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URBANA — Marshall W. Dillon, 72 of Urbana, passed away, Sunday, November 2, 2014 in his home town of Urbana.
He was born April 1, 1942 in Urbana, Ohio.
He was a 1960 graduate of Urbana Local High School.
He served his country in the United States Navy. He was employed with Perpetual Savings and Loan, Home Savings as managing officer in Wapakoneta, and retired as an insurance agent with Nationwide Insurance in West Milton, Ohio. Marshall was a member of the Good Shephard Lutheran Church and Messiah Lutheran Church and past member of the Masonic Lodge, Shriners, the Jaycees and Rotary Club. He enjoyed fishing, wood working and especially time spent with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Helen (Pflaumer)Dillon, his son, Mark Dennis (Heather) Dillon of West Chester, Ohio, his daughters, Melissa Sue (Mike) Bohacek of Michiana Shores, Indiana and Mary Michelle (Tom) Phillips of Lakeland, Florida, eight loved grandchildren, Chase, Marshall, William, Lisa, Stephanie, Lucy, Peter and Nicholas; his brother, Orvill (Norma) Dillon of Springfield, Ohio, sister and brother-in-laws, Ruth (Dan) Rooney of Urbana and Phillip (Karen) Pflaumer, of Hamilton, Ohio, as well as several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy (Corn) and Dennis Dillon.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 in the Vernon Funeral Home, Urbana.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 6, 2014 in the Messiah Lutheran Church with Rev. Scott Anderson officiating. Serving as pallbearers; Phillip Pflaumer, Dan Rooney, Tom Phillips, Mike Bohacek, Tim Rooney and Keith Rooney.
Burial will follow in Grandview Cemetery, Urbana.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers' Association 3797 Summit Glen Dr., G100, Dayton, Ohio 45449 and the Messiah Lutheran Church, 1013 E. Lawn St. Urbana, Ohio 43078. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.vernonfh.com
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Monica G, Michigan
November 10, 2014
My deepest condolences to the family and friends. May you find comfort by drawing close to God during this difficult time. James 4:18.
Nancy Smith
November 5, 2014
Mary- so sorry to hear about Marshall. My thoughts are with you and the family.
Hope Manley
November 5, 2014
We love you all so much, and are grateful for the time we spent and got to know Marshall.
Love, Hope & Lila
Scott and Mary Kay Phillips
November 5, 2014
Mary Kay and I send all our prayers and love to all the Dillon family. May God bless you each with many wonderful memories. Scott and Mary Kay
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Marilyn & Gary Fennell
November 4, 2014
We just heard the news today and are saddened. Always enjoyed Marshall's smile. Sincerely, Gary and Marilyn
John & Janet (Bowers) Moss
November 4, 2014
Mary - Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God's peace and comfort sustain you during this difficult time. And may many good memories always warm your heart.
Jim Dillon
November 4, 2014
Dearest Family, we love and pray for each of you, GOD bless and comfort as only he can. Jim Dillon (son of Paul) in Lawrence County, Oh
Jane Kline
November 4, 2014
Mary and family---my sincere sympathy to you and your family for your loss.
Bob & Pam Brenning
November 4, 2014
Mary and Family,
We are so sorry for your lose. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Cherish the memories forever.
Angie Avey
November 4, 2014
Mary,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you and your family. Please try and find comfort in the many wonderful memories you have made as a family. Hugs to you.
Angie Avey
November 4, 2014
Mary, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bob Hurd
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