Joann Denton Obituary
SPRINGFIELD - Joann Denton, 77, a lifelong resident of the Springfield area, died at 4:20 p.m. Monday, May 7, 2007, at her home.
She was born Feb. 15, 1930, in Springfield, the daughter of James and Cora Plush Wendell. She married Darrell Denton on Nov. 24, 1964. Her parents; half brother, Bert Hedrick; and two brothers, Robert and Donald Wendell, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Denton worked for Illinois Bell Telephone Co. in the accounting department. She then worked at St. Nicholas Hotel in the Glade Cafe as a waitress and then at Sangamo Electric Co. in the payroll department.
She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 1948. She was a member of St. Agnes Church, the choir and the Altar and Rosary Society. She enjoyed traveling, cooking and spoiling her grandkids.
Surviving are her husband, Darrell Denton of Springfield; four sons, James J. Bennett of Rimrock, Ariz., Jeffery A. Bennett of Springfield, Michael K. (Tina) Bennett of Alton and Mark W. (Leigh Ann) Bennett of Springfield; a granddaughter; six grandsons; a great-granddaughter; two great-grandsons; two sisters, Dorothy Engel of LaHabra, Calif., and Wanda (John) Weber of Peoria; brother, Richard (Jean) Wendell of Springfield; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 11, 2007, at Staab Funeral Home, with a prayer service at 5 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 12, 2007, at St. Agnes Church, with the Rev. Robert Jallas officiating. Burial will be in Rochester Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Agnes Church Choir.
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Brian Su
May 12, 2007
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Donald Bacon
May 11, 2007
My condolences to Darrell, her husband and to all of Joann's family. She was an inspirational person and brought much happiness to everyone she met.
Dee Dee Tonsor
May 11, 2007
What a wonderful and sweet lady. I'll never forget her big, beautiful smile! She had a heart of gold and will be truly missed by all who knew her.
Paul Hmielak
May 11, 2007
To Mark and Family,
My condolences to you and your family.
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Mary Midden
May 10, 2007
Darrell, know that Joann is in the greatest place imaginable and her arrival was anticipated and met with utmost delight by her classmates that preceeded her: Sr.Erlene,Sr. Matthias, Dorothy, Mary and others.
Donald and Sharon Porter
May 10, 2007
Darrell,
We are very sorry for your loss. Your devotion to her should be envied by others. Our condolences to you and your family.
Jim Duncan
May 10, 2007
Mark and all:
I am very sorry for your loss. I know this is a very hard time for you all; however, please know that you are not alone. You are in our hearts and our prayers.
Thinking of you,
Jimmy
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