With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Rosemary Nieswonder (Bloomington, Illinois), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 9, 2024 at the age of 95. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rosemary Nieswonder to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ora "Tip" Pumphrey and Marguerite Faris Pumphrey; her spouse Merlin Nieswonder; and her brother Marvin Pumphrey. She is survived by: her daughters, Lisa Richardson (Patrick) of Champaign, IL and Lori Holley (Dennis) of Canton, GA; her grandchildren, Kelly Stipp, Jacob Stipp (Amy) of Upper Arlington, OH, Jessica Smith of Powder Springs, GA and Jordan Brown (Hannah) of Sandy Springs, GA; her stepgrandchildren, Trent Richardson of Champaign, IL and Kalin Richardson of Buffalo Grove, IL; her great grandchildren, Michael McGarigle, Tucker McGarigle, Brody Smith, Jackson Brown, Gabrielle Stipp, Brooklyn Stipp, Isaiah Stipp and Miles Stipp; her close friends, Becky Cherry, Vicki Seyller, Chris Erickson and Mary Schlemmer; and her pet Lily.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Guiding Eyes for the Blind in honor of her late brother, Marvin, who was blind at birth.