Mary Beth Colburn

Mary Beth Colburn, 63, of Galesburg, died at 5:45 p.m. Friday, September 11, 2015 at home.

Mary Beth was born on June 19, 1952 in Galesburg, the daughter of John E. and Shirley A. (Paden) Stiles.  Mary Beth married Donald K. Colburn on July 22, 1977 in Galesburg.  She is survived by her husband, Don of Galesburg; one son, Andy (Kim) Lobb of Breese; two brothers, Rich (Linda) Stiles of Fairbury and Mark (Katherine) Stiles of Euless, TX; and two grandsons, Jordan and Tyson.  She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Carol Anne Stiles.

Mary Beth graduated from Costa High School in 1970.  She worked for the City of Galesburg as a clerk for 15 years, retiring on June 1, 2013.  Mary Beth was an avid bowler, loved cats, and most of all she loved spending time with her grandsons, Jordan and Tyson.

Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg.  A memorial service will follow visitation at 12 noon at the funeral home.  Cremation rites will be accorded following services.  Memorials may be made in Mary Beth’s name to the American Cancer Society.  Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.watsonthomas.com.