Gary G. Savage

Gary G. Savage, 73, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 6:07 a.m. Sunday, September 6, 2015 at his home.

He was born January 31, 1942 in Hillsboro, Illinois, the son of George and Doris Jones Savage. He married Judy Cleer Baum. He later married Cindy Hall in Galesburg on March 7, 1998.

He is survived by his wife, Cindy of Galesburg; his daughter, Jeana Klenc of St. Peters, Missouri; two step sons, Shawn (and Nicole) Burns and Andrew Burns, both of Galesburg; eight grandchildren; one brother, Michael Savage of Peoria, Illinois; and one sister, Georgie Maloney of Flower Mound, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents.

He served in the U.S. Navy from 1959-1963 as a PCSN E-3.

Gary worked for Pabst Brewing Company for 19 years. He also had worked for G & O Disposal as a garbage operator for over 23 years, retiring in January 2012.

Gary enjoyed fishing, hunting, going to car shows, and his grandchildren.

Cremation will be accorded. Visitation will be noon to 1:15 p.m. Friday, September 11, 2015 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel with graveside service following at 1:30 p.m. in Memorial Park Cemetery. Pastor Mary Runge will officiate and military honors will be offered. Memorial contributions may be made to Beacon of Hope Hospice or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.