Clara
J. Monson, 85, of Galesburg, Illinois went home to the Lord at 6:10
A.M. Saturday, November 12, 2016 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center,
Peoria, Illinois.
She
was born on August 14, 1931 in Lucerne, Missouri, the daughter of Earl
and Opal (Guymon) Snyder. She married Merle Monson on March 22, 1953 at
Cameron Christian Church, Cameron, Illinois.
Clara
is survived by her husband, Merle of Galesburg, Illinois; one daughter,
Debra (Steve) Nott of Galesburg, Illinois; one son, Jeff (Sunday)
Monson of Lawrence, Kansas; seven grandchildren, Chris Rushing of
Galesburg, Illinois, Cory Monson of Ottawa, Kansas, Matthew and Timothy
Monson of Lawrence, Kansas, and Elizabeth, Zachary, and Seth Maples of
Lawrence, Kansas; seven great grandchildren, Brendan and Macie Rushing
of Galesburg, Illinois, Ethan, Caleb, and Gabriel Monson of Ottawa,
Kansas, and Steven and Justin Mastin of Galesburg, Illinois; one aunt,
Ruth Denisar of Champaign, Illinois; and several cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Jack, and one sister, Rita.
Clara
grew up in and around Cameron, Illinois. She graduated from Galesburg
High School in 1949. She spent almost 30 years with Fidelity Federal
Savings and Loan (now First Mid Illinois Bank).
Clara
volunteered at the Rescue Mission for 14 years and also the OAKS. She
loved country music and enjoyed rubber stamping. Clara was a dedicated
wife, mother, and grandmother and she loved everyone to pieces.
Funeral
service will be at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at
Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Home, Knoxville, Illinois. Visitation will be
held Tuesday, November 15, 2016 from 9:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at the
funeral home. Rev. Dave Sholl will officiate. Burial will take place in
East Linwood Cemetery, Galesburg, Illinois. Memorials may be made to
the OAKS, the Galesburg Rescue Mission, or donor’s choice.
Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Home in Knoxville, Illinois is in charge of
arrangements. Online condolences may be sent through
www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhomes.com
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