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Al Dirks

Case from Athens, IL dated Sep 15, 2015

Victim Details

Al Dirks

Male

White / Caucasian

Athens

IL

2015-09-15

53

Al

Dirks

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Allison "Al" Dirks, a 53-year-old man from Athens, Illinois, passed away on September 15, 2015, at his residence. Al was born on June 7, 1962, in Springfield, Illinois, and was the son of Eddie and Dorothy Dirks. He graduated from Athens High School in 1979 and later started his own business, Area Glass, in Athens at the age of 27. Al was known for his love of gardening, playing softball, and supporting the St. Louis Cardinals.

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  • The State Journal: Athens woman accused of shooting, killing husband
  • Athens woman arrested, faces preliminary charge of murder
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    I've been thinking a lot about the impact Al Dirks had on his community in Athens. It's clear that h... ...Read More
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