Richard �Dick� F. Shepard's obituary , Passed away on October 7, 2023 in Payson, Illinois

Richard �Dick� F. Shepard

April 22, 1938 - October 7, 2023 (85 years old)

Payson, Illinois

Richard �Dick� F. Shepard's obituary , Passed away on October 7, 2023 in Payson, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
O’Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home

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Richard �Dick� F. Shepard

April 22, 1938 - October 7, 2023 (85 years old)

Payson, Illinois

Richard F. Shepard Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Richard F. Shepard of Payson, Illinois, born in Quincy, Illinois, who passed away on October 7, 2023, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard F. Shepard to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry J. Shepard and Ruth Shepard (Slocum). He is survived by: his wife Joyce Lynn Herpin; his children, Joy DeLaPorte (David) of Payson, IL, James Shepard (Dawn) of Payson, IL and Mark Shepard of Quincy, IL; his grandchildren, Lauren Holt (Jeremy) of Quincy, IL, Kaytlynn Shepard of Payson, IL, Grace Shepard of Quincy, IL, Clare DeLaPorte of St. Charles, MO and Meryle Galloway (Rob) of O'Fallon, MO; and his great grandchildren, Emmalea, Ellaina, Elynnor, Ethan and Logan.

Memorial contributions may be made to Payson United Methodist Church or the Payson-Fall Creek Fire Department.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
O’Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home



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Oct 12

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Payson United Methodist Church
305 W Edwards St, Payson, IL 62360

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Oct 12

Funeral service

Payson United Methodist Church
305 W Edwards St, Payson, IL 62360

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