altar Society, Beardstown Emblem Club, and Bunco Club. Betty enjoyed traveling to Texas and the Ozarks, and she loved to swim and go fishing. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, May 21, 2011 at St. Alexius Catholic Church in Beardstown. Burial will be in the Beardstown City Cemetery. The family will meet with friends from 9-10 AM at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown. Memorials have been suggested to Beardstown Emblem Club or St. Alexius Altar Society. Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com.
DOTZERT, Arneda - newspaper unknown, 1985 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Mrs. Arneda Dotzert, age 88 of Rural Route #1, Beardstown, died at Beardstown Hospital-Health Care Complex at 8:35 a.m. Saturday October 26, 1985.
She was born August 11, 1897 in Cass Co., IL., the daughter of Arthur G. and Lena B. Philippi Korte. She married Frank Carl Dotzert February 27, 1949 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Bluff Springs. Mr. Dotzert died October 14, 1962.
She was also preceded in death by: her parents; three sisters, Mrs. Henry (Inez) Fiedler, Mrs. Clarence (Laura) Blum and Miss Amelia Korte; three brothers, Herman, Robert and Homer Korte.
She was confirmed and lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church of Bluff Springs where services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday with Pastor J. Edward Osborne of the church the officiating clergyman. Mrs. Dotzert will be taken to the church at 1 p.m. (one hour prior to the service) to lie in state until time of services. Interment will be in the Beardstown City Cemetery.
Visitation will be at the Cline Funeral Home Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
The family has requested that friends wishing to give may contribute to the St. John's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.
Mrs. Dotzert is survived by: seven nieces, Mrs. Charles (Elizabeth) Flowers of Beardstown, Mrs. Edwin (Doris) Stock of R.R. 1, Beardstown, Mrs. Fred (Carolyn) Lauder of Quincy, IL., Mrs. Marjorie Bierhaus of Virginia, IL., Mrs. Leo (Ruth) Wankel of Springfield, IL., and Mrs. John (Joan) Wagner of Chillicothe, IL.; and three nephews, Glen Fiedler of R.R. 1, Beardstown, Merle Korte of Greenview, IL.and Norman Korte of Davenport, Iowa. Also surviving are eight great nieces and nephews and one great great nephew.
Although she had no children of her own, Mrs. Dotzert was a second mother to many of her nieces and nephews.
DOTZERT, Bernice - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, March 2, 2007 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Bernice Dotzert, 1916-2007, Virginia
Bernice Sophia Elizabeth Dotzert, 90, of rural Virginia, died Wednesday evening, February 28, 2007 at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
She was born Dec. 13, 1916 in rural Virginia, the daughter of Otto and Amanda Davidsmeier Sweatman. She married Julius H. "Jake" Dotzert on Jan. 23, 1938 in Arenzville, and he preceded in death on June 3, 1989.
She is survived by a daughter, Karen (husband, Rev. Tom) Hilger of Huxley, Iowa; two sons, John (wife, Lois) and Steve (wife, Cindy), both of rural Virginia; seven grandchildren, Debbie (husband, Julio) Blanco of Lewisville, Colo., Steve (wife, Sherry) Hilger of Lees Summit, Mo., Mike (wife, Crystal) Hilger of Stewartville, Minn., David (wife, Robyn) Hilger of Norman, Okla., Jeremy Dotzert, Mandy (husband, Brad) Lyons, and Drake Dotzert all of Virginia; 11 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Glenn "Joe" Sweatman Sr.; and a cousin, Don Davidsmeier, who was raised in the family home as a sibling.
Mrs. Dotzert was a homemaker and farm wife. She was a life long member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Bluff Springs where she formerly served as a Sunday School and Vacation Bible School teacher and was active in the church's Women's Missionary Group. She served as a leader of the Betsy Ross 4-H Club for 25 years and was a member of the Union Neighbors Community Club, St. Peter's Lutheran Church Quilters, Cass County Home Extension Association, Beardstown Emblem Club, Sportsman Club, and Cass County Pork Producers. She became well-known as the neighborhood Burgoo Queen. She also enjoyed sewing, playing Rook, and working on the farm.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m.Tuesday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Bluff Springs, with burial at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Monday at Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home in Virginia. Memorials are suggested to the Culbertson Memorial Hospital Foundation. Condolences may left at www.buchananfuneralhomes.com.
DOTZERT, Clara F. - Submitted by Ernie Launer
Clara F. Dotzert - October 27, 1917 - January 17,1997
Clara F. Dotzert, 79, of rural Bluff Springs, died Friday afternoon, January 17, at her residence.
She was born October 27, 1917, in rural Arenzville, the daughter of Edward and Carrie Schnepper Stock. She married Harry Dotzert November 1, 1947, in Bluff Springs. He preceded her in death November 4, 1990.
She is survived by one daughter, Emily of Beardstown; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by one sister.
Mrs. Dotzert attended Monroe School in rural Cass County. She was confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Bluff Springs and was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Beardstown.
