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Dustin Vaughn Obituary

Dustin Kenneth Vaughn, age 25, of Plano, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 18, 2009 at his home. He was born on October 31, 1983, the son of Eugene and Deborah (Karpus) Vaughn. Dustin attended Plano Christian Church in Plano, IL. He had a great love of his family. His family and friends thought of Dustin as a "free bird". Dustin was a loving son, brother, father, grandson, nephew and cousin who will dearly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his parents, Gene and Debbie Vaughn of Plano, IL; his brothers, Derek (fiancée, Michelle Haws) of Yorkville, IL, Daniel Vaughn of Plano, IL; his sister, Darcy Vaughn of Plano, IL; his son, Dexter Vaughn of Indiana; his paternal grandparents, Eugene and Shirlee Vaughn of Mendota, IL; his maternal grandparents, Joseph and Elizabeth Karpus of Burbank, IL; as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 A.M., on Thursday, May 21, 2009, at the Larson-Nelson Funeral Home, 1010 West South Street in Plano, IL with Pastor Stan Motley, officiating. Interment will follow in the Little Rock Township Cemetery in Plano, IL. Friends may visit from 4:00 until 8:00 P.M., on Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at the Funeral Home in Plano, IL. Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory, 630/552-7211 or visit our website at www.nelsonfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Beacon News on May 20, 2009.

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Brandi Massingill/Mulvaney

May 26, 2009

Can't believe he is gone, but he will always live in our hearts, thoughts, and prayer. Dustin will be dearly missed. Love, thought and prayer from our heart to yours.

NIKKI BRYANT

May 21, 2009

HE WILL LIVE IN OUR THOUGHTS FOREVER,HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. MY THOUGHTS GO OUT TO DUSTINS FAMILY AND FRIENDS

Amy Winter

May 20, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Vaughn family. I am very sorry for your loss.

KELLY DAVIS

May 20, 2009

DUSTIN WAS A REAL GOOD FRIEND OF MINE.I CANT BELIEVE THIS HAS HAPPENED LIKE ITS SO UNREAL WE WERE TOGETHER THE DAY BEFORE I MISS HIM SO MUCH AND SO BAD MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY IM SO SORRY KEEP YOUR HEAD UP

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