Larry Shonk Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Larry Shonk of Centralia, Illinois, who passed away on September 5, 2025 at the age of 78. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Owen Shonk and Eleanor Maria Shonk (Kitler); and his children, Misty Quick and Danny Lee "DJ" Jarrett, II. He is survived by: his wife Nancy Shonk of Centralia; his children, Michael Shonk of Ohio, Kristen Thompson of Ohio, Kerri Beth Shonk of South Carolina, Rachel Jarrett of Vandalia, Jennifer Gause (Charles) of Centralia, Casey Washington of Centralia and Izabelle Jarrett of Centralia; his son-in-law Danny Quick; his brothers, Robert Shonk (Pat) of Orville and Bill Shonk (Kary) of Wooster, Ohio; and his close friend Jill Clay of Wisconsin. He is also survived by grandchildren and great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.