Richard J. "Rick" Lohnes Obituary (1955 - 2023)

Richard J. "Rick" Lohnes, 68, of LeRoy, passed away at home Friday, December 1, 2023. Cremation rites have been accorded. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Friday, December 8, 2023, at LeRoy First United Methodist Church. A memorial service will follow at 12:00 p.m. also at the church. Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home of LeRoy, is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to the LeRoy First United Methodist Church, LeRoy Emergency Ambulance Service or Carle Cancer Center, 407 E. Vernon Ave., Normal, Illinois 61761. Rick was born August 12, 1955, in Pekin, Illinois, a son of Marvin and Glenna (Maltby) Lohnes. His mother survives. Rick married Karla Zapf on February 24, 1995, in LeRoy, Illinois. She survives. He is also survived by his stepchildren, Robert Corl, James Corl and Annie (Jared) Hobson; grandchildren, Kailey Corl, Donovan Corl, Madison Corl, Logan Corl, William Corl, Jase Hobson, Nolan Hobson, and Tommy Corl; brothers, Daniel (Debbie) Lohnes, Scott (Suzanne) Lohnes and David (Donna) Lohnes. He was preceded in death by his father. Rick was a member of the LeRoy First United Methodist Church, where he was very active in many programs. Rick was also very active in the Bloomington Normal Great Banquet Community. He was a member of the Kiwanis. He loved directing activities during the Christmas Angel Tree programs, a program he held very close to his heart. He also enjoyed being an amateur carpenter and avid woodworker. Most of all, Rick loved being a grandpa. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, devoted friend, and steward. He would always say, "You can't out-give God."