Shane R. Sonneborn

November 17, 1978 - February 24, 2014

Shane R. Sonneborn, 35, of Riverton, died Monday, February 24, 2014 at his home. He was born November 17, 1978 in Springfield. He married Corrine M. Smith and she survives.
Also surviving are three daughters, Caittlynn Depew –Sonneborn, Haley Sonneborn and Anna Sonneborn all of Riverton; his parents, Ron & Tisa Nyberg of Springfield; one sister, Kim (Eddie) Jester of Riverton and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Shane loved camping and hiking and was an avid outdoorsman. He loved his family and loved spending time with them. He was employed by the City of Springfield.
Visitation: 3-6:30 pm, Friday, February 28, 2014 at Staab Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 6:30 pm, Friday, February 28, 2014 at Staab Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Sands officiating.
Burial will be at Oak Ridge Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Education Fund for his children in care of Illinois Educators Credit Union.

Visitation Information

Staab Funeral Home - Springfield

Address:

1109 South Fifth Street

Springfield, Illinois 62703

217-528-6461 Map

Service Information

Staab Funeral Home - Springfield

Address:

1109 South Fifth Street

Springfield, Illinois 62703

217-528-6461 Map

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Corrine Sonneborn posted on 5/9/14

I miss you so badly babe...

Sandra Flowers posted on 3/1/14

To the family: So sorry for your loss. I know your sad right now, but praise the Lord what time you all had with him. I pray for all of you to help you get through this trying time. Peace be with all of you

Roger posted on 2/28/14

Sorry to hear of you loss . Roger Stickel

Jada Buhler-Andersen posted on 2/28/14

I was so devastated to hear of this news. I grew up with Shane and knew his family very well. He was such an amazing man and a true friend. I pray for family and children, that they may find peace in there hearts. This is so sad and truly a loss to everyone that knew him.

Leslie Hall posted on 2/28/14

You will missed here at work. R.I.P. Shane. My thought and prayers go out the family.

Corrine Sonneborn posted on 2/28/14

I love and miss you so very much baby. You took a huge piece of me when you went away. I promise you you will always have my heart. I love you.

David Kohlrus posted on 2/27/14

Shane- your was always a good friend to me growing up. You may be gone but never forgotten

Aaron Clary posted on 2/27/14

Ron, Tisa, Kim, and Corrine I am deeply grief stricken with news of Shane’s passing; words alone cannot express my feelings for our loss. I can only offer my sincerest condolences to you all during this time of sorrow, my thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless us and support us under this heavy affliction. I am truly devastated losing my best friend and my brother; he will be missed and always loved. To know Shane and experience life growing up in the north end with him and his family was an honor and a privilege that I am humbly grateful for. Although we haven’t spoken in nearly 12 years I look back on those days, and reflect about the good and the bad times we had growing up together, in retrospect it made us who are. I never had any friends later on like the one I had growing up in the north side… Jesus does anyone?

Bobbie Jo Franklin posted on 2/27/14

Kim I am so sorry for your Loss my heart is with you and your family..

Donald Sonneborn posted on 2/27/14

Shane - May you find eternal peace with your dad, Ron Sonneborn and with gramps and grandma, Fred & Carol Sonneborn. You always were and will be the apple of their eyes. Love uncle Don Sonneborn

Brenda Sonneborn posted on 2/27/14

Dear Kimberly, Corrine, Caitty, Haley, and Anna - This is so unbelievably sad, and I know you are overwhelmed with grief. Shane had the same guileless soul as his dad, and there are no answers as to why gentle hearts encounter such cruel fates in this life. As time goes on, it is my wish is for you to find the strength to confront every mournful feeling and thought with beautiful memories and gratitude for the love and time you had together. He loved you all so very much. I am consoled knowing Shane is reunited with his earthly father and forever in peace with his heavenly Father, and I hope with my whole heart that you are too. I pray for God to comfort you and heal your broken hearts. Love, Brenda

Michelle Shoemyer posted on 2/27/14

Kim...I am so sorry to hear of this. May God comfort you and your family in this time of sorrow. Much love and many prayers....your cousin, Michelle Petitt Shoemyer

Mary C. Ciaccio posted on 2/26/14

So sorry to hear about Shane, he will be greatly missed by Nick Ciaccio and buddies from the city garage. RIP to Shane! Our prayers for the family at this time of loss.. Mary & Nick Ciaccio

Ramona (Stevens) Martin posted on 2/26/14

Kim. I cannot believe how long it has been. I am so sad to hear this news. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

Hollie posted on 2/26/14

Rest in peace in Heaven Shane. - cousin Hollie

Deb Kane posted on 2/26/14

Shane, Thinking of you!! Your cousin Deb

Bob & Janice Estes posted on 2/26/14

Corrine and Family- Our thoughts and prayers are with and your family at this time of sorrow. Bob & Janice Estes

Courtney Vickers posted on 2/26/14

I know it's been years but my heart dropped when I saw this. I'm so sorry for your loss, he was a great man. May he rest in peace.

ANGIE GRIFFIN posted on 2/26/14

Corrine and girls, I am so sorry for the your loss...Shane was a very fine young man and loved his family greatly....May God grant you peace of heart knowing that he is free of what troubled him. My heart is saddened for your loss. Take each day one day at a time...you have a great family that will stand by and help you. Stay strong! Rest in peace, Shane. Angie Griffin, Taylorville Feb. 26, 2014

Billie Kay Dugger posted on 2/26/14

Corrine, and Family, I am deeply saddned by this news, It was a great pleasure to be able to say I knew him, and will cherish many fond memories of you all, I hope the angels know what they have ! may you rest in peace my dear friend,

Desiree' Strumpher posted on 2/26/14

I’m Free Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free. I’m following the path God has chosen for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call; I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way; I’ve found now peace at the end of the day. If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joys. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss; Oh yes, these things, I too will l miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, look for the sunshine of tomorrow. My life’s been full, I savored much; good friends, good times, a loved ones touch. Perhaps my time seems all too brief; don’t lengthen your time with undue grief. Lift up your heart and peace to thee, God wanted me now – He set me free Corrine and girls, I cant imagine how much grief you must be going through right now. I pray god gives you all the strength in the world to help you thru your pain. Your one of the most amazing women I know and Shane was an amazing man. He will be truely missed by so many people. R.I.P Shane Sonneborn you may be gone but you will NEVER be FORGOTTEN my friend. Corrine- I love you more than words can say my dear friend and I'm here for you no matter what you need.

Danice, Jason & Sammy Rein posted on 2/26/14

Corrine and family, So sorry for your loss. Rest in Peace Shane.

Kathy Cox posted on 2/26/14

Kim my condolences to you and your family God will take of the rest stay strong.

Kevin A. Glasscock posted on 2/26/14

I miss you and love you! I hope you're in a better place. Save me a seat and we will catch up in the sky!

Timothy Langley posted on 2/26/14

You were a great friend growing up very sad too see you go so young my prayers go out too his family

Tonya Gideon posted on 2/26/14

I'm very saddened by this news. My prayers are with the family.

Angela posted on 2/26/14

My deepest sympathy to his family . May he rip . Another one gone too soon