David Duane Dalluge

David Dalluge Obituary

DECATUR - David Duane Dalluge 54, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 22, 2007, surrounded by his loved ones in his home. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 PM Friday, August 24, 2007 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. A celebration of David's life will be held at New Beginnings Church in Decatur on Saturday, August 25, 2007 at 10 o'clock. with Pastor Mark Smith and Pastor Gary Borders officiating. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com. David was born on November 11, 1952 in Decatur, IL, son of David Dean and Betty (Hartman) Dalluge. David married Linda Sue Davis, May 21, 1988. At that time David became a father and a grandfather. He operated an Income Tax Service with his wife. David graduated from Stephen Decatur High School and attended Richland Community College. David was a drummer and once jammed with Jim Morrison of the Doors. He was an artist and computer programmer. David loved fishing and being with his family. He was also the ultimate Illini basketball fan. In 2000, David was the 39th person to receive a non related living donor liver transplant. The family would like to give a special thanks to Gail Poundstone for giving our Davey seven more wonderful years of life with us. We would also like to give a special thanks to Bill Whitaker, David's best friend and caregiver for taking such great care of David for the last six years. Surviving are his wife and soul mate, Linda and his mother Betty, daughter Connie Perry and companion Brad Welch, granddaughters, Theresa Perry and companion Daniel Dalluge, Cassie and husband James Hooper, all of Decatur. Granddaughter Cindy and husband Kyle Nave of Harristown, great grandchildren Dajia, Seth and Brian, brother Dale and wife Ann of Warrensburg, sister Mary and husband Len Burnett of Oreana. David is also survived by his special friend Jane Tullis and his cat Lil Girl. David had many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. David was preceded in death by his father, sister Karen and grandparents. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family of David Duane Dalluge. The family request causal attire. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/Obituaries.asp

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Published by Decatur Herald & Review on Aug. 24, 2007.

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for David Dalluge

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elizabeth stewart albright

August 28, 2007

iam sorry to hear of david's passing he was always so kind to this shy college student at rcc in the late 80's. my prayers to linda and everyone even 20 yrs ago seeing linda and david together at rcc i knew they were soulmates. may god be with everyone!

Bob & Helen Ragsdale

August 26, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Pat Osborne

August 24, 2007

Dear Linda: I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. I hope that your memories of you and David for the last nineteen years will hopefully outweigh the sorrow you are now feeling. May our Lord put His loving arms around you and give you peace.

Tammie Logue

August 24, 2007

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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