Taylorville Obits

Catherine Sparling of Taylorville

Catherine Sparling, 91, of Taylorville, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 11:00pm at Taylorville Care Center in Taylorville.  She was born April 6, 1921 i Kirksville, MO, the daughter of Angelo and Celestina Sebben Andrighetti.  SHe married Berlin L Sparling on December 27, 1941 in St Charles, MO and he later preceded him in death July 3, 2012.  She worked several years at Taylorville High School Cafeteria.  She was a member of VFW Ladies Auxiliary.  She attended the First Presbyterian Church in Taylorville.  She loved her family and was loved by all that knew her.  For several years her favorite pasttime was B-I-N-G-O!

She is survived by her daughter: Judy (husband Larry) Stringer, grandchildren: Robyn Lazzarini of Decatur, Debra (husband George) Yard of Taylorville, Ricci Lazzarini of Decatur, step grandchildren: Sam Stringer, Sue Ellen Vince both of Taylorville, Crissy Evans of Kincaid, great grandchildren: Sammy, Shane and Ryan Stringer of FL, Abby and Lauren Evans of Kincaid, Kevin and Noah Vince of Taylorville, twin sister: Antonia Verardi, brother: James (wife Greta) Andrighetti of Taylorville, sister in law: Helen Johnson of Taylorville and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and sisters: Angelina Daros and Mary Borio.

Visitation will be held Thursday, October 25, 2012 from 9-11am at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville.  Funeral Services Thursday October 25, 2012 at 11am at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville with Dr Charles Banning officiating.  Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Taylorville.

Memorials may be made to VFW Ladies Auxiliary, 515 N West Ave Taylorville, IL 62568 or First Presbyterian Church of Taylorville, 116 East Franklin Street Taylorville, IL  62568.  Arrangements by Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville.  Sign online guestbook at www.suttonmemorialhome.com.