Earnie Heinrich Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Earnie Heinrich of Benton, Illinois, born in West Frankfort, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 78, on September 5, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Earnie Heinrich to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William August Heinrich and Clara Heinrich (Shelton); and his wife Sharon Kay "Coke" Smith. He is survived by: his family, Darren Heinrich (Jessi) of New Cumberland, Eric Smith of Benton, Haley Heinrich of Florida and Nathan Heinrich (April) of Riverview, Florida; his grandchildren, Anthony Heinrich (Cailah) of Benton, J'Dah Koger (Cyrus) of Nokomis, Dylan Heinrich, Mallory Heinrich of New Cumberland, Kaitlyn Flores and Johnathan Payan of Benton, Illinois; his great grandchild Halle Kate Heinrich; and his parents-in-law, Jim Smith (Virginia) of Benton, Gene Smith of Benton, Gary Smith of Benton, Geneva Smith of Benton, Lenita Adams of Benton, Jeannette Tasky of Benton and Judy Ward of Du Quoin, Illinois. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Earnest Heinrich, to Frankfort Masonic Lodge #567, and will be accepted at the Leffler Funeral Home.