Ronald Berens

Ron Berens, 75, of Beecher, IL, formerly of Markham, IL. passed away on February 15, 2013. He is survived by his Partner in Life, Jan Ellsworth (Ferguson), Brother John (Pat) Berens, Sister Rose Berens, Nieces Donna (Byron) Starkweather, Mary (Jeff) Jelderks, Becky Boysen, Nephews John (Sheila) Berens, Chuck (Becky) Boysen, John Boysen, and many life-long friends. His parents John and Martha Berens nee Herz, and his sister Doris Boysen precede him in death. Ron was, by occupation, a meat cutter and eventually owned and operated his father’s store, Highway Foods in Markham, IL. He was an avid outdoorsman, traveler, animal lover, and collector. He enjoyed a long retirement and commanded a vibrant and vigorous life. Visitation for Ron will be at the Hack Funeral Home, Beecher, IL on Saturday, February 23, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. with the funeral at 2:00 p.m. immediately following the visitation. In lieu of flowers, please make donations To the South Suburban Humane Society in Chicago Heights, IL.