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Alex Tolar Sr.

1935 - 2025

FUNERAL HOME

Ruby Funeral Services & Crematories, Inc.

1520 East Washington St.

Springfield, Illinois

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Sep. 6, 2025

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church

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Alex Tolar Obituary

Alex Tolar Sr. passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025. The family is being cared for by Ruby Funeral Services & Crematories, Inc..

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Published by Capitol City Now on Aug. 24, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Alex Tolar

Sep

6

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church

1800 South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Springfield, IL 62703

Sep

6

Funeral service

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church

1800 South Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Springfield, IL 62703

Funeral services provided by:

Ruby Funeral Services & Crematories, Inc.

1520 East Washington St., Springfield, IL 62703

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13 Entries

Rochelle Lathan

August 30, 2025

So sorry for your loss, prayers continue

Penny Brooks

August 30, 2025

My deepest heartfelt sympathy is with the Tolar family in your time of grief.

Kathy Davis

August 29, 2025

Kathy Davis and family send our condolences.

Theresa Gardner and Family

August 27, 2025

Our sincere condolences and prayers for the entire Tolar family.

Nicki Renfro

August 27, 2025

I enjoyed working with Mr Tolar. He always gave wise thought thought-provoking information. He never let me live it down that I passed his house up once when he needed a ride home. That prompted me to get glasses, and that's why I wear them today. Rest In Love, Mr Tolar. God Bless!

Freddie and Cathy West

August 27, 2025

Our condolences to the entire family for your loss. Prayers for comfort and healing.

Bobbie Hale

August 26, 2025

My sincere condolences to the Tolar family, may your faith give you strength in your grief.

Martha Jordan

August 26, 2025

Our sincere condolences and prayers for the Tolar family. Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Martha Jordan and Family

Robert Banks

August 26, 2025

My condolences to the family.

Terry&Annie Brown

August 25, 2025

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Doris Louden

August 25, 2025

To the family of Mr. Alext Tolar Sr. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time bereavement.

Dr. Doris Sanders

August 25, 2025

Sending love, prayers, and my deepest sympathy to the Tolar Family. May God comfort you during your time of bereavement.

Rev. Dr. Doris Sanders
✝❤

Kiomi R Harvey Fargas

August 24, 2025

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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