Donald Mapes

DONALD W. MAPES, 87 STOCKTON - Donald W. Mapes, 87, of Stockton, IL, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2015, at home, surrounded by his family. He was born August 14, 1928; the son of the late William and Viola (Schleuning) Mapes. He was a 1947 graduate of Stockton High School and delivered groceries for his parents' Royal Blue Grocery Store. Don married Dorothy Beck on February 19, 1949; they celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in February 2014. Dorothy died November 23, 2014. Don had been a farmer his whole life. He was also a salesman for Archer Oil Company for over 30 years and worked for the Stockton Co-op. Don and Dorothy were members of the Stockton Twirlaway Square Dance Club and held many lessons and dances in their shed. He is survived by his son, Jerry (Kathy) Mapes, their son, Todd (Sheridy) and their sons, William and Wyatt; daughter, Judy (James) Schubert, their son, Jason (Tania) and children, Christina and James; their daughter, Jodi and her daughters, Samantha and Alyssa: daughter, Janice Kehl, her daughters, Melisa (Alan) Woker and Wendy (Chad) Reusch and their daughters, Kelsey, Kaitlyn and Kyleigh: son, Garry, and his son, Craig (Carri) and their daughter, Chloe; and daughter, Erika (Matt) and their sons, Asher and Oliver. He preceded in death by his parents, William (July 3, 1985) and Viola (Oct. 2, 2014); wife, Dorothy; sister, Lois Johnson; son-in-law, Bill Kehl (June 17, 2014); and sister-in-law, Alice Schubert (Oct. 6, 2014). A visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, December 13th, at the Hermann Funeral Home in Stockton. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, December 14th, at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Ladies Union Cemetery in Stockton. A memorial fund has been established. Condolences may be shared with his family at hermannfuneralhome.com.