Obituaries
Death of Donald F. Brown
Donald F. Brown, 75 of Carlinville, passed away peacefully at home in the care and comfort of his extended family on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.
Donnie graduated from Carlinville High School, class of 1966. He served in the United States Army early in life. He was the owner and operator of J & D Trucking traveling to all 48 continental United States, including Mexico.
He always had “many a story” to tell. He took impeccable care of his Peterbuilt Semi in addition to his other prized possessions. He had a passion for the 1960 muscle cars. Gardening and traveling with his life-long significant other of over 40 years, Dawn Lamprecht, is what he enjoyed in his free time.
Donald is survived by his sons, Jeffrey David (Lori) Brown and David Corey Brown of Carlinville; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; stepdaughters, Kimberly and Kelly Lamprecht of Collinsville; brothers, Jim (Chubby) Brown of Carlinville, Dean (Sang) Brown of Phoenix, AZ, Gerald (Mary) Brown of Gillespie, Gary (Julie) Brown of Carlinville, and Roger (Stacey) Brown of Plainview; sisters, Nancy Lambeth of Plainview and Ann Brown of Carlinville; brother in law, Melvin Pursey of Carlinville; sister in law, Cathy Brown of Joliet; and several nieces, nephews, step-grandchildren, and step-great-grandchildren.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin O. and Mary Jane (Bomkamp) Brown; sisters, Sharon Brown and Patty Pursey; brother, Paul Brown; and companion, Dawn Lamprecht.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville, from 2 to 4 p.m. Memorials may be made to CAV PAC or American Cancer Society. Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.
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Kelly D. Frillman, 64 of Gillespie, died at his residence on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 6:04 a.m. He was born on May 25, 1960, in Alton to Edward Frillman and LaVerne Weger Frillman.
He married Delma Volentine Frillman on April 18, 1987, in Reno, IL. He was a pipefitter for Local 553 of Wood River. Kelly enjoyed classic cars especially his 1934 Ford Pickup. Kelly was a craftsman of many talents and enjoyed nature.
He is survived by his spouse, Delma Frillman of Gillespie, and children, Zack Frillman of Mt. Olive and Dylan (Shelby) Frillman of Wood River.
Kelly was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Mark Frillman.
Visitation will be on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at the funeral home at 7:00 p.m. Memorials are suggested to St. Peter’s Lutheran School. Kravanya Funeral Home, Bunker Hill is in charge of the arrangements.
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Chlorus Donald Jarman III, 46 of Litchfield, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 9:48 p.m. at Memorial Hospital in Belleville. Mr. Jarman was born in Springfield on December 22, 1978, a son of Chlorus Donald and Donna Jean Jarman Jr.
He graduated from Litchfield High School, then attended college to become a paramedic. He married the former Faye Lee in 1999; they later divorced. In his free time, he enjoyed playing darts and fishing. He was a member of the Zims Rack Pool League and he had acquired many medals and trophies.
Chlorus is survived by a son, Logan Jarman, and two daughters, Corianne Jarman and Caitlyn Jarman, all of Worden.
A memorial service is planned for a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. Plummer Funeral Home is serving the family.
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Letha Marie Fritz, 66 of O’Fallon, formerly of Staunton, passed away at 8:55 PM on Monday, May 5, 2025, at her residence in O’Fallon. She was born on March 13, 1959, in Staunton, the daughter of the late Harley O. and Maxine (Huett) Williams.
Letha was employed as a production worker at Olin Corporation in East Alton. She was a member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Union, and was a past member of Cross Community Church in Staunton. She loved to fish, was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, and the #1 fan of her grandchildren!
She is survived by two children, Harley (Nikki) Williams of O’Fallon and Florence (Kenneth) Muhoro of Troy; five grandchildren, Kenia, Zuri, River, Ava, and Davion; three sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters; one brother; two grandchildren; and one niece.
Visitation will be held from 11 AM to 12 noon on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton. A memorial service will follow at 12 noon on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
