Norma J. Beauchemin

Norma J. Beauchemin obituary

Norma J. Beauchemin

Norma Beauchemin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Barry Wilson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd. on Oct. 6, 2025.
Norma Jean Beauchemin, age 95, of Collinsville, IL, peacefully passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at her residence. She was born on September 20, 1930, in Springfield, IL, to the late Phillip and Norciva (nee Jones) Coniglio.

Norma dedicated much of her career to serving as a telephone operator for AT&T. She was a faithful member of the Catholic Church and lived a life of service, kindness, and devotion to her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Herbert Beauchemin, and two cherished family members, Janet England and John Rodgers.

Norma is survived by her two sons, Tanner England of Collinsville, IL, and Phillip Bodas of Tracy, CA; four grandchildren: Phillip Bodas, Taylor England, Payten England, and Ty England; as well as one great-grandson, Phillip Bodas. She is also survived by her sister, Mary Ellen Creighton of Springfield, IL.

In a final act of generosity, Norma donated her body to Washington University School of Medicine to aid in the advancement of scientific research.

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