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Obituary
John L. Payne, aged 80, passed away on December 20, 2021 after a battle with dementia. Born in Paris, Illinois on March 31, 1941 to the Reverend John H. Payne and Rosalee Payne, John was the youngest of five children and was raised in a series of small towns in Illinois and Minnesota where his father was a Methodist minister. John graduated from Wilson High School in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1959 and attended Hamlin …
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Some of my fondest memories of Mr. Payne took place at their cabin. Lots of fun times there over the years!
Some of my fondest memories of Mr. Payne took place at their cabin. Lots of fun times there over th…
Some of my fondest memories of Mr. Payne took place at their cab…
Happy heavenly birthday today to Mr. Payne! It is nice to mark the anniversary of his birth, which was such a blessing …
Happy heavenly birthday today to Mr. Payne! It is nice to mark the anniversary of his birth, which …
Happy heavenly birthday today to Mr. Payne! It is nice to mark t…
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What were John's favorite performances to watch?
Throwing the ball to the dogs - what an arm he had!
Throwing the ball to the dogs - what an arm he had!
Throwing the ball to the dogs - what an arm he had!
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Cause of death
Complications with Dementia
Method of disposition
Cremation
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