Joyce E Spring

Joyce E Spring, 81, North Henderson, died at 11:20 p.m., Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling, surrounded by family.

She was born January 27, 1936 in Schuyler County, the daughter of Harold and Beulah (Pickinpaugh) Caldwell. She married Sam Spring on August 8, 1952 in Palmyra, Missouri. Sam preceded her in death on November 7, 2009.

Surviving are two sons, Chris (and Lynne) Spring of Oneida and Junior (and Dee) Spring of Rockford; three daughters, Pam (and Stuart) Bjorgan of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, Sally (and Wade) Ankesheiln of Lexington, Illinois, and Michele (and Brett) Jones of Tampico; 15 grandchildren, CJ (and Marcy) Spring, Richie Spring, Marcy (and Ben) Strand, Ryne Sage (and Bethany Jackson), Bryn (and Jolene) Sage, Haley Sage (and Matt Lewis), Katie Spring, Tim Bjorgan (and Bri Soine), Kim (and Wayne) Walk, Cody Logsdon, Emily Ankesheiln, Steph Retherford, Dustin Retherford, Samantha (and Bryan) White, and Nick Spring (and Kira Jensen); and 18 great-grandchildren (#19 expected in April); sisters-in-law, Helen Koestner and Dorothy Caldwell of Macomb, Pat (and Dick) Turner, Oneida and Marcella Peacock, Chicago; brothers-in-law, Bud (and Joyce) Spring, Industry and Ron (and Mary) Spring, Galesburg.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; son, Randy Spring; infant son, Byron; grandson, Robbie Logsdon; brothers, Lewis, Ernest, Merle, and Bradford; and sisters, Alleyne Bartlow and Carol Jean Rowland.

She worked at Protexall, Galesburg Research Hospital, and Zeller Mental Health Center, retiring in 2001.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and “other mother” to her kids’ friends. She loved her gardens and being outdoors tending them. In season, there was always fresh fruit or vegetables ready for sharing. She spent endless hours canning and freezing. She also enjoyed going to and watching movies. She loved having all of her family around for big dinners, especially at Christmas.

Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, February 12, 2017 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, February 13, 2017 at the chapel with Rev. Terry Lancaster officiating. Cremation will be accorded following the funeral. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.