Barbara J. Stamerjohn

Barbara J. Stamerjohn 1932-2016 Funeral service for Barbara J. Stamerjohn, age 83 of Princeton, will be Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 4 PM at the First United Methodist Church in Princeton. Pastor Brian Gilbert will officiate. The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 16, 2016 from 2 to 4 PM prior to the service. Cremation was accorded and burial will be at a later date. Barbara Stamerjohn of Princeton, IL., passed away on Tuesday, Jan 12, 2016 at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton. She was born on January 30, 1932 in Chicago, IL to Rayburn and Gladys (Cook) Scott. She married Glenn Stamerjohn on January 31, 1953 in Peoria, IL. He preceded her in death on May 29, 2002. Barbara graduated from Warren G. Harding High School in Warren, Ohio and attended Bradley University in Peoria, IL where she was a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority. She graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in Elementary Education. She co-founded The Gingerbread House Preschool where she was a director and teacher for 31 years. After retiring she substitute taught in area schools. Barbara served as a docent at the Lovejoy Homestead and the Bureau County Historical Society. She also served as the secretary to the Historical Society Board. She was a hostess on the Good Times Tour motor coaches and delivered mobile meals for many years. Barbara had served as president for the Princeton Newcomers Club, served as a leader and co-director for the Camp Fire Girls Assoc. for 13 years. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church where she served on many committees and organized the Outdoor Beatification Program. In addition, She was a member of P.E.O, Hardanger Book Club and was an avid knitter. She is survived by one daughter Glenda (Jack) Boecher of Palatine, IL, and one son Scott (Susan) Stamerjohn of Quincy, IL; seven grandchildren: Michael, Megan and Molly Boecher and Drew, Christopher, Luke and Ellie Stamerjohn. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents. Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church, Outdoor Beautification Fund, or the Bureau County Historical Society. Online condolences may be left at www.norbergfh.com

Barbara J. Stamerjohn

January 30, 1932 - January 12, 2016