Nellie A. Bumann's Obituary
Nellie A. Bumann, age 85, of Swanwick, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 2:00 a.m., at home surrounded by her family.
Nellie was born on January 1, 1938, in St. Louis, MO, a daughter to Herbert and Myrtle (Creamer) Singleton. On December 18, 1965, she married Richard Dale Bumann in St. Louis, MO and he preceded her in death on April 19, 2019 after 54 years of marriage. She was a loving housewife and also worked as a beautician for 20 years. She enjoyed bowling, reading romance novels, and country line dancing. Nellie liked crafts and crocheting afghans for her family. She loved spending time with her family, especially with her three children and nine grandchildren. Nellie will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Survivors include her one son, Kevin Bumann of St. Libory, IL; two daughters, Kelly Brookman (Brett Silbe) of Red Bud, IL, and Kimberly (Clint) Moeller of Coulterville, IL; one brother-in-law, Thomas Krapf of Edwardsville, IL; one sister-in-law, Marilyn Ogilvie of Swanwick, IL; nine grandchildren, Justin, Josh, Adam, Alex, Nolan, Maegan, Anna, Aaron, and Emily; one great-grandchild, Holdyn; and several other nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard Dale Bumann; brother, Herb Singleton; brother and sister-in-law, Gene (Helen) Bumann; brother-in-law, Lonnie Ogilvie; and sister-in-law, Sharon Krapf .
A private graveside services will be held at Swanwick Bethel Cemetery, Swanwick, IL with Pastor James Clardy officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL has been entrusted with arrangements.
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