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Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Jesse E. “Pete” Young Jr.

Jesse E. “Pete” Young Jr., 73, of Galesburg, died at 8:58 p.m. Monday, December 26, 2016 at home.

He was born December 6, 1943, in Galesburg, the son of Jesse E. and Muriel E. (Arie) Young Sr. He married Lynn Kelso August 27, 1988 in Wisconsin.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Lynn and his beloved cat, “Boo-Kat”. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Pete was a painter by trade, working for Pearson’s Decorating in Moline until retiring December 14, 2005. He was a member of the Illinois State Painters Union Local 502. He graduated from Galesburg High School.

Cremation will be accorded. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 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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