Ethel Louise Cherrington

Ethel Louise Cherrington, 80, of Galesburg, died at 2:32 P.M on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at her home.

 

She was born on August 28, 1935 in Dahinda, Illinois the daughter of Gardie I. and Vada G. Willison Cherrington.  She was raised in Appleton, Illinois and graduated from Knoxville High School in 1953.  She served two years in the United States Air Force.   

 

Ethel is survived by her son, Danny J. Mendenhall of Portland, Oregon; three nieces, Cynthia J. Andrews of Monmouth, Illinois, Dr. Patricia A. (April) Kinne of Oskalossa, Iowa, and Renee A. (Larry) Winchel of Galesburg, Illinois; one nephew, Thomas D. (Joyce) Beckmann of Kenner Louisiana; two great-nephews; Patrick G. Kinne of Galesburg, Illinois, Christopher S. (Amrita) Kinne of Laurel, Maryland; one great-niece, Lara J. Kinne of Louisville, Kentucky; one sister, Madge G. (Hank) Pakootas of Inchelium, Washington;  one brother William J. Cherrington of San Francisco, California. 

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, and three sisters. 

 

Ethel worked as a CNA at Galesburg Cottage Hospital, St. Mary’s Hospital in Galesburg, and St. Luke’s Hospital in Houston, Texas.

 

She was a member of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Galesburg, Illinois and the Ralph M. Noble American Legion Post #285.   

 

Memorial services will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Galesburg, Illinois.  Rev. Martha-Jean Fitch officiating.  Private burial will be in Westfall Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Galesburg, Illinois or the Ralph M. Noble American Legion Post #285.  Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes and Crematory, Knoxville, Illinois are in charge of arrangements.  On-line condolences and sympathy cards may be sent through www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhomes.com