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Dorothy Milburn Obituary
Springfield, IL—Dorothy (Dot) J. Milburn, 84, of Springfield, died at 9:20 am Friday, November 27, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center.
She was born February 22, 1936 the daughter of Thomas and Sally Barlow. She married John W. Milburn on December 26, 1953.
She was preceded in death by her husband John Milburn, son-in-law's, Gale Langley and Ray Burris and six brothers.
She is survived by her children, Diane (Gale) Langley, Mike (Tammie) Milburn, Barb Milburn, Bill (Sharon) Milburn, Brenda (Ray) Burris, Judy Claussen and Carolyn (Kevin) Schuh; seven grandchildren, Mike Jr. (Adeleann) Milburn, Adam (Cari) Claussen, TJ Langley, Justin (Kirsten) Langley, Kelsi (Jonathan) Beatty, Kenzi Schuh and Kace Schuh; seven great-grandchildren, Bridget, Kaylee, Damian, Connor, Clara, Dawson and Donavan; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She ran the Midwest Truck Stop Café for many years.
Dot was a great cook. She loved family get togethers. She was beyond proud of all of her grandchildren and absolutely adored her great-grandchildren and her cat Tony.
Visitation: 9:30-11:30 am Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Real Life Church.
Funeral Service: 11:30 am Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Real Life Church with Clint Cook officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Canine Area Rescue and Transport, Inc.
CDC Protocol shall be followed.
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Judy Hashman
November 22, 2021
So sorry for your loss she was a good lady. My deepest sympathy. Hold onto her memories. They are so precious. Wishing you and your family lots of love and hugs. God is taking care of her now. She will always be in your hearts
November 30, 2020
Mrs. Milburn was a wonderful lady who has a wonderful family. Like her husband, she was loved very much by her family and friends. We are sorry to hear of your loss and may thoughts of all the good times with her help you at this difficult time. She is now in heaven with God, her husband and all the other loved ones that have gone before her. With deepest sympathy and God bless.
Kirk R. and Renee Robinson and Family
Dawn Rene' Neuhoff
November 30, 2020
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. RIP Dot and say hello to Big John...
Judy Hashman
November 29, 2020
So sorry to hear about your mother. You and your family are in our prayers. Stay strong and safe.
Gary & Karen Stone
November 29, 2020
To the family: Dot was so much like John and they were truly a perfect pair. She was a wonderful person and touched a lot of people. She's at peace now, reunited with John and many other loved ones, and will be in your hearts forever. May God bless and comfort each of you.
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