Donald K. Brooks, 95, died Sept. 30, 2009, at Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare. He was born June 10, 1914, in Quincy, Ill., to Charles and Ella (Platt) Brooks. He is predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Eleanore, in 2004, and brother Dr. Charles H. Brooks. He is survived by his son, Donald, Jr., and wife, Kathe; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. FitzHenry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.