It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Henry Hemken (Walshville, Illinois), who passed away on April 4, 2019, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Henry Hemken to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Henry Hemken and Ada Hemken (Vogel); his former life partners, Betty Jackson Fenton and Elsie Melchert Hemken; and his siblings, Burl "Mike", Russ Hemken, Emma Ledbetter and Ruby Hughes.

He is survived by : his children, Bob Hemken (Lilly) of Walshville, IL, Deanna Bruntjen of Litchfield, IL, Karen Pence (Dan) of Walshville, IL, Terry Hemken (Cathy) of Litchfield, IL and Judy Allen (Chad Cunningham) of Sorento, IL. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; 17 great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Donations may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Suggested donation : St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home and Perfetti-Assalley Funeral Homes