William L. Pennell III Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of William L. Pennell III of Chatham, Illinois, born in Springfield, Illinois, who passed away on December 20, 2022, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William L. Pennell III to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, William L. Pennell, II and Lillian Pennell (Butler); and his brother Charles B. "Charlie" Pennell. He is survived by : his wife Carol Ann Lofy; his children, Maureen Jennings (Mike) of Springfield, Mark Pennell (Carrie) of Sherman, Michael Pennell (Kathryn) of Phoenix, AZ, William C. Pennell of Springfield, Juliann Heminghous (Michael Brennan) of Chatham, John Pennell (Rachel) of Springfield and Amy Ware (Tom) of Springfield; his grandchildren, Ann Pennell of Springfield, Jake, Olivia, Mia Pennell of Sherman, Christina Pennell of Austin, TX, Lauren Pennell of Phoenix, AZ, Jack Heminghous of Denver, CO, Charlie Heminghous of Austin, TX, Emily Heminghous of Prairie Village, KS, William R., Henry, Louis Pennell of Springfield, Jessica Ware of Houston, TX, Elle Ware of Columbia, MO and Tori Ann Ware of Springfield; and his great grandchildren, Myla and Maxey of Springfield. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.