Florence Irene Reuter

Florence Irene Reuter, 97, of Galesburg passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2015, in Seminary Manor Nursing Home.

She was born on February 19, 1918, to Samuel and Anna Fern Glasgow Johnson in Hanna City, Illinois. She married William Howard Reuter of Amboy, Illinois, on February 21, 1942, in Hanna City. He preceded her in death.

Irene is survived by her two children, Sharon Reuter Zigler of Galesburg and Ted A. (Laurie) Reuter of Waverly, Iowa, and four grandchildren: Andrew Zigler, Sarah (Jonathan) Zigler Bugman, and Timothy and Travis Reuter. She was preceded in death by a sister.

Irene attended Peoria High School and graduated from Bradley University in 1939. She taught school before marrying and later worked for the Knox College Chemistry Department. She was a longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church and was involved in many church activities, including the Ladies Sewing Group and the Chancel Choir. She was also a member of the Knox County Home Economists Club and enjoyed playing bridge.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Rev. Shawn Smith will officiate. Visitation will be an hour before in the chapel. Burial will be in North Limestone Presbyterian Cemetery in Hanna City. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church. Online condolences may be made www.h-p-w.com.