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Dennis Chambers

Born: April 11, 1946

Died: February 9, 2023

Dennis Chambers, 76, of Henry, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023, 3:15 pm at OSF St. Frances Medical Center, Peoria. Visitation was Sunday, February 12, 2023 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at Calvert & Johnson Memorial Home, 416 Edward St., Henry. Private family services were held Monday, February 13, with burial following at Friends Cemetery, McNabb. The Deacon Robert Murphy officiated. Memorials may be made to University of Iowa Vision Program.

Denny was born April 11, 1946 in Spring Valley, IL to Darrell and Lois ( Schroeder) Chambers. He married Judith Pletsch on December 17, 1967. She preceded him in death on May 14, 2002. He later married Beth

(Bogner) Moeller on July 4, 2011, in Henry, IL. She survives.

Also surviving are his children, Jennifer (Adam) Ibarra, of Princeton, and A.J. (Alexis) Chambers, of Granville, Beth’s children, Erika (Ryan) Anderson, April (Andy) Rowe, both of Henry, and Amy (Clayton Krafft) Moeller, of Peoria, his grandchildren, Katrien, Isabella, Maverick, Kaitlyn, Enzo, Brynna, Jake, Drew, Ryker and Will, his siblings, Ken (Mary) Chambers, of Magnolia, Gary (Linda) Chambers, of Lostant, and Cindy (Dave) Christopher, of Utica. His parents and brother-in-law, Pat Sobin, preceded him in death.

Denny had worked as a teacher in the Lacon and Henry schools, teaching 4th grade and science. He also was involved in coaching. After his teacher career he had farmed for many years.

He loved to fish, duck hunt, attend his grandchildren’ s events and was a great fan of the show Gunsmoke.

Online condolences may be made to: www. calvertmemorial.com.

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