Dennis E. Lade

Dennis E. Lade, 64 of Donovan, died Sunday, Oct 11, 2020. Dennis, was born at home in Beaverville, Illinois on November 22, 1955. He was the son of Wilbur and Dorothea (Potts) Lade. He married Karen Deardurff January 27, 1973 in Morocco. Dennis took great pride and loved his family immensely. He enjoyed fishing and racing. For many years he enjoyed dirt track racing with his brothers Terry and Danny and his cousin Dick Potts. He also was crew-chief for his son, Kyle, for go-kart racing. Dennis owned and operated Auto Vett for many years in St. Anne and later Donovan where he specialized in auto body and mechanical repair. Dennis is survived by his wife, Karen. Also surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law: Denise & David Schuler of Covington, GA, and Becky & Mick Courtney of Donovan; one son and daughter-in-law: Kyle & Nicole Lade of Donovan; eight grandchildren: Maysie, Jacob, Kylie, Madisyn, Kaden, Cale, Kyler, and Lydia; and three great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his siblings: Carole Jackson of IL; Terry Lade and his wife Wanda of TX; Danny Lade and his wife Linda of MO; and sister-in-law Elaine Lade of IL. He was preceded in death by both his parents; brothers Lee Lade, Dale and wife Glenda Lade; sister Mary Hull; and brother-in-law L.B. Jackson. A celebration of life will be held at St. Anne Baptist Chur5ch 205 W. Sheffield Street St. Anne, IL 60964 on Friday, October 16th from 4 - 7 pm. Memorial service begins at 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Dennis’ favorite charity, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Jensen Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Please go to www.jensenfuneralhome.com to sign Dennis's guestbook.