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Becky Schildman Obituary
Becky Schildman
ASHLAND - Becky Schildman, 60, of Ashland, died at 2:13 a.m. on Saturday, December 31, 2011 at St. John's Hospital.
Becky was born October 31, 1951 in Springfield, the daughter of Jack and June (Gasaway) Porter.
Becky was a 1969 graduate of Southeast High School and also attended Eastern Illinois University. She worked at University of Illinois Springfield as an administrative specialist and was a member of Shape Note Singers. Becky's greatest joy in life was her grandchild and having two children in the military and her daughter being the first in the family to graduate from college.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother, Thomas Porter.
She is survived by two sons, Richard (wife, Joni) Schildman of Harker Heights, TX and David Schildman of Omaha, NE; two daughters, Rachel Schildman of Decatur and Robin Schildman of Quincy; one granddaughter, Emilee; and one sister, Cindy Weaver of Kansas City, MO.
Cremation was accorded by Lincoln Land Cremation Society.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Woodside Methodist Church, 3519 Sheffield Rd., Springfield. A Shape Note Sing will begin at 1:30 p.m., followed by a service at 2:00 p.m.
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Memories and Condolences
for Becky Schildman
January 23, 2012
We are so sorry to hear about your Mother. She was a wonderful neighbor and lady. Dick and Sharon Rogers
Anne Hohimer Borland
January 8, 2012
Rachel, Robin, Rich, and David - Your family was a part of my life during the time we lived in Ashland. I remember the activities at Ashland United Methodist church where I taught Sunday School when Robin and Rich were small children, Robin in my Scout troop, Rachel as an acolyte, and David as a baby and toddler. We attended Christmas Eve service at Ashland this year and thought of your mom and how much fun we had in choir. My prayers are with you all.
A-C Central Class of 91
January 7, 2012
Rachel, thinking of you guys today. So very sorry for your loss.
Candy Powers
January 7, 2012
My thoughts and prayers to the family.
Lori Ballard- Drake
January 7, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and your family.
Lisa Klein
January 6, 2012
As one of Rachel's friends from college, I've met her a couple times and she was always great. I am so sorry to hear of her passing and my prayers to the whole family.
Alicia Wester
January 6, 2012
Sending condolences to Becky's family. I'm orginally from Virginia, IL and worked with your mother at UIS when I was a grad student. I loved her sense of humor. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Karl & Cheryl Lercher
January 6, 2012
Our condolences to the Schildman family. Becky was my sisters best friend for most of their lives. Becky was a kind person and one of the most intelegent individuals I ever met. God's Faith in this Journey and our prayers are with you.
Krystal Wilson
January 5, 2012
So sorry to hear of Becky's passing. She will be missed. Rest in peace Becky.
Kim Beckett
January 5, 2012
My deepest sympathies to the family of Becky. I got to know her when she attended the Ashland United Methodist Church. I enjoyed David when he was a young boy when my husband and I first attended the church. May God give you eternal rest Becky.
Rachel Thompson
January 5, 2012
Rachel and Robin- I know it has been a long time since we were all in Jobs Daughters together. I will always remember the sleep overs at your parents house and how nice your mom was. You and your family are in my thoughts.
January 5, 2012
I am so sorry to see Becky's obituary. I hadn't seen her in years, but I still feel her loss. I think the last time I ran into her was at a municipal band concert when we both had very young children (many, many years ago). We had been friends while working at Kent's IGA in Laketown. Because of an incident, she and another co-worker (Les) gave me a nickname I remember to this day. Becky and I kept in touch after high school, and she had me serve the punch at her wedding reception. I remember almost knocking over the bowl and cups because the flies were biting (it was held outside), and getting a fairly disapproving look from, I think, one of her aunts. Rest in peace Becky. Karen McRoberts Miller (Springfield, IL)
January 5, 2012
Our deepest sympathy for Becky's family, Armstrong Disposal, Oakford IL
Holly McCracken
January 5, 2012
I'm so sad to hear of Becky's passing. She was a wonderfully bright and spirited person and a good friend. I will certainly miss her laughter and sense of humor; my thoughts are with her family.
Pam McGowan
January 5, 2012
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May the soul of Becky, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
In sympathy,
Pam McGowan
UIS
Susy Woods
January 5, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about Becky's passing. She was a wonderful woman and will be so missed.
Debbie Culler
January 5, 2012
I remember your mom from when she first started working at UIS. I used to go up and visit with her on the 4th floor a lot. We always had a lot of fun talking and when she left the university for a while I drove to Ashland to see her. She was a good friend and she'll really be missed by a lot of people.
Lou Takacs
January 5, 2012
To Rachel, Robin, Richard, David and family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I knew Becky from long ago, when we first attended Harvard Park Elementary School, and then throughout junior and senior high school. Becky was a natural actress, and was in two full-blown plays, "Meet Me In St. Louis", and 'The Imaginary Invalid', where she stole the show in each. I last spoke with her last summer, again inviting her to a reunion that many of us from Southeast hold each year, but her commitment to singing prevented her attending. Please accept best wishes and condolences at this difficult time.
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