John Edward Behrens, 84, of Yorkville, IL passed away Monday, May 28, 2018 at Sandwich Rehabilitation. He was born October 14, 1933 Plainfield, IL, the son of Arthur and Mable (Baker) Behrens. John was a member of Yorkville Congregational Church. He was a member of the Fox Country Players, entertaining countless people over the years. John would entertain family and friends playing the piano, organ, guitar, and banjo.
He was a proud member of the US Army. John worked for Yorkville National Bank for many years. He really enjoyed being a property manager at the Yorkville Apartments. John loved playing cards and attending his grandchildren’s sporting events. Most of all John loved spending time with his family.
He is survived by four children, Jonathan (Kim) Behrens of Yorkville, IL, Robin (Dan) Barnes of ID, Vicki (Frank) Foley of Montgomery, IL, and Mike (Denise) Behrens of Aurora, IL; seven grandchildren, Jonathan Behrens, Conner Behrens, Leah Behrens, Lindsey Behrens, DJ Stadler, Nick Stadler, and Ryan Behrens; many great grandchildren; three sisters, Jean Martin of Yorkville, IL, Kay Miller of Oswego, IL, and Joanne (Jim) Marshall of Yorkville, IL; three brothers, Art (Charlene) Behrens of Yorkville, IL, Dick (Marie) Behrens of Yorkville, IL, and Bill (Carolyn) Behrens of Plano, IL; one sister-in-law, Goldie Behrens of Yorkville, IL; one brother-in-law, Bill Thomas; numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Melvin in infancy, Robert, and Alvin; two sisters, Marg Jones and Marion Thomas; four brothers-in-law, Fritz Cleveland, Oscar Jones, Lee Martin, and Bryce Miller; two sisters-in-law, Ruth Behrens and Clara Behrens; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.
A Private Memorial Service will be held at Yorkville Congregational Church. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 1, 2018 at Yorkville Congregational Church in Yorkville, IL, with Pastor Mark S. Gregory officiating. Memorials may be directed to Yorkville Congregational Church in Yorkville. For more information or to sign the online guest book, go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
3952 Turner Ave.
Plano, IL 60545
630-552-3022
He was a proud member of the US Army. John worked for Yorkville National Bank for many years. He really enjoyed being a property manager at the Yorkville Apartments. John loved playing cards and attending his grandchildren’s sporting events. Most of all John loved spending time with his family.
He is survived by four children, Jonathan (Kim) Behrens of Yorkville, IL, Robin (Dan) Barnes of ID, Vicki (Frank) Foley of Montgomery, IL, and Mike (Denise) Behrens of Aurora, IL; seven grandchildren, Jonathan Behrens, Conner Behrens, Leah Behrens, Lindsey Behrens, DJ Stadler, Nick Stadler, and Ryan Behrens; many great grandchildren; three sisters, Jean Martin of Yorkville, IL, Kay Miller of Oswego, IL, and Joanne (Jim) Marshall of Yorkville, IL; three brothers, Art (Charlene) Behrens of Yorkville, IL, Dick (Marie) Behrens of Yorkville, IL, and Bill (Carolyn) Behrens of Plano, IL; one sister-in-law, Goldie Behrens of Yorkville, IL; one brother-in-law, Bill Thomas; numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Melvin in infancy, Robert, and Alvin; two sisters, Marg Jones and Marion Thomas; four brothers-in-law, Fritz Cleveland, Oscar Jones, Lee Martin, and Bryce Miller; two sisters-in-law, Ruth Behrens and Clara Behrens; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.
A Private Memorial Service will be held at Yorkville Congregational Church. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 1, 2018 at Yorkville Congregational Church in Yorkville, IL, with Pastor Mark S. Gregory officiating. Memorials may be directed to Yorkville Congregational Church in Yorkville. For more information or to sign the online guest book, go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
3952 Turner Ave.
Plano, IL 60545
630-552-3022
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