James R. Mehan Sr.

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James Mehan Obituary

CLINTON - James R. Mehan Sr., 83, of Springfield died 2:25 p.m. Sunday (April 12, 2009) in St. John's Hospital, after a lengthy illness. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Staab Funeral Home, Springfield. Visitation was Tuesday. Burial will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery, with military rites by the Navy and Sangamon County Interveterans Burial Detail. Memorials: Shriners Hospitals for Children. Send condolences: www.Staab Obituary.com. James was born Nov. 14, 1925, in Chicago, the son of James F. and Helen Noel Mehan. He was a graduate of Lanphier High School and attended the University of Houston after World War II. He was a resident of Springfield for most of life, formerly of Rochester and Clinton. He worked at Sangamo Electric for more than 20 years. He managed Open Hearth Restaurant in Clinton. He retired from state of Illinois Department of Corrections in 1992. He was a World War II Navy veteran. He was a member of Clinton Presbyterian Church and former member of Third Presbyterian Church, Springfield; lifetime member of Rochester Masonic Lodge; past member of Ansar Shrine Legion of Honor Drill Team. He was an Illinois State Fair concessionaire for more than 60 years. He married Betty J. White on Aug. 25, 1948. Surviving are his wife of 60 years; children, Jay P. Mehan of Cordova, Tenn.; Janica M. (husband, Brent) Baird of Springfield; James R. "Rob" Mehan Jr. of Riverton; Jeffery N. (wife Laura) Mehan of Rochester; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Helen Jean Porter and Mary Jo Martin, both of Springfield; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, William J. Mehan. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/Obituaries.asp

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Published by Decatur Herald & Review on Apr. 15, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for James Mehan

14 Entries

Pat (Bennett) Funderburk

April 17, 2009

Dear Betty and Family,
Sending my sympathy on the lost of your husband and Dad. Thinking of you with the hope that your special memories will bring you peace at this difficult time. I graduated with Jay and am glad I got to talk with Jeff at the State Fair stand this past summer. My prayers are with you.

Kenny & Joann Manley

April 17, 2009

Betty & Family:
We were sorry to hear about Jim. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sincerely

April 17, 2009

Jeff, Laura, and Ryan,
We are sorry to hear about your father. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your whole family.

Bob and Lynn Harbison

April 15, 2009

Bob and I are so sorry to hear about your loss, he will be missed by so many. We met him and Mrs. Mehan at the state fair 26 years ago, when we purchased our first lemonade from Mr. Mehan--it just wasn't the fair until we purchased a Mehan's lemonade! Over the years we have met his children as we got our state fair lemonade--you all are Great just like your parents. Bob and I always ask how he was doing and wanted you all to let him know we were thinking about him. We pray you will find comfort in your wonderful, warm memories of him. What a kind, wonderful person he was, loved his smile! As the state fair approaches once again we will think of you all and hopefully have one more lemonade. Please accept our deepest sympathy. You all are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

Bill & Jeannie Scott

April 15, 2009

Rob, we are so sorry to hear about your dad. May the wonderful memories and God's comfort help you during this time!
God bless
Bill & Jeannie Scott

Sean,Kelly, and Grace Snyder

April 15, 2009

Jeff, Laura, and Ryan,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Paula Throckmorton

April 14, 2009

I am so sorry to hear about Jim, and I'm sorry not to have been able to join Rob and Robert at the funeral home this evening to tell you all in person. The kids and I remember the lemonade stand at the fair,and he was a good friend to Robert and Irene. I know you will all miss him deely.

Bill (Billy) Welch

April 14, 2009

Betty, so sorry to hear about your loss. Always looked forward to seeing both of you at the State Fair. My prayers for both of you.

paula hildebrand-servis

April 14, 2009

Our families' lives have been entertwined
for over 34 years via the north end and sangamo. We have shared so many good memories. The Sangamo picnics, the State
Fair, Pillsbury Mill's Cake and Ice Cream
and many others. God Bless All of You. I
know Jim wasn't well for many years. Well,
God finally saw fit to take him home to rest. I'll miss that leprachaun's smile.
You will be in my prayers.

Margaret Holmes

April 14, 2009

Our family was so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. We just have to keep in mind the wonderful memories we have of lemonade shake-ups at the state fair and the basketball games in Rochester.(Those poor officials!) We pray for your family in this your time of loss.

Marjorie Howell

April 14, 2009

So sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

April 14, 2009

Dear Betty. So sorry to hear about Jim. He had been through alot the last few years. I'm glad I got to see him at Aunt Ima's birthday party. I'm doing great. My thoughs and prayers are with you. Take care Betty.

Sandy Noesges(Ima Hill's niece)
Kingwood, Texas

Debra Minder

April 14, 2009

Jeff and family,
So sorry to hear about Mr. Mehan. I have wonderful memories of Rochester basketball games that would not be complete without Mr Mehan's enthusiasm. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless You All.

Theresa Snyder (Boyle)

April 14, 2009

Jeff, I am so sorry to hear about your father. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Dad is down at the VA hospital but wanted me to let you know he is thinking of you and your family.

Sincerely,

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