Mary O. Standard, 87, of
Galesburg, died at 6:10 p.m. Friday, February 20, 2015 in Galesburg
Cottage Hospital.
She was born July 10, 1927
in Plymouth, Illinois the daughter of Ernest F. and Lillian M.
(Mackey) Kendall. She married Kenneth Standard on May 7, 1946 in
Plymouth. He preceded her in death March 11, 1995.
She is survived by three
sons, Rod Standard of Galesburg, Ron (and Chris) Standard of
Monmouth, and Bob (and Jeanine) Standard of Bloomington; two
daughters, Nikki (and John) Campbell of Galesburg and Penny (and
Mickey) Tinder of Springfield; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great
grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death
by her parents; a daughter, Dodie Robeck; a granddaughter, Kiley
Standard; two brothers; and two sisters.
Mary was a PBX Operator
for Gunther Construction and Galesburg Cottage Hospital. She retired
in 1990. She graduated from Plymouth High School. Mary was of the
Baptist faith. She enjoyed reading, playing cards, and listening to
country music.
Mary’s children are
honoring her wishes to be cremated with no visitation or memorial
service. Memorial contributions may be made to V.F.W. Post 2257.
Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.
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