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Mr. Dillon Died Friday, October 10, 2025, at his home surrounded by his girls and grandchildren.
He was born on August 26,1939 in Lawrence, the son of Cally Dillon and Katherine Barnes. Toby was a lifelong resident of Lawrence, leaving only briefly to serve in the United States Marine Corps. In his younger years, he could most often be found at the baseball fields, coaching his women's softball team-a passion he pursued for over 30 years. Toby was a staple in the softball community, and when he wasn't coaching, he could often be found umpiring.
At any given time, fishing poles, tackle boxes, and golf clubs could be found in the trunk of his car, ready for his next adventure. He loved to travel with his four daughters and never missed an opportunity to talk with anyone who would listen about sports
Survivors include his sister Patricia Hobbs (Patrick) of Lawrence; Four daughters-Barb Shuck (Todd) of Lenexa Kansas; Kate Rice of North Kansas City, Missouri. Maggie Blakley of Overland Park, Kansas and Anna Shuck (Jeff) Overland Park Kansas. He was blessed with many grandchildren and great grandchildren: Abby Beatty, Andrew Rice, Ashley Shuck, Adam Rice, Tyler Shuck, Chase Owens, Jackson Blakley, Madeline Blakley, Keely Shuck, Emily Beatty, Elijah Beatty, Gemma Beatty, Olivia Beatty, and Walker Owens.
He was preceded in death by his father Cally Dillon, his mother Katherine Miller, a brother Donny E. Dillon, three sisters: Deloras Bryant, Audrey Pearson, Margie Hopkins, a daughter Diana L. Parker and a son Jeffrey A. Dillon.
Honorary Casket Bearers: Andrew Rice, Adam Rice, Tyler Shuck, Chase Owens, Jackson Blakley, and Adrian Bryant.
Though he is gone, the laughter and lessons he shared will continue to be remembered by his daughters and grandchildren.
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