Dennis Eberhart

Dennis James Eberhart, 62, of Manteno, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026. He was born July 10, 1964, in Antioch, Illinois, the son of James Eberhart and Von Cile Hickey. Dennis worked in the field of information technology. Dennis loved playing his guitars and had quite the collection—certainly a few more than the average person. Music was something he truly enjoyed and was an important part of his life. He especially loved walking the trails at the state park with Lana, enjoying the time they spent together outdoors. Dennis was also a movie buff and enjoyed spending time on his computer. He had a special place in his heart for his dogs and loved playing with them and having them by his side. Family was very important to Dennis, and he shared an especially close bond with his mother before her passing. Dennis shared the past 12 years with his fiancée, Lana Zimmer of Manteno. He is also survived by his son, Corey (Amy) Hourihan; two grandchildren, Elizabeth and Emma; his sisters; Holley (William) Henderson of Manteno and Candy (Scott) DeYoung of Limestone. He is preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Butch Giltmeier, Marcia Roberts, and Scott Hickey. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 3pm to 7pm at Brown-Jensen Funeral Home, Manteno. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.