Donald E. Dirksen Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Donald E. Dirksen of Oregon, Illinois, who passed away on June 1, 2024, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donald E. Dirksen to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ernest Dirksen and Ethel Dirksen (Holby); his wife Gail J. Meyers (Hayenga); his son Dean Dirksen; his sister Mary Barnhart; and his brother-in-law Ruben Barnhart, III.
He is survived by: his children, Susan Strickler of Oregon, IL, Julie Logan (Glenn) of Winnebago, IL, Nancy Boyden (Ronald) of Martin, TN, Doug Meyers (Diane) of Lost Nation, IL, Melody Kirchner (Steve) of Lake Geneva, WI and Denise Leonard (Michael) of Oak Grove, KY. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial fund is established in Don's name for Serenity Hospice and Home.
