Denny Eshleman, 63, Onarga, IL

Dennis Lyle “Denny” Eshleman, 63, of Onarga, IL passed away on Friday, Jan. 15, 2010 at his home.

Visitation will run from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 20 at The Life Church in Gilman, IL where funeral services will be held on Thursday, Jan. 21 at 11 a.m. Jim Harkins will officiate. Burial will be at the Onarga Cemetery in Onarga, IL.

Mr. Eshleman was born July 12, 1946 in Kankakee, IL, a son of Glenn Lee and Annadel Marie Reitz Eshleman. He married Margaret Theresa “Terry” Fernandez on April 12, 1973 in Sunnyvale, CA and she survives.

Other survivors include one son, Joe Eshleman of Chicago, IL; two daughters, Jessica Eshleman of St. Louis, MO and Christine Eshleman of Onarga, IL; one brother, Roger Eshleman of Champaign, IL; one sister and brother-in-law, Glenda and Quentin Eshleman Raspberry of Kennett, MO; one aunt, Alberta Steiner of Chrisman, IL and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceding Mr. Eshleman in death were his parents.

Mr. Eshleman served in the U.S. Army from 1969-1971 during the Vietnam era. He was owner and operator of Denny’s Sporting Goods in Onarga for 28 years. He enjoyed all school sports, which he attended as much as possible. He enjoyed many years of coaching baseball, basketball and softball. He also enjoyed working at his store and being with his family. Denny was an all-around encourager and mentor to many children.

Memorials may be made to Iroquois Memorial Hospice or Donor’s Choice.

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