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Mar 14th, 1949 - Feb 19th, 2023Funeral: 11 a.m. Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora
Interment: Elmwood Cemetery
Visitation: 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home
Dennis K. Headlee, age 73, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away early Sunday morning, February 19, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia.
He was born March 14, 1949, in Olney, son of the late John F. and Lavaun K. (Keen) Headlee. He was united in marriage to Cheryl J. Moseley on June 6, 1970, at Mt. Zion Church.
Dennis served in Vietnam in the U.S. Army in a LRRP (long-range reconnaissance patrol) unit. He was an avid Civil War collector and garnered numerous best of show awards at events nationally. He will be remembered for truly dedicating his career in the group living residential healthcare field to helping others, both with the goal of improving the lives of residents and supporting the caregivers and team members he worked with on a one-on-one basis. Dennis enjoyed visiting with his friends at his antique shop in downtown Flora. He appreciated antique cars and enjoyed camping trips and traveling to the Western United States.
He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Headlee of Xenia; a son, Joshua Headlee and wife Amanda of Loganville, Georgia; a daughter, Angela Feldhake of Mascoutah; 3 grandchildren, Elan Feldhake, Averie Feldhake, and Savannah Headlee; a sister, Connie Knarr and husband Richard of Wentzville, Missouri; as well as several nieces and cousins. He is also missed by his beloved dog companion, Miss Daisy.
A funeral will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery with military funeral honors presented. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home. For those wishing to make a memorial donation to honor Dennis, these are suggested to the Wounded Warrior Project or the American Battlefield Trust and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a memory or condolence, visit: www.frankandbright.com
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Dennis was a good guy. Looks like his life showed it. Condolences to his family. He's with God now. Jane
Cheryl,Angie,and Josh, so very sorry for your loss .Dennis and I have been best friends since kindergarten ,will miss all the jokes we played on each other He was a good friend and will be sorely missed.
Cheryl, Connie and Families: Our condolences to each of you in your loss. Prayers for God’s comfort and strength.
He was a special kind of guy! I loved how he shared his knowledge of antiques and especially the Civil War. His attitude was always so positive!! He will be missed by all who knew him!
So sorry for your loss. We grow up on the same street. Can tell you some good stories on Dennis. He will be missed
As a member of the Leslie Hubble family I extend condolence to Cheryl and family.
Sorry to hear of Dennis's passing he was a good friend to me for many years.
So sorry to hear this news, Cheryl. You and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. ❤️
Cheryl and Family Jim and I are so sad to hear of Dennis’ passing. Know you’re in our thoughts and prayers as we reminisce a lot of great times from “the good ole days”.
Oh, Cheryl, I am so sorry to learn of Dennis passing away!! May God grant you and Josh and Angie peace as you deal with this great loss!! Love to you all!
What can you say abought losing your best freind . Dennis and I have spent many hrs and days going to civil war shows I never met a better person than Dennis If you needed or any one needed a helping hand he was there. He will always be my best buddy.
So sorry for your loss. Praying for the family.
Dear friend, We are so sorry for the loss of your husband and best friend. I know you are heartbroken and shocked. Lean on your loved ones and friends to get you through this sorrowful time. We are here for you always. Prayers of comfort and strength for you, Josh, and Angie and the grandchildren. Love you.
Connie, I am so sorry to hear of Dennis's death. My dad really enjoyed him in their Civil War roundtable. My sympathy to you, Cheryl, and family.
Deepest Sympathy to Cheryl, Josh, and Angie. Dennis was truly a great man who has done so much good in helping others. I had the honor of working with Dennis for over 20 years. He was a true friend who always treated everyone with great respect. I am praying for you all.
Sorry for your loss. Prayers
My sincere sympathy to Cheryl, Josh and Angie. Dennis was a great man, that treated everyone he met with kindness and respect. Over the years he was my boss, mentor and friend. Dennis always kept the "human" in the Human Services field. He was one of a kind and will be deeply missed.
So Sorry for your loss our Sincere Condolences for all the family Jerry&Marilyn ODell
Cheryl, so sorry to hear of Dennis passing. Charlie enjoyed visiting with him and they could talk cars forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Cheryl, my sincere condolences to your family.
Dennis was a great guy. I always learned something from Dennis! He had some really good stories to tell. I appreciate his service to our country and the good works he did.
Oh where to start…Dennis was one of a kind! He pretty much came with Julian’s when we bought it 28 yrs ago. We would see him almost all day long some days with his best friends Joe and Pat and many other guys that came in and talked about relics and antiques with him on a daily basis over many cups of coffee and “appetizers”. Dennis had a wealth of knowledge is so many areas and a great memory. He would share so many stories with us and they would be either hilarious or educational. Our kids loved him so much they thought of him as a grandpa. They would sit in the back for hours and talk and listen to him and tell us what they learned. Dennis is someone that we will always hold near and dear in our hearts. Dennis was someone Ryan and I always looked up too and loved visiting with. Cheryl, Josh, and Angie & Families may you know the love he had for you all, he would talk about all of you with so much pride and so much love. He was so loved and will be missed greatly.
I am so sorry to hear of Dennis passing. He was the smartest man I knew, he had a vast knowledge of so many things.
Josh, Your DNR Family is very sad to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Please know that you are on the minds of many of your colleagues. Sincerely, Angie
Cheryl & Family, So sorry for your loss. My Dad enjoyed his times with Dennis and his parents treated my Dad like he was one of the family at the Motel. Prayers for all at this time.
So sorry to hear this news. Dennis was an awesome person that always had a way to solve any problem. He was a fantastic boss, and I enjoyed every visit we had together.
So sorry to hear of the passing of your husband, Cheryl. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Dennis was a good man and the world was a better place with him in it. Welcome home and may you rest in peace brother. Farewell until we all meet on the other side.
My sincere condolences to Dennis family and friends.
Sorry for your loss. It was very enjoyable to spend time with Dennis last year at the camp ground. He shared all his travel stories when you went out west and how much you guys enjoyed it. It was a great honor to had worked with Dennis for many years. Dennis will be greatly missed.
Cheryl and Family, So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Great brother-in-law always lookforward to our visits anc Conversations great guy. He
Oh Cheryl I'm so sorry to hear this 😢 you are in my thoughts and prayers 🙏
Cheryl, I am so sorry to hear of Dennis' passing. Hugs and prayers to you, Josh and Angie.
Sorry to hear Dennis passed away. He will be missed by all that knew him. My sincere condolences go out to his family!
Sending comfort to the Headlee family.
RIP Civil War Historian; Me and my late grandparents knew him from the good old days.
I am so sorry for the loss of another great guy from FTHS. My thoughts and prayers are with Dennis' family and loved ones.
Cheryl, I am so sorry to hear about Dennis. My prayers are with you and your family.
So very sorry for you loss. Dennis was a great guy. A classmate of mine(Cheri).David worked for John at Headlee's body shop for many years and John was very proud of his family. May God fill you with many memories to help comfort you at this time. Sincerely, Cheri & David.
Cheryl, We are so sorry!
Cheryl I'm so sorry to hear about Dennis. Prayers for you and all your family.
Cheryl, So very sorry to hear about Dennis. My Dad always enjoyed talking with him. Both of those men had a vast knowledge of history. I know your heart is broken. Please know you have been in our thoughts and prayers. Take care, my friend.
Cheryl, I served with Dennis in Nam. We all are reaching the end of our circle of Life. Sorry to hear of his passing, he will be missed. God Bless You All, God’s Peace.
I will always remember the family living next door to my grandma, Irma Dunnigan. Lovely family! So sorry for your loss. He was a good guy.
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