Lenir D. Juhl

Lenir Juhl, age 67, of Athens, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.

She was born December 10, 1955 in Brazil the daughter of Jaciro Lima Coutinho and Sebastiana (Da Silva) Coutinho.

Lenir married Kyle Juhl on November 12, 1986.

Mourning her passing are her husband, Kyle; son, Joshua Juhl; daughter, Eliene Da Silva Coutinho; grandchildren, Nicholas Coutinho Maia, Mylee Coutinho Maia, and Alexander Coutinho; sister, Neucilene Da Silva Coutinho; brothers, Altair Da Silva Coutinho, Helio Da Silva Coutinho, and Marcos Da Silva Coutinho.

She is preceded in death by her father, Jaciro Lima Coutinho; mother, Sebastiana Da Silva Coutinho; son, Fabiano Coutinho; brothers, Edmilson Da Silva Coutinho, Fernando Da Silva Coutinho, and Marcelo Da Silva Coutinho.

Lenir was a member of the Athens Christian Church.

She loved shopping at Kohls, Walmart, and the mall.  Lenir volunteered at “Give and Take Thrift Store” in Petersburg.

She spent most of her time at home watching television and playing games on her computer.  She spent a lot of time speaking with her family in Brazil and creating new friendships over the years.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 10, 2023 from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at Mott & Henning Funeral Home.   Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 10:30 AM also at the funeral home with Rev. Ken Gennicks officiating.

Burial will be held at Elmwood Cemetery in Greenview immediately after the funeral service.

Memorials can be made to American Lung Association at Donate – American Lung Association or to the National Scleroderma Foundation .

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.