Simon J. LaHood, 27, of Buford, GA, formerly of Washington, passed away unexpectedly on July 12, 2022

at his home.

Simon was born September 29, 1994 in Peoria to Joseph D. and Susan M. Maxheimer LaHood.

Surviving are his parents of Washington; his siblings, Joe (Megan), Sam (Michelle), Mitch (Katie)all of

East Peoria, and Annie of Brooklyn, NY; his grandmothers, Gloria LaHood and Mariann Maxheimer both

of Washington; his ten nieces and nephews that loved him dearly; and his large, loving extended family.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Harry LaHood and Franklin Maxheimer, Uncle Tommy

LaHood, Uncle Harry LaHood, Godparents Uncle Steve and Aunt Teri Maxheimer, Uncle Stan

Maxheimer, and Funny Uncle Steve LaHood.

Simon graduated from St. Patrick School and Peoria Notre Dame High School, recently moving to

Georgia. He loved swing dancing and hiking. He was a huge Marvel movie fan. Simon was an amazing

uncle and loved to spend time with his nieces and nephews. He had a fun, easy-going spirit that will be

deeply missed.

A funeral Mass for Simon will be held at 10:00am Friday, July 22, 2022 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in

Washington. Family will receive friends from 5-7:00pm Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Deiters Funeral Home

and Crematory in Washington. Additional visitation will be one hour prior to the Mass at the church.

Interment will be at Glendale Cemetery in Washington.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick School.