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Richard WINDERS Obituary

SPRINGFIELD, IL - Richard "Ricky" Winders, of Springfield, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, at Memorial Medical Center.

Ricky was born Dec. 15, 1962, in Springfield, the son of Walter and Georgia Miller Winders.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Bill Bob Miller.

He is survived by three siblings: Karen Winders, Mary Anders and George (Kim) Winders, all of Springfield; and several nieces, and nephews.

Cremation will be accorded and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Ellinger-Kunz & Park Funeral Home, 530 N. 5th St., Springfield, IL 62702 is in charge of arrangements. Visit our online obituary at www.ellingerkunzfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The State Journal-Register from Jan. 26 to Jan. 27, 2016.

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Jack Smith

January 26, 2016

RIP my friend. My thoughts and prayers to the family. Our families grew up together and it saddens my heart that you are now gone. I will see you again my friend and our familes will reunite in the heavens above.

Jackie Smith

January 26, 2016

Our families grew up together for many years. My heart is sadden by his death. RIP my friend and once again or families will be reunited in the heavens above.

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