Anthony B. Meyer's Obituary
SPRINGFIELD, IL - Anthony "Tony" B. Meyer, age 49 of Springfield, Illinois, passed away on Friday, August 24, 2018 at his residence. The Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 320 N. 21st Street in Mattoon, Illinois with Father John Titus officiating. Inurnment will follow in Janesville Cemetery located on the Burma Road northwest of Janesville, Illinois. It is requested that donations in his honor be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Gifts may be left at the Mass or mailed in care of Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920.Tony was born November 15, 1968 in Effingham, Illinois, a son of Bill and Judy (Heuerman) Meyer. He grew up in Teutopolis, Illinois and received his Bachelors of Science degree from Eastern Illinois University. He worked for Franklin Life and later went to work for the State of Illinois Board of Education. He loved spending time with his children, was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and Bears, and also enjoyed golfing and woodworking.Left to treasure many fond and loving memories are his parents, Bill and Judy Meyer of Charleston, Illinois; his three children, daughters Katie Meyer and Jennifer E. Juhl and husband Ryan, all of Springfield, Illinois, and son Matt Phillips of Mattoon, Illinois; a sister, Diane Meyer of Westchester, Illinois and a brother, Andy Meyer and wife Valerie of San Antonio, Texas; a niece, Lauren Meyer and nephews, Sam and Alex Meyer.Funeral MassThe Funeral Mass celebrating the life of Anthony Meyer was held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Mattoon with Father John Titus officiating and Deacon Gene Uptmor assisting. The eulogy was given by Tony's son, Matt Phillips. The organist, Barbara Conrad, accompanied the cantor, Julie Wilkerson in leading the congregational hymns of ""Amazing Grace"", ""Behold the Lamb"", ""I Heard the Voice of Jesus"" and ""I Know That My Redeemer Lives"". Also participating in the service was Mary Sturgeon, Lector; Madelaine Masse and Deacon Gene Uptmor, Eucharistic Ministers; Norma Jean Rich and Pat Sheehan, Gift Bearers; and Jack Burton and Noah Burton, Altar Servers. Inurnment followed in the Janesville Cemetery near Janesville, Illinois. SERVICES Funeral Mass Saturday, September 22, 2018 10:00 AM Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 320 North 21st Street Mattoon, IL 61938
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