Obituaries

Ernestine A. Bulmer Conley

November 9th, 1939 – July 14th, 2021

Ernestine Bulmer Conley was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 9, 1939 to Wilfred and Elaine Bulmer. Her parents welcomed two daughters that day, mom and her twin sister Emily. The family moved to Ipava, Illinois where she was raised with her 9 siblings. Arthur (Millie) Johnson, William (Sonia) Bulmer, Elaine (John) Brown, Jeanette (Ron) Johnston, Emily (Paul) McKim, John (Melinda) Bulmer, Fred (Kay) Bulmer, Andy (Bobbie) Bulmer, and Sally (Terry) Atwater. How Grandma and Grandpa Bulmer managed this Bulmer Bunch will forever be a mystery.

Mom held onto the friendships she made growing up. We remember hearing stories about our parents, Bill, Ann, Betty, Robert, and JoAnn.

On June 14, 1958 she married Howard Robinson. The boy she met at a donkey basketball game in the basement of the Ipava High School. Together, they raised 5 children in Ipava. Wendell (Tina), Dale (Lisa), Dean, Lonnie (Lisa), and Kathy (Sterling). Our memories include homemade cookies and tending the garden so she could do the canning. She always welcomed our friends to sit at the supper table. We remember how she called us by name from the bottom of the stairs to wake us for school. She raised us with grace and unconditional love.

We gave her 11 grandchildren, Tasha, Nickie, Randie, Dani, Stevie, Josh, Dalton, Shannon, Cody, Taylor, and Riley. They gave her 5 great-grandchildren, Alicia, Paiton, Paxton, Witten, and Lili Ann. Family was of utmost importance to our mom. She was the kindest daughter, sister, mother, aunt, and gram. The family is blessed to call her “ours”.

Her life brought her out west where she met and married Bill Conley. After Bill’s death, mom wanted to return to her roots. After 21 years, she left Nevada for her forever home in Ipava. Coincidentally, the home she raised her family in was remodeled and available. It was there she lived until her passing on July 14, 2021. To the world, she was a mother. To us, she was our world.

Visitation will be held July 18, 2021 from 2-4pm at Shawgo Memorial home in Astoria, Illinois. Cremation Rites will be accorded after the visitation. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association. A celebration of life will be held in Ipava at a later date. Fly high our beautiful soul. We will meet again.

Condolences

July 17th, 2021

Your mother was one of the best, hang onto all your beautiful memories. Prayers to all during these difficult days. Bob and Susie Bucher

July 17th, 2021

Sorry for the loss but the memories will live on forever.

July 17th, 2021

To the family of Ernie please accept our sympathy at the passing of her. May you feel Gods love and comfort during this difficult time, Rodney and Theresa Needs uber.

July 17th, 2021

To the family of Ernie please accept our sympathy at the passing of her. May you feel God
s love and comfort during this difficult time, Rodney and Theresa Keefauver

July 17th, 2021

To every member of my sister in law’s family,
My deepest condolences.
I remember what a wonderful Mom Ernie was when you kids were growing up. She was hardworking, caring, and that “unconditional love” she had for you.
May God bless you and comfort you. With love and prayers, Aunt Bobbie and family

July 17th, 2021

To Ernie children am sorry hear about the passing of your mom,she was a great person to able to know.prayers for all

July 17th, 2021

To Ernie children am sorry hear about the passing of your mom,she was a great lady glad I was able to know growing up. Prayer for u all. GAYLE STOKLOSA

July 19th, 2021

Wendell,Dale,Dean,Lonnie,Kathy and families-we were so sad to hear of the loss of your Mom. Lots of good neighborhood and vacation memories. She was a good friend to Mom and a wonderful person. She will be missed. Love-Marla,Mike and family,and Marlyn.

July 19th, 2021

Dale,
This is Rob Wright I am so sorry for your loss, please tell the rest of the family the same for me.
Please get a hold of me 907-723-4570