Terrence J. “Terry” Foockle

Terrence J. “Terry” Foockle, 80, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 11:10 a.m., Friday, October 14, 2016 at his home. 

He was born March 1, 1936 in Peru, IL the son of Robert Frank and Elenore (Urbanski) Foockle.  He was raised and educated in Spear, IL. and Lubbock, TX.

Terry served with the United States Army during the Korean War. 

Terry married Norma Jean Vlahovich at Visitation Catholic Church in Kewanee, IL on May 1, 1954 and she survives.

Terry was a self-employed milk truck driver for 30 years.  He later was a truck driver for Munson Transportation and DCM Transport before retiring in 2008.  He also worked for Super Wash in Monmouth for 3 years.

He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Monmouth.  He was an avid Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Norma Jean; his daughter, Wanda Schreck of Galesburg; son, Robert Foockle of Monmouth; 3 grandsons, Luke (Kalie Duncan) Schreck of Aledo, IL, Clinton Schreck of Chesterton, IN and Travis (Kenzie Weir) Schreck of Monmouth; 5 great grandchildren; brother, Rev. Harry (Donna) Foockle of Kansas City, MO; half-sister, Jackie (Walter) Hampton of The Colony, TX; half-brothers, Jerry Bailey of St. Augustine, IL, Duane Bailey of Santa Clarita, CA and Kenneth Bailey of Sunnyvale, CA; numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mass of the Christian Burial with Military Honors will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Immaculate Conception Church, Monmouth.  A private family burial in Oquawka Cemetery will be at a later date.  Cremation has been accorded.  Visitation will be Wednesday, October 19, 2016 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. with a Rosary Services beginning at 4:00 p.m. at McGuire and Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Terry Foockle Memorial Fund.  For more information or to leave an online condolence please visit, www.mcguireanddaviesfuneralhome.com