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Aileen Westen, 92, of Lincoln, formerly of Emden, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2013 at The Christian Village.

Visitation will be 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at Hartsburg United Methodist Church. Funeral services will beat 11:00 AM also on Saturday at the church with Pastor Tami Werschey-Kessinger officiating. Burial will follow in Hartsburg Union Cemetery. Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home in Lincoln is handling arrangements.

Aileen was born January 4, 1921 in Beason, IL., the daughter of William and Pearl (Green) Cooper. She married Leonard Westen on January 16, 1946 in Beason, IL. He preceded her in death on June 2, 1996.

Aileen was a graduate of Beason High School. She and her husband farmed in Emden for many years. She was also employed at Caterpillar in Peoria in the parts shipping department and was a clerk at Montgomery Ward’s in Lincoln. She was a member of Hartsburg Methodist Church and United Methodist Women, where she held various offices. She taught Sunday School for many years and was a member of the Hartsburg Auxiliary.

Surviving are: her grandson H.E. Westen of Emden, IL. and her daughter-in-law Nina (Wes) Huddlestun of Lincoln, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Leonard, her daughter Rita Lyn Westen, her son Lyndon Westen, her brother Vernon Cooper, and her sister Ila Westen.

Memorial donations may be made to The Christian Village or to Hartsburg United Methodist Church.