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Barbara Mehrkens Obituary

CLINTON - Barbara Lou Mehrkens, 83, of Clinton died at 12:45 a.m. Sunday (April 23, 2023) at Manor Court, Clinton.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. May 22 at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield. The Rev. David Dunlap will officiate. Calvert Funeral Home, 201 S. Center St., Clinton, is in charge of arrangements.

Published by The News-Gazette on Apr. 25, 2023.

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11:00 a.m.

Camp Butler National Cemetery

5063 Camp Butler Road, Springfield, IL 62707

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