Obituaries

Lois C. Stambaugh

December 7th, 1935 – April 20th, 2022

Lois C. Stambaugh, 86 of Browning, Illinois, passed away at 11:20 am on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at The Elms in Macomb, Illinois. She was born on December 7, 1935 in Browning, the daughter of Amos Dale and Florence Catherine (Dodds) Walton. Lois married the love of her life, Leon D. Stambaugh on May 30, 1953 in Rushville, Illinois. Together, they built a life that was centered on three F’s: Family, Faith and Farming, in that order. Leon preceded Lois in death on December 2, 2013.

She is survived by her daughter, Cathy (and Stanley) Butler of Peoria, Illinois, her son Kevin (and Linda) Stambaugh of Rushville, Illinois, daughter-in-law Linda Stambaugh of Astoria, Illinois, seven grandchildren; Shannon (and Scott) Adkins, Chad (and Melissa) Stambaugh, Travis (and Lucia) Stambaugh, Dustin (and Sarah) Stambaugh, Brian (and Carlos Vale) Butler, Christopher (and Joseph Franco) Butler and Clayton (and Brittany) Stambaugh, two step-grandchildren, Heath (and Heily Windsor) Vandeventer and Erica Kleinlein, and eleven great-grandchildren.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents and one son Stanley D. Stambaugh.

Lois maximized each day, raising her children to understand the importance of hard work while managing the farming operations alongside Leon. When others were retiring, she started working at Knapp Jewelry Store in Rushville and her beautiful smile helped make memories for special moments in the lives of others. She was an only child whose goal was to have a large family. She was classy and gracious and her heart expanded as her family expanded, making each grandchild feel special. In her final chapter of life, she loved to say she was “a little spoiled”.

She was a faithful member of the Browning Church Of Christ that her family founded generations before.

The family wants to thank her caregivers at her home as well as at The Elms for their heartfelt love.

Services will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, April 24, 2022 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, Illinois. Pastor John Ruppel will officiate. Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 23rd from 5-7 pm at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Browning Cemetery. Memorials in Lois’ memory may be made to the Browning Church Of Christ or the Astoria Fire and Rescue Squad.

Condolences

April 21st, 2022

Prayers for the family. Lois was a very special lady. Paul and Carol Stambaugh

April 21st, 2022

It is with great sadness that we learned of Lois' passing. Our heartfelt sympathies. Shirley Draine, Susan Skoog and families

April 21st, 2022

Lois and Leon were the best neighbors. She's cooking mushrooms for Leon! Rest in peace sweet Lois! Toni Sayers

April 21st, 2022

A great loss to you her family and all her neighbors

April 22nd, 2022

Sorry for your loss. Always remembered Lois and Leon at the Little League games. Joe & Janet Royer

April 22nd, 2022

We are very sad to hear of Lois's passing. They were not only neighbors and family but special friends. Our deepest sympathy extends to each member of the Stambaugh family. Lowell, Mary, and Lynn Aten

April 22nd, 2022

So sorry for your loss. Loud and Leon and their family were like family to us. All are so special. She is now whole and with loved ones she’s missed so dearly. Hugs love and prayers for all. Love Mary Elaine Bader

April 23rd, 2022

Mom and I are so very sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful and loving person. Donna and Lenore Boyd.

April 23rd, 2022

So sorry for your family's loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Blessings
Jim and Deb Park

April 24th, 2022

Sending my heartfelt sympathy is Lois’s passing. She fought a tough battle as a Warrior of Jesus. Lois would take me to church in Browning times when I spent weekends with my sister Jane and Stanley.
Our Peace is found in her steadfast faith in Jesus. She now walks streets of gold
Cindy Poppenhager-Lewis

April 24th, 2022

I loved the Walton family and went through high school with Lois. Later I became acquainted with Leon and loved him also. I'm sure He's waiting happily to welcome her home and she's just as happy to be with him again. My deepest sympathy to her family. You are in my prayers.

April 24th, 2022

Alberta Billingsley