Doug L. Spinhirne

Doug L. Spinhirne 1954—2016
Doug L. Spinhirne, 61, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2016, at his home. He was born September 11, 1954, in Freeport, IL to Howard and Beulah (Brinkmeier) Spinhirne. He graduated from Lena-Winslow High School in 1972, and received a bachelor's degree in agriculture from the University of Illinois. He married Donna McAuliffe on September 14, 1980, at the Lena United Methodist Church. He was a lifelong farmer who farmed with his brothers, Bob and Richard on the family farm. In the last ten years he was a owner/operator truck driver for RT&T transportation company. He was a member of the Lena United Methodist Church. He enjoyed being outdoors, riding his ATV's, trucking and traveling and seeing the country side. He enjoyed going to concerts with Angela, playing with his grandchildren and going on houseboat rides with the "Mississippi Man" Ike Hasting. He is survived by his daughter, Angela (Jeremy) Staas of Oregon, WI; grandchildren, Carter and Lauren Staas; sisters, Kay (Forrest) Hagie of Rockford, IL, Sharon (Kenneth) Koch of Lena, IL; brother, Richard (Karen) Spinhirne of Lena, IL; numerous nieces and nephews. His beloved dog, "Pup"; and his best friend, Jim Ziegler.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, September 12, 2016, at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena, IL. Visitation will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, September 11, 2016, at the Leamon Funeral Home. Cremation rites to follow with burial at a later date. Officiating will be Pastor Brian LeBaron. A memorial has been established in his name. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com.