Obituaries of Sangamon County, IL

Anthony Chris Bader
Newspaper: State Journal-Register and Peoria Journal Star
Submitted by Ida Maack Recu

Anthony Chris Bader, 33, of Springfield died Sept. 23 [1994] at St. John's Hospital. He was born Jan. 1, 1961, in Canton, the son of Billy Burke and Helen B. Heffren Bader. Mr. Bader was co-owner and vice president of Bader Elevator and Co. He also worked as a hairstylist in his own business, Anthony B's and was a former model for Nieman Marcus. He was a member of 4-H. Survivors: mother, Helen Bader of Macomb; sister, Maria Lillard of Dallas City; and a niece. Remains were cremated. Private family services were held. Bisch and Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. [State Journal-Register]

Peoria - Anthony Chris Bader, 33, of Springfield, formerly of Peoria, died at 12:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, 1994, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. He was born Jan. 1, 1961, in Canton to Billy Burke and Helen B. Heffren Bader. Surviving are his mother of Macomb; and one sister, Maria Lillard of Dallas City. He was preceded in death by one brother. He was the co-owner and vice president of Bader Elevator & Co. He was a hair stylist and owner of Anthony B's and was a former model for Nieman-Marcus. He was a member of the 4-H. Cremation has been accorded. Private family services will be held. Bisch & Son Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. [Peoria Journal Star]

Willana Barnes
Illinois State Journal, 9-18-35, p. 16.
"BARNES, MRS. WILLIAM – Of Athens, died in Springfield hospital at 1:30 a.m. Sept. 17, 1935, aged 53. Survived by husband; three daughters, Mrs. Roy Richardson, Petersburg; Mary and Wanda, at home; one son, Billy. Funeral services at Mott & Son funeral home, Athens, 2 p.m. Thursday, Rev. Walter Harding officiating. Interment in West Cemetery. Donated by Carla Leber

Myrus D. Beggs
The State Journal- Register
July 21, 2000
Springfield-- Myrus Dean Beggs, 65, of Springfield died Wednesday, July 19, 2000 at his residence.
He was born July 11, 1935, in Vienna, the son of Isaac Arizona and Matilda Jane Gore Beggs. He married Donna M. Mulcahy in 1953. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Monica Dean Beggs.
Mr. Beggs, a resident of Cypress and Springfield most of his life, was co-owner and operator of Booth and Beggs Excavating Co. for 35 years. He was a member of First Church of God. Survivors: wife, Donna M., a daughter, Pamela (husband, Richard) Bumgardner, of Dawson; two sons, Robert (wife Bobbi) Beggs of Springfield, and Ronald (wife Toni) Beggs of Riverton; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Anna (husband Raymond) Booth; several aunts and uncles; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services; 11 a.m. Monday, Staab Funeral Home, the Rev. Jonathan Grubbs officiating. Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, near Riverton. [Submitted By: Gloria Gore]

Emma Bridges
Emma Bridges was born in Kentucky in 1830. The family came to Sangamon County Illinois is 1835 and in 1854 the deceased was married to Henry Trumbo. Amid the hardship's privations of the new country a home was hewn out. Henry Trumbo was a hardworking, honest, God fearing man, a kind affectionate husband and tender father. The wife was most faithful helpmate and unselfish mother. To such men and women, citizens of this country are largely indebted. All who knew Mr. and Mrs. Trumbo were made better by their association. Their home is one where love and religion ruled supremely. For at least forty years eager eyes grew joyful at the weekly visits of the Christian standard with its news of the kingdom advanced. Fifteen lonely children found in this home love and care. Two nieces, Mrs. Leaverton of Rutland CA and Miss Alice Southwick, deceased, who thought this home as their own. After husband and wife had lived as one for more than half of the century of 57 years, the husband departed to better land. Six months later, lacking eight days the wife bade this earthly home good-bye, and joined the loved ones in the other world. As Mr. Trumbo had been the last of his father's family to pass beyond so Mrs. Trumbo is the last of 12 children to answer to call to the world beyond. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Alma Hutchins of Loami and Mrs. Emma F. Megredy of Chatham together with Walter Bridges of Omaha NE, who was loved as a son is thought of as a brother... revere the memory of this good woman together with innumerable host of friends. Funeral services were held Monday at 1:30 PM from the residents Rev. Zerly of Eureka college officiating. Internment was made in Sulfur Springs Cemetery in the Loami. Donated by Steve Trumbo

Ronald W. Brown
Date: 1997, unknown newspaper
Submitted By: Gloria Gore
Ronald W. Brown, of Springfield died Sunday, Sept. 21, 1997, at Memorial Medical Center, age 60, He was born June 7, 1937, in Vienna, the son of Hubert W. and Vivian R. Beggs Brown. He married Shirley M. Jones. Mr. Brown was employed by the Illinois Department of Transportation for 20 years and was a member of the First Church of God. Surviving are his wife, Shirley M., two sons, Ronald W. Brown Jr. of Springfield and Rick W. Brown of Hopedale; three daughters, Vickey Roach and Kim Brown, both of Springfield and Karen Armour of Talula; eight grandchildren; mother, Vivian McGill of Springfield; two sisters, Betty Fraze of Goodyear, Ariz. and Donna K. Alama of Camp Verde, Ariz; and several nieces and nephews. Remains are at Bisch and Son Funeral Home, 505 E. Allen St. where friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, 1997., with services there at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, 1997, the Rev. James Fox officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park

Charles M. Butler
Died in Springfield, on Sunday the 5th inst., Charles Milton, son of Preston and Catharine M. Butler – aged 8 years and 8 months. [Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) September 18 1856 - Submitted by N. Piper]