Eileen Mae Dancey, 89, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025 at her home in LaSalle, IL.  Eileen was born on April 1, 1935 in Milan, Missouri the daughter of John and Nellie (Chapman) Henry.

Eileen is survived by her son Paul (Kathy) Bierwirth of Mendota, IL and her daughter Brenda (Cheryl Hazelton) Bierwirth of Weslaco, Texas.   Eileen is also survived by five grand children: Jennifer (Mark) Robinson, Nicole (Kevin) Kicinski, Christopher Bierwirth, Rodney Veith and Tammie Gagliardo.  She is also survived by 12 great grandchildren: Alex and Taylor Griffith, Brianna Bierwirth, Laura and Justin Kicinski, McKenzie Zinke, Dakcota Bierwirth, Seth Peterson, Katherine and Kylie Marquez, Hailey Dodd and Parker Veith.

Eileen was preceded in death by her parents John and Nellie, three brothers: Orville, Elmer and Paul Henry; one daughter: Sherry Bierwirth Veith; granddaughter: Carrie Ann Brennen; great granddaughter: Caitlyn Veith.  Eileen was also preceded in death by her first husband Richard Bierwirth and second husband Robert Dancey.

Cremation care has been provided by Horner-Merritt Funeral Home in Mendota, IL.  Visit www.horner-merritt.com for online guestbook.  a celebration of life will be held at a later date.