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Donald Conlee Obituary

DECATUR - Donald Conlee, 55, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Illinois. A service to celebrate the life on Donald will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 9, 2011 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with a visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. till the time of service. Interment with "Flight Home" ceremony will be at Graceland Cemetery. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Memorial contributions can be made to American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com. Family requests casual dress attire. Donald was born September 16, 1955 in Decatur, IL, the son of Wendell and Irene (Toombs) Conlee. Donald was employed with the city of Decatur and retired after 29 years of service. Donald married Anita Tolliver on January 19, 1974 in Taylorville, Illinois. Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife, daughters, Michelle Conlee, of Decatur, Samantha Shaw and husband Douglas of Argenta, and Kelly Conlee, of Decatur, brothers, Robert Conlee and wife Peggy of Texas, and William Conlee and wife Linda of South Carolina, sisters, Wanda Hallendorff and husband Ron of Illinois and Nancy Stach and husband Karl of Illinois, grandchildren, Payton, Kaleb, Hailey, Malik, Lucas, Joseph, and Max, and many nieces and nephews. He was greeted into Heaven by his parents. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at http://legacy.com/obituaries/herald-review/
Published by Decatur Herald & Review on May 8, 2011.

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Cindy Lowe

May 11, 2011

Dear Anita: I was shocked at the loss you are suffering from the loss of such a wonderful man. I always enjoy talking to Don at Wal-mart and down town while he was emptying the meters.

You and you family are in my thoughts and prayers

(former Wal-mart cashier)

Judi Newlin

May 8, 2011

Wanda, Bob, Bill and Nancy

So sorry to read of your brother's passing. I know what it is to lose a sister and a brother. Cherish all the times you have together.
It's been many years since we have seen each other but have never forgotten our youth.

My prayers are with you.

Judi(Holley) Newlin
Mt. Zion, IL

Nyssa Richards

May 8, 2011

Michelle and sisters
I am so sorry for your loss. I know first hand the pain one feels when losing a father. Times will be hard but remembering the good times helps. Lean on loved ones and friends for support and remember that while you have lost your father, heaven gained an angel

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