LEHNHERR

Lila M. Lehnherr, 92, of Sparta, IL; born on June 9, 1930 in Percy, IL; the daughter of Clarence and Beatrice (Burnett) Hapke; passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at home.

Lila worked as a secretary for the Sparta School District for over 26 years.  She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Sparta and worked as the Director of Religious Education for 16 years after retiring from the Sparta School District.  Lila was also a member of the VFW Auxiliary, Hospital Auxiliary and St. Ann’s Altar Society.

She is survived by three children – Mary Ann (Jim) Payne of Cerro Gordo, IL, John Russell (Candice) Lehnherr of Hoschton, GA, and Rhonda (John) Barone of Hilton Head, NC; two grandchildren – Alison (Scott) George of Smyrna, GA and Sean (Britney) Lehnherr of Atlanta, GA; three great grandchildren – Elbie, Zuzu and Avin George all of Smyrna, GA.

Lila was preceded in death by her beloved husband – John Russell Lehnherr and her parents.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Randolph County Humane Society.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Sparta from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. (Recitation of the Rosary will begin at 9:30 a.m.).  Memorial Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. with Father Dan Jurek officiating.  Committal services will be held at Caledonia Cemetery in Sparta, IL immediately following the mass.

Heil-Schuessler & Sinn Funeral Home in Sparta, Illinois is in charge of arrangements.

1. Paulette and Alan Ashbrook says:

   10/06/2022 at 5:11 pm

   To Lila’s family,
   Lila was a very well- respected lady. I enjoyed working with her at Sparta Lincoln. You are in our prayers.
   Alan and Paulette Ashbrook

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2. Brandi Brown says:

   10/04/2022 at 9:29 pm

   I send my condolences to Lila’s family and friends. I met Lila 4 months ago, and she made a great impression on my life. I’ll never forget hearing “Hey, Brandi with an I!” Sending love.

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3. MARLA CUSHMAN says:

   10/04/2022 at 2:40 pm

   Lila was a dear friend of my mother,Pauline Lakeman We kept in touch via Facebook. She was a sweet lady.

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4. Jenna Lambeth says:

   10/04/2022 at 9:33 am

   My condolences to the Lehnherr family.
   Jenna Dippel Lambeth

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5. Larry McGuire says:

   10/04/2022 at 6:37 am

   My condolences to the Lenherr family.

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   • Denise Ebers says:

     10/08/2022 at 6:40 pm

     Gary and I are very sorry to hear about Lila. She was a wonderful woman and a very special co worker to us. Our deepest sympathy and prayers for her family.

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   • Paul Barber says:

     10/05/2022 at 4:04 pm

     John, Rhonda, and Mary Ann :
     Very sorry to hear about your Mother. She was a great lady very respected in the community. I have the greatest memories of playing for hours in your backyard when we were young and neighbors. I remember she provided pretty good snacks too ! So sorry for your loss!

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6. Claudia Kerens says:

   10/03/2022 at 7:27 pm

   Dear Lila. was a dream to work with at SHS as well as at Our Lady of Lourdes. Prayers and blessings for her family and friends.

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