Name: John Edward Henschen Age: 76 Address: Mount Olive, IL
Died: Monday, May 8, 2017, 4:52 am Place: Community Memorial Hospital, Staunton, IL.
Born: April 25, 1941 at the family Home where he still lives Place: Mt. Olive, IL
Father: the late: Arlyn Henschen Mother: the late: Ella Young Henschen
Spouse: Carol Jean Dover Mayer Henschen
Date of Marriage: October 15, 1988 Place of Marriage: Zion Lutheran Church, Mt.Olive, IL.
Schooling: attended Zion Lutheran and Mt. Olive public Grade School and graduated from Mt. Olive High School with the Class of 1958.
Church: Member of Zion Lutheran Church, Mt. Olive, Illinois where he was baptized May 8, 1941 & confirmed on April 29, 1953 by Reverend Hoefhenke. A member of the Church Council
Occupation: He worked for and retired from Labor Local 549. Farmed and owned and operated Henschen Shell Station.
Interests: Enjoyed Gardening // Loved attending church dinners // Visiting Casinos and traveling // Great sense of Humor // Especially loved spending time at home hanging out with family and friends.
Survivors: Wife, Carol Jean Mayer of Mt. Olive // 3 Daughters: Cindy (Ron) Kirbach of Worden, IL // Lisa (Ben) Pfeiffer of Staunton, // , Mickey (Mike) Pfeiffer of Mt. Olive, IL // 3 Stepsons: Dennis Mayer (companion Wanda) of Decatur, IL // Bill (Robyn) Mayer of Carlinville, IL // Greg (Kathy) Mayer of Mt. Olive, IL// 1 Brother: Don (Kathy) Henschen of Mt. Olive, IL // 1 Sister: Patricia (Ron) Roddick of New Douglas, IL // 4 Granddaughters, Amber Smith // Heather Walker // Shelbie Mayer // Cassie Mayer // 7 Grandsons, John Bruch // Adam Kilduff // Luke Smith // Jarrod Kilduff // Andy Mayer // Tim Mayer // Bryce Mayer. // 14 Great Grandchildren.
Preceded in Death: Parents, Aryln & Ella Young Henschen // 2 Sisters: Lorraine Henschen, and Susan Higgins // 1 Great Grandson, Bradyn Durbin // Stepson, Steve Mayer.
Visitation: Thursday, May 11, 2017, 5 pm - 8 pm Becker & Son Funeral Home, Mt. Olive, IL
Funeral Service: Friday, May 12, 2017, 11:00 am Zion Lutheran Church, Mt. Olive, IL
Eulogy: Written by his Nephew Michael Johnson will be read at the service.
Burial: Mt. Olive City Cemetery
Clergy: Reverend Ben Fiore
Pallbearers: Grandsons: John Bruch // Adam Kilduff // Luke Smith // Granddaughter: Amber Smith // Stepson: Greg Mayer // Nephew: Michael Johnson and Friend: Michael Smith.
Music: Organist, Pianist, & Soloist, Ernie Thomack will accompany the congregation on "Borning Cry" and will sing the Processional "Old Rugged Cross", "I Can Only Imagine", & the Recessional"Just A Closer Walk With Thee" at the service and "Amazing Grace" at the graveside.
Lunch: for family and friends will be served at the Zion Fellowship Hall by the Zion Ladies.
Memorials: Mt. Olive City Cemetery or Zion Lutheran Church, Mt. Olive, IL.
condolences: www beckerandson.com
Becker & Son Funeral Home, Mt. Olive, Illinois is in charge of arrangements.

Visitation

Thursday, May 11, 2017
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

BECKER & SON FUNERAL HOME
221 S. POPLAR
MOUNT OLIVE, Illinois 62069

Funeral Service

Friday, May 12, 2017
11:00 AM

Zion Lutheran Church
500 S. Old Rte 66
Mt. Olive, IL 62069