Obituaries

Opal Stambaugh

December 15th, 1945 – August 3rd, 2026

Opalene (Opal) Stambaugh, age 80, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026 at The Lamoine in Macomb, Illinois. She was born on December 15, 1945 in Astoria, the daughter of Orville and Fern (Thomas) Trone. On May 29, 1963, she married Virgil L. Stambaugh in Astoria. He preceded her in death on May 10, 2016.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, son Todd Stambaugh, daughter Jenny Hendricks, grandchildren Amanda and Joshua Hendricks, great-grandsons Dakota, Archer and Ransom Corrick and three sisters; Rosemary Williams, Ruth Trone and Dorothy Plate.

Opal is survived by her daughter, Jody (and Kevin) Kolves of Astoria, her son Tim (and Shannon) Stambaugh of Bardolph, daughter-in-law Kathy Davis of Astoria, son-in-law Mark Hendricks of Rushville, Illinois, thirteen grandchildren; Chase (and Holly) Lockard, Dalton (and Miranda) Kolves, Mariah Kolves, Christopher Kolves, Brent Kolves, Clinton Kolves, Willow Henderson, Dusti Hendricks, Molly (and Lucas) Corrick, Samantha Stambaugh, Nick (and Tabby) Rittenhouse, Joel (and Katie) Rittenhouse, and Ethan Stambaugh, many great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter, three sisters; Jeanette Hopkins and Ida (and Dave) Clark of Astoria, and June (and David) Hicke of Glasford, Illinois, and two brothers, Tom (and Pam) Trone and Steve (and Marian) Trone, both of Astoria.

Opal had many jobs throughout her life. She was a rural mail carrier for the United States Postal Service for many years. She also worked at Webster Industries and Walmart in Macomb. She was a licensed carpenter and helped build the Treatment and Detention Facility in Rushville. She was a farmer and held a CDL. Opal was the owner and operator, along with Virgil, of Virgil’s Kerr McGee in Astoria.

She was a member of the Astoria Christian Church where she taught Sunday school. She was a great baker, especially her breads. She enjoyed gardening, canning and raising all types of livestock on the farm. She was an avid reader.

Opal’s services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 6 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Pastor Matthew Thiner will officiate. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, August 5, from 5-7 pm at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Woodland Cemetery, Astoria, Illinois. Memorials in Opal’s memory my be given to the Blessing Hearts Dominican Republic Trip. Shawgo Memorial Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Condolences

August 3rd, 2026

So sorry for your family's loss. Opal was a very special lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Deb and Jim Park

August 3rd, 2026

So sorry for your loss, she was a sweetheart. Darrell and Debby Pierce

August 3rd, 2026

So sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed talking with her. Nancy Carithers

August 3rd, 2026

Our deepest condolences for all the family.
Greg & Karen DeWitt

August 3rd, 2026

There will only ever be one Opal and she will be missed. 🧡

August 3rd, 2026

So sorry to hear about Opal. She was the sweetest lady ever. Hugs & prayers. Mark & Mary S Clayton

August 3rd, 2026

So sorry to hear of your loss.
David & Peggy Naff

August 3rd, 2026

We are so sorry to hear of Opals passing , she will be misseKeeping all the family in our prayers d dearly ...

August 3rd, 2026

We are so sorry to hear of Opals passing , she will be missed Keeping all the family in our prayers ...

August 3rd, 2026

So sorry to hear of Opal’s passing. Such a great lady!!! - Jodie & Robbin Kost

August 3rd, 2026

So sorry for your loss. Penny Collins, Brandon Brown and family.

August 3rd, 2026

So sorry to hear of Opal’s passing. I always enjoyed visiting with her. Roberta Oest

August 3rd, 2026

So sorry to hear of Opal's passing. She was always a wonderful person!
Vicki Phillips

August 3rd, 2026

I’m so very sorry, praying for all of you
Jody Dean

August 3rd, 2026

So sorry to hear this. Thoughts and prayers for all of you. May you all find comfort in knowing she's reunited with her Virgil.
All us Malott Families

August 3rd, 2026

So sorry to hear of Opal’s passing. She was a very special lady. She will be missed. Paul and Carol Stambaugh

August 3rd, 2026

Very sad to hear of Opal's passing, she was hard working lady with alot of love for people and animals. Many orayers for her family.

