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Robert Henning Obituary
Born: December 6, 1934 in Hennepin, IL
Died: December 2, 2024 in Princeton, IL
Robert A. (Sonny) Henning 89 of Rural Hennepin passed away Monday December 2, 2024, at OSF St. Clare Hospital in Princeton, Il.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday December 11, 2024, in St Patrick's Catholic Church in Hennepin. Father Patrick DeMeulemeester will officiate. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Hennepin. Visitation will be held from 10:00am until the time of services in the church. The Helmer-Shields Funeral Home in Granville is entrusted with the arrangements.
Robert was born December 6, 1934 in Hennepin, Il to Elisha G. and Grace (Smith) Henning Jr. He married Kathy Boisdorf June 20, 1980, in Princeton, Il.
Robert was a retired Iron Worker. In his many years in the trade, he was most proud of having been a part in building the St. Louis Arch. He was also a member of the Midwest Iron Workers Union.
Robert in his younger days he was also a cowboy who rode in Ro
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J.C. Henning
December 21, 2024
Robert was my father's second cousin. We are sorry for the loss of your husband, father, and brother.
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