Nicholas E. Dutch

On this day, November 14, 2008, Nicholas Dutch passed through the clouds to meet his beloved father. Nicholas was born to Margaret F. Dutch-Wilson on July 14, 1970. Stepfather is Carl R. Wilson of Springfield. His father, Edward Dutch preceded Nicholas in death. He was also preceded by aunt, Judith Waters; uncle, Greg Kirk and grandfather, Clarence Kirk. Nicholas has three brothers, Ronald E. Dutch of West Virginia, Robert Dutch of New York, and Michael (wife, Sarah) Shea of Michigan. Aunts and uncles include Linda and Mike Robbins. He also has several other aunts and uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and a great niece. Loving friends include Lois E. Crawford, Greg Winner, and Rose and Robert Doty. Grandparents include Margurite and Frank Sutheard of Lincoln. Nicholas was a graduate of Franklin High School and had attended several colleges. He loved fishing, children, and the family dachshund, Cubbie. Family will receive friends from 1:00-1:45 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2008 at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Homes, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. A funeral ceremony will follow at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2008 at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home. Cremation will be accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center following ceremonies. Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands of Springfield, 200 S. 11th St., Springfield, IL 62703.