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Amanda Doll Obituary
Amanda Lynn Doll (Littlebrant) passed away on November 8th, 2025 at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, IL. Amanda was known for her free spirit, caring and empathetic personality, and willingness to help those around her. She enjoyed listening to music, spending time with her husband and children, and was a proud advocate for those battling mental illness.
Amanda was born April 19th, 1987 in Sandwich, IL. Amanda graduated from Serena High School in 2005 where she met her husband, Brandon. They married in 2011 and had two beautiful children. Amanda worked as a CNA and eventually found her passion as a stay-at-home mom.
Amanda is survived by her loving husband and soul mate Brandon Doll, her two sons; Avery and Carter, her parents; Earl Littlebrant of Sandwich, IL, and Brenda Littlebrant of LaSalle IL, two sisters; Andrea Whitmore and Heather (Jake) Hufeld, and multiple nieces and nephews.
Amanda is preceeded in death by her maternal grandparents; Ronald and Barbara Johnson, paternal grandparents; Earl and Delores Littlebrant, and brother-in-law David Whitmore.
A celebration of life is to be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Amanda's memory to Mental Health America or directly to the family.
Arrangements entrusted to Chicagoland Cremation Options, Schiller Park, IL
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