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Clarence Nighsonger

Lacon--Clarence "Lewie" Nighsonger, 57, passed away at 11:30 a.m. on Friday February 24, 2012 at his daughter's home in Hopewell after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born on April 10, 1954 in Peoria to Leslie G. and Ida (Green) Nighsonger.  He married Rebecca Harmon in August of 1972 in Peoria; she preceded him in death in 2004.  He later married Ly Mai Nguyen in Ottawa in 2010; she survives. 

Also surviving are daughter, Jennifer (Terry, Jr.) Grena, of Hopewell; son, Jared (Cynthia) Nighsonger, of Henry; daughters Cassy Nighsonger, of Springfield, and Ashleigh (Andrew Sigmund) Nighsonger, of Lacon; his special friend Mildred Nighsonger; his mother, Ida Dalrymple, of Henry; brothers Leslie Nighsonger, of Henry, and Alan (Dee) Nighsonger, of Sparland; sister Laura (Harold) Sprague, of Henry; and three grandchildren, Jacob and Abby Grena, of Hopewell, and Rebecca Nighsonger, of Henry.

He was preceded in death by his father; his sister Peggy Kenney; his step-father, Jack Dalrymple; and his sister-in-law, Faye Farley-Nighsonger.

Lewie, or CLN, as he liked to be called, was a self-employed electrician.  He had a passion for riding his Harley Davidson, especially with his brother Al.  He loved camping with his children and grandchildren.  Shortly before his death, he enjoyed his first trip on an airplane, visiting California with his wife, Ly.  He was a loving father, grandfather, and friend.  He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Services will on Tuesday February 28, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Lenz Memorial Home in Lacon.  There will be a viewing one hour prior to the services.   Cremation rites will be accorded.  Memorials may be made to Easter Seals, or to a college trust fund, set up for his grandchildren at the First National Bank, in Lacon.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.lenzmemorialhome.com.