August 3rd, 2026

Very sad to hear of Opal's passing, she was hard working lady with alot of love for people and animals. Many orayers for her family.

August 3rd, 2026

Opal was our mail carrier for awhile
& she was a very sweet & caring person. She brightened your day whenever she stopped to talk awhile.
Pray for many memories to be revisited by her family & friends!!
Kay Curless & family

August 3rd, 2026

Our condolences to the family. Opalene will be missed by many. She was a lovely person.
Ann Robinson Abbot

August 3rd, 2026

We have so many sweet memories with Grandma Opal and the entire family…who always made us feel like one of the family. She will be remembered and missed so much!
Brian and Jennifer Lehman and family

August 3rd, 2026

Very sweet lady & such a hard worker. Happy to have known Opal. Pam & Steve Burget

August 4th, 2026

Sorry to hear of your families loss, the Rhinbergers

August 4th, 2026

Sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort and peace. Hoping your days are filled with fond memories.
Robert and Susan Cameron

August 4th, 2026

We are so sorry for your loss sending prayers and hugs at this difficult time with deepest Sympathy Dean an Teresa Thompson

August 4th, 2026

So sorry to hear of Opal's passing, she was a sweetheart. Prayers for your family.
Kim and Dave Hickle

August 4th, 2026

So, so sorry to hear of the passing of Opal. When she was delivering mail, we always enjoyed the Christmas card she left in our mailbox. She was a very special, hardworking, thoughtful, sweet person. We send our condolences. The family is in our thoughts and prayers. Mike and Donna Shirley

August 4th, 2026

So very sorry. May she rest in the arms of the loved ones who passed before her.

August 4th, 2026

So sorry to hear this about Opal. Deepest condolences and prayers for all her family members and also her extended families. Gary & Cheryl (Cox) Matteson

August 4th, 2026

So sorry for your family's loss. Opal was a wonderful woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Janey Ford

August 4th, 2026

So sorry for your family's loss. Opal was a wonderful woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Janey Ford

August 4th, 2026

Will miss seeing her set in the front yard reading a book.stopped several times and visited.i always went away with a smile.now shes with her best friend. Larry shaw

August 4th, 2026

Sincere sympathy to the family of Opsl. I remember her from being on the Woodland Board of Trustees. Always a friendly lady. Norma Onion

August 4th, 2026

Sincere sympathy to the family of Opal. I remember her from being on the Woodland Board of Trustees. Always a friendly lady. Norma Onion

August 4th, 2026

Praise God for the time you all had with your mama. I look forward to seeing her again in the heavenly kingdom. 🙏🏽🙌🏽

August 4th, 2026

Such a hard worker but nearly always smiling—sympathy to the family Judith Skiles Anderson

August 4th, 2026

So sorry for her loss. She was such a a sweet lady and a hard worker. She will be greatly missed. Kathy (cozadd) Cox

August 4th, 2026

So sorry for your loss. Your mama was a wonderful woman. Also a great neighbor!!
She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers for your strength in this trying time. Jackie Gibboney

August 5th, 2026

Jesus said " I am the resurrection and the life . He who believes in me will live, even though he dies. " Join 11:25 So we focus not on what we have lost , but what we have gained when this Godly woman came into our lives . TR

August 5th, 2026

We are sorry for your loss. Opals was a sweet lady and I always enjoyed visiting with her. Prayers gor comfort and strength. Bob and Melba Baker

August 5th, 2026

Jody and family,
So very sorry for your loss.
Wendell & DeeVon Schisler

August 5th, 2026

So sorry for your loss, Opal was a sweetheart

August 6th, 2026

My sincere condolences to all of Opal’s wonderful family and her many friends. She was the sweetest, kindest lady and what a hard worker. Hugs to you all. Carolyn Cripe

August 8th, 2026

I’m so sorry for your loss of your Mom, Jodi! Tammy Moose Horsley

August 12th, 2026

Sorry for your loss she was a very sweet lady. Connie (stambaugh) vahle