Obituaries

Richard D. Stambaugh

March 19th, 1933 – August 23rd, 2017

Richard David Stambaugh, age 84 of Astoria, IL, passed away at 6:00 am on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at his home. He was born on March 19, 1933 in Astoria Township, the son of Freeman and Mary (Trone) Stambaugh. On July 11, 1954, Richard married Jeannette B. Norton in Beardstown, IL. She survives.

Also surviving are his five daughters; Mary (and Johnny) Groves of Astoria, Peggy McCombs of Astoria, Rhonda (and John) Hunter of Browning, IL, Denise (and fiancé' Chad Mertens) Stambaugh of Macomb, IL, and Angela (and Harry) Waugh of Monmouth, IL, his five sons; Ricky (and Michelle) Stambaugh of Rushville, IL, Ronald Stambaugh of Astoria, David (and Carolyn) Stambaugh of Beardstown, IL, James Stambaugh of Galesburg, IL, and Daniel (and Tracy) Stambaugh of Augusta, IL, 24 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, his sister, Verna (and Dorvan) McCormick and his brother Paul (and Carol) Stambaugh, both of Astoria, IL.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, two grandsons, Emanuel and Samuel Waugh and his son-in-law Jim McCombs.

Richard was a dedicated and hard working farmer, both grain and livestock. He enjoyed hunting mushrooms, ginseng, and raccoons.

He enjoyed sports of all types and was a Los Angeles Raiders fan. He enjoyed making homemade ice cream, BBQ chicken, and eating pond raised catfish.

Richard loved his animals and enjoyed playing with his cats and dog. He also had a great love for his family.

Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, August 26th at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Pastor Matt Haberman will officiate. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 25th from 6-8 pm at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Astoria. Memorials may be given to the Astoria Fire and Rescue Squad.

Condolences

August 23rd, 2017

Mary,
So sorry for your loss.
Vickie Hamm

August 23rd, 2017

You have our sincere condolences.
Pete & Dee Egleton

August 23rd, 2017

Sòrry for your lòss Marvin Biesenthal Family

August 23rd, 2017

So for your loss we are all losing a great man

August 23rd, 2017

so very soory for your loss my thoughts and prayers r with u all love yas

August 23rd, 2017

Susan and I are so sorry for the families loss. You are all in our prayers. Robert Cameron

August 23rd, 2017

Love and prayers to his family and friends and may the Lord give you peace knowing he is with God !! Greg and Vonna Beach from Harrisburg,PA

August 23rd, 2017

So sorry for your families loss Stan and Linda Stambaugh

August 24th, 2017

May God comfort the family as you go through this time of mourning.My sincere condolence and prayers for all.

August 24th, 2017

Condolences to each that knew him. The Smith family

August 24th, 2017

Thinking of you today; Sending love to Jeanette and the kids (and to Verna and Paul).
Deb (Stambaugh) Graham

August 24th, 2017

So sorry. Prayers for all the Family! Bill and Sharon Ackley

August 24th, 2017

So sorry for ur loss rip uncule Richard love to u al

August 24th, 2017

Jeannette and family, I am very sorry for your loss. Richard was a kind, compassionate man. Sincerely, Anna Marie Schieferdecker

August 24th, 2017

So sorry to hear about this, prayers for the family.. Jim and Vicky Ackley

August 24th, 2017

Condolences to the family. So, so sorry for your loss. Praying that God comfort you and give you peace during this difficult time and the many days ahead. Mike and Donna Shirley

August 24th, 2017

Condolence from the family of Lester Bucher and Esther Bucher Beekman

August 24th, 2017

Our love and prayers to all of you. Denis and Jerry Barnes

August 24th, 2017

So sorry for your loss Mary. Sending prayers and condolences for you and your family.

August 24th, 2017

We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers. Jodie & Robbin Kost

August 24th, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Praying for the family. Darla Rose

August 24th, 2017

So very sorry for the loss of your father grandpa and great grandpa ..he was a really nice man ..sending much love and prayers and hugs to all. God bless. Carrie

August 24th, 2017

My deepest sympathy, Mary, to you and your family and to Paul and Verna. So thankful you both made it to mom's services in March and I was able to visit with you! I will be keeping all of you in my prayers. My God surround you with His loving arms and comfort at this time! Terri (Stambaugh) McMullen

August 24th, 2017

Tracy and Dan. So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to you.

August 24th, 2017

So very sorry for your loss!Praying for all !

August 24th, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort and peace during your time of grief. Maurice and Kathy Cox

August 24th, 2017

So sorry about your loss He was such a great man ,father and husband, prayers for your family, Vernas ad Paul's also, Linda Derry and family

August 24th, 2017

So sorry for your loss, prayers for the family Daniel and Becky Hamm

August 24th, 2017

Our sympathies to the whole family. Jeff & Caryl Lasswell

August 24th, 2017

thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of great loss.

Gary & Diane Westlake

August 24th, 2017

sorry to hear of your loss. thinking of your families.

Delbert Fairburn

August 25th, 2017

My sympathy to the Stambaugh family. May your memories give you comfort at this time of loss. Vickey Raistrick

August 25th, 2017

Our deepest sympathies to the family. The Charles and Josephine Myers family.

August 25th, 2017

Thoughts and prayers to your family Denise! Sending hugs! <3 Tabitha

August 25th, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you all.
Judy Alexander, M&D Pharmacy

August 26th, 2017

I'm sorry for your loss prayers go out to the family

August 27th, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Amy Bucher Wear

August 28th, 2017

Sorry for your loss our deepest sympathy Scott n teresa