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Dana Lovekamp Obituary
Springfield, IL—Dana Lynn Lovekamp, 51, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on November 10, 1969 in LaGrange Park, Illinois, to Joseph and Dawn Libera. Dana married Thomas Lovekamp at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield, Illinois on May 27, 2006, and he survives.
Dana is also survived by her father, Joseph Libera of Springfield; her brother Matthew Libera of Mason City, Illinois; Sister in law, Lori Lovekamp (husband Timothy) Hartigan of Bluffton, South Carolina; Sister in law, Lisa Lovekamp (husband Hugh) Abrams of Winnetka, Illinois; Nephews Nicholas Libera, Ryan Hartigan, and Nathan Hartigan; Godmother Barb Bowman. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dawn Heckman Libera.
After graduating from Pleasant Plains High School in 1987, Dana received her B.A. in Communications from the University of Illinois at Springfield in 2011 and her M.S. in Management and Organizational Behavior from Benedictine University in 2019. Dana was a Communications Facilitator for Memorial Health System in Springfield.
Dana was an avid runner and was very active in the local running community. She also enjoyed cycling and hiking, gardening, cooking, and needlepointing. Dana was an active member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church and was Vice President of her neighborhood association (CCNA).
A private funeral service was held at Our Savior's Lutheran Church with burial at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Arenzville, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society at www.lls.org; please specify gift donation in memory of Dana Lovekamp.
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Sandra Yost
June 22, 2021
I am just now finding out about the passing of Dana and I am so deeply saddened. My condolences to her family and loved ones. Dana and I fell out of touch a long time ago but I never forgot about our beautiful friendship and reflecting on the 3 months she lived with me before purchasing her first house. We made some wonderful memories I have always and will continue to hold close to my heart. May you rest in peace my sweet friend.
Lorean wilson
March 26, 2021
I worked with Dana I Loved her laugh she was always pleasant May God Bless You and your Family so sorry for Loss
Trina Godiksen
March 22, 2021
Oh Tom. I'm so sorry to hear this. This breaks my heart. Dana was a great person, and I always valued out times together. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Randy Moore
March 21, 2021
My heart breaks to hear of Dana's passing. I became friends with her while living in Springfield. Such a sweet gentle soul. May she rest in peace. Prayers to her family at this difficult time.
Phillip Lovekamp
March 21, 2021
Tom, we are so sad to hear of your loss, our prayers are with you.
Jon and Becky Curry
March 21, 2021
We are so sorry for your loss Tom.
Rose Kovski
March 21, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Tom. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Noreen Luhr
March 21, 2021
Tom, there are no words to tell you how sorry I am. My heart is full of sadness. I will forever remember Dana, her smile, and bubbly personality. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kenneth Harms
March 21, 2021
My condolences to the family and friends of Dana. I knew her from our time together at AT&T. She was a person that I enjoyed talking to. I am sure that she will be missed. Kenny
Elaine Black
March 20, 2021
Tom, I was so sorry to hear about Dana. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
BRADLEY MAHLER
March 20, 2021
So sorry for your loss prayers for you and your family. I remember she always had a smile on her face at school.
Brent and Dena Flesner
March 20, 2021
Tom-we are so sorry for your loss. We will miss seeing Dana at Saturday night church. May your memories help carry you through the days ahead. Praying for God´s peace.
Lori Smock
March 19, 2021
I am so very sorry for your loss.
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