Mason Douglas Dearing
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Mason Douglas Dearing, 61, of Congerville passed away at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at his residence.
He was born on December 15, 1961 in Havana, IL a son of Melvin Dale and Elizabeth Childers Dearing.
Survivors include one son, Chris Dearing of Congerville; one daughter, Catie Dearing of Fort Collins, CO; three brothers, Kevin (Margaret) Dearing of Peoria, IL; Chris Dearing of Mexico City, FL; Robin (Ericka) Dearing of Morton; one sister, Dawn Dearing of Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Michael Dearing.
Mason was in the United States Army for over 30 years serving as a maintenance technician. He received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He obtained the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4.
He played sports at Limestone High School and Spoon River College.
He loved serving his country and his family.
Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Cremation will be accorded. Argo-Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in Eureka is handling arrangements for the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Goodfield State Bank. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.argoruestmanharris.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Janet Dearing Gonzalez
January 11, 2023
Prayers for his family and the rest of the Dearing family.
Chris Dearing
January 9, 2023
Quiet professional ( Dad ) receives Purple Heart Medal Chief Warrant Officer Mason Dearing https://www.army.mil/article/96947/Quiet_professional_receives_Purple_Heart_Medal/
Heather Reynolds
January 9, 2023
You gave your life for a total stranger like me and many others. Thank You for your service you gave the ultimate sacrifice. I will forever be grateful. Thank You for your service CW4 Mason Dearing.
Carol McElfresh Brining
December 30, 2022
I'm so very sorry to hear Mason passed my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Grow up with the family
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