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Steven R. Bumgarner

1959 - 2025

BORN

1959

DIED

2025

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Shields Funeral Chapel

213 E Walnut St

Oglesby, Illinois

Steven Bumgarner Obituary

Steven R. Bumgarner
Born: July 10, 1959 in Mendota, IL
Died: September 29, 2025 in Mendota, IL
Steven R. Bumgarner, 66 of Mendota died at 8:40 p.m. Monday September 29, 2025 in his home.
Per his request cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no services or visitation. Shields Funeral Chapel, Oglesby is in charge of arrangements.
Steve was born July 10, 1959 in Mendota to George and Myrtle "Brown" Bumgarner.
He worked as a forklift operator for Del Monte.
His hobbies included fishing and camping with family and in his later years building lego sets.
He is survived by 2 sons; Richard Bumgarner and Peter (Sara) Bumgarner both of Mendota.
He was preceded in death by his parents
Online condolences may be expressed at shieldsfuneralchapel.com

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Published by News Tribune on Oct. 4, 2025.

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