Hailey Paige Buhnerkemper

She was born July 17, 1997 the daughter of Robert and Rachelle (Cross) Buhnerkemper. Her mother preceded her in death Sept. 30, 2000. She was also preceded in death by her grandfathers; Joseph Buhnerkemper in 1987 and Donald Connolly in 2014.

Hailey graduated from Springfield High School. She began her secondary education at Lincoln Land Community College and worked in food service with Nelson’s Catering. Hailey had a strong Christian faith that she shared through her membership with UIS Christian Student Fellowship. She was a devoted and active member of West Side Christian Church where she served in the nursery and more recently with the Jr. High Ministry. She also served as a counselor at the Lake Springfield Christian Assembly. In her spare time, Hailey found great joy in art, especially painting, water color and drawing.

Surviving are her father and step-mother, Robert “Bob” and Leanne Buhnerkemper of Springfield, her brothers and sisters: Connor Jacobs and Lindsey Buhnerkemper both of Springfield, Joshua Buhnerkemper of Parker, CO and Sydney Buhnerkemper of Springfield, her grandparents: Raye Cross of Parker, CO, Rich and Lucie Gorman of Springfield, and Kathryn Connolly of Modesto, IL. She has several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Cremation rites will be accorded prior to services by Bisch Crematory.

Memorial Visitation and Service: Hailey’s family will receive family and friends from 4-7 pm Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at West Side Christian Church 2850 Cider Mill Ln. Springfield, IL 62702. Additional visitation will be from 10 am Thursday, August 24, 2017 until the time of her memorial service at 11 am Thursday at the church. Pastor Eddie Lowen will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Lake Springfield Christian Assembly 1674 Lick Creek Ln. Chatham, IL 62629

Please visit the online “Life Remembered Story” at www.bischfuneralhome.com where tributes and condolences may be left for the family.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bisch Funeral Home West 217-544-5424