By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    Saturday, August 27, 2022
    10:00 am to 12:00pm (noon)
    First Christian Church, Greenville, IL.

  • Service

    Saturday, August 27, 2022
    12:00pm (noon)
    First Christian Church, Greenville, IL.

  • Full Obituary

    Jason E. Hensler, 42, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022, in Las Vegas, NV.

    He was born May 22, 1980, to Fred Hensler and Patti (nee Tisdale) Hover, in Belleville, IL.  On July 24, 2004, he married Loni Lindley in Pocahontas, IL.

    Jason lived in Caseyville, IL for 20 years before moving to Pocahontas.  He was a member of First Christian Church in Greenville, IL, and read his bible daily.  He was a former member of Pocahontas-Old Ripley Fire Department, Bond Co. Relay for Life, and LEM Rhodes Foundation.

    He loved spending time with his daughter and was a great husband and father.  He loved to help others, always trying to assist as many people as he could.  Jason was a kind and gentle person who wore his heart on his sleeve.  He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing, camping and gardening.  Computers and programming, along with traveling were some of his other favorite things.

    He was preceded in death by his mother, Patti Hover; maternal and paternal grandparents; cousin Julie Cox; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Red and Marilyn Lindley; uncle, Robert Martin.

    Jason is survived by his wife, Loni Hensler, Pocahontas, IL; daughter, Scarlett Hensler; father, Fred Hensler; siblings, Chris (Mindy) Martin, Dani (fiancé, Keith Recklein) Hudson, Tim (Erin) Dunahee; many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.

    Memorials may be made to the Family, c/o Loni Hensler, or the Pocahontas-Old Ripley Fire Department.

    Memorial Visitation:  Saturday, August 27, 2022, from 10:00 am to 12:00pm (noon), at First Christian Church, Greenville, IL.

    Memorial Service:  Saturday, August 27, 2022, 12:00pm (noon), First Christian Church, Greenville, IL.

    Clergy:  Rev. Tyson Graber, Pastor

    Interment:  at a later date.

    Meridith Funeral Home, Pocahontas, IL.

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10 Condolences
 
  1. Your Dad! Fred Hensler / August 22, 2022 at 2:43 pm

    Jason, you left a big hole in my Heart, you’ve always been my best friend, always had my back.
    Your a much much better man then I ever was. And only a part why you was like that. Me and your mom didn’t too bad, having Danielle and you. You ran into a lady, that surprise to me, as I Never seen Two people more in love than I ever seen. You and Loni was tested by many people, even me. I Came to respect the both of you’s ,then after a few years, maybe (11) yrs, you had a Beautiful, smart Daughter, Scarlett . There so much more at later time.
    But my time I have be watching over Scarlett and Loni. You Stay Strong and talk to ones that Loves you.
    With that, I Love you Son.
    should been me

  2. Moneta Cox / August 22, 2022 at 2:44 pm

    Jason RIP! I still see you running around as a kid and early adulthood with your your cousins Jennifer Julie. Jason and Matt You were a kindhearted person. Give my Julie a big hug from her mom. You guys stay out of trouble up there I Love You Jason Hensler! Always have!❤️❤️❤️😢🙃

  3. Von Hudson / August 22, 2022 at 4:27 pm

    Rest In Peace Uncle Jason, you were always nice to everyone, and you never had a mean bone, you will be missed greatly.

  4. Mindy Martin / August 22, 2022 at 8:50 pm

    Jason we love and miss you SO much. We have so many memories of you that we will cherish forever.

  5. Mary Green / August 23, 2022 at 8:41 am

    So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and PRAYERS.

    Mary, Dennis,Sam and Austin Green

  6. Caitlin Nance / August 23, 2022 at 9:53 am

    I have nothing but great memories of you being so kind to me as a child growing up the fire department. You were a great friend to my father, who always spoke so highly of you and Loni also, and I always looked up to your kindness hoping I could be that sweet someday. I hope you’re resting in peace ❤️

  7. R. / August 23, 2022 at 10:59 am

    To the HENSLER FAMILY in their time of grief, I’m truly sorry for your loss. May ‘God’ ‘give you peace during this most difficult time.

  8. Loni / August 23, 2022 at 2:55 pm

    You were “my person”… I have a huge emptiness in my heart without you here. We had a special connection and love. I am so thankful God chose you to be my someone. My world was a better place having you in it. You were the most amazing person and SUCH a good father to our little princess. She will ALWAYS be a daddy’s girl and I wouldn’t want it any other way. I miss you so incredibly much and just still can’t believe this. You are my heart and soul, my other half, my soulmate, my one, my best friend, my shoulder to cry on, my everything. You will have my heart always. Thank you for being you and showing me what unconditional love is about. Infinity and Beyond… Always

  9. Marcy Simpson / August 24, 2022 at 10:54 pm

    J.J. You was such a kind and gentle soul, you made time for everyone except yourself.You left us without a goodbye. but you left us with a big gigantic hole in our hearts. But I know you got welcomed with a lot of love there.I should be able to understand this but this hurts just like Julie did.. I don’t understand the reason why you left us so soon!!??But Until we meet again fly high my sweet loving nephew.. Tell everyone we love them! Love always Aunt Marcy…

  10. Mary Hahn / August 24, 2022 at 11:30 pm

    Jason, I miss you already my friend. You were an amazing person with a heart of pure gold. You had such a brilliant mind. You loved deep. That was the most important thing to you. LOVE as you would say. You wanted to be surrounded by it and you surrounded others with the love you had for everyone and every creature. I hate it so much that you are gone..but hope like you told me the last time..that you are on that bench with Max beside you. Until we meet again..I will be listening to the song we said people should live their lives by…The Gambler. ~~EVER THE SAME~~SISTER–

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