Dustin Benjamin Harres' Obituary
Dustin Benjamin Harres, 43 years of Columbia, IL, passed away on August 14, 2024 at his home. He was born July 23, 1981, in Metairie, LA.
Dusty loved his dog Kozmo. In high school he enjoyed playing sports, especially basketball.
Surviving are his mother, Gwendolyn, nee Klasing, Harres; grandmother, Carole Harres; aunts and uncles, David and Donna, Deborah and Charlie, Pamela and Michael, Suzanna and Keith, along with nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jack L. Harres; brother Alexander J. Harres; paternal grandfather, Hilbert Harres; maternal grandparents, Rev. Raymond and Mary Klasing.
Services will be held on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 10:00 am, Life Community Church in Columbia, IL
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed towards Dustin's final expenses. For more information, please access our website, www.leesmanfuneralhome.com. Arrangements were handled by Leesman Funeral Home.
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