Lester E. Brooks's obituary , Passed away on November 1, 2021 in Forreston, Illinois

Lester E. Brooks

April 23, 1933 - November 1, 2021 (88 years old)

Forreston, Illinois

Lester E. Brooks's obituary , Passed away on November 1, 2021 in Forreston, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home

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Lester E. Brooks

April 23, 1933 - November 1, 2021 (88 years old)

Forreston, Illinois

Lester E. Brooks Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Lester E. Brooks (Forreston, Illinois), who passed away on November 1, 2021, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lester E. Brooks to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Brooks and Ellen Brooks (Drake); his siblings, JoAnn Conkey and Duane; and his sisters-in-law, Virginia Drake and Sandra Drake.

He is survived by: his wife Darlene Drake; his sons, Joel Lester, Timothy "Tim" Webster and Thomas "Tom" James; his daughter-in-law Kay Henze; his grandson Koel Brooks (Maggie); his great grandchild Sofie Brooks of Bettendorf, IA; his granddaughter Jorden Sasscer (Ben); his great grandchildren, Allie and Jack of Forreston; his daughter-in-law Erixana Lewis of Madsion; his grandson Duncan Brooks (Tristan); his great grandchildren, Ezekial and Azaiah of Louisville; his granddaughter Araminta Tuttle (Jed) of Muncie; his great grandchildren, Annilee and Cecily; his grandson Jacob Brooks of Madison; his siblings, Mary Ellen Davis (Malcolm) of Mt. Morris, IL, Katherine Jacob of Mountain View, CA, Phillip Brooks (Joanne) of Rockford, IL and Ethel; and his brothers-in-law, Norman Osterloo and Donald Drake.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in Lester's memory.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home



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Nov 19

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Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home- Forreston
203 3rd Ave, Forreston, IL 61030

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Nov 20

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First United Methodist Church
402 1st Ave, Forreston, IL 61030

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