Samuel Joseph "Sammy" Oest
Samuel Joseph "Sammy" Oest
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Surviving is his sister, Ronan Oest of Browning; grandparents, Brandy "Mawmaw" Drane and John "Pop Pop" Drane of Browning; grandparents, Daniel Tribble and Krista Tribble of Manitou Springs, Co.; great-grandparents, Pat Dowdy and Rick Dowdy of Ashland; great- "Grammy", Diana Jones of Marshfield, Mo.; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; and a large extended family that loves him so much.
Sammy was all heart. His favorite things in the world were playing with his big sister and kitchen dance parties. He loved people, especially his family.
Cremation rights have been accorded, and Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 3, 2026, at The Virginia in Scripps Park in Rushville, IL. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield is handling the arrangements.
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Lynne OHara
December 17, 2025
My heart is with you, please know you are loved and being lifted up in prayer for comfort and strength. Hugs
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Donna Eilers
December 16, 2025
Our hearts and prayers go out to Gauge his grandmother Kari Pherigo a great grand parents Sugar an Jojo . Karen and Alen Pherigo
Heather A Hogan
December 16, 2025
I am so sorry to hear this. My condolences to his grandma Kari Pherigo and great grandparents Allen and Karen Pherigo of Chandlerville.
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