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2018
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Danny Friend Obituary
Danny J. Friend, 61, of New Baden, IL, born March 18, 1956, in St. Louis, MO, died Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital, Centralia, IL.
Danny was an engineer for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Rail Road, Centralia, IL, and was a member of the Quail Club in Millstadt, IL.
He is survived by two daughters, Jamie (Adam) Topping, and Amanda Friend, both of Cedar City, UT; his parents, Harold and Nancy, nee Manis, Friend of Lebanon, IL; a brother, Michael Friend of Lebanon, IL; a sister, Wanda (Jerry) Nikolauzyk of Mascoutah, IL; and numerous, nieces nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, aunts and uncles.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting mollfuneralhome.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, at the Moll Funeral Home, Mascoutah, IL.
Funeral: Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, at Antioch Cemetery, Pocahontas, AR.
MOLL FUNERAL HOME, Mascoutah, IL
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Joel Pendegraft
February 25, 2018
You will be greatly missed Danny.
February 24, 2018
I am truly sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort offer support in your time of need.
Donna Trainor
February 24, 2018
My condolences to the family and his circle of friends that were his work family! I didn't know him personally, but do know he touched the life of my son Robert Watson and many more! RIP as you ride that train once life to unknown places!
Scott Seketa
February 24, 2018
I am sorry for your loss. I remember Danny well he will be missed.
Dwaine Fulton
February 24, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Danny over 30 years and even in my retirement we spoke by phone. We went thru tough times and fun times together. He was a great guy. He will be missed.
February 24, 2018
My condolences to the family. God gives you a hope of everlasting life that can sustain you. John 17:3
Pam Monken-Mason
February 24, 2018
My condolences and may God be with you all through this difficult time.
Donald Kell
February 24, 2018
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS****
Janet Taylor-Wilson
February 23, 2018
So sad to learn of Danny's passing. Glad I saw him & was able to catch up at our last class reunion. My sympathy to his family.
Steve Prather
February 23, 2018
Dj, you were a true friend and I can't express enough how much you will be missed. With the passing of every train, I will think of you. It was an honor to know and call you a friend. You were that larger than life person and working with you was an honor. Rest In Peace sir. You earned it buddy
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Moll Funeral Home - Mascoutah34 W Main Street P. O. Box 155, Mascoutah, IL 62258
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