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John Stuper Obituary
SPRINGFIELD - John "Johnny" C. Stuper passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at Carlinville Rehab and Health Care Center.
He was known by many as "The Central Illinois Polka King," entertaining with his band for decades. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1956.
He was born in Springfield to John S. and Stella Witcuskie Stuper on March 5, 1932; they preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce (Stroble); sons, John M. (Marty) and Doug; daughter, Lisa Agusti; granddaughters, Tara Stuper and Aly Agusti, all of Springfield; sisters, Mary Ann Fleer (husband, Bill) of Springfield and Norma Shaw (husband, Gary) of Albuquerque, N.M.; and aunt, Katsie Davis of Springfield; and many nephews, nieces and cousins in several states.
Arrangements were provided by Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville, fulfilling John's request for private graveside services that took place Friday, July 17, 2009, at Roselawn Memorial Park.
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Lisa Melton
July 30, 2009
To the family of John Stuper:
My Mom and I want to express our sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you. Your Dad was a good man who brought a lot of happiness to many people.
Sincerely,
Lisa (Kunz) Melton
and Eileen Kunz
{Ed Kunzs' family)
Bill and Karen Fifer
July 23, 2009
You have our deepest condolences. May God hold your family in the palm of His hnad.
Kathryn Fleischli-Dinardo
July 23, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
July 22, 2009
I had the pleasure of meeting John when he became one of our patient's with Memorial Home Health. He always managed a smile, even when I was certain he didn't feel that way at all. My sympathies to Joyce, who demonstrated such an amazing tiredless and selfless attitude in an effort to care for John. And to Lisa, always sharing her unconditional love, showing her little angel just how special her grandpa was. May peace find you and stay in your hearts. Thinking of you, Love, Dawne Eldridge RN
Mary Hoepfner-Bushnell
July 21, 2009
This is George & Doris Hoepfner's youngest daughter, Mary. I just want to say how sorry I am for your loss. Some of my most cherished memories were of going to John Sr's cabin when I was young, and "Little Johnny" as we referred to him was always so much fun to be around. I saw his band several times, and loved his music. He was one of a kind. Please extend my sympathies to all of the family.
Mary M. Bringle
July 20, 2009
Dear Mary Ann & Families.
You have our deepest sympathy. I remember Johnny from High School, Information Corner, Moonlight Garden.
We had a wonderful group of friends and a lot of good memories. He was always a fun person to be around.
Your families will be in our prays.
Don & Mary Margaret (Smith) Bringle
Ron/Sue Schneider
July 20, 2009
A wonderful and gentle man... always cared for those that loved his music.... play them a song in HEAVEN John... Ron/Sue Schneider
Tracie Skaggs
July 19, 2009
Some of the best memories I've had, was to dance with his dad, while he and his band didn't miss a beat. "Uncle Johns Band" always made you smile!
With prayers for all the family!
Frank Pialorsi
July 19, 2009
My condolences to Joyce and the Stuper family.
Diane Kenney Handler
July 19, 2009
Dear Marty and Family:
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I remember all the fun we had at his polka gigs. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
JOHN & JUDY STAAB
July 19, 2009
Joyce,Marty,Doug and Lisa: So sorry to read about the passing of John, we did not know he'd been ill. We can remember some of the good times we had together at the burgoo's. We will keep him in our prayers.
July 19, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. There was only one man who could play his heart out on the accordion. I enjoyed his music to extream. Agnes Stasukinas and daughter Jeannette Niehaus
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