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DONALD ASKELAND Obituary
He was born Aug. 18, 1934, the son of Arthur and Myrtle (Hill) Askeland.
Donald was a veteran of the U.S. Army, enlisted in June 1960 and trained at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. He was honorably discharged as a private on standby in May 1966. He loved spending time with his family, while enjoying hunting, fishing and bird watching in his spare time.
He began his working career as a mechanical technician at various car dealerships including Brad Manning Ford. Don later worked for Duplex in Sycamore as an experimental machinist in research and development, engineering supervisor, and head of Corporate Stores. He retired from Northern Illinois University after working seven years in their building services department.
Survivors include three daughters, Suzanne (David) Alvin of Glen Ellyn, Angela (Jimmy) Brooks of Springfield, Mo., and Sandra (Mike) Woodson of DeKalb; five grandchildren, Michael (Kelly) Carbone, Melissa (Carl) Alvin McCorkle, Jonathan (Sarah Tiesenga) Alvin, Riley Woodson and Tristan Brooks; and four great grandchildren, Sid, Samantha, Makenzie and Michael Carbone, Jr.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Robert and one brother, Richard.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 22 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Butala Funeral Home and Crematory in Sycamore. A funeral service will begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. with Rev. Michael Massey officiating. A private burial will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions can be made to the DeKalb County Hospice or Opportunity House in care of the Butala Funeral Home and Crematory, 1405 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL 60178. For information or to sign the online guest book, go to www.ButalaFuneralHomes.com or call 815-895-2833.
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Memories and Condolences
for DONALD ASKELAND
Cheryl
May 23, 2013
May the family find comfort in God's word the Bible. 2 Timothy 3:16
Jack Lindstrom
May 22, 2013
I am sorry to read of Don's passing. I worked with him at Duplex Products. He will be greatly missed. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Lenore & John Klausner
May 21, 2013
Dear Suzanne, David, Melissa, and Jonathan
May God who created you, Jesus who loves you, and the Holy Spirit who guides you be the source of your strength, faith, and hope in these days of saying good-bye to your father and grandfather. We will keep you close in our hearts. God Bless.
Doris Swedberg-clew
May 21, 2013
My deep sympathy I lost good friend
Mary Hintzsche Makela
May 21, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Berta Smith
May 21, 2013
Angela, Sandi and Family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Keep all of the great memories in mind and it will keep a Smile on your face.
May 20, 2013
Dear Angie and Family,
My deepest sympathies to all of you in the loss of your Dad and Grampa. May the love of Jesus comfort all of you as you mourn and grow stronger and begin to enjoy all the wonderful memories.
Love and prayers,
Jacque Taylor-Lampkins
Melody Fore
May 20, 2013
Our Deeepest sympathy and prayers for you and your families
Love Mel,Candy,Larry and families
God Bless you all
Perhaps the last photo of Dad on Uncle Don together in 2008.
Cheri Hayes
May 20, 2013
Gary and Barb Foster
May 19, 2013
He is gone from your sight for a short time. You will reunite in a place of peace and joy. Praying for your family in your time of loss...may the Peace of God that passes all understanding be with you, comfort you and guide you.
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