Springfield Ghost Society

Have you always wanted to find answers to that secret deep down question, "Do ghosts really exist?" If you're interested in working with others trying to find proof that ghosts exist and you're interested in helping other people cope with unexplained happenings then this group is for you. Download the membership application and mail it to the address at the bottom of the form (age requirement enforced). Meeting dates are listed on the calendar.

The purpose of this group is to evaluate and investigate reports of paranormal activity in the central Illinois area. We are all in this group for one reason, the need and desire to learn more about the unknown.

This picture was taken by Amanda. This is what she had to say:

My friends and I went on a little "ghost hunt" Friday night. I took this picture of the abandoned brick building. Now this building has windows boarded up and it is completely dark. In this picture I see a white face that appears to be bloody. I'm not sure but this really freaked me out!!!!

This picture was submitted by Ed Osborne a SGS member. He's interested
in your opinion of the right upstairs window. Please send your opinions to SGS Wants Your Opinion

These pictures have been submitted by a person who wishes to stay anonymous. The place these pictures were taken is also anonymous. It is known that these pictures have not been edited. It's the best ghost photo I've seen yet. A person was taking photos of the room before a wedding reception. The first picture you see is picture #21 on the roll. It looks normal. The second photo is #23 on the roll. Just in case you're wondering...no one turned that chair around. Looks like this person was not going to be left out.

This picture has been submitted to me by Heather VanHyning. The building in the picture was built in the 1800s and in the past was a church/school house. It since has been remodeled into a home. Heather lived in the home in the past and during that time heard voices, laughter and doors slamming. She doesn't live there any longer but decided to visit this building to see if it might still have unusual activity. The picture that you see is one of many that she took around the place. Do you think someone was greeting them at the door?

The following picture was submitted to me by Lori Kerr. Lori, her husband and Brad Cundiff believe they have captured three ghosts at the McPike Mansion in Alton, IL in this picture. Lori and I both agree it seems as if the spirit is definitely upset about something. perhaps their presence? Send me an email to give your opinion on the picture. I'll share your opinions with Lori.
(Look below the picture for Lori's explanation of the picture)

This picture was taken in 2003 ( I believe) when my husband and I went to Alton, Illinois with my brother and some girlfriends. My husband is a professional photographer and he took this picture. We had a role of 27 exp..........4 pictures only showed up on the whole role of film. This picture was taken right in front of the "sunroom"..........we went from cold to completely dead cold! If you look through the picture, you can see the sunroom and windows in the background.

Steve Giddings, a Springfield Ghost Society member took the above McPike Mansion picture, enhanced it and made it into a movie to show, through enhancement, the features of the shape. Thanks Steve!

Watch the McPike Video.

More photos of the McPike Mansion submitted. The person who submitted the following pictures swear they are authentic, no changing of pictures. Use your own judgment.

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Here's a photo submitted to me by Ben Pritchard. The following is his explanation of the picture:

This picture was taken at the Phil Lesh & Friends show at Bonnaroo 2008 and was submitted to me by Ben Pritchard. This is what he had to say, "I accidentally had the flash turned on in this shot, so it was completely by chance that I got this photo. Everyone I've shown this picture to has noticed the strange image that appears to be in the smoke at the right of the picture. What do you think???" Email your opinion

The Cemetery
Patty E. Padgett

On walking through the cemetery
I passed the old tombstones and stopped to ponder
Who were these people when they roamed this earth
What were they like before they came to lie here...

Members of the Springfield Ghost Society look for proof of life after death everywhere including cemeteries. For centuries societies have used grave markers as artistic symbols of remembrance. They also serve to denote the place where friends and relatives can mourn openly and feel close to the deceased. Grave markers traditionally bear the deceased’s name, the years of birth and death, an inscription and possibly an emblem or symbol. Inscriptions or epitaphs are usually personalized to honor the deceased’s life or may quote a religious text. The emblem selected for headstone is usually a symbolic image that represents hope, faith, wisdom, glory, purity, love, life, victory, etc and they are a piece of history. Springfield Ghost Society respects the final resting place of those loved ones. We have much concern over cemeteries that have been damaged by vandals. We would like to give back to the community by donating money to townships to help with the repair of headstones in need. Please help us by donating to the cause. Your donation is appreciated by many.

As a non-profit organization we greatly appreciate any donations we receive. Monetary donations are always
                                       accepted but we are often asked what else we could use. Below you will find a list of items that we would greatly
                                       appreciate...

1. Paper tablets	7. Video Cameras	13. Equipment Cases	19. Software for Auditing Audio & Video
2. Pens	8. Electro-Magnetic Field Meters	14. KII Meters	20. Full Spectrum Camcorder
3. Flashlights	9. Two way radios	15. Mini Tripods	21. Thermal Imaging Cameras
4. Motion Sensors	10. USB Stereo Digital Voice Recorders	16. Full Size Tripods	22. IR Lights
5. Compasses	11. MEL Meter	17. Ghost Hunter Vest	23. Security Surveillance Camera System
6. Digital Cameras	12. REM-POD Antenna w/LEDs	18. Green Laser Grid w/tripod

If you would like to mail us a monetary donation, please make the check out to Springfield Ghost Society and mail it to:
Springfield Ghost Society
200 State St.
Rochester, IL 62563

Please contact debbie.lowery@comcast.net if you're interested in donating any of the items listed above.

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