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Bessie McConnaughay Obituary
SPRINGFIELD - Bessie G. McConnaughay, 95, of Springfield, passed away on April 22, 2010, at the Regency.
Bessie was born on May 17, 1914, in Iuka, IL, the daughter of Guy and Nettie Hadden Presgrove. She married Clyde E. McConnaughay on August 3, 1934, in Mt. Vernon; he preceded her in death on January 27, 2000.
Bessie was a member of Pam's Clan Exercise Group.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, one daughter and one brother.
She is survived by one daughter, Shirley McConnaughay of Springfield, and honorary daughter, Sue Detweiler of Dixon.
Visitation will be 5-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at Ellinger-Kunz and Park Funeral Home, 530 N. 5th St. Springfield. Graveside Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at Iuka Cemetery, in Iuka, IL.
Memorial contributions may be made to Third Presbyterian Church.
Ellinger-Kunz and Park Funeral Home, 530 N. 5th St. Springfield, IL is in charge of arrangements.
Visit our online obituary at www.ellingerkunzfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bessie McConnaughay
Kayla Primm
April 30, 2010
Shirley, our heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your mother. No matter when it happens, it's always difficult. You are in our prayers.
Alison Williams
April 26, 2010
Dear Shirley,
I am honored to have met and interacted with your wonderful Mother at Pam's exercise class. Her presence was encouraging and motivating to me.
I was always impressed with your dedication to her. Please accept my heartfelt condolences on your Mother's Homegoing. She shall be greatly missed.
Alison Williams,
April 25, 2010
We will miss Bessie at Pam's exercise class. She was a great inspiration to all of us. Your care of your Mother, will never be forgotten.
Susan Magnani
Robert ( Bob) Hofstetter Jr
April 24, 2010
Shirley and Sue,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. She was a sweet lady.
Don't know if you'll remember that I groomed her poodle when I was manager of the grooming at Petsmart.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
April 24, 2010
Shirley,
Sorry for the loss of your Mom. No matter what our age it is still hard to lose a mother. God Bless.
Karen (McConnaughay) Nuelle
April 24, 2010
Shirley,
I am so saddened to hear this news. Bessie was always the kindest, most sincere person that I had ever met. I will miss all the times that we spent together, even if she was a Cubs fan and always said something under her breath just loud enough for me to hear about how "Her Cubs" were better than my Cards. Bessie, you will be missed but I promise the memories that we shared together will never fade. LOVE YOU!
~Eric Creviston and family
Richard & Judy Zillion
April 24, 2010
Shirley,
We are very sorry to hear about your mom. She was a very sweet individual.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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