Raymond Dublo

Raymond "Dale" Dublo, 77, Mulkeytown, passed away March 13, 2015 at home.

He worked for Blue Bell Packing, Old Ben 26 and was a farmer. He was a member of UMWA and the Illinois Horse Pullers Association. Dale loved his horses.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a member of the B Company 26th Signal Corp

He was born Nov. 11, 1937 in Scheller, Ill., the son of Thomas and Vivian (Duckworth) Dublo. He married Clara (Schafer) Dublo on Aug. 27, 1960 in Du Quoin, Ill. and she survives of Mulkeytown

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children: John and Angela Dublo of Mulkeytown, Vance and Allison Dublo of Mulkeytown and Sandy Dublo of Energy, grandchildren: Fallon Dublo, Amber Dublo, Knox Dublo, Kollyns Dublo, brother and sister: Ralph and Donna Dublo of Sesser, Ill. and Maxine Martin of Bonnie, Ill.

He was preceded in death by parents and one brother-in-law, Clifford Martin.

Funeral service will be Tuesday March 17, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser with Brother Mark Miller officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser, Ill.

Visitation will be on Monday March 16, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or to the American Cancer Society and will be accepted at the funeral home

Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home Sesser, Ill., is in charge of arrangements.

For more information go to www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com.