Harold Eugene Brookens, 88, of Owaneco passed away Thursday, August 23, 2012 at Meadow Manner Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation center in Taylorville. He was born January 17, 1924, son of John A. and Beula Brookens. He married Rosella Willingham on Ocotber 3, 1950. He was a retired employee of St. Vincent Memorial Hospital, where he worked in maintenance and an active member of the Buckeye United Methodist Church.

He was survived by wife Rosella, sons Ralph Brookens of Springfield, Joseph Brookens of Taylorville, Daniel Brookens of rural Owaneco, Larry Brookens of Edinburg, Leroy Brookens of Rosamond, and Thomas Brookens of Taylorville, daughter Aleta Ann Raymond of rural Owaneco, 21 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 1 great-grandson, 2 step-great-grandchildren, sister Elsie McKittrick of Normal, sister-in-law Sue Smith of Pana and several cousins. He was preceeded in death by his parents, aunts and uncles.

Visitation and a celebration of life service for Harold Eugene Brookens will be held from 1 until 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Buckeye United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Mound Chapel Cemetary in rural Owaneco.