Marion-Alan Dennis Asp, 68, passed away at 4:30pm on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at his home in Marion with his family at his side.
Alan was born on September 2, 1947 in Norridge, IL, the son of Ralph and Adeline (Bezub) Asp. He married Beth Ann Peebles on September 4, 1982 at the Community of Christ Church in Marion and together they shared 33 years of marriage.
Alan graduated from Southern Illinois University with a degree in Accounting and his working career was in retail sales and auto sales with various auto dealers. He was a member of the Community of Christ Church in Marion. Alan enjoyed studying the scriptures, visiting his families fishing cabin in the Chicago area and enjoyed jigsaw puzzles.
Alan is survived by his wife Beth; two brothers in law, Salvatore Biondo of Mt Prospect, IL and Paul Peebles of Redding, CA; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and Sister Marilyn Biondo of Mt. Prospect, IL.
Alan will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at the Community of Christ Church in Marion at a later date.
Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with arrangements.
For those who prefer, memorials may be made to the Community of Christ Church in Marion or the National Ataxia Foundation and will be accepted at Blue Funeral Home/PO Box 411/Marion, IL 62959.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to Celtic Hospice and the staff at Parkway Rehab in Marion.
For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit bluefuneralhome.com