Obituary – Lanny “Dean” Uhls – Benton (formerly of Sesser)

Lanny “Dean” Uhls, 67, of Benton and formerly of Sesser, died Monday, October 28, 2013 at his home.

Dean was born May 31, 1946 in Du Quoin, IL, the son of Roy Bratton Uhls and Josephine (Aaron) Uhls.

He worked at K & M Liquors in Benton.

Dean is survived by his children Kevin Uhls, of Du Quoin, Keith and Lorri Uhls, of Du Quoin, Mike Canter, of Florida, Angela and Greg Brugger, of Benton, Joe Uhls, of Carbondale, Jessica and Eric Parker, of Benton and Kimberly Uhls, of Sesser.  Also surviving are his grandchildren,  Marshall, Dylan, Levi, Shane, Sam, Zach, Madyson, Takoda, Austin, Cole, Calee, Brylee, Damian, Jersey, Carlee, Kaden, Elly, Annie, Hunter, and Braxton.

Dean is also survived by one great-grandchild, Jayden; two sisters, Jean Glenn, of Valier, IL and Justine Lewis, of Valier, IL; sisters-in-law Marie Uhls, of Valier, IL and Shirley Uhls, of Florida.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Don Uhls and Bob Uhls.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, 2013 at Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser, IL, with Brother David Gilley officiating.  Visitation will be on Friday, Nov. 1 from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at 2 p.m.  Burial will be at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, in Valier, IL.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser is in charge of arrangements.

For more information go to www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com