Shaun Patrick Stonecipher, age 42, of Irvington, Illinois, passed away at 4:03 P.M. on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois. He was born on Saturday, November 24, 1979, at Washington County Hospital in Nashville, Illinois, the son of Terry Lee and Judy Ann (Borgmann) Stonecipher.
Shaun is survived by his loving family, mother, Judy Ann Stonecipher of Irvington, Illinois; sister, Lori Griggs and husband Kevin of Benton, Illinois, nephews, James Dallas Griggs and Skyler Griggs; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Shaun was preceded in death by his father, Terry Lee Stonecipher; paternal grandparents, Melvin Stonecipher and Virginia June (Simer) Stonecipher; maternal grandparents, Charles Borgmann and Alma (Kaufmann) Borgmann; paternal great grandparents, Xon Simer and Vera Fern Simer Dunn; and many aunts and uncles.
Shaun was of the Christian Faith. He was a fan of the Detroit Red Wings. He was a movie buff with a very extensive collection of movies. He enjoyed watching movies associated with the Academy Awards, Sci Fi, Disney movies, and Star Wars. He loved dogs, especially his beloved furry companion, Cosmo. Shaun always thought about his nephews, and he was always there for them. He cherished the time he spent with his family, especially his mother, sister, and nephews. He enjoyed playing card games of Uno, Monopoly cards, and Exploding Kittens and playing an online video game of Roblox with his nephews so they could play together even when they were apart.
Shaun received his bachelor’s degree in Cinematography from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, and he graduated with Centralia High School’s “Class of 1997”. He lived in Irvington, Illinois since 2004, and formerly lived in Centralia, Illinois for most of his life.
Celebration of Life Services for Mr. Shaun Patrick Stonecipher will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, February 14, 2022, at Moran Queen-Boggs Funeral Home in Centralia, Illinois with Mr. Glen Hulvey officiating. Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery in Centralia, Illinois. Friends are asked to meet with Mr. Stonecipher’s family from 12:00 P.M until the time of services at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, February 14, 2022, at the funeral home. The family asks those who are attending to please be mindful of social distancing, wear a mask, and take any health precautions necessary to ensure a healthy environment. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Stonecipher’s honor to the Lymphoma Association and will be received by the Moran Queen-Boggs Funeral Home at 134 South Elm Street in Centralia, Illinois. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, or share memories with Mr. Stonecipher’s family at www.moranfuneralhome.net.
