Kirk A. Lefler Obituary (1963 - 2021)

Kirk A. Lefler, 57, of Pontiac, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021, 4:37 p.m. at OSF St. James John W. Albrecht Medical Center in Pontiac. Cremation rites will be accorded. Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home, Pontiac, is in charge of arrangements. Kirk was born July 18, 1963, Canton, IL to Bill and Gwen (Tomlinson) Battice. Bill survives in Pontiac. He married Nancy Jane French on April 13, 1986. She survives in Pontiac. He is also survived by his children, Lucas Wilkerson of Pontiac, IL, Dan (Heather) Lefler of Pontiac, IL and Phillip (Tiffany) Lefler of Pontiac, IL; brothers, Greg Lefler of Phoenix, AZ, Tom Battice of Pontiac, IL, and Craig Tennis of Phoenix, AZ; sisters, Kara Battice of Pontiac, IL and Martha Newell of Morton, IL; 15 grandchildren; and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gwen, and one granddaughter, Alexus Wilkerson. Kirk was a graduate of Pontiac Township High School. He served for four years with the United States Air Force and then four years with the United States Army. He retired from Pontiac Correctional Center after 30 years. He was a member of the Illinois Masonic Lodge in Pontiac since 1996. Memorials may be made to the family of Kirk Lefler to be used towards Livingston County Humane Society. Online condolences may be made to the family at duffyfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.