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John Sidener Obituary
John S. Sidener, 90, of Springfield, passed away Monday, December 19, 2016 at St. John's Hospital surrounded by his family.
A lifelong resident of Springfield, he was born July 9, 1926 the son of James Thomas and Ruth (Canfield) Sidener. He married Betty Allison in 1949 and she preceded him in death in 1997. He was also preceded in death by his son Robert, four brothers, two sisters, a granddaughter, and three great grandchildren.
John served during W.W. II in the United States Army achieving the rank of Corporal. He earned the Victory Medal, American Theater Ribbon, European-African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with 1 Bronze Battle Star, Army Occupation Medal (Germany), Meritorious Unit Award, and a Good Conduct Medal.
John returned to Springfield and became the owner and operator of Sidener's Grandview Conoco and Towing 1962-1981 and continued operating Sidener's Towing Service until his retirement in 1991. John had a passion for racing and most week-ends could be found with his family at the track. He loved his family and enjoyed the times they shared together.
Surviving are his children: Thomas J. "Tom" Sidener of Springfield, Johnny R. (Diane) Sidener of New Berlin, IL, Sharon S. Sidener and Kathleen L Sidener both of Springfield, and Jeannette M. (James) Moughan of Rochester, IL. He has 17 grandchildren, 53 great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren, a brother, Robert Sidener, and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: The Sidener family will greet family and friends from 5-7 pm Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016 at the Bisch and Son Funeral Home 505 E. Allen Springfield, IL
Service: A funeral service will begin at 10:30 am Friday, Dec. 23, 2016 at the funeral home with Rev. Mark Gifford officiating. Burial will follow in Camp Butler National Cemetery with military honors provided by the Inter-Veterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County.
Those who wish may direct memorial contributions to the family c/o Marine Bank in Springfield.
Please visit the online "Life Remembered Story" at www.bischfuneralhome.com where tributes and condolences may be left for the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Bisch and Son Funeral Home 544-5424
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Ginger Peet
December 22, 2016
John will be missed by all who knew him. Such a good man. My sincere condolences to the family. Ginger Oldtyme Tobacco
Mrs. Judy (Mike) Nevill
December 22, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sandy Shaw
December 22, 2016
So sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort at this time of sorrow.
December 22, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time we will remember Mr Sidener at the store and as we were kids in the neighborhood.
Danny n Marsha Yates and the staff at Dollar General we will miss you greatly
Ed & Barb Veseling
December 22, 2016
Our condolances to the Sidener family. We valued the good service and the kind and friendly words your Mom and Dad had for a young family. Sideners Conoco was our station.
Bonnie Amey
December 21, 2016
Sorry for your loss. Keep him alive in your memories til you meet again prayers for all
Lindsey Bench
December 21, 2016
My heart goes out to you all during this difficult time..I am sorry for your loss.
Kris Cannon
December 21, 2016
Godspeed Uncle John. Please give a hug to everyone, especially my mom.
emanuel collier
December 21, 2016
Kelly, Kenna, Connie,Tina and Sharon im sorry for your loss.......may he rest in peace and god bless him for his service to our country....
Colleen White
December 21, 2016
To the Sidener family - I'm sorry for your loss.
phil&vicky drum
December 21, 2016
sorry for your loss
Meghan Graham
December 21, 2016
Light this candle and guide this family in this hard time.
Troy Woollen
December 20, 2016
I remember buying gas at Conoco in the 60/70's. This was always a family business and I couldn't wait till Mondays to see how wrecked up the race car was from the Sunday night races at the Springfield Speedway.
R.I.P. John
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