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Joseph Mainwaring Obituary
Joseph A. "Joe" Mainwaring
SPRINGFIELD, IL - Joseph A. "Joe" Mainwaring, 51, of Springfield, died on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at his residence.
Joe was born on October 20, 1963 in Chicago the son of William and Joy Mainwaring. He married Elizabeth Teer on December 18, 1994.
He worked for Griffiths Construction for 18 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and watching Kansas City Chiefs football.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth of Springfield; daughter, Emily; stepson, Henry Marbold of Rochester; mother, Joy Mainwaring of Collinsville; two brothers, Rick Mainwaring of Springfield and Steve Mainwaring of Farmersville; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
There will be a memorial service at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Ellinger-Kunz & Park Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to: The Family of Joseph A. Mainwaring c/o Ellinger-Kunz & Park Funeral Home.
Ellinger-Kunz & Park Funeral Home, 530 N. 5th St., Springfield, IL 62702 is in charge of arrangements. Visit our online obituary at ellingerkunzfuneralhome.com.
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Kimberly D Heckler
March 16, 2024
Joe, you would have been so proud of your KC Chiefs this year they won the Super Bowl! I know you were watching from heaven! Rest In Paradise my good friend. Miss you so much! The kids said they miss their uncle Joe.
March 28, 2015
Liz we are so sorry for your loss. we came by today to see you and Joe and that is when we heard the news. I'm glad we got to be there a few weeks ago. We love you and will be here for you, if needed
Valorie Wake
March 25, 2015
Sending love and prayers to the family and friends of Joe. We are truly sorry for your loss. My Gods love look over you during your time of sorrow.
Love Rick and Valorie Wake and Family.
Mechelle Bivin
March 24, 2015
Joe was a wonderful friend to my son, Denny. They had a lot of fun together and made a lot of great memories that will last forever. My prays are with his family and with Liz in this difficult time. Joe you will be truly missed.
Our deepest condolences, Mechelle and family
Cindy Peterson
March 23, 2015
Steve so sorry to hear of the lose of your brother, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kimberly Heckler
March 21, 2015
Joe was a wonderful friend and part of our family. We will never forget who he was, he taught my children what a promise was and kept his. Came all of the way from Illinois to Texas just to take them fishing, Rest In Paradise Our friend, Years on earth are only minutes in heaven, we'll see you in a few. Uncle Joe...Love George, Kasey & Maggie
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