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Sara J. Hampton
May 17, 1938 - February 19, 2019
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VISITATION
February 24, 2019 | 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. -
Yurs Funeral Home
1771 W. State Street
Geneva, Illinois 60134 - February 25, 2019 | 10:00 A.M.
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First Methodist Church
216 E. Highland Avenue
Elgin, Illinois 60120
Sara J. Hampton, 80, of Batavia, died Tuesday, February 19, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was greatly loved by her husband, daughters, grandchildren and their families.
The oldest daughter of the late Paul and Mildred Jordan, Sara was born on May 17, 1938, in Mishawaka, Indiana. On June 25, 1960 she married Richard L. Hampton at the First United Methodist Church in Mishawaka, Indiana.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Richard, daughters; Susan (Greg) Bergmann, and Elizabeth Ann (Roberto) Zuniga, grandchildren; Jessica Bergmann, Julia Bergmann / Selbo (Joshua),and Jordan and Noah Zuniga.
Sara is preceded in death by her parents and granddaughters Tasha and Rose Bergmann.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, February 25, 2019 at First United Methodist Church, Elgin, IL 60120, Pastor Rick Carlson officiating. Private interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Geneva, Illinois. Family and friends will gather for visitation from 3-6:00 P.M. Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Yurs Funeral Home 1771 W. State Street, Geneva, Illinois 60134.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations in Sara’s memory be made to First United Methodist Church of Elgin, 216 E. Highland Avenue, Elgin, Illinois 60120.
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H David and Penny Newkirk from St Charles, IL
"Dick and family We are so very sorry to hear of Sara’s passing What a special person she was We always looked forward to the always to few times we spent togetherWe are sorry we will not be able to be with you to celebrate her life as we are away in the Virgin Islands for the winter When we return we’ll get together and reminisce Take care and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you"
Steven Magnusen from Indianapolis, IN
"Dick and family- Margie and I offer our sincere condolences. May many happy memories from years gone by, and assurances of your faith, help to ease the pain."