Op Anne Lawrence Buchmiller Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Op Anne Lawrence Buchmiller of Springfield, Illinois, whose life came to an end on October 21, 2025 at the age of 85, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Though Op has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Erwin Buchmiller and Stella Buchmiller (Schnyder); and her brother Gregory. She is survived by: her sisters, Marylin McDevitt (Jerry) of Highland, IL and Karen Rossi of Decatur, IL. She is also survived by several loving nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 27th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 5:15 PM at the Sacred Heart Convent (1237 W Monroe St, Springfield, IL 62704). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, October 27th 2025 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Tuesday, October 28th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Roselawn Memorial Park (1735 S Camp Butler Rd, Springfield, IL 62703).
Memorials to honor the memory of Sister Anne Lawrence may be made to the Dominican Sisters Retirement Fund, 1237 W. Monroe St., Springfield, IL, 62704.