Leroy Dees's obituary , Passed away on August 20, 2019 in Zeigler, Illinois

Leroy Dees

October 15, 1925 - August 20, 2019 (93 years old)

Zeigler, Illinois

Leroy Dees's obituary , Passed away on August 20, 2019 in Zeigler, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Newell Funeral Home

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Leroy Dees

October 15, 1925 - August 20, 2019 (93 years old)

Zeigler, Illinois

Leroy Dees Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Leroy Dees (Zeigler, Illinois), born in Detroit, Michigan, who passed away at the age of 93, on August 20, 2019. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Leroy Dees or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Bearon Dees and Irene Dees (Nelson); his son Donald Dees; his siblings, Don Dees and Janice Stelmajewski; and his stepson Max Allen Graham.

He is survived by: his wife Joan Isom; his children, Terry Dees (Maggie) of Waltonville, Syble "Rene" Dees of Clarksville and Kathryn "Kathy" Young (Roger) of Valier; his grandchildren, Donald Dees (Kimberly) of Clarksville, April Morales (Harry) of Johnston City, Christopher Pitts (Sharon) of Clarksville, Kerri Reidelberger (Travis) of Waltonville, Michael Richardson of Christopher and Kelly Jo Dees of Waltonville; and his stepchildren, Debra McGovern (Dave) of Williamsburg, Ronald Graham (Deborah) of Richmond, Virginia and Susan Richardson (Howard) of Edwardsville. He is also survived by twelve step-grandchildren; seventeen step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Newell Funeral Home



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Newell Funeral Home
407 E Main St, Waltonville, IL 62894

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Aug 23

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407 E Main St, Waltonville, IL 62894

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Aug 24

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