Allan R. Dean

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.