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Randy Bahlow

1950 - 2015

Randy Bahlow obituary, 1950-2015, Springfield, IL

BORN

1950

DIED

2015

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Staab Funeral Home - Springfield

1109 South 5th Street

Springfield, Illinois

Randy Bahlow Obituary

Randy Bahlow

RIVERTON, IL - Randy Bahlow, 64, of Riverton, died at 12:05 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at St. John's Hospice. He was born April 21, 1950 in Springfield, to Howard and Betty Shyer Bahlow. He married Sandi Herr on April 6, 1973 and she survives.

Also surviving are one son, Brian (Shelly) Bahlow of Springfield; one sister, Debbie (Steve) Sommer of Springfield and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Randy was a US Army Veteran. He was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing, target shooting and spending time at the family cabin on Otter Lake.

He worked in military affairs and formerly worked at the State of Illinois Museum.

Memorial Gathering: 3-5 p.m. Sunday, March 22, 2015 at Staab Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Protective League.

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Published by The State Journal-Register from Mar. 20 to Mar. 21, 2015.
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So sorry to see that Randy passed away. I was trying to find a phone number for you and saw this. Have thought about you a lot over the years. My number is 602-525-0093. This is Sherry (Kessler) Burtle.

Sherry Burtle (Kessler)

August 18, 2016

Sandi, I am so sorry that Randy passed. I think of you a lot. Heard your Mom passed away, too? I don't know how to contact you, so if you like to see each other, that would be wonderful. Deb Grider 622-7051. I think of you especially when I buy my junky candy LOL!

Deb Grider

October 9, 2015

So sorry for your loss. Randy will surely be missed by all who knew him.
Bob and Mickey Sorenson

March 23, 2015

Dear Sandi,

I am so sorry to learn of Randy's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Terry Scrogum
Astoria, Illinois

March 23, 2015

So sorry to hear of Randy's passing. He was a great guy. Our thoughts & prayers are with his family at this time.

Mike O'Connell

March 23, 2015

SORRY FFOR YOUR LOSS OF RANDY.SANDY,
DEBBIE,STEVE AND FAMILYS.WE SEND OUR CONDOLENCE..MARY AND BOB BECK Largo,fl

March 22, 2015

randy hurled that baseball for spfld hi classmate god bless randys family mike sanders

March 22, 2015

Sandi, I was so sorry to read of Randy's passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. (I worked with you at IDOT many years ago.)

Linda (Vangeison) Blum

March 22, 2015

Dear Sandi, it has been too many years since we were in contact but I saw this today and my heart sank. Sending love and prayers for healing.

Love,
Sally Field

sally field

March 21, 2015

So sorry to learn of Randy's passing. Thoughts and prayers going your way.

Patsy & Glen Mester

March 21, 2015

May the God of all comfort be with you at this time of grief. May all his memories stay close to your heart. Psalms 46 : 1 Joanna

March 21, 2015

Any time I see someone take an unexpected pass in the face, I think of Randy. What a great guy! May he rest in peace.

Dave Gurnsey

March 20, 2015

To my friend and fishin buddy, You will be missed and thought of often. To Sandy, Brian, Debbie and Steve, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families, Heaven just got a good one.

Greg and Diane Wheeler

March 20, 2015

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Stanley Kitchens

March 20, 2015

We hope you know how very much Randy meant to us. We feel lucky to have been able to call such a kind, giving, hard-working, honest and funny man our friend (even though he did try to get Kelly to eat fish!) We will miss him greatly. Our love and prayers to his family.

Kevin and Kelly Kirkbride

March 20, 2015

Brian and Family
So sorry to hear about the passing of your father. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna Kelley

March 20, 2015

Sandy,
Doug and I was saddened to hear of Randy's passing!! Prayers to you and your family.

Doug and Sally Keenan

March 20, 2015

I offer my condolences to the Bahlow family during this difficult time.

Michael

March 20, 2015

Sandi, Brian, Debbie & Steve,
I am so sorry for the loss of such a great man! I loved his smile, laughter, and laid back demeanor! He was so much fun to be around and to listen to his stories. He always had a big smile on his face. Every time I hear Born to be Wild by Steppenwolf I always thought of Randy from back in the days when I stayed all night at Aunt Betty and Uncle Howard's house. I know they are holding Randy in their arms right now with a big smile!

Love Sue & Phil Friedrich

Friedrich Family

March 20, 2015

SANDY, I DIDN'T KNOW YOUR HUSBAND RANDY BUT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS. BARB (GILLOCK) TUCKER

March 20, 2015

Brian and family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I will pray for you and your family.
Connie Wood

March 20, 2015

To all of Randy's Family & Friends,
My Condolences.. Randy had a lot of Friends. He will be missed..

Don Hudson

March 20, 2015

Friedrich Family

March 20, 2015

Sandi, Brian, Debbie & Steve,
I am so sorry for the loss of such a great man! I loved his smile, laughter, and laid back demeanor! He was so much fun to be around and to listen to his stories. He always had a big smile on his face. Every time I hear Born to be Wild by Steppenwolf I always thought of Randy from back in the days when I stayed all night at Aunt Betty and Uncle Howard's house. I know they are holding Randy in their arms now with a big smile on their face. R.I.P. Randy.

Love Sue & Phil Friedrich

Friedrich Family

March 20, 2015

Sandi, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family.

Tim Herr
Denmark

March 20, 2015

I am so sorry to hear about Randy's passing. I just loved Randy. He was the nicest guy. I will never forget that smile of his. I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and Prayers.

Tracey Dees

March 20, 2015

Prayers go out to Randy's family. Remember many fond moments growing up...playing flag football, Junior League football and Little League...was a good friend. Will Miss...SHS class of '68.

Mike Dahlkamp
CWO-4 USMC (Ret)

Mike Dahlkamp

March 20, 2015

Our thoughts and Prayers are with all the family .
Randy will be missed at. Otter lake..
R.I.P. Randy
Paula and Danny Cook

March 19, 2015

I am so sorry and shocked to hear about Randy's passing. He lived down the block from us when we were kids (Osburn) - in Springfield. Was always a nice guy and very well liked. May the many precious memories you have of him comfort all of you during this difficult time. God bless you and rest in peace my friend.

Lynn Koskey

March 19, 2015

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