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. [Peoria Journal Star]

Willana Barnes
"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. [Illinois State Journal, 9-18-1935, p. 16., Donated by Carla Leber]

Neville Blakemore Beerup
Neville Blakemore Beerup passed on July 20, 1946 at the age of 85. He was married to Rosa Bell Steidley in August of 1897. Neville parents were Thomas and Sinia Neale Beerup of Chatham, Sangamon County, Illinois. Neville's grandfather was Colonel Thomas M. Neale, father of Neville's mother, Sinia Neale. Neville and Rosa had six children. [Date: July 1946, Unknown newspaper, Submitted By: Dorothy Babiak]

Thomas Beerup
Thomas Beerup, an old and highly respected citizen of this county, residing near Glenarm, died on the 26th last at the ripe age of 72. He was born Sept 17, 1812 in Canandagua, Canda, N. Y. and came to this county June 3, 1840. He is survived by his wife, whose maiden name was Sinai A. Neale, and to whom he was married July 26, 1842, and his son Thomas N., prominent among stock raisers of this county, and his daughter, Mrs. Hallie E. Winslow, wife of Edward Winslow residing at 529 Doyle Avenue, this city, and also his youngest son, Neville B., who resides with his mother at the late resident of the deceased. Mr. Beerup was of the Baptist faith, anda long member of the Baptist Church of Chatham, his old home. He was a kind and indulgent husband and father, was wed to his home and its comforts, and was strictest integrity in all his business transactions. In politics he was a Replulican, but not of the partisan type. He has served a long and useful life in shop and he has been a patient sufferer for many years though lingering at his post of duty until two months since he has been a bed patient and received thereafter the tender care of loving hands. The funeral services were yesterday at Chatham were conducted by Rev W. J. Chapin, pastor of the Baptist Church of that village, and the remains were conveyed to the Chatham Cemetery at 3 o'clock P.M. where they now lie. His many friends at his home and in this city deeply sympathize with the bereaved.
[Springfield Jouranal, March 29, 1891 - Dororthy Kuntzmann Babiak]

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]

W. H. Bingham
ENGINEER'S BINGHAM KILLED
Springfield - The Wabash Cannon Ball derailed and the engineer fatally injured.
Engineer W. H. Bingham, of Springfield, was at the throttle of the locomotive drawing the west-bound Wabash Cannon Ball passenger train on its run on Thursday night. Early yesterday morning, when the train was some sixteen miles west of Hannibal, the locomotive struck a horse, the force of the shock throwing the locomotive off the track and derailing the train. The fireman, Frank Majer, jumped and saved his life. Bingham went down with his engine and was fatally injured, dying three hours later. He was a son of Cook Bingham, of the Bingham House, Springfield (himself known to every railroader in this part of the country), and was thirty years of age. He leaves a wife. The remains were taken to Springfield last night.
Bingham alternated run between Springfield and Quincy and Springfield and Moberly. As a mark of the respect in which he was held-there is no more popular man on the road then he was - the Wabash locomotives have been appropriately draped.
(Source: The Quincy Daily Herald, Feb. 1, 1890. Submitted by Debbie Lee)

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]

Wilford Brooks
Newspaper: Peoria Journal Star
Date: Aug. 19?? (unreadable)
Wilford Brooks Dies Of Industrial Accident Injuries
Wilford E. "Will" Brooks, 43, of 1318 E. Sixth, died at 8:07 p.m. Monday at St. John's Hospital in Springfield shortly after he was admitted with injuries suffered in an accident at Bond Aluminum and Brass Corporation here, where he was a foreman.
According to Sangamon County Coroner Norman Richter, Mr. Brooks was pierced in the chest by a piece of steel which catapulted off a machine or from some operation near where he was working. The obstacle lodged in his heart.
The accident happened at 6 p.m. Mr. Brooks was taken to the emergency room at Beardstown Hospital and then was transferred to St. John's Hospital.
An inquest is pending, the coroner said.
Mr. Brooks was born in Beardstown on April 14, 1934, a son of Miles and Alta Clark Brooks. He married LeAnn Spoon in Beardstown May 22, 1954.
Surviving are his wife; one son, Brent Eugene at home; one daughter, Mrs. Danny (Beth) Miller of Beardstown; one grandchild; his parents of rural Chandlerville; three brothers, Merle of Beardstown, Delbert of Bath and Floyd of Springfield, and one sister, Mrs. Louis (Margie) Arenz of Orlando, Fla. One brother preceded him in death.
A member of First Christian Church in Beardstown, Mr. Brooks served as a deacon on the church board. He had been a member of the Illinois National Guard. He was employed part-time by McGovern and Sons, contractors.
Services will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Cline Funeral Home here. The Rev. Charles Gaston will officiate, and burial will be in Beardstown City Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 tonight. The family will receive callers at the residence.
[Transcribed by Candi Horton]

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]