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David S. Dirksen

David S. Dirksen

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David Dirksen Obituary

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David was born on September 13, 1951 and passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016. David was a resident of Davis Junction, Illinois at the time of his passing. He attended Stillman Valley Schools. He joined the U.S. Navy where he served for 4 years. Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Sat. Feb. 6 2016 at the Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home 136 W. Roosevelt Rd. Stillman Valley IL with the Pastor Joe Barefield Chaplin of Transitions Hospice officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service from 1:00 â 2:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Big Mound Cemetery near Davis Junction. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Walter Lawson Childrenâs Home in Davidâs memory.

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Rick Varga

February 6, 2016

Mary - My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you and Dave's family. So sorry for your loss.

Rick V.

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