Lena F. Feraris
Lena F. Feraris, 93, of Springfield, died at 9:29 am on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village. She was born on April 14, 1925 in Taylor Springs, IL to Ernest and Dolores Menghini. She married Kenneth Feraris, Sr. on September 9, 1950 and he preceded her in death on June 25, 2007.
Also preceding her in death is one brother, Alfred Menghini.
Surviving her are two daughters, Kathy and Nancy Feraris, both of Springfield; one son, Ken (Linda) Feraris, Jr. of Springfield; two grandchildren, Lisa and Jason Feraris; one sister, Elsie Hall of Hillsboro; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Lena was a homemaker. She volunteered at Christ the King Church and School. She loved crafting, sewing, crocheting and embroidery.
Her family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Lewis Memorial Christian Village and Memorial Home Care Hospice for the loving care they provided Lena Bena.
Visitation: 10:00–11:30 am, Monday, August 13, 2018 at Christ the King.
Funeral Mass: 11:30 am, Monday, August 13, 2018, at Christ the King with Monsignor Michael Kuse officiating. Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Team Mama Lena.
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Mary von Liski posted on 8/10/18
Heartfelt sympathy, caring thoughts, prayers. Lena was quite spunky and entertaining when I would visit with her and Mom at Lewis!!!! Wishing the family: a song in your hearts; a rainbow after the rain; sunshine after the clouds; faith; peace; treasured memories.