- Date Of Birth: August 14, 1928
- Date Of Death: December 10, 2015
- State: Illinois
Donald W. Mapes, age 87 of Stockton, IL, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2015 at home surrounded by his family.
He was born August 14, 1928; the son of the late William and Viola (Schleuning) Mapes. He was a 1947 graduate of Stockton High School and delivered groceries for his parents Royal Blue Grocery Store. Don married Dorothy Beck on February 19, 1949; they celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in February 2014. Dorothy died November 23, 2014.
Don had been a farmer his whole life. He was also a salesman for Archer Oil Company for over 30 years and worked for the Stockton Co-op. Don and Dorothy were members of the Stockton Twirlaway Square Dance Club and held many lessons and dances in their shed.
He is survived by his son, Jerry (Kathy) Mapes, their son, Todd (Sheridy) and their sons, William & Wyatt; daughter, Judy (James) Schubert, their son Jason (Tania) and children, Christina & James; their daughter, Jodi and her daughters, Samantha & Alyssa: Daughter Janice Kehl, her daughters, Melisa (Alan) Woker and Wendy (Chad) Reusch and their daughters, Kelsey, Kaitlyn, & Kyleigh: and son, Garry (Diane) and his son Craig (Carri) and their daughter Chloe; and daughter, Erika (Matt) and their sons Asher & Oliver.
He preceded in death by his parents, William (July 3, 1985) and Viola (Oct. 2, 2014); wife, Dorothy; sister, Lois Johnson; son-in-law, Bill Kehl (June 17, 2014); and sister-in-law, Alice Schubert (Oct. 6, 2014).
