Jonnie D. Beppler

Jonnie D. Beppler, son of Jackie D. Beppler and Janet R. Buchanan Beppler of Mt. Vernon, Ill., was born on Aug. 24, 1973, in Topeka, Kan., and died at his residence in Dexter on Aug. 15, 2013, at the age of 39.

Mr. Beppler worked as a heavy equipment operator for Walker Construction of Dexter.

Besides his parents, he is survived by two sons, Skylar Beppler of Mt. Vernon, Ill., and Alex Beppler of Ashley, Ill.; by one daughter, Destaney A. Beppler of Mt. Vernon, Ill.; two sisters, Tina A. Matthews and her husband Gary of Jeff, Ill.; and Cathie M. Helverson and her husband Wade of Bonnie, Ill.; his fiancé, Cassie Sweetin and her daughter, "His Special Little Punk." Gracie Austin of Dexter.

A memorial service was held Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013, at Hughey's Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Ill.

Arrangements were handled by the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter, Mo.