Lyle H. Collinson

Lyle H. Collinson, 88, of Galesburg, died at 2:40 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2016 in the Knox County Nursing Home.

He was born March 25, 1928, in Galva, the son of Joseph and Doris (Bleu) Collinson.  He married Evonne Lanoue.  He later married Myrtis Carlson on September 26, 1952 in Galva.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Myrt; four sons, Richard (Donna) Collinson of Knoxville, Joseph Collinson of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Donald (Cindy) Collinson of Galva, and Ronald (Marie) Collinson of Galesburg; two daughters, Teri Collinson of Keithsburg and Lila (Gary) Montooth of Kewanee; 24 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; two brothers, Gordon (Joan) Collinson and Leo (Virginia) Collinson, both of Galva; and a sister, Leota Goodrich of Oswego.  He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Harold; and a grandson.

Lyle was an electrician out of IBEW Local 184 until 1972.  He then worked in maintenance for several years before retiring.  He graduated from John Marshall High School in Chicago.  He had lived in Galesburg since 1960.  Lyle was a past member of the former Emmanuel United Methodist Church.  He was also a member of the Lions Club in Galesburg and Galva and the Sportsman Club in Galva.  Lyle was a former member of the Moose Lodge and Eagles Lodge in Galesburg.  He was a Boy Scout assistant in Galesburg.  Lyle enjoyed camping, fishing, and hunting with his sons.

Cremation will be accorded.  Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel.  Memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. with Pastor Chuck Reynolds officiating.  Burial will be at a later date in the Galva Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children or First Christian Church of Keithsburg.  Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.