Josephine Ann (Herzog) Barringer

Josephine Ann (Herzog) Barringer 86, of Ramsey, peacefully passed away Friday, January 3, 2025, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis surrounded by her children. 

A celebration of life will be held from 10-1 January 18, 2025, at South Fork Church, 14316 E 100 North Rd., Nokomis, IL.  Graveside services will be held at a later date. 

Josie was born on November 23,1938 on a farm in rural Montgomery County, IL to Edward and Melinda (Reineke) Herzog.  She married Virgil Wayne Barringer on April 7,1957 at South Fork Church.  She was a farmer’s wife and previously worked at Nokomis Veterinary Clinic.   She was a piano player, playing in church including South Fork and Fillmore.  She played piano and accordion at numerous funeral services and nursing homes.  She volunteered for various organizations.

Including her husband of 68 years, she is survived by children Jerry (Linda) of Nokomis; Ken (Kim) of Rosamond; and daughter Marcia of Ramsey.  Sister Marion (Herzog) Stauder of Springfield.  Grandchildren Jerry (Katie) Barringer of Normal, IL, Charles Barringer of Nokomis, IL; Josh (Omega) Barringer of Princeton, TX; Kenna (Alex) Henderson of Maryville, TN; Chad (Ashley) Towler of Brownstown, IL, Travis (Jo) Towler of Plymouth, OH.  Great-Grand Children Zane Henderson of Maryville, TN; Fred and Adrian Towler of Brownstown, IL; and Aubryanna Towler of Plymouth, OH.

Preceded in death by siblings Carroll “Dusty” Herzog, Lyla (Herzog) Darnell, Bernice (Herzog) Kessinger.

Online condolences can be left at stiehldawsonfh.com

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