Raymond H "Slats" Doyle

Mt. Morris, IL, Raymond H. "Slats" Doyle, age 89, died February 9, 2013 in Oregon Healthcare Center, Oregon, IL. Raymond was born January 9, 1925 the son of George C. & Dora (Stukenberg) Doyle. Raymond graduated from Mt. Morris High School class of 1942. He entered the US Marine Corps and served in the Pacific Theater of Operations participating in the battle for Iwo Jima. Raymond married Sadie Doreen Fleer on October 15, 1949 in Mt. Morris, IL. He worked most of his life in printing, retiring in 1986 as Superintendent of Rotogravure pressroom at the former Kable Printing Company in Mt. Morris, IL. Raymond was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church serving as a trustee, Mt. Morris, IL, life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Marine Corps League, Mt. Morris Moose Lodge #1551, National Rifle Association, and the Ogle County Farm Bureau. Raymond served as a supervisor for Mt. Morris Township; he also served on the Ogle County Housing Authority for 11 years. Raymond is survived by his Wife of 64 years: Sadie Doreen Doyle, Mt. Morris, IL. 4 Sons: Brent Doyle, Melbourne, FL; Clifford (Debbie) Doyle, Henderson, NV; Bradley Doyle, Mt. Morris, IL; and Tom Doyle, Mt. Morris, IL. Three granddaughters, three grandsons, and 3 great-grandchildren. Raymond is preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters: Doris Gilbert and Grace Carlson. Memorial service will be held in Finch Funeral Home, 405 East Hitt, Mt. Morris, IL on March 28, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. Josh Ehrler officiating. Burial will be a private family burial in Silver Creek Cemetery, Mt. Morris, IL. Visitation will be on March 28, 2014 from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. in Finch Funeral Home. Memorials to Trinity Lutheran Church and/or the Oregon VFW.