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Marion Trumpy Obituary

SPRINGFIELD - Marion C. Trumpy, 87, of Springfield, died Saturday November 7, 2009, at her home.

She was born in Mt. Pulaski, IL, December 17, 1921, the daughter of Arthur and Koneta (Danner) Miller. She graduated from Illinois State University in Normal, IL, in 1943, where she earned a degree in Home Economics. She married Robert T. Trumpy Sr. in 1944. Her parents and a brother, Richard Miller preceded her in death.

Marion taught home economics at the Bradley-Bonnais High School. She then substitute taught for many years. She was a member of Luther Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church-ELCA and Kings Daughters.

She was an excellent seamstress and an outstanding cook. She enjoyed fishing, was an avid Illini Basketball fan, Cincinnati Bengals football fan, and most recently became a proud Northwestern Wildcats fan.

Marion is survived by her husband Robert "Bob"; her son, Robert T. "Bob" (wife, Pat) Trumpy Jr., of Cincinnati, OH; her daughter, Rebecca A. "Beckie" Ethell of Chatham, IL; her son, R. David (wife, Beth) Trumpy of Wheaton, IL; her grandchildren, Matt (wife, Sally) Trumpy of Cincinnati, OH, Jason (wife, Adrian) Trumpy of Camp Hill, PA, Jamie (wife, Toni) Trumpy of Sawyerville, IL, D.J. (wife, Michelle) Trumpy of Chatham, IL, Justin Trumpy of Edwardsville, IL, Caroline Trumpy, Michael Trumpy, Claire Trumpy, all of Wheaton, IL, Nick (Rhonda) Ethell and Michelle (husband Scott) Hudspeth, both of Athens, IL; and her great-grandchildren, Tyler, Trent, Cherokee, Allyson, Brandon, Hannah, Luke, Lauren, Josh, Connor, Lauren, Jack Kelli and Morgan.

Marion donated her remains to anatomical science to further the study for a cure for Parkinson's Disease.

A memorial gathering will be at Bisch Funeral Home West, 2931 S. Koke Mill Rd., where the family will greet friends from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, November 10, 2009. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at Luther Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2600 S. 5th St. Springfield, IL. Pastors Ron Moorman and William Zanton will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, those that wish may direct memorial contributions to the Parkinson's Foundation, Midwest Office 833 West Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607 or Luther Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2600 S. 5th St., Springfield, IL 62703.

Please visit Marion's Life Remembered Story at www.bischfuneralhome.com where tributes and condolences may be left for the family.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bisch Funeral Home West. 217-544-5424.

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Published by The State Journal-Register on Nov. 9, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Marion Trumpy

7 Entries

November 11, 2009

Dear Becky and Bob,

So sorry for your loss. My Mother had Parkinson's. Marion did a wonderful thing to help find a cure. I hope the thoughts and prayers of family and friends support you through this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Sharon Burnham

November 10, 2009

Beckie,

We cannot truly express the thoughts here in our hearts for you, your Dad, Bob, and the rest of your family.

We can only say, that we wish Joy were physically here to hold you as grieve the lost of the Mom, Wife, and Grandma you know and love. We just got the Pekin Daily Times and saw her obiturary and can say that if we had seen it earlier today, we'd have come down to Springfield in Joy's place. We are certain that Joy has already "hooked-up" with your Mom, and they are loving us all from afar.

So, our love and heartfelt sympathy at her passing, and yet we are certain that like we were with Joy, you know that the anguish is over for her. Her spirit is joyous and free, in the place God has prepared for us all, and a new way of living has just begun. Living in the Kingdom of Heaven.

May GOD BLESS YOU and your entire family. May He give you comfort in great memories, and laughter in loving each other.

With Love from
the Sisters of Joy Janssen,

Merry Sue Crafton-Willock
and
Gay Lynn Crafton-Kyle

JULENE SOMMER-PICCO

November 10, 2009

BECKY; I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER. THE TIMES I SPENT WITH YOUR PARENTS (SO SO MANY YEARS AGO WHEN THE BOYS WERE JUST BABIES) THEY WERE ALWAYS SO LOVING, HAPPY, SUPPORTIVE, & PROUD OF YOU.

Debbie Hymbaugh-Stockstill

November 9, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Jonathan Shimberg

November 9, 2009

Although I never knew Mrs. Trumpy, I do know her daughter, Beckie. Mrs. Trumpy obviously was a wonderful mother and person, if her children are any indication of her gifts. I sure she will be missed. In my religion, Judaism, we sit Shiva and tell of all the good times we had with the deceased. I am sure that all of you have some great stories about Mom

Lynn Koskey

November 9, 2009

Becky: I am sorry to hear about your mother's passing. She sounds like she was a wonderful woman. I just lost my mother August 27 to dementia - Alzheimer's. Its a painful thing to lose a parent. My thoughts and prayer are with you and your family.

Lynn (Coniglio) Koskey

Dulany and Pat (Saladino) Sriner

November 9, 2009

Bob "Trumpy" and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of bereavement.
Sincere sympathy, love, and prayers,

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