Lonnie S Cleveland

LONNIE S. CLEVELAND , 54 , of Ellis Grove, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 8:05 am, Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at his residence.

He was born to John and Margaret (nee Mercer) Cleveland on August 19, 1969 in Centreville, Illinois.

Lonnie married Cheryl Birke on May 5, 1990 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Evansville, Illinois; she survives.

He had been a Correctional Sergeant at Menard Correctional Center in Chester, Illinois for the past 11 years.

Lonnie enjoyed taking jeep rides and was a member of 618Jeep club.

Survivors:

Wife:

Cheryl Cleveland Ellis Grove, IL

Father:

John Cleveland De Leon Springs, FL

Mother:

Margaret Pierce Steeleville, IL

Step Mother:

Connie Burris Junction City, IL

3 Sons:

Lukcan (Heather) Cleveland Evansville, IL

Mitchel Cleveland Steeleville, IL

Brett Cleveland Ellis Grove, IL

2 Grandsons:

Henry and Connor

3 Siblings:

Beth McKenna Malakoff, TX

Johnny Cleveland De Leon Springs, FL

Susan (David) McGee Red Bud, IL

2 Step Siblings:

Anthany Burris Enfield, IL

Tonya (Chris) Oldham Shawneetown, IL

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends

Preceded in Death by:  Step-Mother – Wanda Cleveland, Step-Father – Glenn Pierce and 1 Sister – Mickey Kauffman

Funeral Service:

2:00 pm, Saturday, August 3, 2024

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Rev. Shane Sullins

Visitation:

Saturday – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Memorials:

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention