Taylorville Obits

Brenda E. Beamer

Mrs. Brenda E. Beamer, 78, of Bulpitt, IL passed away at 12:20 pm Saturday, February 8th, 2020 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.

She was born October 31, 1941 in Edwards, IL. She was the daughter of James H. and Leona A (Warren) Binegar. She married Elmer L. Beamer on December 6, 1958 in Taylorville, IL.

Brenda attended Kincaid High School and later went on to receive her GED. Brenda was a homemaker and served on the South Fork Sanitary District Board for 21 years and the Village Board of Bulpitt for many years. She enjoyed seeing and talking to her many customers at Taco Bell in Taylorville, IL where she worked for 19 years. Brenda loved going to her granddaughters sporting events. Brenda was a member of St. Rita Catholic Church in Kincaid where she was also a member of their Alter and Rosary Society.

Surviving are her husband of 61 years Mr. Elmer L. Beamer, 2 children Wendy M. Beal and James Bradley “Brad” Beamer all of Bulpitt, IL 2 granddaughters Brianna (Nick) Kessler of Granite City, IL and Jaclyn (Zach) Kunkler of Scott Air Force Base, Shiloh, IL 2 great grandchildren Emrie Kunkler and Ronan Kessler, a sister in law Ruthann Binegar of Kincaid, IL 2 nieces Laurie (Roscoe) Kirchhoff and Jane (Terry) Workman, Sr all of Bulpitt, IL 1 nephew Timothy (Michelle) Binegar of Mt. Vernon, IL along with several great nieces, great nephews as well as many cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and 1 brother Timothy L. Binegar.

Visitation for Mrs. Brenda Beamer will be held from 10 AM to 12 Noon, Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at St. Rita Catholic Church in Kincaid, IL. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12 Noon at St. Rita’s with Monsignor David Lantz officiating. Burial will be in Horse Creek Cemetery, Pawnee, IL. A meal will be served at the church following her committal at the cemetery. Masterson Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Kincaid is honored to be entrusted with her care. Condolences may be left at www.mastersonfh.com and will be printed and given to her family.