81 year old Timothy Dees of Litchfield passed away Sat. Sept. 19. A Memorial Mass for 81 year old Tim Dees will be held On  Saturday, September 26, at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Litchfield. Burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery with military honors graveside. . A luncheon will follow the committal service at the Holy Family Parish Center in Litchfield.  . Mr. Dees was a long-time teacher in the Litchfield school district and a decorated Vietnam War veteran,   Plummer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Dees was drafted into the United States Army in 1967 and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War for four years. He was a highly decorated veteran, receiving the Purple Heart and Silver Star among several other medals.