Dennis Green

Dennis R. Green, age 67, of Millersburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 22, 2026, in the Emergency Room at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, Illinois, surrounded by his loving wife and children.

Visitation for Dennis will be held Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Donnell–Wiegand Funeral Home in Greenville.

Dennis was born on July 17, 1959, son of Charles and DeMeris Jean Ward Green. He grew up in Bond County and graduated from Greenville High School in 1977. He helped his father at the auto mechanic shop for many years.

Mr. Green proudly served our country in the United States Air Force. Enlisting at Scott Air Force Base, Dennis spent two years as a personnel specialist and two years as an air traffic control operator. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Humanitarian Service Medal.

Throughout his working years, Dennis was employed at Super Valu grocery store for approximately 12 years and dedicated 23 years of service to the Greenville Post Office.

Dennis married his high school sweetheart, Mary Jane Sparlin, on November 27, 1993. Together, they shared 32 wonderful years of marriage.

He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Jane Green; daughter Samantha Rae Atkins and husband William of Hillsboro; son Austin Irvin Green and fiancée Alexandra of O'Fallon; and his beloved grandchildren, Kinsley, Grayson, and Braxton.

Also surviving are his siblings: Charles Ricky Green of Old Ripley, Rebecca Tieman of Percy, and Curtis Green and wife Rachael of Greenville.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Jean Green; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Carl and Alvina Sparlin; his grandparents; and several aunts and uncles.

Dennis and Mary attended Lifeline Church in Sorento. His faith was important to him, and in his memory, Dennis would want his family and friends to open their hearts and accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.

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