John R. Spring, 85, of Springfield, died at 2:23 am, Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Villa Health Care West in Sherman. He was born November 27, 1931 in Springfield to Lorenzo and Martha Westbrook Spring.
He is survived by three sons, David (Sue) Spring of Sherman, Loren (Lori) Spring and James (Marilyn) Spring, both of Springfield; a daughter, Rose (Jeff) Schlenther of Springfield; eleven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Diane Wilson; son, William Spring; six sisters, Addie Palazzolo, Ruth Taylor, Betty Lou McLaren, Mary Hunter, Mildred DiGiovanna and an infant sister.
He was a United States Marine Corps Veteran serving during the Korean War. He retired from the State Journal Register as an area manager after 48 years of service. He was a member of American Legion Post #759 in Chatham and the Italian American War Veterans Post #15. John was a member of Eastview Baptist Church.
Visitation: 4 – 6 pm, Monday, November 20, 2017 at Staab Funeral Home – Springfield.
Funeral Service: 10:30 am, Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Staab Funeral Home – Springfield with Pastor Bennie Fisher officiating. Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery where military honors will be conducted.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Italian American War Veterans or the American Legion Post #759 in Chatham.
Date: Monday, November 20, 2017
Time: 04:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Staab Funeral Home - Springfield
Date: Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Time: 10:30 am
Staab Funeral Home - Springfield
Date: Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Camp Butler National Cemetery
Address:
5063 Camp Butler Road, Springfield, IL, 62707Memorial contributions may be made to the Italian American War Veterans or the American Legion Post #759 in Chatham.
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Springfield
1109 South Fifth Street
Springfield, IL 62703
Sherman
2626 East Andrew Road
Sherman, IL 62684
FB posted on 11/21/17
To the family. May you be strengthen and comforted by the many precious memories of your dear loved one during this difficult time. When the enemy death strikes, your grief can be great. A source of great comfort is God's Word the Bible where God guarantees that: "From the power of the Grave I will redeem them; From death I will recover them."-Hosea 13:14. And He will "Do away with death, mourning, and pain, the former things will pass away."-Revelation 21:3, 4: (jw.org)