Obituaries
Death of Imo Jean Merrick
Imo Jean Merrick (Gross), 91 of Carlinville, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Heritage Health Care facility in Carlinville. Imo (Jean) was born on November 3, 1931, to Lester & Cora Gross in Jersey County.
She married Stewart Merrick on March 15, 1970, in Kansas City, MO and he passed away on September 11, 2001. She moved to Kansas City, MO to get an education and wound up building her life there. She married Stewart Merrick and had one son.
In her free time, she loved to read her westerns, especially the ones by Louis L’amour, and watch western movies. She also enjoyed reading books by Beverly Lewis. She looked forward to family reunions that were held every year. Her family meant everything to her. She spent her life helping others and taking care of those around her.
Jean is survived by her son Forrest (Tiffnee) Merrick of Buckner, MO; four grandchildren, Kaylin, Jasmin, Becca, and Braden; two brothers, Richard Gross of Carrollton and Joseph (Susan) Gross of St. George, UT; two sisters, Barb (Jerry) Guthrie of Union, MO and Sharon Joiner of Carlinville; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Cora; three sisters, Cecile Loy, Carolyn Sue Fry, and Dorothy Mae Gross; and five brothers, Arnold Dean, Cork, Raymond, John (Jack), and Marlin (Buck).
Graveside services will be conducted at Witt Cemetery, Rockbridge on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at 1:00 pm. 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.
