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Edna Mae (Whisenhunt) Denham

February 18, 1935 ~ December 6, 2024 (age 89) 89 Years Old

Edna Denham Obituary

Edna Mae Denham, 89, of Minooka, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024 at her home with her loving family by her side.

She was born February 18, 1935 to Charlie and Rheba (Pettypool) Whisenhunt.

She was married to Vernon Denham December 4, 1955. She was a homemaker for many years. Later, she worked at Jempco and Community Service Center for 5 years.

She is survived by Eddie (Carol) Denham of Earlville, IL; Grandchildren Edward Denham of Peru, IL. Emily and (Michael) Wasilewski of Hennepin, IL; 4 Great-Grandchildren Devin of Peru, IL, Levi of Ottawa, IL; Megan and Madison of Hennepin, IL.

She is also survived by many Nieces and Nephews.

She is also survived by two Brothers-In-Law Herbert Denham of Mt. Vernon; Charles Williamson of Trenton, IL; and Lovell Denham of Belle Rive.

She is preceded in Death by her Parents, Son Tracy Denham. Two brothers Lester and Melvin Whisenhust. Three Sisters Mary Ellen Johnson; Charlene Williamson; and Sue Wolf.

She was a member of the Freedom Baptist Church.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Freedom Baptist Church, 409 S. Main Street, Seneca, IL.

Funeral services will be held at the Johnston Funeral Home in Ina, Illinois on Friday, December 13th at 11am. Interment will follow at the Hams Grove Cemetery in Belle Rive, IL. Visitation will be held Friday, December 13, 2024 from 10 am until 11 am.

For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.johnstonfuneralhome.com

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Services

Visitation
Friday
December 13, 2024

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Johnston Funeral Home
102 E 2nd St.
Ina, IL 62846

Funeral Service
Friday
December 13, 2024

11:00 AM
Johnston Funeral Home
102 E 2nd St.
Ina, IL 62846

Final Resting Place

Hams Grove Cemetery
North Log Cabin Lane
Belle Rive, IL 62810

Donations

Freedom Baptist Church
409 S. Main Street, Seneca IL 61360

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