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Jesse Shanks Obituary
Springfield, IL—Jesse R. Shanks, 59, of Springfield, died at 1:46 p.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2020, at his home.
Jesse was born July 25, 1960, in Rantoul, IL, the son of Harvey Shanks and Daisy Burtle Whitehorn and they preceded him in death.
He is survived by his nieces and nephews, Michelle Neal, James Shanks, Jennifer Shanks, and Rhonda Shanks, all of Springfield, and Frani (husband, Frank) Sprague of Petersburg and several great-nieces and nephews and cousins.
Cremation was provided by Butler Cremation Tribute Center prior to ceremonies.
Memorial Gathering: Family will receive friends from 12:00 until 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at Butler Funeral Home-Springfield, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield.
Memorial Ceremony: 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at Butler Funeral Home-Springfield with Celebrant Judy Woerner officiating.
Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.
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Amanda Sanders
January 25, 2024
Hey Uncle Jesse I just wanted to say hi and let you know that we miss you down here. Hope your rockin out with Cathy and John and Claude. May you remain resting in peace love you
Amanda
amanda sanders
February 6, 2021
Hey Jesse. Me and Clarence think about you all the time. Do know that you are missed and you shall never be forgotten. Tell everyone there we say Hi and keep on watching over us all. Love you Uncle Jesse
Amanda Sanders
February 5, 2020
The night before you left us we chatted for quite a while via text and my last text from you said,"i love you Amanda". Well I love you too, Uncle Jesse. You will be missed and never forgotten. Tell them all we say hello up there,and may you finally R.I.P.
marie parsons
February 2, 2020
we will miss you Jesse
February 2, 2020
jesse was a very nice man and he keep to himself most of the time. jesse you will be missed here at the hi- rise.
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12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Butler Funeral Home & Cremation Tribute Center - Springfield900 S. Sixth St., Springfield, IL 62703
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Butler Funeral Home & Cremation Tribute Center - Springfield900 S. Sixth St., Springfield, IL 62703
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