Hazel J. (Carnes) Jenne, 100, of Springfield, passed away on December 30, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on November 28, 1920 in Leitchfield, KY, to Walter and Hallie Carnes. She married Loren E. Jenne on December 29, 1943 in Sullivan, IL.
Hazel is survived by one daughter, Lynette Drake and one grandson, Darren Drake of Indian Head Park, IL, one son, Stephen of Springfield,; brothers Richard of Mattoon, and Donald of Sullivan, and several nieces, grand nieces and nephews and grand nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband Loren in 2016, her parents, three sisters and four brothers.
Hazel had been a resident of Springfield since moving from Sullivan in 1964, where she had been employed by Brown Shoe Co. and the Circuit Clerk’s Office of Moultrie County. She was a member of the Sullivan United Methodist Church.
Hazel enjoyed traveling and reading anything about flowers, trees and gardening, and will mostly be remembered for her keen sense of humor. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Bisch Funeral Home West, 2931 Koke Mill Road, Springfield. A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m., with burial to follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery. CDC Guidelines will be followed regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic. Memorial contributions may be made to Sullivan First United Methodist Church, 216 West Jefferson St, Sullivan, IL, 61951. Please visit the online “Life Remembered Story” at www.bischfuneralhomewest.com.
