Birth date: Jan 3, 1943 Death date: Jan 30, 2022
Lonnie Allen Pressnall, 79, Forsyth, Illinois, passed away at home on January 30, 2022. Lonn was born to parents Greta Rose Crandall and William Milton Pressnall on January 3, 1943, in Beatrice, Nebraska. Lonn grew up in the small Read Obituary
Lonnie married my best friend when we were all at Illinois State University. It was a lovely setting at Allerton Park near Champaign. Their eyes were full of love for each other, with the silhouette of the Suncatcher overlooking the event. Mary, hope this belated message brings my sympathy right to your heart. Kathy Melvin
I first met Lon when I was working at Illinois Power's HQ here in Decatur in 1982. He asked me if I wanted to try out for productions at Theatre 7. I ended up not doing so to my regret. He crossed my path 40 years later at the Elks at a poker table! I always enjoyed his company, his wit and his intellectual prowess. RIP Lon, you will be greatly missed.
I first met Lonn in 1964, shortly after his sister Merna and I got married. He impressed me as being very smart and creative. His Abe Lincoln impersonation was fantastic. I recall that he also wrote some plays. I believe one was entitled "In Emerald." Now he is gone in body but not in spirit, I send my love and condolences to you all. Norton
Thinking of you all with fond memories. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
The Dial’s
Here are Lonn and I at the theatre conference in Valdez, Alaska. He did a wonderful portrayal of Mr, Lincoln. I will miss his wit and his intellect. I very much valued his friendship. I can still hear his rich laughter. Goodbye my friend,
Chris,Megan and family. One very special memory of Lonn was as Abraham Lincoln. Your wedding weekend was a very special memory for me. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Your mom as well,Chris. Blessings and Love, Bev and Chuck
Sincere sympathy to all of the family. It has been so many years since we were all students at Wymore High School. It is good to hear about how successful Lonnie became and of all his accomplishments - a kid from a very small community where we grew up in a great time period!! Thinking of all of you as you mourn his passing. but celebrating the accomplished life. Sincerely, Nancy Benson Olson
I have such fond thoughts of all the card games, board games, late night conversations, family reunions, social media postings, etc. Lonnie was an awesome brother and a very fun, kind, creative, intelligent person. All of us siblings and other relatives enjoyed the fish fries Lonnie put on, his witty conversation, etc. Sitting on the screened-in porch in the summer time when several members of our family were there -- watching it rain; going on hikes looking for arrowheads; playing Texas-Hold'Em; watching him try to find something in the back of his fully-packed red truck; reading his plays; watching him act; etc.
John
I am extremely sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Pressnall. I was maybe ten years older than him, but I always give respect. He was my Speech Instructor at Richland Community College; one class I thoroughly enjoyed; he could really pull the nervousness out of me, and also one of my favorite teachers. I also loved to see him portray Abraham Lincoln around town. He was a Good and Kind Man, and even though I haven't seen him in some years, I feel much sadness. R.I.P Mr. Pressnall.
