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Donald Orton Obituary
Don is survived by his wife, LoraJeanne Blaker-Orton of Austin, TX; his sons, Donald Orton, Jr. of Cortez, CO and Todd Orton of Delavan, IL; daughters, Kim (Bob White) Lewis of Apache Junction, AZ and Dina (Tom) Sells of Rulo, NE; step-sons, Alvin and William Blaker; brothers, Larry Orton of Delavan, IL, Charlie (Georgeann) Orton of Peoria, IL, and Joe Orton of Cortez, CO; sister, Sue Caswell of Pekin, IL; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Ellen Orton and brother, Verl Orton.
A Memorial Service will be conducted on October 17th, 2018 at the Legion Club in Delavan, Illinois, at 6:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to Dina Sells, 70578 660 Loop, Rulo, NE 68431. Please join us as we celebrate our Father's life.
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October 16, 2018
Love you! Kim Lewis Apache Juction, AZ
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October 6, 2018
I am so sorry for the passing of your loved one. May the God of all comfort strengthen your family during this time of deep sorrow. My sincerest condolences - 2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17
October 3, 2018
I am so sorry to read of your husband's passing. Please accept my condolences. May the passage at James 1:13 be a comfort.
Maureen
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