Allen Merle Giroux

Allen Merle Giroux, 63, of Benton; died at 6:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at the home of his daughter in West Frankfort.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 28, 2012 at the New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Hottensen officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday evening at the New Hope Baptist Church, 311 Wastena Street in Benton. Arrangements are through the Leffler - Poulson Funeral Home of Benton.

Mr. Giroux was born on May 24, 1948 in Watseka, IL the son of Merle and Ethel (Duncan) Giroux. He married the former Lillie Marie McPherson on Nov. 17, 1968 and she survives.

Allen was a welder having worked for numerous companies. He was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church of Benton.

He is survived by his wife Lillie Marie Giroux of Benton, six children: Violetta Langford and husband Dennis Higgins of West Frankfort, Paul David McPherson of Benton, Virginia Irene Giroux of South Dakota, Matthew Allen Giroux and wife Melody of Benton, William Giroux of Wisconsin, Maleatha Giroux of Benton; nine grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and a sister Cindy and husband Ralph Wessel of Watseka, IL.

Mr. Giroux was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family of Allen M. Giroux and will be accepted at the visitation and funeral service.

To sign the online memorial guest book visit www.lpfuneralhome.com

Arrangements are through the Leffler - Poulson Funeral Home of Benton.

Service Information

FUNERAL SERVICE 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 28, 2012
New Hope Baptist Church
311 Wastena Street
Benton, IL 62812


VISITATION 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 27, 2012
New Hope Baptist Church
311 Wastena Street
Benton, IL 62812

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