Carleen “Connie” F. Bingaman, 80, Brownstown

Carleen “Connie” F. Bingaman, nee Washburn, age 80, of St. Louis, MO and Brownstown, IL, died peacefully on Monday, September 18, 2023, with her beloved husband of nearly 60 years, Fred Bingaman, at her side. Her ever-present smile, positivity, and joyous spirit will remain in our hearts forever.

Carleen Bingaman

Nothing made Connie happier than time with family and friends. She was a proud and loving wife, mom, and grandma who rarely hesitated to share the latest details and photos of her five grandchildren. She loved big family vacations, beaches, trips to Disney, Hawaii, Nashville, and the Grand Ole Opry, but most of all, she loved having her family together at home. A visit to her home always promised delicious home cooking and baking everyone’s favorite rolls, pies, and cinnamon rolls.

Connie is survived by her husband, Fred L. Bingaman of Brownstown, IL, son Tim and his wife Sue Bingaman of Tampa, FL., their children Joe Bingaman of St. Louis, Claire Bingaman of St. Louis, and Liz Bingaman of St. Louis, son Scott and his wife DeAnn Bingaman of St. Louis, and their children Nathan Bingaman of Honolulu, HI, and Erin Bingaman of Durham, NC, sister Judy Hoover of Brownstown, brother Joe Washburn of Brownstown, brother Jon and his wife Leah Washburn of Brownstown, and sister Becky Washburn of Sanger, TX. She is preceded in death by her parents Carl and Mary Washburn, (McCammack), brother Larry Carl Washburn in infancy, sister Sherleen Logsdon, sister-in-law Peg Washburn, and brother-in-law Steve Hoover.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 22, 2023 at Brownstown Christian Church. Burial will follow at Griffith Cemetery, Brownstown. A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, September 21, 2023 and from 10-10:30 a.m. both at the church on Friday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations please be made to Four Mile Christian Church or Brownstown Public Library. Gieseking Funeral Home, Brownstown is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.giesekingfh.com.