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Vivian Doolen Obituary

DECATUR - Vivian N. Doolen, 93, of Decatur, IL passed away at 6:45 a.m. on Tuesday (Sept. 1, 2009) in Lincoln Manor. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. on Friday (Sept. 4, 2009) at Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL. Memorial contributions may be directed to local food pantries of the donor's choice. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family via e-mail at www.dawson-wikoff.com. Miss Doolen was born on August 9, 1916 in Vernon, IL, the daughter of Floyd and Isabella Hathaway Doolen. She was an Atwood-Hammond High School graduate. She was a bookkeeper at Mueller Company, retiring after many years of service. She was the secretary and treasurer of the United Methodist Women for many years, member of the Macon County Historical Society, Decatur Genealogical Society, Marion County Genealogical Society and the " Hathaway Family Association". She formerly belonged to Cleveland Avenue United Methodist Church. Surviving are her four nephews and one niece; numerous great, great-great and great-great-great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and two sisters. 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 from Sep. 3 to Sep. 4, 2009.

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Alicia & John Navratil

September 11, 2009

Gladys & Family,

Sorry for the loss of your aunt. You're in our thoughts & prayers.

Paula Lancaster Williamson

September 4, 2009

I remember seeing Aunt Vivian during my visits with my grandmother (Lora Doolen)when I was a child. She was always very kind and welcoming. I am truly sorry to hear of her passing.

Glenda Minks Oliver

September 4, 2009

Vivian lived two doors from my grandparents in the 800-block of Cleveland Avenue. We also attended Cleveland Avenue Methodist Church. She was a good neighbor to my grandparents, John & Sis Minks. I remember that she always spoke to us as we grew up whenever we would walk past her house. She was a very kind lady.
Please accept our sympathy.

Glory Ray (Yundt)

September 3, 2009

Vivian was my families best friend at Cleveland Avenue Church. I am so sorry to hear of her passing.

September 3, 2009

I am sorry to hear of Vivian's passing. I met her some time ago. I was wearing a jacket that had Doolen's concrete written on it & Vivian asked me if I was related to Dewey Doolen & I'm thinking we were related somehow? Again I'm sorry for your loss.

Carl doolen Sr.

Abbie and Jerry Logan

September 3, 2009

I remember Vivian as a little girl before we lost contact. She made our wedding cake when I married Jerry Logan. We had left Cleveland Ave. and was going to Third United Meth. then. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Abbie and Jerry Logan. I was Abbie Eagleton before I married Jerry.

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