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Michael Serby Obituary
Born: December 9, 1949 in Sandwich, IL
Died: March 17, 2025 in Earlville, IL
Michael Allan Serby, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025, in Earlville, Illinois, at the age of 75. Born on December 9, 1949, in Sandwich, Illinois, Michael served in the United States Army. After his military service, Michael transitioned into a career with the Illinois State University where he retired from. Michael had two children Sean and Eric and was a widow to Dorothy. His beloved wife Dorothy Serby, passed away May 30, 2023. Dorothy was highly intelligent with a distinguished career in computer programming. Dorothy loved to draw and paint in free time. She was very much loved by family and all who knew her. To honor Michael's and Dorothy's life a walk up gathering will be held at Dodge Park in Earlville, Saturday May 17th 9:00am to 10:30am, where family and friends are invited to gather and share their memories. For more information or to sign the online guestbook go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com Hanley-Turner-Eighner Funeral Home P.O. Box 808 Earlville, IL 60548 815-246-6491
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