Laura Orange
She was born March 8, 1986, and adopted by Roger and Cindy Moore Childers. Surviving are eight siblings, Jennifer Melvin (and Ronnie) and Jessica Childers, both of Canton, James Sparrow (and Tiffany) of Keokuk, Iowa, Justin Runk (and Stephanie) of Fayetteville, N.C., Stacy Wallace (and Matt) and Jared Childers, both of Rushville, Marcy Childers of Rockford and Andy Stolp (and Holly) of Brooklyn; and numerous nieces and nephews. She graduated from Rushville High School, the class of 2004. She graduated with an Associate Degree from John Wood Community College. She worked for Ventra Health as an accounting manager for several years. She advocated for Breast Cancer Awareness through speeches, podcasts, sporting events and cancer walks. Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Pastor David Childers officiating. Memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Condolences may be sent to www.worthingtonfh.com.
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Wednesday, August 26, 2026 • Vol. 149, No. 14
Laura Orange, 40, of Rushville died Aug. 4, 2026, surrounded by her family at Memorial Hospital in Springfield.
