R. Darrow Steinheimer, 94, of Bradenton, Florida, died July 18, 2026. He was born on March 21, 1932, in Jacksonville, Illinois, The son of Ray & Irene Steinheimer.

He is survived by his daughter, Lisa (Franz) Landinez; two grandchildren, Natalie and Nicholas Landinez; and a brother, Dr. Carson (Kitty) Steinheimer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hallie; and son, David.

He was a 1950 graduate from Jacksonville High School and then from Illinois College. He served in the armed forces in Korea 1955-1957.

Mr. Steinheimer was Vice-President of Steinheimer Drug Store, inc. He then served as Fund Development Director for Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville, and later for St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

He was a member of the Jacksonville Kiwanis Club, Elks Club, one of the founders of the Big Brother/Big Sister Association serving as President and CEO, and a member of Board of Directors.

Darrow was also President of the YMCA and board member, President and member of Board of Directors for United Way Association, President and member of Alumni Board at Illinois College, Alumni Trustee of Illinois College Board of Trustees, Chairman of UNICEF fund drive for several years, Chairman of YMCA Colt League Baseball. He was a member of Grace Methodist Church and Board of Directors; he also acted as usher and taught Sunday School. He was a board member and City Chairman of Morgan County Cancer association, President of Jacksonville Children's Foundation and board member.

Mr. Steinheimer was the recipient of several awards for his dedicated volunteer service to the community. They are as follows: Exchange Club "Book of Golden Deeds" Award, Illinois Health Association-Rural Health Awar, Jaycee Distinguished Service Award, Life Membership Award from the Parent Teachers Association, Lane Bryant Annual Award for Volunteer Service, Governors Citation for Services to Youth from Governor Olgivie, and Distinguished Public Service Citation from Illinois College.

Cremation rites have been administered; memorials are suggested to the Jacksonville Memorial Foundation. There will be a private burial at Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Jacksonville at a later date. Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is assisting with the burial.