John W Litz

August 2, 1934 - December 11, 2021

John Litz, 87 of Oreana, Illinois died Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 11:57PM at Quincy Veterans Home, Quincy, Illinois. Graveside Services will be held Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 11:00AM in Myers Cemetery, Herrick Township, Herrick, Illinois with Pastor Jay Huddleston officiating. Military Rites have also been accorded and will be provided at the graveside by Herrick American Legion. John Litz was born Thursday, August 2, 1934 in Oconee, Illinois the son of Louis and Eloise (maiden name Mills) Litz. He was raised in Oconee and served in the United States Army, where he was a Korean War Veteran. John married Doris Henderson on May 1, 1954 in Herrick, Illinois. He was an assembler with Caterpillar Tractor Company for 32 years and retired from there. John Litz is survived by his Wife: Doris Litz of Oreana, Illinois; Son: Jeremy Litz (Angie) also of Oreana; Granddaughter: Christa (Marty) of Moweaqua, Illinois; and Great-Granddaughter: Kay at home. He is preceded in death by his Parents and Siblings. The family is being served by Kennedy & Sons' Wallace-Carroll, Herrick CONDOLENCES MAY BE MADE AT WWW.KENNEDYPANA.COM