Donald K. “Don” Highland 1948—2018
Donald K. “Don” Highland, 69, of Roscoe, died Monday, October 29, 2018, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 11, 1948, in Rockford, Illinois, the son of William and Dorothy (Bouray) Highland. Don proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, 1968 thru 1970. He died of stage IV prostate cancer related to his exposure in Vietnam to Agent Orange herbicide. Don graduated from Boylan Catholic High School, class of 1966. He married the love of his life, Sandra Thibedeau, on June 5, 1971. He was a self-employed expert craftsman and owner of Accents in Wood. Don cherished the time he spent with his grandkids, teaching them to fish and passing on his passion for sports.