BORN

1944

DIED

2015

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Hurley Funeral Home - Petersburg

122 West Douglas Street

Petersburg, Illinois

Evelyn Bahnfleth Obituary

Evelyn Kay Bahnfleth, 70, of Oakford, passed away at 8:35 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015, in Jacksonville.

She was born Oct. 21, 1944, in Springfield, the daughter of George and Pauline Burnett Loutzenhiser.

Evelyn is survived by three daughters, Ronda (Joe) Sidwell of Oakford, Gail (Duane) Friend of Jacksonville and Lori (Jeff) Lynn of Oakford; eight grandchildren, Amy (Gene) Gronewald, Jared (fiancé, Stephanie Kennedy) Lynn, Kaleigh (Brandon) Moore, Jennifer Sidwell, Tanner Lynn, Tucker Lynn, Kristin Sidwell and Jacob Friend; two sisters, Judy (Adrian) McCarty of Springfield and Jane (Bud) Bearden of Bloomington; and one brother, Paul (Valerie) Loutzenhiser of Sherman.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Gladys Loutzenhiser; and a brother, Jerry Loutzenhiser.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Oakford United Methodist Church with burial 2 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Cemetery in Atlas. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. today at Oakford United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Oakford United Methodist Church. Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg is assisting with arrangements.

Published by Jacksonville Journal-Courier on Jan. 13, 2015.
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I was so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your sisters and all of your family. Paul & Keri Vogt

January 20, 2015

Miss you Very Much

Jane & Bob Bearden

January 18, 2015

Judy, So sorry for you loss. The Family is our thoughts and prayers.

Darlene (Conaway)Eastep-DeLay

January 14, 2015

I had the great pleasure of taking care of this wonderful lady. She became my friend. I will greatly miss our talks. Gail I am so sorry for your loss. She will always remain in my heart. Dr nester sends his condolences as well as janet. Love tammy and dr nesters office

Tammy Pennell

January 13, 2015

We are thinking about all of the Friends. So sorry that you lost your mother and best friend, Gail. Love you guys.
Kathy and Pat Schell

January 13, 2015

Judy, I'm so sorry for your loss...prayers for you and your family during this time.

Marlene Wiker

January 13, 2015

Much love to the "three girls" Ronda, Gail and Lori. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Jolene

January 13, 2015

Gail and Kaleigh,

So sorry to hear of your Mother and Grandmother's passing. May you and your families find peace and comfort in God's loving arms.
The Mayner's, Kenny, Marsha and the boys

Kenny & Marsha Mayner

January 13, 2015

I will miss chatting everyday 5 to 6 times on the phone

January 13, 2015

Lori, I'm so sorry. Thinking of you and your family. With Love, Marilyn Kelton

January 13, 2015

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Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Oakford United Methodist Church

IL 62675

Jan

14

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Oakford United Methodist Church

IL 62675

Jan

14

Burial

2:00 p.m.

Miller Cemetery

Atlas, IL 62675

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Hurley Funeral Home - Petersburg

122 West Douglas Street, Petersburg, IL 62675

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