Stephanie Lynne Lumbert, 41, of Roodhouse, passed away at 8:06 p.m. on Friday, September 18, 2009, at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.
Stephanie was born in Sycamore on February 26, 1968, a daughter of Lawrence E.J. and Sherry Lynne (Thomas) Taber. She married Michael John Lumbert on July 4, 1992 in Aurora. He survives.
She is also survived by her mother, Sherry Lynne Taber of Roodhouse; father, Lawrence E.J. “Larry” (Sue) Taber of St. Charles; son, Casey Shaun Lumbert of Cambria; daughter, Alexis Lynne Lumbert at home; and granddaughter, Phoenix Lynne Henderson of Desoto.
Stephanie graduated from East Aurora High School and earned her bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. She was last employed as a waitress at Chubba’s Restaurant in White Hall.
A memorial service will be at 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2009, at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Roodhouse, with Rev. Bill Martin officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alexis Lynne Lumbert Education Fund in care of Larry Taber at 1600 S. Seventh Avenue, St. Charles, IL 60174.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Clary Funeral Home, 428 West McClure Avenue, in Peoria.
I use to babysit my little cousin when she was three and four years old. She was such a spunky child. Quite the chatterbox, she always had questions. Stephanie RAN everywhere she went. She loved shopping with her mom and even at three knew what it was her mother needed to purchase whether they needed it or not. In the evening she would run around the house in her footie pajamas. She would run but drag her feet at the same time, sometimes making enough static electricity to make her hair stand up on its ends. Bedtime was not an option until daddy gave her a horsie ride or two and tumbled around on the floor like a gold medal gymnist. Even though I did not know Stephanie as an adult, that little girl went with her into her adult life. Thank you Stephanie for introducing me in your own little insistant way to my husband. Little did I know that when you took my hand as we walked to the park, you were taking me to my destiny. God be with you til we meet again.
Hi all I was Stephanies friend for almost thirty years. It is with sad remorse that I write this goodbye. I always talked to Steph at least every other day. I talked to her at 4:30 the day she died. I still feel it in my heart the pain of that goodbye being my last. I will forever remember sitting at funway and smoking cigarettes at too young of an age and talking about boys til the wee hours of the morning. She may be gone but my memories will forever be intact. God Bless and Good -bye. Patty
| Coad Family |
Lumbert Family |
September 26, 2009 |
My daughter, Hallie, went to school with Alex in Roodhouse. Please let Alex know that our thoughts and prayers are with her, and all of you. God bless you.
Sincerely,
April and Hallie Coad and Family
| Johnson Family |
Condolences |
September 26, 2009 |
I'm so sorry for your loss. It is very hard wrenching to know that someone who meant so much to us have passed away. Please take comfort in God's words at Isaiah 25:8 which tells us that He will swallow up death forever & will wipe the tears from our faces. What a wonderful hope to have.
| Littisha Hill |
Lumbert Family |
September 24, 2009 |
So sorry to hear of the loss of your wife, aunt, daughter, and whatever else Stephanie was to each of you. It's really hard when you loose a loved one regardless of who it is. We lost our grand-daughter last year this month at 9 months old. May GOD be with each and everyone of you's during these sorrow times. Love Tish Hill (Hylto) in Michigan...
