Dean Eiten

OTTAWA — Dean P. Eiten, 55, of Ottawa passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

Dean was born Oct. 3, 1960, in Spring Valley to Lavern and Patricia (Hopkins) Eiten. He married Lisa McLachlan on Nov. 18, 1989, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Ottawa.

He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.

Dean was a 1978 graduate of Hall High School, and a graduate of Illinois Valley Community College and Western Illinois University. He was employed by RP Lumber as a bookkeeper. Dean loved his job and his co-workers, who were so good to him during his illness.

Dean loved life, especially spending time with his family and friends. He loved all sports and was very proud of his nieces' and nephews' accomplishments. Dean will be truly missed by all.

He is survived by his wife, Lisa of Ottawa; his mother, Patricia Eiten of Ladd; two sisters, Lynn (Michael) Klein of Cherry and Carla (Robert) Breisch of McHenry; and 13 nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lavern; and one sister, Lori Ann Brophy.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 16, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with the Rev. Augustin Kassa officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 15, at the Ottawa Funeral Home, with prayers at 3:45 p.m., with the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree in attendance. Additional visitation will be Saturday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., prior to the services, at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be his brothers-in-law, Bob Breisch, Jim Brophy, Mike Klein, Dan Espinoza, Marty Corso, Dave Duffey, Bob Dunn, Jack McLachlan and Bob McLachlan.

Memorials may be directed to the family for distribution to Dean's favorite charities.

The online guest book may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.ottawafuneralhome.com.