Jennifer L. Vanpelt
d. August 29, 2021
Jennifer VanPelt, age 40, of Athens, passed away on Sunday August 29, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
Jennifer was born June 24, 1981 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Gary and Wilma (Ackerman) Donath.
She married Tim VanPelt on June 17, 2005 at the Mt. Pulaski Christian Church.
Jennifer is survived by her husband, Tim; a daughter, Kaylee; sister, Elizabeth (husband Jason) Barrett, Brad (wife Tracy) Donath; parents, Gary and Wilma Donath; mother-in-law, Denise (husband John) Sprague; father-in-law, Mike VanPelt; nieces, Adrien, Becky, Chloe, and Devan Barrett; nephews, Trent and Alexander Donath.
She is preceded in death by an infant twin sister, Diana.
Jennifer graduated from Elkhart Grade School, and later Mt. Pulaski High School in 2001. She attended Lincoln Land Community College and earned an associate degree in Landscaping Design.
Jennifer worked for numerous landscaping businesses and she later worked at Roland Machinery in Springfield and earned her way up to Account Receivable.
She was a member of the Broadwell 4-H Club and was very involved with the Mt. Pulaski FFA Chapter. Jennifer was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Sherman.
Jennifer loved being a mother, wife and loved her pets dearly.
Visitation for Jennifer will be held on Friday, September 3, 2021 from 10:00 until time of funeral services at 11:00AM at the Athens Christian Church with Rev. Gary Frank officiating.
Burial will be held at Joel Hall Cemetery in Athens.
Memorials may be made in Jennifer’s memory to a fund to be established to their family.
Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.
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Posted September 1st, 2021 at 5:25 am
Praying during this difficult time and thinking of everybody Take care Love Elaine Fay
Posted September 1st, 2021 at 2:39 pm
So very sorry to hear this. She was such a sweet girl. Praying for you all.
I’m sorry we won’t be able to be there, we will be out of town
Posted September 1st, 2021 at 2:57 pm
So very sorry to hear of Jennifer’s passing. She was such a fun person & my heart breaks for Tim & Kaylee
Posted September 1st, 2021 at 6:59 pm
WiLma, Gary. Tim and Kaylee so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Posted September 2nd, 2021 at 10:19 am
Liz and family…I am so sorry for your loss. You all have my deepest sympathy and prayers.
Posted September 2nd, 2021 at 12:31 pm
So incredibly sorry for your loss. Jennifer was such and kind person who could always make you smile. Prayers for you all.
Posted September 2nd, 2021 at 1:50 pm
I just wanted to let you know, Wilma, how very sorry I am for the loss of your daughter, Jen. My sister and Rea are close friends so I’ve been praying for Jen all along. May she have eternal and everlasting peace. And May God hold you in the palm of his hand and comfort you with His everlasting love.❤️
May someday our paths cross once again.
Posted September 2nd, 2021 at 2:42 pm
So very sorry for your loss . Our prayers are with all of you.
Posted September 2nd, 2021 at 4:00 pm
Gary and Wilma ~ So very sorry for your loss. I will not be able to attend the services, but I will be carrying you both in thought and prayer during this difficult time. Blessings, Hugs and Peace Be With You!
Posted September 2nd, 2021 at 4:36 pm
Elizabeth, Jason & Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one is never easy. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you and bring you peace.
Sincerely,
Marie & Greg Fleck
Posted September 3rd, 2021 at 6:48 am
Jennifer was a great friend. I will never forget her infectious smile. My deepest sympathies to Tim, Kaylee, and the rest of her family and friends. She will be missed by so many.
Posted September 3rd, 2021 at 9:12 am
I have so many memories of our girls, growing up together. This loss, I pray, will be covered instead with sweet remembrances of the many good things that were hers and yours. May God bless you all.