Jeffrey S. Surman of Ellis Grove

Jeffrey S. Surman, 55, of Ellis Grove, Illinois, passed away at 7:44 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019 at his residence.

He was born to Ronald and Betty (nee Diercks) Surman on May 10, 1963 in Red Bud, Illinois.

Jeff married Jennifer Bollinger on Oct. 4, 2015 in Destin, Florida; she survives.

He worked as a security guard at Chester Mental Health Center for more than 25 years.

Jeff was a member of St. Mary's Church of Divine Maternity in Ellis Grove. He was a firefighter for the Village of Ellis Grove for more than 20 years. Jeff was also a member of the Eagles Club Aerie #3252 in Chester.

He was very active with coaching his children in sports and was an Andy Griffith fan. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and riding his motorcycle.

Jeff is survived by his wife, Jennifer Surman of Ellis Grove; his parents, Ron and Betty Surman of Chester; one son, Tyler (Shawna) Surman of St. Louis; one daughter, Katie (Billy) Lynn of Chester; brothers David (Shirl) Surman and Mark (Tammy) Surman, both of Chester; his father-in-law, Glenn Bollinger of Ellis Grove; brothers-in-law Scott Bollinger of Sparta and Dan Bollinger of Ellis Grove; grandchildren Gage Lynn and Kynleigh Lynn; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Elmer and Irene Diercks and Andrew and Odelia Surman; an aunt, Barbara Obermeier; and two uncles, Denny Surman and Don Obermeier.

The funeral service for Jeffrey Surman will begin at 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019 at Pechacek Funeral Homes in Chester, with Deacon Al DuBois officiating. Interment will follow at Ellis Grove City Cemetery, in Ellis Grove.

Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 27 and 7:30-10 a.m. on Monday prior to the funeral, all at Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester.

Memorials to St. Mary's Catholic School or the family's choice, are appreciated.

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