Connie Jo McDorman, 56,
Galesburg, died at 4:52 pm Sunday, September 11, 2016 in OSF St. Mary
Medical Center, Galesburg.
She was born February 11,
1960 in Galesburg the daughter of William and Kathyrn Hoffman Berry.
She married Woodrow “Woody” Wilson McDorman on September 29, 1984
in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on November 12, 2004.
She is survived by her
mother, Kathryn Kelley of Knoxville, Illinois, two sons, Robert
William McDorman and his daughter, Robyn, and Ryan Wilson McDorman
and his daughter, Jayden all of Galesburg; two stepsons, Woodrow
Wilson III (Kelli) McDorman and Wayne Franklin (Sandra) McDorman both
of Galesburg; two stepdaughters, Dena Raye (Mark) Garrison, Galesburg
and Wilma Rosetta (Ted) Brown, Peoria, AZ; three sisters, Cathy Berry
of Galesburg, Carol (Brad) Dietrich of Quincy, Illinois and Carla
(Steve) Schmalz of Galesburg; an aunt, Martha (Jerry) Anderson of
Galesburg; her special friend, William Cassell, whom she shared her
home with for over 12 years and his children, Kimberly Cassell,
William G. Cassell and Shag Hess; 10 grandchildren; one great
grandchild and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death
by her father, her step father who helped raise her, Bernard Kelley
and her husband.
Connie was a bartender for
over 25 years, working at The Corral and the Silverfront. She was a
huge NASCAR fan and had attended the Daytona 500 the past seven
years. She had played on several bowling leagues and pool leagues in
the surrounding area. She excelled in pool, winning a championship in
Chicago. Connie was an avid Cardinal baseball fan and Bulls fan.
Connie loved spending time with her friends and family, especially
her grandchildren.
Funeral will be 11:00 am
Friday, September 16, 2016 in Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg
Chapel. The Rev. Daniel Siems will officiate. Visitation will be
5:00-7:00 pm Thursday, September 15, 2016 at the chapel. Burial will
be in East Linwood Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the family. The
celebration of Connie’s life will continue following services at
The Corral, 1685 Grand Avenue. Online condolences may be made at
www.h-p-w.com
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