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Lynn A. Manis

OREGON – Lynn A. Manis, 73, died on Thursday, July 2, 2015, at his home, after a short battle with cancer.

He was born November 11, 1941, in Freeport, to Mack and Roberta (Kaff) Manis.

After high school, he served in the Marine Corps. Lynn worked as a reviser at Prographics in Rockford, where he was employed for more than 25 years.

Lynn is survived by six daughters, Kymberlee (John) Ubele of Georgia, Andrea (Mike Pontnack) Manis of Oregon, Shannon Manis of Grand Detour, Aimee Manis of Mount Morris, Rebecca (Mike) Benge of Oregon, and Heather Manis of Davis; one son, Joe (Kristi Ellis) Manis of Raleigh, North Carolina; 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two nephews.

Lynn is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jerrell; and sister, Caroline.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Finch Funeral Home in Mount Morris, followed by a graveside service at 7:15 at Oakwood Cemetery in Mount Morris.

A memorial fund has been established at First National Bank in Oregon.