Donald R. Estes

Donald R. Estes obituary, Watseka, IL

Donald R. Estes

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Sugar Creek Cemetery

100 N. 2200 East Rd, Stockland, IL 60967

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11:00 a.m.

Sugar Creek Cemetery

100 N. 2200 East Rd, Stockland, IL 60967

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Donald Estes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Knapp Funeral Home - Milford on Nov. 26, 2025.

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Donald R. Estes, 83, of Milford passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Heritage Health in Hoopeston. He was born on October 1, 1942 in Summershade, Kentucky, a son of Lyron W. and Camilla (Moran) Estes and they preceded him in death.
Don married Dianne M. Rapp on October 3, 1964 in Milford and she survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Darrell Estes of Hoopeston and Dale (Christine) Estes of Summershade, Kentucky; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Bobby Estes of Cecilia, Kentucky; and one sister, Becky Pennington of Glasgow, Kentucky.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Sugar Creek Cemetery near Stockland with Pastor Doug Minton officiating. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to the start of the funeral service also at the cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.
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Upcoming Events

Dec

2

Visitation

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Sugar Creek Cemetery

100 N. 2200 East Rd, Stockland, IL 60967

Send Flowers

Dec

2

Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Sugar Creek Cemetery

100 N. 2200 East Rd, Stockland, IL 60967

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Knapp Funeral Home - Milford

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.