H. Norene Livingston

H. Norene Livingston, 85, of Springfield, died at 11:45 pm, Friday, February 25, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born April 26, 1925 in Witt, IL to John and Maude Neusman Fox. She married Lester P. Livingston on March 18, 1945 and he preceded her in death on April 8, 1995. Also preceding her in death were her parents and two sisters.

Surviving are one daughter, Suzanne (Joseph) Nasturzio of Toronto, Canada; one son, Bradley S. Livingston of Sun Prairie, WI; one granddaughter, Cassandra Nasturzio and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Norene was a resident of Springfield since 1947 and attended Laurel United Methodist Church. She retired from the State of Illinois after 20 years of clerical work for various agencies, last working for the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation. She enjoyed decorating her home, cooking and shopping.

Visitation: 10-11 a.m., Thursday, March 3, 2011 at Staab Funeral Home.

Funeral Service: 11 a.m., Thursday March 3, 2011 at Staab Funeral Home with Reverend Jerry King officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or Susan G. Komen for the Cure.