George 'Lonnie' Siegman

MAGNOLIA — George “Lonnie” Siegman, 71, of Magnolia died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014, at Heartland Health Care Center in Henry.

He was born April 3, 1942, in Streator to George and Marie (Russell) Siegman. He married Patricia Frye on July 19, 1980, in Magnolia. She passed away Oct. 31, 2013.

He graduated from John Swaney High School. He worked for the Streator Times Press and Ottawa Daily News delivering newspapers until his retirement.

He was a member of Henry Baptist Church and a former member of Magnolia Township board.

He loved listening to his scanner and talking about family history and local history.

Surviving are one brother, Gene (Darlene) Siegman of Magnolia; one sister, Linda Holz of Varna; two sisters-in-law, Becky Siegman of McNabb and Paula (Glenn) Feddericke of Hennepin; and two brothers-in-law, David (Jeanette) Frye of Henry and Dan Frye of Henry.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Dale Siegman on Nov. 25, 2013; and one brother-in-law, Bill Holz.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Feb. 8 at the Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel, Granville, with Joshua Wasson officiating. Burial will be in the Magnolia Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Feb. 8 at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Bill Holz, David Frye, Keith Barth, Alan Siegmann, Glenn Holz and Dusty Feddericke.

Contributions may be directed to Illinois Cancer Care or Henry Baptist Church.

Online condolences may be made to Lonnie's family at www.dcfunerals.com.