Obituary of Bradley Earl Lohnes

Bradley Earl Lohnes, 71, of Carlinville, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025 in Saint Charles, MO. Brad was born on November 17, 1953, in Pekin, IL. His parents were Margaret Zank (Robert Zank) and Ernest Lohnes. He attended Pekin Community High School and graduated in 1971. He continued his education at Illinois State University where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in 1975, and he graduated from the University of Illinois in 1979 with a Master of Education. He met the love of his life, Kristine Madsen, at ISU, and they married on July 26, 1975, in Chicago, IL. Brad was a teacher for 30 years, having taught English, Speech, Latin, and Roman history. He taught at schools in Danville, Dallas City, and Wilmette, all in Illinois. He was best known in Carlinville as the Guidance Counselor at Carlinville High School from 1983-2001. Brad retired from education in 2010. He was a history buff and enjoyed traveling, fishing, reading, the Cubs, playing euchre, and spending time with family and his two dogs Joey and Kallie. Brad is survived by his wife, Kristine Lohnes of Carlinville, IL. He has three children: Heather (Mark) Lohnes-Kanllakan of Carlinville, IL, Geoff (Victoria) Lohnes of Merritt Island, FL, and Brock Lohnes of Carlinville, IL. He has 4 grandchildren: Jackson Bradley, Gabriel Alexander, Quincy Rose, and Charlie Kristine. His brother Kirk (Tania) Lohnes lives in Bosque Farms, New Mexico. He also has several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be held at Pleasant Hill Christian Church Visitation (PHCC) on Thursday March 6, 2025 from 4-7pm. PHCC is located at 19433 West Frontage Road, Raymond, IL 62560. Visitation will be held at PHCC again on Friday March 7th from 10am-11am. Funeral Services will be held at Pleasant Hill Christian Church on Friday, March 7, 2025 at 11am with Pastor Dave Zigenbein of PHCC officiating. The family prefers memorials in lieu of flowers. Memorials may be made to PHCC, Macoupin Center for the Developmentally Disabled, or the Macoupin Animal Shelter. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to friends and family for their loving support and also to the staff at Carlinville Area Hospital and SSM St. Joseph in Saint Charles, MO for their compassionate care. Please visit www.davisandersonfuneralhome.com to leave condolences or light a candle in his memory. Davis-Anderson Funeral Homes, Carlinville, is in charge of arrangements.