She was a member of the Newcomers Club and the Quilt Club, both in Jacksonville. Mrs. Dotzert was an organist for many churches in the area and farmed with her husband in rural Bluff Springs for several years.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 21, at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown with the Rev. Mike Massa of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Beardstown officiating.
Organist Trish Sager played selected hymns and accompanied vocalist Wyatt Sager as he sang "In The Garden" and "How Great Thou Art."
Pallbearers were Bill Stock, Allen Fischer, Jim Hish, Daniel Harris, John Dotzert, Mike Chambers and Dave Chambers.
Burial was in the Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia.
DOTZERT, Frank - Beardstown Illinoian Star Oct 15, 1962 - Submitted by Ernie Launer
Frank Dotzert, 55, Dies at His Home Near Bluff Springs
Frank Carl Dotzert, 55, died at 10:40 p. m. Sunday at his home southeast of Bluff Springs.
The body was removed to Cline's Funeral Home where friends may call Tuesday from 7:30 to 9 p. m.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p. m. Wednesday at the Bluff Springs Lutheran Church.
Frank Carl Dotzert was born Jan.. 31, 1907 near Petersburg, the son of Henry William and Anna Marie Katherine Leinberger Dotzert. He came to this community with his parents in March, 1914, and resided in the Bluff Springs community the rest of his life.
He was a confirmed member of the St. John's Lutheran Church of Bluff Springs.
He was married to Arneda Korte Feb. 27, 1949.
He is survived by his widow; four brothers, Harry, Julius, William and Fred, and four sisters, Mrs. Alma D. Nordsiek, Mrs. Julia Korte, Mrs. Martha Taylor and Mrs. Lydia Alcorn; several uncles and aunts and a number of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters,Ida Louise and Ada Louise who died in infancy and by a brother, Paul who was killed in action with the armed forces April 23, 1943.
DOTZERT, Katherine, Virginia Gazette, Virginia, IL., Friday, July 25, 1952 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
FUNERAL HELD SUNDAY AFT AT BLUFF SPRINGS - Dies At Home Thursday
Mrs. Katherine Dotzert, widow of the late Henry Dotzert, died Thursday morning at her home south of Bluff Springs, just five days before her 73rd birthday anniversary. Born in Chandlerville July 23, 1879, she was the daughter of John and Ann Leinberger. She was married to Henry Dotzert March 20, 1902 and they moved to their home a few miles south of Bluff Springs in 1914. Mr. Dotzert died in 1945. She was also preceded in death by two daughters who died in infancy, and one son, Paul, who was killed in action in Tunisia, April 23, 1943, during World War II. Mrs. Dotzert is survived by five sons, Harry, Julius, William, Frank and Fred; four daughters, Mrs. Harold Nordsiek, Mrs. Homer Korte and Mrs. Dave Alcorn of near Beardstown, and Miss Martha Dotzert at home. Fourteen grandchildren survive. Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the St. John's Ev Lutheran church in Bluff Springs. The Rev. R.E. Aden, pastor of the church, conducted the services. Mrs. William Huffman and Mrs. Roscoe Reichert sang "In The Garden", "Asleepin Jesus"; and "In The Hour of Trial", accompanied by William Huffman. Flowers were arranged by Mrs. David Krieg, Mrs. James Fischer, Mrs. Raymond Bingham, Miss Kathryn Selvidge, Mrs. Clarence Stier and Mrs. Julia Gotting.Pallbearers were Clarence Stier , August Ruppel, Arthur J. Ruppel, Louis Sweatman, Otto Sweatman and John Fielder. Interment was the family lot in the Rose Hill cemetery at Petersburg
DOTZERT, Mary E. - newspaper unknown, 2000 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Mary E. Dotzert, 79, of rural Beardstown, died early Wednesday morning, Oct. 25, 2000, at the Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
She was born Sept. 29, 1921, in Woodson, the daughter of Lz and Eula Wilson Virgin. She married Clarence E. Dotzert June 15, 1940, in New London, Mo., and he preceded her in death on Dec. 4, 1998.
She is survived by four sons, Jerry (wife, Patsy), David C., (wife, Sue), Michael (wife, Joyce) and Douglas, all of Beardstown; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Aileen Emerick and Bernice (husband, Bob) Loughary, both of Beardstown.
Mrs. Dotzert graduated from Beardstown High School in the class of 1940. She was a member of the St. John?s Lutheran Church in Bluff Springs. She farmed with her husband in Cass County for 50 years. When her children were young, she worked at Woolworths in Beardstown. In recent years she worked at the Beardstown Elks Club and as an election judge for Precinct 2 in Beardstown. Mrs. Dotzert enjoyed ?going to coffee with her friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Sager Funeral Home, with burial at Beardstown City Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with the family meeting friends from 5-7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice or the Cass County Visiting Nurses.
DOUGLAS, Peter - Beardstown Illinoian Star, Jun. 3, 1876
Peter Douglas, aged old resident here, died yesterday at his son-in-law's, John McLin. He was 80. Burial Beardstown City cemetery.
