George E. Lohnes Obituary (1922

George E. Lohnes, 97, of Bloomington passed away at 8:22 PM on Friday December 13, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. There will be a visitation at Calvert and Metzler Memorial Home in Bloomington on Tuesday December 17, 2019 from 4-6 PM as well as from 10-11 AM at East White Oak Bible Church, Carlock on Wednesday. There will be a funeral service at 11 AM followed by a luncheon. Pastor Traig Whittaker and Pastor Larry Van Gundy will officiate. A private interment will be later at Imhoff Cemetery in Congerville. George was born February 3, 1922 in Pekin, IL., the son of George A. and Ruby Derrick Lohnes. He married Mona Stokes-Carney on March 15, 1986 in Bloomington. She survives. George is also survived by his three daughters, Kathleen Emery of Towanda; Colleen (Larry) Harris of Congerville; Charlene Emmons of Sycamore; his two stepsons, Mike Carney of Pekin; Lew (Mila) Carney of Pekin; one nephew, Mike (Carol) Tinsley; twelve grandchildren; David (Sandie) Harris; Brandon (Morgan) Harris; Daniel Emmons; Jordan Emmons; Ryan (Nina) Carney, Roman Carney, Sara (Chris) Mullen, David (Jen) Carney, Tim (Tiffany Steel) Carney, Desiree Carney, Chelsea Williams, Dan (Kate) Carney; nineteen great-grandchildren; his precious dog, Bubba Carney and a chosen "daughter" Janna (Dan) Gott of Bloomington. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, M. Jane Tinsley and his beloved pet dog Gigi. George was a WW2 Army veteran. He worked for Illinois State University from 1967, retiring in 1989 as the Supervisor of Building Craftsman. He was a member of East White Oak Bible Church, Carlock. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to East White Oak Bible Church Missions or the OSF Hospice Program. George's family would like to say a special thank you to OSF Hospice for their compassion and support.