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"William Mather "Bill" Dillon Jr. 79,of 912 W. 10th died Thursday
(Aug 6, 1998) at Saint Francis Medical Center in Topeka.
Mr. Dillon was born Feb. 24, 1919 in Independence to William Mather and Clara May (Emry) Dillon. He was raised in the Independence area, attending the local school system. After his schooling he entered the United States Army serving in Germany and France during World War II. On March 12, 1942, he married Lorene Frances Alloway in Sapulpa, Okla. Mrs. Dillon preceded him in death on March 15, 1997. Mr Dillon was later called to return to the service during the Korean War. After his discharge, he returned to the Coffeyville area where the couple made their home. He began employment with Parmac, working there many years for moving his employment to Funk Manufacturing as a machinist. He worked there until his retirement in 1983. Survivors include 2 daughters, Jolyn Stair of Phoenix, and Karen Gaylor of Topeka, 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Burial at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery." Contributed by Juanita Alloway |
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