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Brenda Azinger Obituary

Brenda K. Azinger, 78 of Bloomington, IL. passed away at 1:20 pm Monday March 9, 2020 at her residence.

Her memorial service will be at 11:00 am Monday at First Baptist Church, Bloomington, Illinois. The Rev. Brian Hastings will officiate. Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00 – 5:00 pm at the church. Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, Illinois will assist with arrangements.

Brenda was born February 4, 1942 in Hannibal, Missouri, the daughter of George Arthur & Jesse Faye (Shadwell) Johnston. She married Albert Azinger on January 1, 1965 in Hannibal, Missouri. He survives.

Also surviving are two daughters: Natalie (Daniel) Eness & Catherine (Terrence) McAlister and 8 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a stepfather: Floyd Smith; and a sister: Ardith (Robert) Hansen.

Brenda earned a M.A. in music education and taught 35 years. Brenda was active in a variety of areas at her home church, First Baptist Church, particularly in the area of music ministry. She was also active with the Illinois Symphony Orchestra as well as Delta Kappa Gamma for many years.

Memorials may be made in her honor to the First Baptist Church or Illinois Symphony Orchestra.

Please view the obituary and share your condolences and memories online at www.calvertmemorial.com

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Mar. 12, 2020.
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Dear Catie, my sincerest condolences. Your mom was lovely.
Catherine Burke

March 27, 2020

Our sincere condolences to Al and family on the passing of Brenda. We keep you in our thoughts and prayers. George & Sharon Torres

George Torres

March 18, 2020

Rachel Ilahi

March 14, 2020

We are sending all our love to Uncle Al, Catie, and Natalie - and to their families. We will miss Aunt Brenda so much. She was always so kind to buy special treats for the kids - always knowing the berries and fruit they would enjoy. She is also famous for her special 4th of July jello salad. Her love of music was evident in everything she did, and she shared that love with her family. She was a beautiful person, and we will miss her.

Rachel Ilahi

Family

March 14, 2020

Mrs. Azinger was a beautiful and wonderful person. I was a student in her class at Central Jr. High, where she was always smiling and energetic. Mrs. Azinger touched many students lives and helped us to appreciate music. Our prayers are with her family and know she will always watch over you all.

Orville Townsend

Student

March 13, 2020

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Bloomington, IL

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First Baptist Church

Bloomington, IL

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