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Jon Edward Firpach

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[November 15, 2018]  ELKHART - Jon Edward Firpach, 77, passed away at 2:35 a.m. on Sunday November 11, 2018 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

Graveside Service:  Noon Thursday November 15, 2018 at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield

Funeral home: Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Lincoln   

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Jon Edward Firpach, 77, passed away at 2:35 a.m. on Sunday November 11, 2018 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

Jon was born on January 17, 1941 in Chicago, IL; son of John Joseph and Margerite (Rychlock) Firpach. He married Charlotte McCabe on May 26, 1961 in Worth. She survives him.

Also surviving Jon are his children: Bonnie Firpach of Chicago, Desiree Firpach-Boss of Olympia Fields, Cheryl (Michael) Pearce of Middletown and Jon E. Firpach of Phoenix, AZ; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother: Edward Vogt.

 

Jon proudly served in the United States Army from 1958-1961. He was an avid model train, railroad, and car enthusiast. He also enjoyed traveling and was a history buff.

Graveside services for Jon will be 12:00 Noon Thursday November 15, 2018 at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield.

Memorials may be made in Jon’s name to The American Cancer Society.

Services are entrusted Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln.

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