Obituaries

Nedra K. Bollinger

August 9th, 1937 – February 13th, 2024

Nedra K. Bollinger, 86, of Browning, IL, passed away at 1 pm on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at the Rushville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rushville, IL. She was born on August 9, 1937 in Woodland Township, Fulton County, IL, the daughter of Allen and Nelda (Kessler) Bucher. Nedra married Noah Virgil Bollinger on July 8, 1956 in Astoria. Virgil preceded Nedra in death on June 19, 1998.

She is also preceded in death by her son, Virgil Scott Bollinger, three brothers; Arthur, Beverly and Maynard Bucher, and 6 sisters; Ramona Mae Bucher, Virginia Maxine Cox, Leta Belle Bucher, Doris Baker, Bernice Wright and Irene Shaw.

Survivors include her two daughters; Kim Prather of Browning and Wendy (and Neil) Danner of Astoria, one son; Sam (and Sharenda) Bollinger of Browning, daughter-in-law; Kathleen Behymer of Astoria, seven grandchildren; Dana Prather, Derek (and Jessica) Prather, Brock Bollinger, Brooke (and Austin) Fosdyck, Makayla (and Casey) Watson, Riley Bollinger and Craig Danner, seven great-grandchildren; Hailey Bollinger, Noah Prather, Logan Prather, Grady Fosdyck, Nolan Fosdyck, Tucker Watson, and Olivia Watson, one brother; Dayle (and Patricia) Bucher of Bedford, IA, and sister-in-law; Maxine Bucher of Astoria, IL.

Nedra was a pastor. She and her husband, Virgil, started and pastored the Believers Fellowship Church in 1976. She later went on to start and pastor the Love Center Church and Faith, Hope and Love Church.

Nedra loved God more than anything and it was clear to everyone that knew her that she had an incredibly close relationship with the Lord. Because of this, she loved to read her bible. She also loved music, and enjoyed singing and playing the piano when she was able. She loved her family and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed big family dinners with them and the rest of her family. Nedra was also known for her cooking and how good of a cook and baker she was.

Services will held at 11 am on Monday, February 19, 2024 at the Woodland Church of the Brethren in Astoria. Pastor Ben Murray will be officiating. A visitation will be held from 4 to 6 pm on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Interment will be in the Woodland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Hickory Township Fire Department and the Astoria Fire and Rescue Squad.

Condolences

February 14th, 2024

So very sorry for your loss. Nancy Carithers

February 14th, 2024

My deepest condolences for the lost of your mom Nedra she was a great lady!!!!!!!

February 14th, 2024

So sorry for your family's loss love and prayers Randy and Brenda Stambaugh

February 14th, 2024

So very sorry for your loss. Thinking of all of you during this time. Brian Bucher

February 15th, 2024

So very sorry to hear this and for your loss. Nedra was certainly a special person. Thinking of all of you. Joyce Behymer and family

February 15th, 2024

Condolences to all of Nedra's family. Loved when she played the piano and sang. Tommy and Pam Trone

February 15th, 2024

So very sorry..went to country school with Nedra..prayers and hugs!🙏Bob and Loretta Mummert

February 15th, 2024

Thoughts & prayers for all families
Gary & Bev Taylor

February 15th, 2024

So sorry for your loss
Thinking of you all
Avon Lady Bev

February 15th, 2024

Sad to hear of Nedra's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. Nedra was such a good person and will be missed.

February 15th, 2024

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. So sorry for your loss. Ann Robinson Abbot

February 15th, 2024

So sorry for your loss. The family is on our thoughts and prayers. Paul and Carol Stambaugh

February 15th, 2024

Hugs and prayers are with all of you! Nedra was indeed a very special lady that we will all miss!

February 15th, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Sending our Thoughts and Prayers for you Wendy & All if the Family's. Sue Palmer & Family's.

February 15th, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Sending our Thoughts and Prayers for you Wendy & All if the Family's. Sue Palmer & Family's.

February 15th, 2024

So sorry for the family’s loss. We know she is rejoicing with the Lord, which hopefully will bring you all some comfort during the journey ahead. Will be praying for you all. 💔🙏❤️

February 15th, 2024

So sorry your your family’s loss. I have many memories with your family! Sending prayers!
Sally Hamm Lovett

February 15th, 2024

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

February 15th, 2024

So sorry for your loss! Prayers
Tammy Moose Horsley

February 15th, 2024

Condolences to each of you
Jeff Smith

February 15th, 2024

So sorry for your loss. May she RIP. She was a very wonderful lady

February 15th, 2024

Sorry for your loss….so many memories with all of you. loved that we sang together many times.
..not enough words too express my feelings. Barbara Hamm

February 15th, 2024

I’m so sorry for your loss. Her beautiful voice and wonderful piano playing is a fond memory of our time at the Woodland Church. Virgil and Nedra lived on the farm where my grandparents Joe and Annie Blickenstaff lived when mom was young. We were neighbors to Allen and Nelda and us kids all rode the same school bus. Such good memories. Kathleen Myers Drecktrah

February 15th, 2024

Sorry for your loss, always enjoyed her molasses cookies. Debby and Darrell Pierce

February 15th, 2024

Hugs to your family, she was such a great person. Your family was definitely blessed to have her . I know you will all miss her , but knowing she is in a better place may it bring comfort
Lorrie Park

February 15th, 2024

I am so very sorry for the loss of Nedra. She was an amazing lady and will be sadly missed.

February 15th, 2024

I’m so sorry for your loss. Nedra was really talented at the piano. I sure enjoyed her playing and singing with Sharon Cameron and Kim Prather. She surely will be missed. JoEllen

February 16th, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Marilyn Shawgo

February 16th, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Marilyn Shawgo

February 16th, 2024

Thinking of the entire family with sympathy,
Rick and Kathy Heller

February 16th, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers.Alan and Georgiana Clemens

February 16th, 2024

Dry sorry for your loss.

Pete & Dee Egleton

February 16th, 2024

So sorry for your loss, you're all in our thoughts and prayers. Daniel and Becky Hamm

February 18th, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for the days ahead.

February 20th, 2024

Deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers to all of Nedra's family. May God's love comfort you and give you peace. Gary & Cheryl Matteson