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Jon LITHERLAND Obituary
Jon R. Litherland
PLEASANT PLAINS, IL - Jon R. Litherland, 71, of Pleasant Plains, died Monday, March 16, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center.
Jon was born May 17, 1943, in Springfield, the son of Kenneth R. and Eleanor Ruth Grider Litherland. He married Sondra Skaggs on March 6, 1982, in Pleasant Plains.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving during Vietnam. Jon started working as a roofer and later owned his own company as a private contractor. He was a member of Brea Baptist Church in Chandlerville.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.
He is survived by his wife, Sondra of Pleasant Plains; stepson, Todd (Lynn) Kahbeah of Springfield; brother, George (Kelly) Litherland; two grandchildren, Nicole Richards and Kylee Kahbeah; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 23, 2015, at Pleasant Plains Cemetery with the Rev. Duane Turley officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Pleasant Plains Fire Protection District.
Ellinger-Kunz & Park Funeral Home, 530 N. 5th St., Springfield, IL 62702 is in charge of arrangements. Visit our online obituary at www.ellingerkuznfuneralhome.com.
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Sharon & Richard McConnell
March 25, 2015
Sondra, so sorry to hear of Jon's passing. Fond memories of when we were growing up and visiting at his Grandpa Percy's home in Pleasant Plains. Sharon ad Richard McConnell, Springfield, IL
Bev High
March 21, 2015
Sondra, I am so sorry to hear of Jon's passing. He fought the good fight and now, he can rest in peace. My thoughts are with you.
Sheri Sheppard
March 20, 2015
Sondra, so very sorry! Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
March 20, 2015
From your kids, Jeff, Jason, Julie, granddaughters Cheyenne, Nicole, Justine, Mason, grandson Hunter, great-grandson Thaden, and me, R.I.P., Jon.
March 20, 2015
From your kids, Jeff,Jason,Julie, granddaughters, Cheyenne, Nicole, Justine,Mason,grandson Hunter, great-grandson Thaden, and me, R.I.P., Jon.
Jan and Wayne Howard
March 19, 2015
Our deepest sympathies, Sondra. So sorry we can't be there to offer our condolences personally. Please know you and family are in our thoughts and prayers. Always enjoyed talking to Jon when we were out in the yard. Will miss his humor and stories.
George & kelly litherland
March 19, 2015
Jon y will be missed greatly .George and I will be seeing u again one day love you
mary sparks
March 19, 2015
Sorry for your loss
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