10/30/2026
David Lee Dillman
David Lee Dillman, 34, of Chicago, passed away at his home on October 27, 2026.
David was born in Lafayette on March 31, 1992, to Daniel Lee Dillman and Kathryn Elaine (Rance) Dillman. David was a 2011 graduate of Delphi Community High School. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology from Purdue University in 2017.
Following graduation, David began his career at NGK Automotive Ceramics, where his exceptional work earned him the opportunity to travel to Japan. He later joined Fermilab, taking immense pride in contributing to the particle accelerator that houses the world’s most powerful high-energy neutrino beam. Most recently, David worked as a Senior Engineering Design Technician for ComEd in Chicago.
David dedicated himself to community and service from an early age. He was an active member of 4-H and served as District Lieutenant Governor for Key Club in high school, and continued his commitment to service with Circle K International during college. Deeply caring and always willing to lend a hand, David was affectionately dubbed "Tier 2 Support" by his family for his uncanny ability to solve any technical problem and make things work.
An avid reader, gamer, and devoted Purdue sports fan, he enjoyed bringing people together for board game nights and loved sharing laughs—often through good-natured, relentless teasing (especially to bonus dad, Roland). Some of his favorite memories included ushering Purdue games alongside his father, Dan, and brother, Jonathan. He got excited over new tech with his brother, Tim, and his father. He was a hiking buddy and chief recipe tester for his sister, Caitie. Most recently, he was able to express his creativity through oil pastel artwork.
David is survived by his parents, Daniel Lee (Kim) Dillman of Delphi, IN and Kathryn Elaine Dillman of Kansas City, MO; his loving life partner, Mallory Nolen of Chicago; his siblings, Tim Pritchett of Delphi, Caitie Pritchett of Chicago, and Jonathan (Cody) Schoenherr of Kansas City, MO; his bonus parents, Terrie and Roland Nolen; bonus grandmother, Shirley Thomas; bonus siblings, Rayna Nolen (Steven Torres) and Nicolette (Julian) Bailey; his uncle, David (Bonnie) Rance; aunt, Pam (Gary) Ennis; aunt, Karen Kimmel (Jeff Dollar); uncle, Roy (Lisa) Kimmel; nephews, Tylan, Blaze, Layne, and Stone; his beloved dog, Appa (aka Goblin); and a large extended family of cousins and dear friends.
A private service will be held for immediate family and a Celebration of Life will be held around his birthday at the end of March, 2027.
Burial will be in Hickory Grove Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to support the Rush Day Hospital or Women's Board Depression Treatment and Research Center. Please send memorial checks, made out to "Rush University Medical Center" to Rush Office of Philanthropy, 28057 Network Place, Chicago, IL 60673-1280 or visit https://rushgiving.com/rushdayhospital or https://rushgiving.com/wbdepressionresearchcenter.
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Springer-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home of Monticello is entrusted with care.
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