Obituaries
Death of George Neal Bishop
George Neal Bishop, 71, of Springfield, died at 6:08 a.m. on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. George was born on November 19, 1942, in Gillespie to Robert and Diane Severn Bishop. He married Mary Heckler Brown on February 27, 1988, in Springfield.
George graduated from Gillespie High School, earned his Bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology, continued his studies in Christian Education and received his PhD in 2011. He proudly served his country as a United States Navy Corpsman. He was employed at Dura-Kraft for 20 years and later as a trainer for the State of Illinois for 11 years.
He was a member of the Springfield 1st Church of the Nazarene. His most important work, and dearest to his heart for over 40 years, was his various ministries with many churches, serving as choir director, worship leader and teacher.
He was very passionate about MIAs lost in war. He loved his country and of course, his Harley Davidson and ’76 Ford F100.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Bishop of Springfield; his six children, Kim (Joe) Brittin of Springfield, Jane (Greg) Hallum of Ishpeming, MI, Yvette (Tim) Gibson of Huntsville, MO, Lori Brown of Temecula, CA, Matthew Bishop of NC, and Aaron (Barb) Bishop of Benld; fifteen grandchildren, Bradley Brittin, Melissa Brittin, Amanda (Kyle) Kozak, Jaime (Chace) Galloway, Jenny Knight (Ron), Jaimee (Chad) Dobson, Emily Hallum (Josh), Elyssa (Adam) Gregurash, Eryn Hallum (Jason), Jedd Hallum, Samuel (Elaine) Gibson, Philip Gibson, Caleb Gibson, Hannah Gibson, and Rachel Gibson; thirteen great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Bishop; and multiple nieces and nephews.
His parents preceded him in death.
Family will receive friends from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home located at 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. Additional visitation will take place at 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2014, at Springfield 1st Church of the Nazarene located at 5200 S 6th St. Frontage Rd. E., Springfield with Pastor Fred Prince officiating.
Burial will be held at Bethany Marrowbone Township Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2014.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Springfield 1st Church of the Nazarene, 5200 S 6th St. Frontage Rd. E., Springfield, IL 62703. Butler Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements.
– – – – – – – – – – – – – –
There are plenty of ways to keep up on BenGil news:
Sign up for our weekly email newsletter
Follow us on Twitter for the fastest breaking news updates and score updates
Like us on Facebook for a slightly different take
Comments
Eugene A. “Gene” Bentrup, age 86 of rural Staunton, passed away at 5:15 PM on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Staunton Health & Rehab Center in Staunton. He was born on Tuesday, March 15, 1938, in Staunton, the son of the late Louis and Ella (Heigert) Bentrup.
He married Shirley Repovich on June 9, 1962, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Livingston and she survives.
Gene served our country in the United States Army. He was employed as a grain inspector for Toberman Grain & Feed Company in East St. Louis for many years. He enjoyed gardening, mowing grass, shopping with Shirley, traveling with the Goldenaires Club, bowling, and table games.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Bentrup of rural Staunton, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother in infancy, Otto Bentrup.
Friends may call from 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Lesicko Funeral Home in Livingston. Funeral services for Gene Bentrup will be held at 11 AM on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Lesicko Funeral Home in Livingston with Rev. Fr. Thomas Hagstrom officiating.
Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in Staunton with the Staunton Veterans Honor Guard conducting graveside military rites. Memorials are suggested to either Heartland Hospice, St. Michael Catholic Church of Staunton, or to the charity of the donor’s choice
Comments
Wanda Kaye (Huffman) Bernot, 77 of Benld, was freed from the shackles of Alzheimer’s Disease on April 22, 2024. She passed peacefully with family by her side at Community Hospital of Staunton. A poetic end for she was a selfless person.
Wanda was born on September 7, 1946, in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of the late Vernon and Gladys (Conner) Huffman. She was raised in Staunton and was a graduate of Staunton High School. She married Pete Bernot on February 20, 1965, in Benld. They lived in Benld where they raised their only child, Jeff.
Wanda dedicated her time to a career in public service by working for the State of Illinois. Much of her work for the state was spent with the Department of Public Aid as a caseworker and director in the Carlinville field office. She was also a member of the Croatian Fraternal Union.
Wanda never shied away from helping people. After retirement, she served as Benld’s City Clerk and served on the Gillespie CUSD#7 Site Selection Committee for the location of the new elementary school.
She leaves behind her son, Jeffrey A. Bernot of Benld; her grandchildren, Rylee Bernot (Cassidy) of Benld, Peyton Bernot of Benld, and Ashleigh Feldmann (Daniel) of Staunton; great-grandchildren, Elexia, Jace, Jax, and Emreigh; a sister, Rita Soens of Williamson; a niece, Sherry Warren (Mike); and great-nieces, Shelby and McKenzie.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Pete, who passed away on April 21, 2018.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 PM on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton with Pastor Dane Solari officiating.
Memorials are suggested to The Partnership for Educational Excellence for the Pete & Wanda Bernot Scholarship Fund.
Comments
Rodney Lee McQuaid, 62 of Shipman, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at home. He was born on January 31, 1962, in Alton, the son of the late Roy “RD” and Ramona Kay (Moran) McQuaid.
Rodney married the love of his life Sherry Lynn Whitten on October 12, 1984, in Alton. She preceded him in death in 2020. Together they enjoyed traveling and spending time with their family, always spoiling their nieces and nephews whom they dearly loved. He was a manager at Speedway Salvage and could usually be found getting into trouble on his tractor.
Rodney is survived by his brother, Skip (Marcia) McQuaid; sister, Sherrie (Randy) Durbin; five nieces and nephews; five great nieces and nephews; and sister-in-law, Gloria Joyce.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sherry Lynn, and parents, RD and Kay McQuaid.
Visitation will be held from 10 am until the time of funeral service at Noon on Monday, April 22, 2024, at Anderson Family Funeral Home in Brighton. Burial will follow at Shipman Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Parkinson’s Foundation.
Comments
-
Community News4 weeks agoSchool district apparently eyeing food management service
-
High School Sports3 weeks agoAnother strong week for Gillespie softball
-
High School Sports3 weeks agoGillespie baseball steamroll Nokomis and fall to New Berlin
-
Community News2 days agoProgressive Club to celebrate 90th anniversary