Steven Phillip Simon, 68, of Walshville, died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, in Springfield.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Christian Church of Litchfield. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 11 a.m. at the Christian Church of Litchfield, with Pastor Tim Barbee officiating. Litchfield Family Funeral Services is assisting the Simon family.
Mr. Simon was born on Sept. 23, 1957, to Phillip and Marilyn (Leet) Simon in Johnson City, NY. His grandparents immigrated from Assyria, a heritage he was very proud of. In Assyria, his grandfather, Kahramen, did not have a last name. Upon arrival to the US at Ellis Island, the official went down a list of names and Simon was the next name to be selected. This was a cherished story.
On April 16, 2011, Mr. Simon married Ruth White at the Christian Church of Litchfield.
Mr. Simon graduated from Niles West High School in Skokie with the class of 1975. He then achieved two years of college at Oakton Community College in Des Plaines. He enjoyed camping, deer hunting and being outdoors. He loved to host concealed carry classes at his farm.
While living in Idaho, Mr. Simon was a volunteer EMT and was deputized as a fireman and deputy, where he performed search and rescue services. He was employed as a medical services supervisor for the National Idaho Correctional Institute in Cottonwood, ID. His last employment was as a truck driver for Swift, where he worked for 15 years.
Mr. Simon was a member of the Christian Church of Litchfield. As a young man he showed off his incredible voice as a member of the choir. He loved to cook for his family. He made his signature dish “fooey” for his children to enjoy with their dessert.
Mr. Simon is survived by his wife, Ruth Simon; three daughters, Tasha Simon of Round Lake, Katherine “Scooter” Lee McGregor Simon of Camdenton, MO, and Elizabeth Spickerman of St. Louis, MO; three sons, Scott “Boom” Simon of Palatine, Jeremy Simon of Anna and Jonathan Spickerman of Chicago; two granddaughters, Kylie Repple and Scarlett McKays; three grandsons, Jared Murillo, Joseph Vesterfelt and Owen McGregor Simon; two great-grandchildren, Elias Simon and Wesley Simon; three brothers, Dan Simon of Inverness, Donn Simon of El Salvador and Richard (Judi) Simon of Mt. Prospect; one sister, Jennifer “LB” Simon of Elgin; and one nephew, Andrew (Maci) Simon.
Mr. Simon was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip and Marilyn Simon; and grandparents, Kahramen and Jozel Simon.
Memorials are suggested to the Christian Church of Litchfield or PAWS Care of Hillsboro, IL. Online condolences can be given at www.litchfieldffs.com.
