Obituaries
Obituary of Gerald Paul “Jerry” Lippold
Gerald Paul “Jerry” Lippold, 83 of Carlinville, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at his home in Carlinville. Jerry was born on December 1, 1941, in Carlinville a son of Herman P. and Virginia Bellm Lippold.
Jerry graduated from Carlinville High School with the class of 1959. Jerry was involved in many things during his life. He was co-owner with his brother in law, Rodney Arnett, of Lippold and Arnett Trucking and Macoupin County Asphalt. He was in construction, building many homes in the area as well as development of several sub-divisions, as well as farming.
He loved tractor pulls, horses, and traveling. He had a plane and flew it often, he went sky-diving twice, and he even ran with the bulls in Spain. Jerry touched many lives in the community. His wit and antics at the morning men’s coffee group will certainly be missed. His family was very important to him, especially his great-grandchildren.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Jennifer Kay Hartsook; son in law, Timothy T. “Tim” Stewart; and brother, Eugene F. Lippold.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Ann (Peasley) Lippold of Carlinville; daughter, Elizabeth D. Stewart of Carlinville; brother, Richard (Janet) Lippold of Carlinville; sisters, Mariann Qualls, Rita Arnett of Carlinville, Barbara L. Brunk of Carlinville, Linda (Henry) Ahrling of Plainview, and Karen (Scott) Joiner of FL; brother, William Lippold of FL; grandsons, Jesse (Katie) Hartsook of Carlinville and Shannon Stewart of Carlinville; granddaughter, Alyse (Devon) Stewart-Fix of Carlinville; sister-in-law, Margaret Lippold of Carlinville; great-grandchildren, Claire Hartsook, Maximus Hartsook, Haiden Fix, and Arthur Fix; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Carlinville Area Hospital. Davis-Anderson Funeral Homes, 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.
