Obituary of Donald L. Brooks

Donald L. Brooks
“Don”

At the age of 80, Donald Brooks passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, as the result of a heart attack, with his family by his side.  Born in Anna, IL, he grew up on the family farm in Makanda, IL and was a graduate of Anna Jonesboro High School.  Don was a proud Vietnam veteran, serving all over the world with the United States Air Force, retired with over 22 years of service.  He then pursued a second career with Kohl Heating and Cooling in Belleville, IL, a job he absolutely loved.  Don then moved to Kansas in 1998, returning to Marion in 2014 to be closer to family.  He was a life member of the VFW Post #1301 in Marion, IL.

He was preceded by his parents, Lawrence and Ruth (nee Maze) Brooks.

Don is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Debbie (nee Dahms) Brooks of Marion, IL; two brothers, Ron (Rosemary) Brooks of Joliet, IL and John (Betty) Brooks of Cave-In-Rock, IL; and one sister, Dimple (Jim) Jeffrey of Herrin, IL.  Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and his two canine companions, Peaches and Pebbles, also survive.

Funeral services for Donald Brooks will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. with visitation to be conducted from 9:00 a.m. until time of services, at Marion City Cemetery, Goddard Chapel, 216 W. McDonald, Marion, IL 62959.  As it was Don’s request, cremation rites have been accorded.  Following Don’s service, interment will take place on the cemetery grounds with full military honors to be conducted under the auspice of the United States Air Force.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Operation Honor Guard VFW Post 1301, 201 E. Longstreet Road, Marion, IL 62959 or Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois.  Arrangements entrusted to the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home.  For more information, please call 815-741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com