DOUGLASS, J. Robert - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, August 25, 2007 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
J. Robert Douglass, 1923-2007, Ashland
J. Robert "Bob" Douglass, 84, of Ashland, died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007, at Walker Nursing Home in Virginia.
He was born May 20, 1923, the son of J.H. and Helen McCready Douglass. He married Christine E. "Chris" Jones in 1946, and she preceded him in death in 2005.
He is survived by one daughter, Ramona S. of Ashland; one brother, William R. (wife, Jean) of Princeton; four nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews.
Mr. Douglass was a lifelong resident of Ashland Masonic Lodge 929, a volunteer fireman, Boy Scout leader and was a recipient of the First Citizen Award in July 2007 during Ashland's Sesquicentennial Celebration. He was a member of the Ashland United Methodist Church.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Private combined services for Christine and J. Robert Douglass will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Cass County Home Health Care, 331 S. Main St., Virginia, IL 62691. Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Ashland is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.buchanancody.com
DOUR/DOERR, August J. - Virginia Gazette, Virginia, Illinois June 25, 1937. - Submitted by Carol Orwig
Final rites for August J. Dour are held Sunday
Funeral services for August Julius Doerr, 81, lifelong resident of Cass county were held at the Massie Funeral Home here Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev W.S. Neely officiating. Special music was furnished by Mrs. William Campbell and Miss Celia Greenwood. Interment was made in Walnut Ridge cemetery.
The deceased passed away here Friday afternoon after a lingering illness of several months duration.
August Doerr, son of John and Elizabeth Doerr, was born in Bluff Springs on August 22, 1855. He was engaged in farming in the Bluff Springs neighborhood until about twenty years ago when he retired and moved to this city. Since that time he has lived in Virginia.
Surviving the deceased is a son, John, of this city and a sister Mrs. William Parry of Bluff Springs.
DOWSON, Thomas E. Sr.
Thomas E. Dowson Sr., April 21, 1940-September 25, 2014
homas E. Dowson Sr., 74, of rural Arenzville, IL died Thursday, September 25, 2014, at OSF Medical Center in Peoria, IL.
He was born April 21, 1940 in Moweaqua, the son of Thomas Albert and Edith Arletta Brown Dowson. He married Elizabeth Perry on November 10, 1964 in Pike County and she survives.
He is also survived by four sons, Charles Dowson (wife, Kim) of Chandlerville, Andrew Dowson (wife, Kim) of Rushville, Jeffrey Dowson (companion, Jackie Gilson) of Rushville, and Thomas Dowson Jr. of Jacksonville; two daughters, Theresa Lawyer (husband, Adam) of Bluffs and Sara Wilson of Greenwood, IN; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; and two sisters, JoAn Comerford (husband, Laine) and Helen Dowson, both of Bluffs.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Mary Beth Dowson; a son-in-law, Tim Wilson; and a granddaughter, Erica Lynn Dowson.
Mr. Dowson was a graduate of Bluffs High School. He was employed by National Starch, Oscar Meyer, and retired from the State of Illinois. He served his country in the US Navy.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 am, Tuesday, September 30, 2014, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Meredosia with burial and military honors at Oakland Cemetery in Meredosia. The family will meet friends at the funeral home from 10:00 am Tuesday until the time of services. Memorial gifts are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Condolences may be sent online at www.buchanancody.com.
DOYLE, Donald Lee "Don"
Donald Lee Doyle, January 21, 1931-November 20, 2013
Donald Lee Doyle, 82, of Virginia, IL died Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL.
He was born January 12, 1931 in Winchester, IL, the son of Robert and Muriel Gray Doyle. He married Ethel Marie Ore on September 2, 1956 in Virginia and she survives.
He is also survived by four children, Mike Doyle (fiance, Bernadette White) of Decatur, Judy Adkins (husband, Jay) of Ashland, Kathy Stoller of Gridley, and Josh Doyle of Virginia; four grandchildren, Shane Adkins (wife, Maggie), Kayse Adkins, Cole Stoller, and Connor Stoller; two great grandchildren, Nolan and Archer Adkins; two sisters, Hazel Kinnaman of Springfield and Barbara MaGelli of Chillicothe; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Don attended Harts School, east of Winchester, and graduated from Winchester High School in 1949. He helped with his father’s farming operation in Scott County prior to his service with the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He served from January of 1952 until January of 1954 and was awarded several medals in recognition of his service.
Don has resided in Virginia for the past 57 years. He was employed as a licensed plumber with Murphy Plumbing and Heating in Jacksonville and Springfield until his retirement in 1987. He was later employed for seven years with the Soil and Water Conservation District. During his retirement, Don used his talents to assist many neighbors and friends as a local handyman.
He was a member of Virginia United Methodist Church, Plumbers Local 137 in Springfield, and Virginia American Legion Post #258. In addition, he was an avid outdoorsman.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Monday, November 25, 2013, at the Virginia United Methodist Church in Virginia with burial and military honors at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. The family will meet friends at the church from 10:00 am Monday until the time of services. Memorial gifts are suggested to Virginia United Methodist Church or Land of Lincoln Honor Flights. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.buchanancody.com.
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