Jane Elaine Gavin

Jane Elaine Gavin died July 26, 2016, at her home west of Monmouth.

Born September 30, 1928, Jane lived all of her life in Monmouth. She was the daughter of James M. and Leata (McCreary) Nash. Jane attended Monmouth schools, graduating from Monmouth High School with the class of 1946.

Jane attended Monmouth College, worked in retail and then worked for many years as a teller at the Monmouth Trust and Savings Bank.

Jane married Robert George Gavin on February 3, 1968, and adopted his children, Timothy Patrick and Connie Kay Gavin. Jane and Robert were grain and livestock farmers west of Monmouth. They were members of Immaculate Conception Church.

During their retirement, they enjoyed building a log cabin, train, and covered bridge on their farm. Jane was a long time member of the DDD Club and also enjoyed traveling, including annual trips to Florida with Robert.

Jane was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and Tim Gavin.

She is survived by Connie Gavin (Robert Rothacker) of Whitefish Bay, WI. She is also survived by beloved grandchildren Amy (Jason) Vore, Rob Gavin, Elizabeth Gavin, Ben (Ann) Gavin, Kristen Gavin and Anne, Catherine, and Julia Rothacker. She is further survived by twelve beloved great-grandchildren: Nathan, Bethany, Megan, Jacob, Betsy, George, Ayden, Eleina, Rilynn, Alexander, Benjamin and Matthew.

Jane is further survived by her sister-in-law Bea Gavin, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Larry and Alice Enderlin, and many dear nieces, nephews and kind friends.

A visitation and Rosary will be held at Turnbull Funeral Home in Monmouth on Friday, July 29th from 5 PM to 7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, July 30th at Immaculate Conception Church, followed by burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Monmouth.  For more information, or to leave a condolence, please visitwww.turnbullfuneralhomes.com.

Jane’s family extends their gratitude to Western Illinois Home Health for the extraordinary care provided to Jane in her home, and to OSF Hospice.