Name: Visitation for Lonnie Feron Parr III
Start: 2020-01-31T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-02-01T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Weber-Hurd Funeral Home

Lonnie Feron Parr III
CHILLICOTHE - Lonnie Feron Parr III, age 83, of Chillicothe passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020, at Heritage Health in Chillicothe.
Lonnie was born on July 3, 1936, in Chester, Illinois, to Lonnie F. and Elizabeth (Daugherty) Parr Jr. He married Pat (Stoffel) Parr on June 20, 1959, in Peoria.
Surviving are his wife, Pat; his sons, Michael Parr of Dubuque, IA, and Jeffrey Parr of Mechanicsburg, PA; six grandchildren, Lauren, Alexandra, Nicholas, Kayla, Stephanie and Katherine; his brother, Robert (Julia) Parr of Grants Pass, OR; and his sister, Beth Anne (Ralph) O'Sullivan of Chillicothe, IL. M
He was preceded in death by his parents.
After graduating from the University of Illinois, Lonnie worked in human resources for John Deere Co., working over 30 years in the Quad Cities, IL, Denver, CO, and Dubuque, IA. He was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church in Chillicothe, the American Legion, Shade Makers Committee, Lacon and Arrowhead Country Clubs and served on the Advisory Board of Three Sisters Park. Lonnie was a Bronze Life Master Bridge Player, Chicago Bears and Cubs fan and he enjoyed golfing, vegetable gardening and volunteering with Meals on Wheels. One of his favorite things to do was meet up with his Friday morning coffee group, Gib and Barry. If he wasn't eating breakfast at the Track Inn, Grecian Garden, or Hardees, he was at home with his beloved dog, Brin, feeding him treats straight from his pocket.
A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2020, at 11 a.m. at St. Edward Catholic Church in Chillicothe. Visitation will be held one hour prior to Mass on Saturday, as well as on Friday, January 31, 2020, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Weber-Hurd Funeral Home in Chillicothe. Military honors and Rosary prayers will be at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Cremation rites will be accorded following the services and burial of ashes will be at Chillicothe City Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Edward Church, Chillicothe Circle of Service or the Chillicothe Veterans Memorial.
Online condolences may be made through www.weberhurdfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Peoria Journal Star from Jan. 25 to Jan. 27, 2020.

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Sharon Herron

February 29, 2020

I just saw this, so sorry for your loss. Lonnie was such a wonderful guy. I will always remember his great sense of humor. He will be missed.

Jim Moroz

February 1, 2020

Dear Pat and Family

Lonnie will be missed at The K of C meetings and A LL of the social and fundraiser events. Wii l always. Be looking for him at the ticket sales table. And I wifi sense his presence and legacy to our organization.

I sang next to him in the church choir and we celebrated mass the best way possible - through music. Even when he was very hard of hearing, he sang.in pastel with us, on key, and I'd in perfect harmony He was a gift to us all and the entire parish.

I will carry on listening for his bass parts in the mass songs and will hear them in my soul. SOng is the ax that breaks the ice of your soul (Kafka I think).

Robert and Heidi Mcdonald

January 31, 2020

We are saddened to hear of Lonnie's passing he was wonderful man.
He will be missed.

Tammy Eilers

January 30, 2020

Sorry for your loss.

Dawn Childers

January 30, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Lonnie was a kind man and I loved working with him when we were working the elections! He had a great sense of humor. Hugs to you and your family.

Nona Kelley

January 27, 2020

Pat & Family - I was truly saddened to learn of Lonnie's passing. Sincere condolences to all.

Rosana Benson

January 26, 2020

Dear Pat and Family,

I was so sorry to learn of Lonnie's passing. He seemed like such a kind and gentle man. What an enormous loss for all of you. I am in Arizona, so am unable to attend services. My thoughts, prayers, and sympathy go out to all of you.

Sincerely,
Rosana Benson

Dianne Colwell

January 26, 2020

Lonnie was one of my favorites from school days and was another terrific Shademaker along with dear Pat! May he hear the angels sing a welcomehome!

Marge Dell

January 26, 2020

Pat and Family,
So sorry about Lonnie. You will have so many memories to remember.
Love and prayers.

Barry Kirchner

January 24, 2020

Pat and family I am so sorry for your loss. Lonnie is a true gentleman. We enjoyed his company & wit during many Friday morning breakfasts ! He will be truly missed ! 'May the Peace of Christ be With You Always'

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