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Douglas P. "Doug" Valentine, 44, of Smithton, Ill., born March 15, 1972, in Red Bud, IL, died Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Belleville, Ill., after a brief battle with cancer.
Doug worked as a plasterer in the construction field. He was a 1991 graduate of Freeburg Community High School.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Belmont Jr. and Rosemary, nee Ledbetter, Valentine; his maternal grandparents, Gerard and Gertrude, nee Kreher, Riebeling; his aunt, Barb Davidson; his uncle, Velmont Valentine Jr.; and a cousin, Adam Valentine.
Surviving are his parents, Michael L. and Patricia A., nee Riebeling, Valentine, of Smithton, Ill.; two brothers, Scott Valentine and Brent Valentine; his niece and nephew, Amanda and Nick Valentine; numerous aunts and uncles; and cousins.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, or to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may visit with the family from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 16, 2016, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Smithton, Ill.
Funeral: Funeral services will be at noon Saturday, July 16, 2016, at the funeral home, with Deacon Corby Valentine officiating. Burial will follow at Smithton City Cemetery, Smithton, Ill.
GEORGE RENNER & SONS FUNERAL HOME, Smithton, Ill.
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Renner Funeral Homes - Smithton209 North Main Street, Smithton, IL 62285
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