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Herbert Dixon Obituary
Born: March 19, 1929 in Geneva, IL
Died: March 6, 2016; in Elgin, IL
Herbert J. Dixon, 86, of Elgin passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016, in his home.
He was born March 19, 1929, in Geneva, IL the son of Roland and Elsie Cupp Dixon. He had been a resident of Geneva and St. Charles for most of his life and Elgin for the past 5 years. He was employed as a carpenter before retiring. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army from 1948 till 1952. He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Elgin.
Surviving are his wife, Helen Darnall Dixon whom he married on Sept. 27, 1952; 1 son, Scott (Debra) Dixon of Maple Park; 3 grandchildren, Cori (Matt) Peterson, Michael Dixon and Jami (Matt) Lysien; 5 great grandchildren, Cooper, Jake, Claire, Drew and Paige; and 1 sister, Judy (Chuck) Slovinski.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Steve Dixon; 1 sister, Betty Kroning; 2 brothers, Howard and Fred Dixon.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at 11:00 A.M. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 195 Nelser Rd., Elgin. Burial will be in Little Woods Cemetery, Wayne. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services in the church.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Laird Funeral Home, Elgin is assisting the family.
www.lairdfamilyfuneralservices.com or 847-741-8800.
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March 13, 2016
Herb and the entire Dixon Family are in our thoughts and prayers ... Denny and Meredy Shortal
March 10, 2016
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Offering my deepest sympathy for your loss.
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