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Jonell Draper Obituary
Jonell Draper, 91, from DeKalb and Sycamore, IL, passed peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 18, 2023.
Services will be at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 830 N. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb IL on Saturday, 1/13/24 at 2pm.
Jonell graduated from Sunset High School in Dallas, TX, and joined the USAF. She married her husband, Willard in 1954 in Chicago. Her career in District #428 schools spanned 32 years. She is survived by her son Shawn and daughter Shirley; she had 8 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be sent to Tails Humane Society in DeKalb, IL.
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