Curtis Ray Simons Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Curtis Ray Simons of Streator, Illinois, whose life came to an end on October 12, 2025 at the age of 91, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Curtis Ray Simons to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lenial Edward and Mary Ila Simons (Chapman); his wife Sharon Handzo; his grandson James Southey; his brothers, James and Jerry Simons; and his sister-in-law Georgene Kirschbaum.
He is survived by: his grandsons, Michael Pile, Brandon Grant, Jordan Bowman, Jacob Coates, Austin Crow and Espen Anderson; his children, Linda, Timothy Fitzsimmons, Gary Simons, Nancy Wilkey (Dave), Cheryl LeGrand (Steve), Todd Coates (Pamela), Toby Coates (Amy), Stacy Anderson (Matt) and Scott Simons (Anna); his sister-in-law JoBeth Simons; and his close friend SammySue. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren.
