Joseph L. Bentley

Joseph L. Bentley, 53, of Springfield, died at 4:20 a.m. on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at home. Joe was born February 12, 1962 in Chicago, the son of Lawrence Bentley and Delores "Dolly" Ushman Blair. He married Karen Burtle on September 19, 1981 in Springfield. Joe owned and operated Knuckleheads Bar for 15 years and was a member of ABATE. He enjoyed riding his Harley, motorcycle races were always a must. He also enjoyed fishing, rattlesnake hunts with his father and sister, the Chicago Bears and NASCAR. He is survived by his wife, Karen Bentley of Springfield; two sons, Justin (wife, Rachel) Bentley of Springfield and Jeremy (fiance, Megan) Bentley of Third Lake, IL; daughter, Amanda Bentley of Springfield; six grandchildren; parents, Dolly Blair of Springfield and Lawrence Bentley of Anna, IL; sister, Stacy (companion, Chad Stott) Bentley of Springfield; half-brother, David (wife, Marcia) Bentley; half-sister, Kim Bentley; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins; and many, many friends. Cremation was accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center prior to ceremonies. Memorial Ceremony: 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2016 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield with Celebrant Judy Woerner officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to: PAWS, P.O. Box 1037, Lynnwood, WA 98046.