Harry E. Hughes, 96, of Lena, IL passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, October 13, 2024.

He was born on July 11, 1928, to Harold and Beatrice (McNeil) Hughes. He graduated from Lena High School and then served his country in the United States Army.  Harry married Nancy York on March 13, 1954.  He was a truck driver for George McPhillips and then Werhane trucking and was a lifelong farmer in the rural Lena area. Harry was a past Lena Lions member.  He enjoyed his morning coffee at the restaurant and loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Harry is survived by his 4 children- Genise (Duane) Tessendorf, LeeAnn (Dan) Brinkmeier, Dan (Paris) Hughes, and Lori (Dan) Rankila; 9 grandchildren- Nicholas and Michael Trappen, Matthew Brinkmeier, Marshall (Stephanie), Mason (Taylor), and Mitchell (Jordyn) Hughes, Morgan (Steve) Simmons, Brandon (Kayla) Rankila, and Jacob Rankila; and 12 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Nancy, granddaughter Jennifer Mielke, grandson Craig Brinkmeier, siblings- Doris Lobdell, Betty Stamm, and Jerry Hughes.

Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 18, 2024 at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena, IL.

Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at the Leamon Funeral Home.

Interment will take place at the Lena Burial Park.

A memorial has been established in his memory.