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Hunter Spurgeon Obituary

BEARDSTOWN, Ill. -- Hunter Danielle Spurgeon, 13, of Beardstown, died early Friday (Dec. 20, 2013) in Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.

She was born Aug. 4, 2000, in Macomb, a daughter of Christopher Spurgeon and Tami Fishel.

Hunter attended Beardstown Middle School and was a member of Bethel Church of the Nazarene.

She enjoyed arts and crafts, especially sewing. She had a love for animals and was particularly fond of her kitten, JoJo.

She is survived by mother, Tami, of Beardstown; father, Christopher, of Pittsfield; two sisters, Carley White of Pleasant Hill and Autumn Spurgeon of Florida; maternal grandparents, Bob and Brenda Fishel of Beardstown, Steve Ensminger (Mona Spears) of West Point and Tammy and Ed Kirchner of Murphysboro; paternal grandparents, Joe and Paulette Spurgeon of Oakland City, Ind., and David and Mary Johnson of Louisiana; maternal great-grandmother, Wanda Surratt of Beardstown; paternal great-grandparents, Jerry and Helen Heavner of Pittsfield; aunts and uncles, Jaime (Jason) Wiltfong of Beardstown, Danielle Fishel of Springfield, Natosha (Shane) DeWeese of Ursa, Stevie Ensminger (Chris Romer) of Denver, Ill., Lacie Ensminger of Ursa, Preston Pooling, Brett and Taylor Turner, all of West Point, Britney Hillibrenner of Murphysboro, Ashley (Bobby) Fernandez of Georgia, Hallie (Matt) Clark of Indiana, David Johnson of Louisiana and Travis (Sara) Johnson of Illinois; and numerous cousins.

SERVICES: 11 a.m. Monday in the Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown with burial in Beardstown City Cemetery.

VISITATION: 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.

MEMORIALS: Cass County Home Health or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

ARRANGEMENTS: Sager Funeral Home.

WEBSITE: www.airsman-hires.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Aiken Standard from Dec. 13 to Dec. 15, 2013.

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Lauren Knous

December 26, 2013

So sorry for your loss hugs and prayers to family

Marshamarsha Bolton

December 24, 2013

Tammy, So Sorry For Your Loss. Hunter Was A True Fighter And She Fought To The End. No One Really Knows What You Went Through With All The Treatments Until They Have Walked In Your Shoes. She Was A Blessing To You And Now She Is An Angel In Heaven Looking Down On You And Will Always Be In Your Heart.

Juanita , Hank Akers

December 24, 2013

Prayers ,Hunter was a wonderful little she will remain in our hearts the lord has a very special angle to watch over.

Jim Shaw

December 23, 2013

Think me not gone, for I glow in the dawn, as pastels of blue red intwine. Let me find no sad faces, for I dwell in the places, where memories carry me on. If you'll listen real closely, whenever the wind blows, you'll hear me softly call to you, and remember our good times, forget of the sad times, and my love will always shine to you. James L. Shaw

Rosemarie Steer

December 23, 2013

Hunter was a beautiful child of God, such an inspiration to others. My thoughts & prayers are with Tami & Christopher & their families. May you all really feel God's presence at this time.

Maryanna (sisk) Batchelor

December 22, 2013

May God comfort and be with you right now during this sad time ....Chris I am so so sorry I know how much u loved her I seen it the day i seen her with your mom and they were visiting you such a sweet beautiful girl! MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY MAY GOD COMFORT U ALL!

Beth Stephens

December 22, 2013

She was a very special girl, I feel privileged to have met last summer. God bless your family during this difficult time.

Amy & Greg Oster

December 22, 2013

Tami, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Amy (Kirkham) & Greg Oster

b knous

December 22, 2013

Remember you always you we're a rainbow in a sad world. You will be remembered.

<3

December 22, 2013

Your smile lit up the room, now you are the brightest star in the heavens. We will miss you brave girl.

Darlene and Steve Little

December 22, 2013

Tami,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

venus hoar

December 22, 2013

fly fly away little angel till we all meet again we love

Christal Fisher

December 22, 2013

Sending love and prayers to the family.

December 22, 2013

the Bells in heaven or ringing they have a new angel Hunter

Heidi Champion

December 22, 2013

In my thoughts and prayers.

Pat Dormire

December 22, 2013

Hunter will be missed by us all! You are all in my prayers and thoughts...she was a strong little girl who made us all smile..much love to you all

Billie Pherigo

December 22, 2013

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

carrie vermillion blasius

December 22, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to Tami and her family though this difficult time.

Betty Gilles

December 22, 2013

Prayers for all of the family. Hunter no longer needs our prayers. She is face to face with God and it doesn't get better than that

Aunt Carol & Uncle Tim

December 22, 2013

Hunter, You became a young lady in your short life, job well done. You touched so many lives with your sweetest smile and love and it will not be forgotten.

Julie Surratt

December 22, 2013

Hunter will always be with all of you. Take comfort in knowing that you have a beautiful Angel watching over you.

Angel Medrano

December 22, 2013

God needed an other angel by his side... She will bevin our prayers specially those like me honored to met her a great warrior

Robert & Brittany Cowan

December 22, 2013

Thinking of your family during this difficult time, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Annette Crook

December 22, 2013

RIP HUNTER with that smile you have sent so much joy to everyone the love you have give has brought love ,strength,kindness and the love of life and family thankyou Hunter for every thing you have given to this world ,the lord has received a special angle you will always remain in our hearts Hunter . PRAYERS to your family and friends.

Christine, J.A.,Evelyn, Paula, Alicia and Alex

December 22, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Becky Orr

December 22, 2013

Love and prayers to you Tami and the whole family.

December 22, 2013

God Bless

Bonnie & Mike Poling

December 22, 2013

Thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Lisa Hill

December 22, 2013

She was a very special little girl .We could all learn from her bravery. Sending prayers to her family and friends.

amie draper

December 22, 2013

So sorry for your loss...prayers for your family.

Debbie johnson/ uden

December 21, 2013

sending love and prayers to the family may god bless you and keep you always she is safe in the arms of Jesus ,love Debbie Johnson Uden

CHRISTINE MUEHRING

December 21, 2013

RIP HUNTER YOU WERE THE BRAVEST GIRL THAT HAS EVER WALKED THIS EARTH YOU R NOW FREE OF ALL THE PAIN AND CAN FLY WITH YOUR GREAT GREAT GRANDPA and Gma WARD AND THE OTHER ANGELS PRAYERS TO CHRIS AND TAMMI AND ALSO PAULETTE

Jody McCoy

December 21, 2013

Very sorry for your loss.

December 21, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. My heart just breaks for the whole family.
-The Fritz's

June Wellenkamp

December 21, 2013

Hunter was such an inspiration to so many. God received a beautiful angel.

bobbi batterton

December 21, 2013

My heart goes out to her entire family. May God wrap his arms around you and comfort you. My thoughts and prayers.

Kiersten Fundel

December 21, 2013

Praying for everyone during this difficult time. May you feel God's peace.

Marcie Lenover

December 21, 2013

What an angel. She was the bravest girl I know. So sorry for the families loss.

Grace Hermetet

December 21, 2013

Tami, Brenda, Bob and family
You all are in our prayers.
Remember all of the wonderful memories that you have of Hunter and the love and blessing she left for all of you.
Love from, Jim, Mary Ella and Grace Hermetet

Shawn and Amy Monger

December 21, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to you and your family Tami

Kate josh Ackerman

December 21, 2013

R.I.P.Hunter

Melisa Gallaher

December 21, 2013

My heart and prayers go out to all the people Hunter touched in her short life.

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