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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.
The circumstances surrounding Al Dirks' death were tragic. Hi ...Read More
The circumstances surrounding Al Dirks' death were tragic. Hi ...Read More
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Al Dirks
Male
White / Caucasian
Athens
IL
2015-09-15
53
Al
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12/04/2025
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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
05/13/2023
05/13/2023
Has anyone else been following the Al Dirks case from Athens? I’ve been thinking a lot about his f... ...Read More
04/16/2023
04/16/2023
I came across an article about Al Dirks and felt such a profound sense of loss for the Athens commun... ...Read More
01/15/2023
01/15/2023
