Bobbie Jo Niethe, 45, of Taylorville, IL died at 1:59 am Tuesday, April 8, at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL.

She was born February 17, 1969 in Decatur, IL the daughter of Robert W. and Shirley D. Leach Niethe.

Surviving are her companion: Mandi Fathauer of Taylorville; Mother: Shirley D. Niethe of Sharpsburg; Son: Dakota Barstow and Daughter Skylur Barstow both of Taylorville; Sisters: Donna Niethe of Assumption, Debbie Niethe of Taylorville, and Dianna Ogle and husband Robert of Georgetown.  Also surviving is the father of her children, Todd Barstow of Taylorville.

There will be no formal visitation or services.  There will be a memorial gathering at Shirley Niethe’s home in Sharpsburg at 4:00 pm Saturday, April 12.

McClure Funeral Home and Cremations services are in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be sent online at www.mcclurefuneralhome.com.