Illinois Valley Central High School Alumni
Chillicothe, Illinois (IL)
In Memory of
Alan C. Vonk
Passed away 2023
Alan C. Vonk attended Illinois Valley Central High School in Chillicothe, IL.
Class of 1981
Date of Passing Jul 27, 2023
Date of Passing Jul 27, 2023
Alan Charles Vonk, age 60, of Edwards, formerly of Chillicothe, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at his home surrounded by family.
Alan was born on June 5, 1963 in Peoria, IL to Bernard Raymond and Ruth Louise (Heitzman) Vonk.
Surviving are his daughters, Stephanie (Forrest) Blount and Lacy (Ryan Robertson) Williams, both of Chillicothe; his son, David (Molly) Vonk of Sulphur Springs, TX; his stepson, Strider (Natalie) Sommer of Gridley, IL; five grandchildren and five step-grandchildren; his siblings, Neil Vonk of Chillicothe, IL, Nancy Kaelin of Chillicothe, IL, Anita Ward of Chillicothe, IL, Christina (Tebben) Grafelman of Hanna City, IL and Lisa (Jeff) Bessler of Sparland, IL; and many nieces and nephews. Also surviving is companion for 18 years and best friend, Luann Morelock. He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepdaughter, Shannon Sommer; his brothers, Ernie Vonk and Gerry Tyler; and his sister, Bonnie Vonk.
Alan was a CNC Machine Operator for Quality Metal Products for almost 40 years. He loved fishing, camping, boating and mushroom hunting. He was even known to many as The Mushroom King as there wasnt a mushroom he couldnt find! Alan loved his family and enjoyed spending as much time with them as he could.
Alan was born on June 5, 1963 in Peoria, IL to Bernard Raymond and Ruth Louise (Heitzman) Vonk.
Surviving are his daughters, Stephanie (Forrest) Blount and Lacy (Ryan Robertson) Williams, both of Chillicothe; his son, David (Molly) Vonk of Sulphur Springs, TX; his stepson, Strider (Natalie) Sommer of Gridley, IL; five grandchildren and five step-grandchildren; his siblings, Neil Vonk of Chillicothe, IL, Nancy Kaelin of Chillicothe, IL, Anita Ward of Chillicothe, IL, Christina (Tebben) Grafelman of Hanna City, IL and Lisa (Jeff) Bessler of Sparland, IL; and many nieces and nephews. Also surviving is companion for 18 years and best friend, Luann Morelock. He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepdaughter, Shannon Sommer; his brothers, Ernie Vonk and Gerry Tyler; and his sister, Bonnie Vonk.
Alan was a CNC Machine Operator for Quality Metal Products for almost 40 years. He loved fishing, camping, boating and mushroom hunting. He was even known to many as The Mushroom King as there wasnt a mushroom he couldnt find! Alan loved his family and enjoyed spending as much time with them as he could.