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Lonnie Miner Obituary
LONNIE R. MINER, 78, of Ellis Grove, Illinois, passed away at 4:33 am, Friday, March 27, 2026 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois.
He was born to the late Raymond and Susie (nee Chandler) Miner on November 24, 1947 in Welge, Illinois.
Lonnie was of Pentecostal faith. He was an avid fan of bluegrass country music and loved to play his guitar when he could.
Survivors:
4 Siblings:
Glenn (Carol) Miner Livingston, TX
Charles (Dorothy) Miner Chester, IL
Ann Ferguson Flora, IL
Rita Cushman Chester, IL
Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends
Preceded in Death by: Parents and 2 Siblings – Eugene Miner and Frieda Glass
Graveside Service:
2:00 pm, Sunday, March 29, 2026
Evergreen Cemetery, Chester, Illinois
Officiating:
Rev. Richard Lewis
Memorials:
First Apostolic Pentecostal Church, Chester, Illinois
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
839 Lehmen Dr, Chester, IL 62233
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Upcoming Events
Mar
29
Graveside service
2:00 p.m.
Evergreen Cemetery
West Holmes Street, Chester, IL 62233
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Pechacek Funeral Homes - ChesterOnly 2 days left for delivery to next service.