Ronald Liston Kirby, 68, of Litchfield, died at Decatur Memorial Hospital on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at 8:31 p.m.
Visitation will be held on Friday, Feb. 27, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Kirby was born on Sept. 30, 1957, in Litchfield, to James Kirby and Margaret Wikoff Birkenkamp. He married Brenda (Westwood) Kirby. He was a diesel mechanic for Prairie International in Springfield for 20 years. He was a devoted husband, loving father, wonderful grandfather, caring brother and a friend to many. He enjoyed spending time with his family, working outside in his garden, mowing his grass, watching westerns on TV, hanging out in his garage with his friends and listening to WSMI. Anyone he was friends with was thought of as family. He will be missed by many, but never forgotten.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Brenda, of Litchfield; son, Frank (Naomi) of Gillespie; grandchildren, Makayla (Donaven), Henry and Chance; sisters, Debbie (Russ) Vaught of Dorchester and Patricia (Mark) Rands of Dorchester; brother, Fred Birkenkamp of Benld; and many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Kirby was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Peggy Birkenkamp and James Kirby; and brothers, Michael Kirby, Mark Birkenkamp and Gary Birkenkamp.
Memorials are suggested to Kravanya Funeral Home.
Condolences may be left online at www.kravanyafuneral.com.
