Lonnie L. Duprey

Lonnie Lee Duprey, 66, passed away at his home in Indianola on August 7, 2024 surrounded by love. He was born May 17, 1958 in Danville to the late Pat Conrad and Robert Duprey. He dropped out of high school to enlist in the United States Army where he was deployed in Germany for some time before being honorably discharged. He received his GED upon returning home. He later married his sweetheart, Betty Miller, on April 26, 1987 in Williamsport, Indiana.

Lonnie worked at CCL for 20 years before starting his own construction company, which he proudly named Duprey Home Improvement, LLC. He loved to hunt and bowl, and even enjoyed golfing for a period of time. He was known for his contagious and endless laughter and was always joking with those around him. His greatest accomplishment was the love he had for his family who will all miss him dearly.

Lonnie is survived by his wife, Betty; his daughter Heather (Grant) Brown of Georgetown; stepchildren Craig (Julie) Miller of Benton, KY and Melanie Watkins of Williamsport, IN; grandchildren Zack Odeneal; Billy & Paige Miller; Keirsten Conner; Blake, Josh & Logan Watkins; Landon, Lexi & Trey Pearson; Emmett, and Greyson Brown; and great-grandchildren Jason & Max Conner. He is also survived by his brothers Rick (Tina) Duprey of Westville & Gary (Cheryl) Duprey of Nebraska and his sisters-in-law Pat Priest of Tilton & Irene (Chuck) Mercer of Oakwood.

In addition to his parents, Lonnie is preceded in death by his sister Paulette and 2 infant brothers.

A visitation will be held Monday August 12, 2024, from 11 am 1 pm CST at Sunset Funeral Homes Urbas Chapel, located at 414 S. State Street in Westville, IL. A funeral service celebrating Lonnies life will follow the visitation at 1 pm that afternoon at the funeral home. Pastor Jim Blue will be officiating. He will be laid to rest at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Covington, Indiana following services. Online condolences and fond memories can be shared with his family at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.