Ivan E. Lyall

Ivan E. Lyall age 89 of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Springfield Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born the son of Dan & Grace (Miller) Lyall on March 13, 1936, in Waterloo, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Mitzie (Stevens) Lyall in 2011 whom he was married to for 53 years; grandson Roger Lyall II; sisters – in law Laverne Ferguson & Loretta Hamm; brothers – in - law Beecher Stevens & Clayton Ferguson; niece Denise Ferguson. Ivan leaves behind to cherish his memory three sons Richard (Debbie) Lyall of Urbana, Roger Lyall, Ron (Kim) Lyall both of Illinois; daughter Anita (Richard) Fries of Springfield; 7 grandchildren Ashley (Dakota) Shannon, Nathan Fries, Kianna (Andrew) Sivill, Brody Lyall, Brandon Lyall & Kaysi (Ivan) Glasgo; great grandchildren Roger III, Trenton, Gavin, Noah, Coraline, Korbyn, Austyn & baby Glasgo on the way; great – great granddaughter Norrie; nieces Rhonda McCormick & Debra Rouse; nephews Gary & Bob Ferguson, Randy Hamm, Don Stevens & Jay McCormick; along with his loving dog Dolly. Ivan was drafted into the United States Army serving his country proudly as a Military Police Officer. He was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ & was a longtime member of Pleasant Community Church of God. In his spare time, he enjoyed reading the Bible, fishing, hunting, wood working, golf & especially golf ball hunting. Most of all he enjoyed spending quality time with his family. Friends & family may call on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 11AM -12PM at RICHARDS, RAFF & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME 838 E. High St. Springfield, Ohio where a funeral will be held at 12PM with Pastor Gene Kelly officiating. Interment to follow in Rose Hill Burial Park. Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.richardsraffanddunbar.com