Francis E. Willenborg Obituary (1932 - 2006)

Francis E. "Gene" Willenborg, Sr., 73, of Pawnee, IL died at 7:40 pm, Thursday, March 16, 2006, at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL. He was born October 24, 1932 in Pawnee, IL the son of Joseph Eugene and Juanita Mae Sandidge Willenborg. He married Donna Ruth Harbour in 1959. Mr. Willenborg was a water/waste water operator for several municipalities. He was also a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Pawnee, IL, Knight of Columbus in Pawnee and had been a volunteer fireman in Tallula and Pawnee. Surviving are his sons: Francis E. Willenborg, Jr. and wife Heather of Decatur, IL, Fr. Daniel L. Willenborg of Taylorville, IL; daughter, Letha Mae Willenborg of Springfield, IL; Granddaughter, Brittany Jo Sullivan and husband Sean of Springfield, IL; One Great grandson; Brother, George R. Willenborg and wife Jan of St. Charles, IL and two sisters, Ruth Ann Anderson and husband Robert of Holt, MO and Mary Louise Fenelon of Pawnee, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am Monday, March 20, 2006 at St. Rita's Catholic Church with Fr. Dan Willenborg officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Pawnee, IL. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sunday March 19, 2006 at St. Rita's Catholic Church, Kincaid, IL. Memorials may be made to Pawnee Fire Department and E.M.S.