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Richard Stiverson Obituary

MONTICELLO - Richard G. "Dick" Stiverson, 83, Monticello, retired contractor, died Friday (Dec. 18, 2009). Services: 1:30 p.m. Monday, Mackey-Wright Funeral Home, Monticello. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Burial: Monticello Township Cemetery. Memorials: Piatt County Nursing Home. Send condolences: www.mackey-wrightfuneralhome.com. World War II Army veteran. Member: First Christian Church, Monticello. Survivors: wife, Minnie; son, Ron Stiverson, Champaign; daughters, Paula Ainsworth, Moorpark, Calif,; Julia Ferguson, Covington, Ky.; sister, Betty Wright, Monticello; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Preceded by: parents, six brothers and four sisters. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/Obituaries.asp

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Published by Decatur Herald & Review on Dec. 20, 2009.

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Sherrie McCollum

December 21, 2009

Julia,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Linc & Sherrie McCollum & family

December 20, 2009

Dear Julia, I have such great memories of working with your dad!!!! Great Guy!!!! I had always thought I'd come to his visitation when the time came but with a house full of company, don't think I'll make it.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mary Ann & Don Swartz

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