John E. Zmrhal, 62, of Springfield, died at 8:45 p.m., Saturday, September 3, 2005 at St. John’s Hospice. John was born May 7, 1943 in Chicago the son of Frank Zmrhal and Libby Hons. He married Constance Adele Kirvin on June 6, 1970 in Vandalia, IL; she preceded him in death on April 24, 2004. Mr. Zmrhal graduated from Southern Illinois University with a Bachelors of Health Sciences Degree. He was owner and operator of Fish Man Pet Center for 22 years. He was also preceded in death by his father and one brother, Frank. He is survived by his mother and step-father: Libby (husband, Robert) Jackson of Laughlin, NV and two nieces. Cremation accorded by The Cremation Tribute Center, 900 S. 6th St. Springfield. Memorial Services will be held from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 11, 2005 at Fish Man Pet Center, 3935 Peoria Rd. Springfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of the Donor’s Choice. The family of John E. Zmrhal is being served by Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home and Cremation Tribute Center, 900 S. 6th St. Springfield.
