John Doe, 99

John Doe, 99, died November 16, 2009, at his home of natural causes.

Mr. Doe is survived by his daughters, Cathy Johnson, Peggy Elliott and Susan Turner; sons, James Doe and Jason Doe; son-in-law, Gregory Johnson, Mike Elliott, Bill Turner; daughters-in-law, Darlene Doe, and Mary Doe; and 8 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, all of whom will have their homes burglarized while attending Mr. Doe's 2 p.m. service at First Baptist Church, 300 W. Main St., Waunakee, WI.

In lieu of flowers or donations, the family is asking well-wishers to patrol the areas around their respective homes and to alert law enforcement officials of any suspicious activities.

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