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David Jolliffe Obituary

Age 77, of Lockport, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2009.

David is survived by his loving family; his wife, Mary Jane Jolliffe (nee Gaskins); children, Dale Jolliffe, Terrie (Jim) Mittlestaedt; sister, Patricia (Clarence) Seckman; grandchildren, Jim Mittlestaedt, Christie Mittlestaedt, Andy Mittlestaedt; and four nieces.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Arnett and Leola Jolliffe (nee Smith).

David was an avid recreational pilot. He was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), the American Chemical Society, and the Elk's Club. David was employed by Corn Products International for 37 and a half years before retiring.

Family will receive friends at Goodale Memorial Chapel, 912 S. Hamilton St., Lockport, Saturday, January 24th, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 12:00 noon at the funeral home. Interment, Lockport City Cemetery, Lockport. In lieu of flowers, donations to the First Congregational United Church of Christ would be appreciated.

Goodale Memorial Chapel

912 S. Hamilton Street

Lockport, IL 60441

(815) 838-1533

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Published by Herald-News on Jan. 23, 2009.

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Barbara & Bill Belander

January 24, 2009

Mary Jane & Family,
Sorry to hear of David's death.Our sincere sympathy to you & your children.We remember you from church in Lockport.Audi Mc Connell is my sister, Beth is my niece, and my wife is Anne Lockhart's niece.So, sympathy from the whole family.

Beth Bradberry

January 24, 2009

Terrie, Mary Jane and Dale,
So sorry to hear about the loss of David. I know it will be a great hole in your hearts, but may your memories of him help to comfort each of you. May God bring you each comfort in your time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Anne Lockhart Lockhart

January 23, 2009

Very sorry to hear about David,our prays are with you and your family

Lisa White

January 23, 2009

Dale, I am so sorry to hear of your fathers' passing,may the memories bring you comfort to you at this time of sorrow..You are in my thoughts and prayers, remember you now have a guardian angel looking after you..God Bless You Always..

Rosamond Flynn

January 23, 2009

Please accept my sympathy.

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