Cyril A. "Bud" Stobaugh Jr.

Cyril A. "Bud" Stobaugh Jr. obituary, Canton, IL

Cyril A. "Bud" Stobaugh Jr.

Cyril Stobaugh Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home - Farmington on Sep. 7, 2024.

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Cyril A. "Bud" Stobaugh Jr., 92, of Farmington, passed away at 8:50 AM on Friday, September 6, 2024 at Farmington Village. He was born on October 23, 1931 in Farmington, a son of Cyril A. and Mary L. (Boldys) Stobaugh Sr. He married Norma Jeanne Paine on July 3, 1954 at St Marks Church in Peoria. She preceded him in death.
Also, preceding Bud in death were his parents, infant son, James, and brother Jack Stobaugh.
Surviving are his children, Michael A. Stobaugh of Bartonville; Patricia St. Tourangeau of Corvallis, MT; Timothy J. (Janice) Stobaugh of Elmwood; six grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
He began working for the Caterpillar Tractor Company, on February 6, 1950. He retired as a technical writer in the service information department in January of 1991, after 41 years of dedicated service. Bud voluntarily enlisted in the United States Air Force on April 4, 1951, and served during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged on November 13, 1953, and held the designation of inactive reserve for 8 years until the end of the war. He was a member of the Farmington City Council and served as the City of Farmington Police Commissioner for 8 years. He was elected to a 2-year term as Mayor of Farmington on April 1, 2003, and served 2 four-year terms. He was a member of St. Matthews Catholic Church in Farmington, Farmington Moose Lodge #1571, St. George Council 4th degree, Canton Knights of Columbus, American Legion Post # 140, and member of Fr. Daniel Sheehan Council Knights of Columbus.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at St. Matthews Catholic Church in Farmington. Father Timothy Nolan officiating. Burial will follow service at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Farmington, IL. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington, where reciting the rosary will be at 7:00 PM. Memorials can be made to the Farmington American Legion Post #140 or to the Farmington Rescue Squad 1100. To view Bud's DVD or to leave an online condolence please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com
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