Donald J Stovall

Born May 9, 1928 in South Pekin to John W. and Mary Ann (Highbaugh) Stovall, he married Anna Fischer on November 29, 1953 in Pekin. She died July 21, 1998 in Pekin. He was also preceded in death by his parents.

Surviving are several nieces and nephews, including Sharon (Mark) Biddle of Fredericksburg, Virginia, who he helped raise, Marcia (Rocky) DeWitt and Robin Lowe, both of Pekin and Theresa Payne of Green Valley, Darrell (Carolyn) Leitner of Arkansas; and many great-nephews, including John L. (Stacy) Lee of Manito, who he helped raise; several great-nieces, including Angela (Ryan) Foroughi of Fredericksburg, Virginia; several great-great-nieces, including Isabella, Katelin, Abby and Emma and many great-great-nephews, including Jack and John.

He is survived by one brother, John W. Stovall and several cousins. As well as a sister-in-law, Barbara Crowley.

Dutch served in the United States Navy in 1945 to 1949.

He served as past commander of Roy L. King Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1232, former member and past president of Mid-Illini Retriever Club, where he trained many dogs and an active member of Manito Ducks Unlimited. He was also a life member of Chautauqua- Goofy Ridge Sportsman’s Club and Chicago-Northwestern Retirees Club. Dutch served as a Spring Lake Township Trustee and on the Spring Lake Cemetery board.

Dutch retired in 1990 from the Chicago & Northwestern Rail Road after working over 37 years as a conductor.

An avid hunter and fisherman, Dutch was special person.

Dutch was a member of South Pekin Congregational Church.

His funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Pastor Steve Weber will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. Burial will be at Miars Cemetery in Tremont. Military rites will be provided by the United States Navy and Tazewell Area Ceremonial Team followed by the releasing of 21 doves.

Memorial contributions may be given to Manito Chapter Ducks Unlimited, 4977 Levee Road, Manito, Illinois 61546 or South Pekin Congregational Church, 202 Meyers Street, South Pekin, Illinois 61554.

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