Donald H Proper, 92, died July 6, 2025, at Graham Hospital of Canton.Donald H Proper, 92, died July 6, 2025, at Graham Hospital of Canton.
He was born in Bonaparte, Iowa, on April 6, 1933, the son of Donald and Clara Proper.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Sprague Proper, of 42 years. His wife of 28 years, Carol Shover Proper, survives him and lives in Canton. He has one son, Donald E. Proper (Marcia, deceased); four stepchildren, Cathy Hauk (deceased), Penny (David) Lee, Michael Sprague and Lisa (Derek) Holloway. He has eight grandchildren, Cole (and Michaela) Proper, Kyle (and Rachel) Proper, Scott (and Tiffany) Hauk, Jessica (and DJ) Fouts, Eric (and Terra) Lee, Chase (and Mariah) Holloway, Madeline Holloway and Michael Sprague. He also has 12 great-grandchildren.
He graduated from Bonaparte High School. He worked at the Peoria Journal Star for 30 years.
He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Elks Lodge and Moose Lodge.
The family requests no flowers. Memorials may be made to Elks Children’s Care, care of Canton Elks Lodge No. 626, 61 W. Elm St., Canton, IL 61520.
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