BORN

1934

DIED

2017

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Bisch Funeral Home

2931 South Koke Mill Road

Springfield, Illinois

Donna Oberline Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 18, 2017.

Donna L. Oberline 1934-2017

Springfield, IL-Donna Lee Oberline, 82, a lifelong resident of Springfield, passed away at 5:27 am Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village in Springfield.

She was born August 9, 1934 in Springfield, the daughter of Howard and Dorothy (Davidson) Alverson. She graduated from Springfield High School in 1952. Donna met Robert Oberline when both worked for Illini Motors. They fell in love and were married at the Jerome United Methodist Church February 12, 1954 and shared more than 60 years of marriage before Bob passed away December 15, 2014.

Primarily a homemaker, Donna was also a member of the Red Hat Society, and an early online computer user, joining the Prodigy service in the 1980's. She loved sewing, crafts, and designing greeting cards on her computer. She loved dogs, especially her beloved Taffy. She enjoyed flowers of all kinds, but was most fond of Bob's pink roses grown in their garden. She regularly fed the many birds and squirrels that populated her backyard. She was a member of First United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her two sons, Thomas Oberline of Springfield and Michael (Marcella) Oberline of Virden. She has two grandchildren; Tanya (Scott) Cox of Springfield, and Tom (Patricia) Gentry of Athens, IL. There are eight grandchildren and two great great grandchildren, her step-brother, Ben (Beth) Kiningham of Petersburg, IL and her step-sister, Cheryl (Art) Zahn or Delores, CO. She is also survived by her two cousins; Joe (Mary Jean) McHugh of Springfield, and Kathy Shauger of Bandon, OR, and her "second" family --- those who so lovingly cared for her; Angie (Janae) Miller, Beckie (Ron) Spencer, Jessica Sloan, Bridget Jokisch and Kate Glasscock.

Visitation and Service: The Oberline family will receive friends on Monday, May 22, 2017 at Bisch Funeral Home West 2931 S. Koke Mill Rd., Springfield, IL from 11:00 am until the time of services at 12:00 noon. Rev. Nicole Cox will officiate. Burial will follow in Edinburg Cemetery, Edinburg, IL.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish may direct memorial contributions in her name to the Animal Protective League 1001 Taintor Rd. Springfield, IL 62702

Please visit the online "Life Remembered Story" at www.bischfuneralhome.com where tributes and condolences may be left for the family.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bisch Funeral Home West 217-544-5424

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June 10, 2017

Tanya Cox

Thank you for always thinking I was amazing and beautiful even when I didn't. Thank you for hours spent picking out the right necklace or sewing me such gorgeous clothing with love so that I was dressed in fashionable, original items that made me feel special. Thank you for being Gramma Donna. Thank you for all the things large and small over the years that meant I was in your heart. Sing, dance and smile, pain no more.

May 22, 2017

Ben Kiningham

Donna LOVED her BoB and reflective of Corr. 1-13 she showed her
LOVE for her father more than most folks I've ever been privileged
to know-- and now they are together in Heaven.

May 21, 2017

Sheila Presbrey

All of us at Famous Salon wish to extend our deepest sympathy to Donna's family. We were deeply blessed to have been a part of her life for so many years. RIP Donna!❤

May 19, 2017

Karla Lucas

Rest in peace..and God Bless you all...my condolences are sent with heart felt sympathy

May 19, 2017

Karla Lucas

Rest in peace..and God Bless you all...my condolences are sent with heart felt sympathy

May 18, 2017

Janae Miller

Until we meet again.......

May 18, 2017

Angie Miller

To my Princess... Oh how I adored you. I still can't imagine my life without you in it. Please save me a spot at the Pearly Gates! Until then my Love...

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22

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Bisch Funeral Home

2931 South Koke Mill Road, Springfield, IL 62711

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22

Service

12:00 p.m.

Bisch Funeral Home

2931 South Koke Mill Road, Springfield, IL 62711

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22

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Edinburg Cemetery

Edinburg, IL

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