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Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Clarice Rae “Clare” Curtis

Clarice Rae “Clare” Curtis, 62, of Galesburg, died at 5:45 a.m. Thursday, September 1, 2016 in Galesburg Cottage Hospital.

She was born June 14, 1954, in Kewanee, the daughter of Clarence and Mildred (Johnson) Peer. She married Burman Curtis.

She is survived by two daughters, Sheila R. Curtis of Galesburg and Helen M. (and Cherise Eckel) Curtis of Omaha, Nebraska; one granddaughter, Halie Curtis of Galesburg; and four brothers, Tom Shaw of Galesburg, Steve Peer of Collinsville, Illinois, Bobby Shaw of St. Charles, Illinois, and Ronnie Peer in Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

Clare had worked in the kitchen at St. Mary’s Square before retiring. She was a member of the Salvation Army. Clare loved watching old movies, knitting, playing cards, and everything Elvis. She especially enjoyed her dog, Spike.

Cremation will be accorded. Memorial services will be 3 p.m. Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at the Salvation Army. Sharon Amick will officiate. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services of Galesburg is handling arrangements for the family. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

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