June E. Baumann, 95, of Granite City, Illinois, passed away at 9:34 p.m. on Monday, March 17, 2025, surrounded by her family.
June was born in Granite City, Illinois on February 14, 1930, a daughter of the late John and Florence (Adams) Tempo.
She married the love of her life, Robert E. Baumann on December 30, 1950, at the former Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Granite City, and he preceded her in death.
June was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Granite City and a member of the Granite City Elkettes. June was very proud of her ability to balance her work life and family life. She started her career at Missouri Pacific Railroad as a key punch operator and later went to work at Granite City Steel Industries in the insurance claims department.
Upon her retirement, she began working at the original Ravanelli’s restaurant in Granite City as a hostess, where she developed new friendships and enjoyed seeing friends and family each time she worked. June did not know a stranger and was blessed with the ability to remember details about each person she encountered in life.
June will be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor and her love of her family. She was an avid bingo and bunco player, participated in “Card Club” with her lifelong friends, loved to travel to Florida and to go bowling with friends. June found great happiness in spending time with family and spoiling her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Brian Chudd of Lake Villa, Illinois; two sons and one daughter-in-law, David and Marilyn Baumann of Granite City, Illinois and Ken Baumann of Bismarck, Missouri; four grandchildren and their spouses, Kevin and Sarah Chudd, Lisa and David Bringer, Greg Baumann and Alyssa and Justin Brotherton; five great grandchildren, Kyle Chudd, Molly Chudd, Leila Bringer, Everett Bringer and Landon Brotherton; many nieces and nephews; other extended family members and friends.
In addition to her beloved spouse and parents, June was preceded in death by her dear sister, Grace (Tempo) Lehn.
The family wishes to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to the staff members at Charter Senior Living in Troy, Illinois, under the incredible leadership of Brady Hollis and Kelsey Heckman. The sincere tenderness and compassion given to “June Bug” by each staff member will not be forgotten. In addition, they would like to thank the staff at Hospice of Southern Illinois, for the expert care management and kindness provided during June’s last journey.
In celebration of her life, private services will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City, celebrated by Father Alfred Tumwesigye. Burial will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri.
Memorials are appreciated to St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, The Alzheimer’s Association or Special Olympics and may be accepted at the funeral chapel. www.irwinchapel.com
