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Make a requestMerle E. Sipes of Milan, Illinois, born on August 13, 1947, passed away on June 12, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his mother Marjorie Sipes McDonald; and his sister Roxanne Portagee. He is survived by: his children, Jessica Sipes and Thomas Sipes of Springfield, IL; and his grandchildren, Andrew, Brailey, Cayden, MacKenna, Kamryn and Raelynn.
A memorial fund will be established.
Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory
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Tue
June 16
Visitation
Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home
201 4th Ave E, Milan, IL 61264
Tue
June 16
Funeral service
Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home
201 4th Ave E, Milan, IL 61264
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