MARION – Donald Ray Vancil, 78, of Marion formerly of Mulkeytown, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025.
He was born on June 21, 1946, in Herrin, IL to Carl Raymond and Geraldine (Morgan) Vancil. He married Frances (Murphy) Vancil on July 14, 1979, and she preceded him in death.
He is survived by his children, David (Chrissy) Vancil of Marion and Deanna (Kurt) Cornell of Perryville, MO; grandchildren, Trenton (Kaylee) Vancil, Kayla (Cori) Vancil, Joshua Vancil, Lindsey (Brian) Adams, Deanna (Chris) Shreder and Brian (Jule) Mosley; great- grandchildren, Kamden, Madi, Madi, Blayne, Gauge, Hunter, Ava, Jacob, Masen and Stella; special friend, Jackie Middleton of Buckner; and two sisters, Linda McVey of Herrin and Connie Cox of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and one brother, George David Vancil.
Donald was a United States Army Veteran and attended the St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in West Frankfort.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Cundiff Cemetery with Rev. Alan Wendel Janneke officiating. Friends and family are asked to meet at the cemetery.
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