Farmington - Donald M. Dean, 89, of Farmington, formerly of Elmwood, passed away at 4:30 p.m., on November 27, 2017, at Farmington Courtyard Estates.
He was born on September 26, 1928, in Millbrook Township, in Peoria County, to Terry and Mary (McRill) Dean. He married Carolyn Morgan on May 17, 1952, at the Farmington Methodist Church. She survives.
Also surviving are two children, Carol (John Allen) Ortery of Galesburg, Valorie (Elliott) Mohler of Las Cruces, New Mexico; three grandchildren, David, Allison, and Stevan; and four great-grandchildren, Hailey, Robert, Jayson, and Blake.
He is preceded in death by three brothers, Terry "Eldon" Jr., James, and Victor; and one sister, Dorothy.
Don served in the Army during the Korean Conflict.
He began his career as a Printer's Devil, at the age of 14, working for the Elmwood Gazette. He ended his career working as a Graphic Artist and Printer at the Illinois State Baptist Association.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be at 1:30 p.m., on Sunday, December 3, 2017, at the Elmwood United Methodist Church.
Memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, dav.org.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.
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