Daune R. Severe Obituary (1942 - 2016)

Daune R. Severe, 74, of Nokomis, formerly of Tower Hill, died Thursday, June 23, 2016 in Hillsboro Area Hospital. He was born June 21, 1942 in Shelby County, Tower Hill Township, to the late LaRue Mary E. (Ethridge) Severe. Daune had lived most of his life in the Tower Hill Pana areas, before moving to Nokomis 19 years ago. He owned operated Don's Upholstery. Daune married Helen Baker and she preceded him on December 8, 1996. He married Linda L. Koski on June 21, 1997 in Pana. Duane is survived by his wife: Linda Severe, Nokomis, IL; children:Raymond Gordon, Nokomis, IL; Alicia (Harold) Beckman, Garland, Nebraska; Don Severe, Nokomis, IL; step son:Anthony Bowers, Pennsylvania; 3 grandchildren: Bambi Beckman, Heather Beckman, Shawntel Beckman; step grandchildren: Zaine, Zeth, Zoey Bowers; 1 great grandson, Dustyn Dwinell; brothers: Jim Miller, Larry Severe; and sisters: Mary Jo Reed, Alice Seitz, Pat Harlan, Shirley Severe. He was also preceded by daughter, Dawn Marie Severe on July 1, 2011; step son, William Bowers in 2012; brothers: Bill Miller LaRue Severe, Jr. Funeral Information A celebration of life service will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in the Tower Hill Community Building with a graveside inurnment service at 2:00 p.m. in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.