Ahrens, Allen
d. December 19, 2008
Allen W. Ahrens, 83 of Springfield died Sunday, December 14, 2008 at Vonderlieth Living Center in Mt. Pulaski. He was born October 17, 1925 in Sangamon County, the son of Carl and Caroline Huegel Ahrens. He married Lois Johnson Ahrens on October 29, 1944 in Springfield.
Mr. Ahrens worked for Capitol Plumbing and Heating Supply Company prior to retiring from CIPS in 1985 after 33 years of service. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Springfield and a member of St. John’s Group Loyal, served as president of the church council, taught Sunday School, and enjoyed singing in the choir. He was active in the Elks Club and Junior Achievement.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Edward C. Ahrens, sister Margaret (Ahrens) Hartman and grandson Chad Allen Ahrens, son of Terry & Judy Ahrens.
Survived by his wife Lois Johnson Ahrens, son Terry Ahrens (wife Judy), son Todd Ahrens (wife Margaret), daughter Kerry (Ahrens) Franke and daughter Barb Ahrens Brewer (husband Brian). Fourteen grandchildren : Terry’s: Heather Hicks (husband Ryan) of Riverton, Audra Banister (husband James) of Springfield, Ryan (Andy) Ahrens of Springfield. Todd’s: Emily, Ben, Rachel & David Ahrens all of Springfield. Kerry’s : Jessica Skaaren (husband Cory) of Phoenix, AZ, Jaclyn, Jenelle and Joshua Franke all of Springfield. Barb’s: Chelsey, Courtney & Carson Brewer all of Springfield. Three Great grandchildren Trinity Franke (mother Jaclyn), Chad Michael Hicks and Brayden Banister. Visitation will be held on Thursday December 18, 2008 from 4:00 to 7:00 at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens. Services will be held Friday December 19, 2008 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Springfield at 1:00 P.M. with one hour of visitation before service. Rev. Paul Olson officiating.
Burial will be at Indian Point Cemetery near Athens.
Memorials can be made to the National MS Society, American Cancer Society, or the St. John’s Lutheran Church of Springfield.
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Posted December 18th, 2008 at 11:26 am
Barb and family,
Just wanted you all to know that we are thinking about you and praying for all of you. If there is anything we can do, you know we are here. Barb, please give Audra a big hug for me too. We love you guys.
Sherry Blakey and Family
Posted December 18th, 2008 at 11:33 am
I’m thinking of all of you. You’re all going through so much right now and I just wanted to let you know that I remember so many good times with you all. They are always happy memories. I love you and send a big hug.
Posted December 29th, 2008 at 10:59 am
Todd and Margie, We (Meyers, Walkers and Mankers) feel very bad that we did not hear about your father till last night (December 28). We probably would have come to the memorial service as had already talked about it. Our sympathy goes out to all of you as we know how empty you feel after you have lost a parent. Our prayers are with you. Sonny, Phyllis, Amy, Danny, Cathy and Dan.
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