Allan R. Dean
d. March 1, 2021
Allan Dean, age 62, of Sweetwater, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
Allan was born March 7, 1958 in Lincoln, Illinois, the son of Roy and Carol Dean. After his father’s passing, he was raised by his step-father, Bill Cooper.
He married Anita M. Creviston on June 3, 1983.
Mourning his passing is his wife, Anita; a son, William (wife Marissa) Dean; grandchild, Avery Susan Dean; mother, Carol Cooper; brothers, Gary (wife Annie) Cooper, Dennis (Hollie) Dean, Dan Dean, and Bill (Deanne) Cooper; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Allan is preceded in death by his father, Roy; step-father, Bill; and numerous aunts and uncles.
He earned an Associate’s Degree in Ministry from Lincoln Christian University.
Allan was employed by the Menard County Cemetery Maintenance District for over 20 years, where he served as Cemetery Manager for many cemeteries in Menard County.
He also served as minister for the Middletown Presbyterian Church.
Allan was a member of the Williamsville Christian Church.
He was interested in horses, wagon trains, and woodworking. His greatest joy was being a father and then a grandfather.
Graveside services will be held on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Sugar Grove Cemetery near Sweetwater with Rev. David Beals officiating.
Cremation rites will be accorded.
Alliance Community Bank is accepting checks payable to Avery Dean. This will be an education fund because her “Pa” would have wanted it that way.
Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.
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Posted March 2nd, 2021 at 4:13 pm
Anita and Willy sorry to hear of your loss. May happy memories fill your hearts in this time of sorrow.
Posted March 3rd, 2021 at 7:07 am
Anita, William and Family…. I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Posted March 3rd, 2021 at 8:11 am
Anita and William. So sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers!!
Posted March 3rd, 2021 at 10:02 am
Oh my gosh! So sorry to hear this. Anything we can do please let us know.
Posted March 3rd, 2021 at 10:25 am
I am so sorry for your loss.
Posted March 3rd, 2021 at 12:14 pm
Anita and William, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers! Please reach out if you guys need anything!
Posted March 3rd, 2021 at 6:14 pm
Anita and William – Our sincerest condolences on your loss. Allan was a good man. We are so sorry for your loss.
Posted March 3rd, 2021 at 7:32 pm
So sorry Anita and William. John and I are so glad we got to visit with him this summer at Irish Grove such a nice man.
Posted March 3rd, 2021 at 8:59 pm
Anita, Wilie and family; We are so sorry for your loss. We will have you in our prayers,
Posted March 4th, 2021 at 7:02 am
So very sorry for your loss
Posted March 4th, 2021 at 8:43 am
I’m so very sorry.
It’s been 35? years since we have hung out but I’ll never forget the laughs we shared.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted March 4th, 2021 at 11:20 am
Anita and Willy, so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I will always remember him coming up to help with volleyball when I was little. Always had a smile on his face.
Posted March 4th, 2021 at 2:58 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort.
Posted March 4th, 2021 at 5:03 pm
I’m sorry your loss. Prayers
Posted March 4th, 2021 at 6:14 pm
Anita and William, So sorry for your loss. He was a good man. let us know if you need anything. you are in our prayers.
Posted March 4th, 2021 at 6:40 pm
Anita and William
I am so sorry for your loss, thinking of you and your family at this time.
Kristin Splain
Posted March 4th, 2021 at 6:56 pm
So very sorry for your loss. I always loved it when Alan came in the bank to give me a hard time. I’ve only seen him a few times since I retired but he was still quick witted!
Posted March 4th, 2021 at 8:42 pm
Anita and William, we’re so sorry for your loss. If there’s anything we can do, please let us know.
Posted March 4th, 2021 at 10:02 pm
Anita and Willie we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Posted March 4th, 2021 at 10:26 pm
On behalf of Lexi and I, we would like to extend our sincerest condolences during this difficult times.
Posted March 5th, 2021 at 6:39 am
So sorry to hear of Allan’s passing. I enjoyed working with him. He was never T loss for words. We had a good relationship.
Posted March 5th, 2021 at 7:16 am
so sorry for your loss Allen always had a smile on his face and always had a friendly nature
Posted March 5th, 2021 at 9:39 am
So very sorry. Our thoughts & prayers are with your family.
Posted March 5th, 2021 at 2:58 pm
Anita and Will, We are so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Allan. He will definitely be missed. Prayers for all of you!
Posted March 5th, 2021 at 7:05 pm
Anita, William and Family. So sorry to hear about the sudden passing of Allan. He will be missed. Prayers to the family.
Posted March 5th, 2021 at 9:38 pm
Sending love and prayers to you Anita, William & family. ❤️
Posted March 6th, 2021 at 7:11 am
I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with Allen at the cemeteries and appreciated his help. He will be missed. God bless you with His Peace.
Posted March 6th, 2021 at 1:48 pm
So sorry for your loss. Avery will miss her “Pa”
Posted March 7th, 2021 at 9:23 am
My sympathy extends to the entire family. So many fantastic memories! I will always remember Allan as one of my “protectors”. Also, the many times he would shake his head and sigh when I came up with another “fantastic” idea for him to help with at church. Love to you all. I will be praying for you in the days and weeks ahead!
Posted March 7th, 2021 at 11:16 am
I was lucky enough to know Allan and got a chance to see what a great man he was. Allan made a tremendous impact to all who got to know him. Losing someone we love is never easy, but we must be thankful for all the wonderful moments we shared with him. Please accept my deepest and heartfelt condolences. Joseph Rosenow – President Alliance of Illinois Cemeterians.
Posted March 7th, 2021 at 3:29 pm
Dear Anita….please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Charlise Leesman
Posted March 7th, 2021 at 9:57 pm
So sorry for your loss. A good man gone too soon. Remember his helping with cub scouts in Sweetwater, and his making our Scout camping trip to Turkey Run possible. 😢
Posted March 8th, 2021 at 8:52 pm
Anita, William and family you have my greatest condolences Allan was a very good man and very well like by many.
Posted March 8th, 2021 at 10:12 pm
So sorry to hear this sad news. Allen is a good friend and brother. I will think of him and miss him every day. Anita and family, know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and I share in your loss and grief. May God bless you with peace and love.
Posted March 9th, 2021 at 11:16 am
Anita and all,
I grieve with you at the loss of Allan on this earth. Praise God for the hope we have. I have good memories of all of you at Sweetwater. My son Nathan and your William comprised the toddlers class for a while! As time passes the memories of those we love continue to be a part of who we are. May God give you everything you need, just when you need it most. Prayers and blessings, Brad and Carolyn Neal
Posted March 11th, 2021 at 9:26 pm
I grew up knowing Allan and his family from a very young age at the Middletown church where my grandparents attended. Being the young horse girl, I was always interested in what William and Allan had horse-wise at the house in Sweetwater. There was not a single time I was turned away for badgering them with questions. In fact, they went out of their way to answer my questions and help me make decisions that allowed me to create the career I have today. I would like to share my deepest condolences for the loss of a great, great man. I hope that you all remember you are always surrounded by his love and are the source of his happiness.
Posted March 12th, 2021 at 7:24 am
Anita & William
I just heard. I am so sorry. Prayers of comfort from California. My God be with you and William.
Charlie and Nancy Good
Posted March 13th, 2021 at 6:38 am
Anita,
So sorry to read about the passing of Allan. You and William have my sincere sympathy. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sue Kuhlmyer
Posted March 18th, 2023 at 1:36 pm
I just heard about his death , he was a good friend in life ,