Jane Lebkuecher Henderson

Jane Lebkuecher Henderson, 87, of Springfield, died at 12:49 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9, 2005 at Memorial Medical Center. Jane was born March 28, 1917 in Beardstown, the daughter of Charles and Lydia Meyer Lebkuecher. She graduated from Beardstown High School A resident of Springfield for over eighty years, she was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and AARP. Jane was a homemaker and had been employed by the State of Illinois for forty-two years, working for the Department of Agriculture, Secretary of State and the State Treasurer’s Office. After retiring from the state she was employed as a dietician at Memorial Medical Center. She loved yardwork, gardening and needlepoint. She was preceded in death by her parents, five sisters and three brothers. She is survived by one son: James “Jim” (wife, Donna) Settles of Springfield; two grandchildren: Brad and Denise Settles; one great grandson: Dalton Settles; two nieces and one nephew and special friend and companion, her pet Brandy Sue. The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Friday, March 11, 2005 at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St. Springfield. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 12, 2005 at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Olson officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery in Beardstown, with committal services at 1:00 p.m. A fellowship luncheon will be held at the Elks Lodge in Beardstown following the committal. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington, Springfield, IL 62707. The family of Jane Lebkuecher Henderson is being served by Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St. Springfield.