William Heyen
Gillespie |
William Clifford Heyen, 94, of Gillespie, IL, died at Carlinville Rehab Center, Carlinville, IL on Thursday, January 16, 2025.
He was born March 16, 1930, in Dorchester, IL to William L. Heyen & Marie E. Kelly Heyen.
He married Marilyn M (Lynch) Heyen on May 6, 1950 in Shipman, IL. She preceded him in death on May 1, 2017.
William was a farmer, co owner of Heyen Implement and Pastor of New Birth Fellowship. He enjoyed growing flowers, cutting grass and going to farm sales.
He is survived by his children, William R. (LouAnn) Heyen of Gillespie, IL, James O. Heyen of Edwardsville, IL, Cathy (Gary) Zenner of Kiefer, OK, Beverly (Terry) Moore of Gillespie, IL, grandchildren, Bill Heyen, Ben Heyen, Ashley Sarver, Shanna Ocepek, Elizabeth Brandt, Amanda Weber, Jessica Voros, Tiffany Cockrell, Zachary Moore, Jeremy Moore, Brad Moore, Kerry Bruhn, 22 great grandchildren, siblings, Kelly W. (Ruby) Heyen of Gillespie, IL, David L. Heyen of Dorchester, IL, Florence Easton of Gillespie, IL, sister in law, Roberta Heyen and brother in law, Bill Parmentier.
William was preceded in death by his parents, spouse, grandchildren in law, Jacob Brandt, Seth Weber, brother, Wayne I Heyen, sisters, Faye Heyen, Shirley Hausman and Phyllis Parmentier.
Friends may call on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Gillespie Methodist Church in Gillespie from 3:30 pm until 6:30 p.m. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at Gillespie Methodist Church.
Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Shriners Hospitals for Children PO Box 947765, Atlanta, GA 30394.
Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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