Obituary of Alene Eyer

Alene E. Eyer, 87, of Carlinville, passed away Saturday morning, June 18, 2022 at her residence in Carlinville, IL. Alene was born on March 5, 1935 to Hubert and Helen Coop in Ashland, IL. Alene attended Ashland, Illinois schools. She was a machinist at Dickey-john in Auburn, Illinois for 25 years. After retiring from Dickey-john, Alene worked as a waitress at Art's Bar and Grill in Farmersville, Illinois. Alene enjoyed crocheting and puzzles, both crossword and jigsaw. She attended Carlinville First Assemblies of God church in Carlinville, and was a good Christian. Alene is survived by her daughter, Julie Striplin of Carlinville, IL; three sons, Gary Otken of Virden, IL, Phillip Otken of Carlinville, IL, and Dana Otken of Marina, CA; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Alene was preceded in death by parents, Hubert and Helen Coop, 4 sons and 2 daughters. Graveside Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 27, 2022, at 10:00 am at the Mayfield Memorial Park Cemetery, Carlinville, IL, with Rev. Steve Schmidt, officiating. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.