Dennis Lee Ferris

Dennis Lee Ferris, of Chadwick, IL, passed away Saturday, September 24, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna, IL. Memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 26, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chadwick. Burial will take place in Chadwick Cemetery.

Dennis was born October 21, 1955, son of Ralph Harold Ferris Sr. and Ruth Elaine (Larson) Ferris. He attended Chadwick schools, and graduated from Chadwick High School with the class of 1972. Dennis then went on to Western Illinois University, graduating with a B.A. in business in 1980. He furthered his education at the Dale Carnegie Institute.

Dennis worked most of his life in finance. He worked for Credithrift of America as a branch manager in Princeton and Paris, Illinois. Dennis also worked as a credit manager at Bank of Chestnut and Landmark Credit Union in Danville, Illinois, as well as being bank manager for Kenney Bank. He was a member of the Men’s Club of Kenney, and the Kenney Heritage Association, acting as treasurer for many years. Dennis was a confirmed member of the First Lutheran Church of Chadwick. In his free time, Dennis enjoyed hunting and fishing in northern Minnesota. He was also an avid cyclist and golfer. Dennis was even a certified Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver. He enjoyed diving in waters off Florida and in Lake Superior.

Dennis will be dearly missed by his three brothers, Ralph Ferris Jr. of Chadwick, John (Kimberly) Ferris of Lanark, IL, and James Ferris of Payson, AZ; one sister, Cheryl (Keith) Padgett of Shawnee, KS; and many nieces and nephews. Dennis is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Ruth; and his nephew, Michael Reibel.

Dennis’ family would like to give their thanks and gratitude to the compassionate and caring staff of Big Meadows Nursing Home for their care of Dennis.