John B. Behnen Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John B. Behnen (Carrollton, Illinois), born in White Hall, Illinois, who passed away on January 23, 2020, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John B. Behnen to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Behnen and Elsie Behnen (Darr); his siblings, William Behnen and Mary Darwent; his nephew Mark Darwent; his great grandchild Grace Ann Henson; and his brothers-in-law, Archie and Larry.
He is survived by: his wife Nancy M. Greaves; his children, Michael Behnen (Gina) of Pawnee, IL, Stephen Behnen (Pat) of Brighton, Timothy Behnen (Vera) of Grant Park, IL, Jeffrey Behnen (Cindy) of Rockbridge, Amy Sexton (Tim) of Carrollton and Julie Henson (Randy) of Greenfield; his grandchildren, Bruce Behnen, Chad Behnen (Laura), Ryan Behnen (Shayla), Dayne Behnen, Brent Henson, Jared Henson, Jonathon Behnen, Kayla Behnen Schild (Mike Stone), Lexi Anguish (Nick) and McKenzie Henson (Randy Rabe); his stepgrandchildren, Destiny Sexton, Luke Sexton and Ashley Henson; his great grandchildren, Lily Behnen, Parker Todd Behnen, Brookelyn Danielle Schild, Blake John Schild, Peyton Mae Schild, Brynn Elizabeth Behnen, Henry Nicholas Anguish, Oliver William Dickhans, Claire Dickhans and Emelia Anguish; his stepgreat-grandchildren, Zoe Sexton, Susan Bowman, Addison Williams, Sean Williams, Riker Stone, Grayson Stone, Rylee and Adalyn Rabe; his sisters, Elizabeth Brown of Jacksonville, Helen Copley of Eldred and Carol Heberling of White Hall; and his sister-in-law Doris Behnan of Carrollton. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations may be made to the Carrollton Food Pantry or PAWS in Jacksonville.
