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1939
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2018
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Kay Wallwork Obituary
Springfield, IL—Kay Wallwork, 79, of Springfield, died at 2:47 p.m. on Friday, October 19, 2018, at Memorial Medical Center.
She is survived by her husband, Jim Wallwork of Springfield; her children, Steve (Wendi) DeMarco of Springfield, Jeff DeMarco (Cathy Rademacher) of St. Louis, MO, Deann (Steve) French of Springfield, and Tom DeMarco (Tami Ireland) of Springfield; step-children, Peter (Jeanne) Wallwork of Loxahatchee, FL, Elizabeth (husband, Mike) Short of Cornelius, NC and Charis (husband, Bruce) Painter of Clayton, NC; fourteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and brother, Larry (wife, Esther) McDevitt, Sr. of Rochester.
Visitation and Funeral Ceremony: Family will receive friends from 10:00 – 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, October 25, 2018, at Christ Church, 611 E. Jackson St., Springfield. A funeral ceremony will follow at 12:00 p.m. with The Rev. Dr. Gregory A. Tournoux officiating.
Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148.
The family of Kay Wallwork is being served by Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield.
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Jayne Epperson
October 15, 2024
I Remember a super great trip to Padre Island with our girls. Getting to the airport in a convertible with too many suitcases is a memory I will never forget.
Miss Kay!!
Jayne Epperson
October 15, 2020
Memories overflow when I see Kay's picture on Facebook. I miss the honest and truthfulness of my dear friend. She never minced words. She is gone way to soon. Always in my thoughts for Jim and children.
charles gramlich
October 25, 2018
Steve and Family,please accept my condolences.I will not be able to attend the service this AM but I want to extend my sympathy nevertheless.
Mike&Julie Sutton
October 24, 2018
So very sorry to hear this. Kay and Jim were wonderful and the sweetest neighbors any one could ask for when they lived in Petersburg. Kay one year made us a Christmas cookie plate that we use every Christmas. Every time we pull it out to use we think of Kay. Jim you and your family are in our thoughts. The Suttons
B J Jacob
October 24, 2018
Steve & Wendi and family,
My sincere sympathy on your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
B. J. Jacob
Jayne Blades Epperson
October 23, 2018
For my dear friend Kay.
There is a reason why they say there is only "One of a Kind." How her laughter and smile will be missed.
Linda Hanson
October 23, 2018
We are sending prayers to the entire family during this time of sadness.
Our hearts are with you.
Your friends at Regency
Annette Fulgenzi
October 23, 2018
Kay was one of a kind and will be so missed. When you were her friend, you were truly blessed. Rest easy Kay, until we meet again.
Doug, Suzanne, Dustin and Kendra (Ballance) Bowie
October 23, 2018
Jim and family: We were so shocked and saddened to learn about Kay. What a wonderful, kind lady. Will never forget you as neighbors and driving by your beautiful yard every day. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
October 23, 2018
Steve, Jeff, DeAnn and Tom,
Your mom was a kind lady, always ready to lend a hand or provide guidance to a colleague just starting out.
My favorite memory of Kay was a New Years Eve spent watching movies (on a rented DVD player) and drinking asti spumanti with a bunch of lother single ladies.
My sincere condolences to each of you.
Maria Richter
October 23, 2018
Steve, Jeff, DeAnn and Tom,
Your mom was a kind and gracious lady. She loved you all dearly and talked about you all the time.
My best memory with Kay was on one New Year's Eve where a bunch of ladies gathered in my apartment and watched movies on a DVD player we had to rent (that dates us), and drank numerous bottles of asti spumanti.
My condolences to you all.
Maria Richter Schmidt
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