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William Loafman Obituary
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - William "Bill" Loafman, 78, of Kansas City, MO died March 28, 2009.
Bill was born Aug 26, 1930, in Coffeen, Illinois, son of W. Henry and Eva M. Loafman. He married Wanda Allene Crayne in Modesto, IIL in 1950. She preceded him far too early in death in 1982.
He is survived by four children, his daughter, Andrea (Dr. J. Richard) Lister, Gainesville, FL and their children, Matthew (Erika) Lister, NYC, Sarah (Jeff) Lippa, Denver and Laura Lister, NYC; his son, William C. Loafman, KC and his daughters, Andrea (Robbie) Lee, South Korea and Carrie (Kyla) Loafman, KC; his son, Dr. Mark (Mary Anne) Loafman, Oak Park, IL and their sons, Nicholas Loafman, University of Illinois, Ethan and William Loafman, of the home; his daughter, Melissa (Michael) Ashcraft, KC and their children, Isaac Ashcraft, University of Missouri, David Ashcraft, University of Missouri and Hannah Ashcraft of the home; Bill was also the proud great-grandfather of Olivia Allene Lippa; He is also survived by his sister, Betty (Stewart) James, Springfield, IL; his brother, Vernon (Judy) Loafman, Effingham, IL; along with several nieces and nephews.
Bill found his life's calling in the ministry, serving many Baptist congregations, primarily in Illinois. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. He was a good friend and counselor, inspiring many during his career and in retirement.
A memorial service will be held at 3 pm, Saturday, June 6, 2009, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Medora, IL. Pie and coffee to follow. Memorials may be sent to Friends of St. John's Hospital, 800 E. Carpenter, Springfield, IL 62769, designated for the William and Wanda Loafman Nursing Scholarship Fund.
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Debbie Porter
April 14, 2009
I am a Loafman in Fl. Archie Loafman from Ky. was my grandfather, he is with the Lord. Sincerley, Debbie Loafman Porter. [email protected] Best Wishes from one Loafman to another,Sincerley , Debbie Loafman Porter
Heather Carty-Hampton
April 6, 2009
I have known Brother Bill for many years. I was a member of Carlinville Southern Baptist Church when he was here. In fact I grew up with him in church. He will always hold a special place in my heart and my families, as he watched my brother and I grow up. He was a wonderful person who will be missed.
Dennis BlankenshipD
April 5, 2009
We extend our sympathy to the family of
Bill Loafman. I was a pastor at Pleasant
Dale Baptist Church, Girard, Il many years
ago. We treasure the friendship and
fellowship of your father & mother.
Mary-Jo Gardiner
April 5, 2009
It was my privilege to help nurse Bill back to health following his heart surgery many years ago in ICU at St. John's Hospital. So typical of Bill, he returned to St. John's to teach nurses about heart surgery from his patient perspective. He truly knew that it was far better to give than to receive. Years later I always enjoyed his spontaneous visits to our nursing unit when he was in town to check on a member of his congregation. Surely he has fought the fight and won the race first won for him by his Savior.
Formerly Sister Gretchen OSF
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