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Denise Humphrey Obituary
Denise Humphrey, of Springfield, died at 4:15 p.m. on Friday, August 26, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center.
Denise was born January 21, 1942 in Chicago, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Arp Coleman. She married John Edward Humphrey on August 1, 1964 in Chicago; he preceded her in death on January 22, 2001.
Denise earned her associate's degree from Lincoln Land Community College and retired from City Water Light & Power as an Account Specialist. She enjoyed gardening, puzzles, playing bridge and other card games.
She was also preceded in death by her father, Joseph Coleman.
She is survived by her sons, Jay (wife, Anne) Humphrey of Flossmoor, IL and Jerrod (wife, Melissa) Humphrey of Springfield; daughters, Danielle (husband, Paul) Williams of Heyworth and Nicole (husband, Otto) Peyton of Auburn; grandchildren, Allie, Joey and Jimmy Humphrey, Taylor and Alexandra Williams, Damian and Christian Peyton, and Joe, Tom, Alex, Max, and Liliana Humphrey; great-grandchild, Dylan Peyton; mother, Mary Coleman of Oak Lawn; brother, Terry (wife, Carol) Coleman of Indian Head Park, IL; and two nieces.
Private family ceremonies were held.
The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. David Lieber, Dr. David Crabtree, and the staff at Memorial Medical Center, for their kindness and compassion while taking care of Denise.
The family of Denise Humphrey is being served by Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield.
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Lisa Moffett
September 3, 2016
Danielle and the entire Humphrey family -
I am so sorry to hear of your dear mom's passing. She was such a nice lady. She would catch me up on all of you whenever I ran into her. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa (Katauski) Moffett
Dick Grant
September 2, 2016
My prayers are for your mom and the family,her humor and your Dads were the best
Michele Waters
September 1, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Denise was a great boss at CWLP we had many great years of working together in the billing room. She shared in many of my family's first-births, adoption and losses.Praying for your family to have peace in this sad time. God bless you all.
Cindy Nichols
September 1, 2016
I sure enjoyed talking with Denise when she would come in to see Dr.Crabtree. She will be missed, for sure. I am sorry for your loss.
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Aslee & Sean Haynes
September 1, 2016
I had the pleasure of working with Denise at CWLP. She was a very sweet, and kind person, my prayers to the family.
Kevin and Janet Cooper
September 1, 2016
I worked with Denise at CWLP she was always very kind and fun to visit with after she left. Please know that you are all in our Prayers. And Denise is Now with God. He welcomed her home with open arms I'm sure.
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