Obituaries
Death of John L. Dunkirk Jr.
John L. Dunkirk Jr., 82 of Litchfield, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023, at 11:00 p.m. at the Montgomery Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Hillsboro. He was born on April 4, 1941, in Hillsboro, the son of John L. and Vivian (Vincent) Dunkirk Sr.
He was a graduate of Hillsboro High School, class of 1959. He attended Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, IL and graduated in 1964 with a B.S. in Physical Education with a minor in mathematics. He married the former Susan R. Firnhaber, on July 24, 1971, at the Challacombe House in Hillsboro and she survives.
Mr. Dunkirk was employed by the Litchfield Community Unit School District #12 for 38 years. He taught science classes his first year, then moved into the math department teaching algebra. He coached varsity football for a couple of years and was best known as coach of the eighth-grade boys’ basketball team for Litchfield Junior High School for 24 years. He took several teams to sectional and super sectional tournaments and the coveted state tournament.
Mr. Dunkirk was known to be stern but fair as a disciplinarian, both on the court and in the classroom. In addition to his teaching and coaching career, Mr. Dunkirk served the City of Litchfield in a civic capacity. He was appointed to serve as an alderman for Ward 3 in June of 2000, by then Mayor William Cornman, and elected as Mayor in 2001 and served one term.
Mr. Dunkirk was a member of St. Timothy United Methodist Church in Litchfield and The Litchfield Country Club where he enjoyed playing golf. He enjoyed reading James Patterson novels, and traveling and taking cruises along with his wife, Susan.
In addition to his wife, Susan, Mr. Dunkirk is survived by their son, Zach (Kelly) Dunkirk of Springfield; his sister, Doris Enochs of Hillsboro; and two grandchildren, Claire and Corinne Dunkirk.
Mr. Dunkirk is preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service for Mr. Dunkirk will be held Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 12:00 Noon at St. Timothy United Methodist Church in Litchfield. Rev. Dennis M. Hill will officiate.
Visitation will be Saturday morning from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Private interment service will be held at the Edgewood Cemetery in Litchfield. The family asks for memorials to be directed to St. Timothy United Methodist Church in Litchfield. Plummer Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.
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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.
