WARREN - Donald E. Dunlavey, 79, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016 at his home in Warren, IL. He was born on June 21, 1937 to Walter William and Helen Sylvia (Gibbons) Dunlavey in Monroe, WI. Donald spent most of his younger years farming. He dug many of the graves in the Stockton area by hand and was given the nickname "Digger." When he quit farming he moved into Stockton and lived at Rainbow Ridge. He worked as a janitor for Microswitch. He was a very hard worker and would do anything that was asked of him.
He is survived by his special friend Jill Winslow of Warren, IL, sister; Mary Neuenschwander of Brodhead, WI, brother; Robert (Betty) Dunlavey of Monroe, WI, sister-in-law; Karen Dunlavey of Winslow, IL; Numerous nieces and nephews.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers; Joseph, Francis, Walter and Chuck.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday October 1, 2016 at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena, IL.
Visitation will be from 9:30 AM until time of service on Saturday.
Inurnment will be at Puddledock Cemetery in Argyle, WI.
A memorial has been established in his name.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com.
He is survived by his special friend Jill Winslow of Warren, IL, sister; Mary Neuenschwander of Brodhead, WI, brother; Robert (Betty) Dunlavey of Monroe, WI, sister-in-law; Karen Dunlavey of Winslow, IL; Numerous nieces and nephews.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers; Joseph, Francis, Walter and Chuck.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday October 1, 2016 at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena, IL.
Visitation will be from 9:30 AM until time of service on Saturday.
Inurnment will be at Puddledock Cemetery in Argyle, WI.
A memorial has been established in his name.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com.