Merle Dean "Deaner" Bess's obituary , Passed away on February 25, 2023 in Dixon, Illinois

Merle Dean "Deaner" Bess

July 10, 1929 - February 25, 2023 (93 years old)

Dixon, Illinois

Merle Dean "Deaner" Bess's obituary , Passed away on February 25, 2023 in Dixon, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Preston-Schilling Funeral Home, Ltd.

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Merle Dean "Deaner" Bess

July 10, 1929 - February 25, 2023 (93 years old)

Dixon, Illinois

Merle Dean Bess Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Merle Dean Bess of Dixon, Illinois, born in East Alton, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 93, on February 25, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Merle Dean Bess to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lester Bess and Opal Bess (Otwell); his wife Helen Elaine Bess; his siblings, Mardel Bess, Norman Bess and Naomi Bullion; and his brother-in-law Charles Bullion.

He is survived by: his son Rick Bess of Bloomington, IL; and his brother Wyman Bess of Roanoke, TX.. He is also survived by one granddaughter he loved.

Memorials may be directed to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Preston-Schilling Funeral Home, Ltd.



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