Charles Howard Simmons Obituary
The passing of Charles Howard Simmons of Chillicothe, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on March 23, 2026 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Charles Howard Simmons to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Carl Simmons and Mable Simmons (Lockett); his in-laws, Matthew and Lorene Hays; and his siblings, Carolyn Geist and James E. Simmons.
He is survived by: his wife Pat Simmons (Hays); his children, Deborah Trau (Tom), Michael Simmons (Karin), Tim Simmons (Tracy) and Tom Simmons (Jennifer); his grandchildren, Jennifer Blik (Andrew), Kate VanValey (Justin), T. J. Trau (Kelsey), Andrew Trau (Miranda), Hannah Coleman (Jacob), Nathan Simmons, Jessica Simmons, Cory Simmons, Emma Simmons, Conner Simmons (Daisy) and Riley Simmons; and his great grandchildren, Audrey, Owen, Eli, Lia, Addison, Jackson, Jack, Rory and Elowyn.
Memorials in Howard's name may be made to St. Edward Catholic Church or the Women's Care Center in Peoria.
