Richard D. “Rick” McCone Jr.,
59, of West Burlington, Iowa, formerly of Galesburg, died at 9 a.m. Sunday,
November 15, 2015 at the University of Iowa Medical Center in Iowa City, Iowa.
He was born March 15, 1956,
in Galesburg, the son of Richard D. and E. Joyce (Searles) McCone Sr. He married Susan Allen Reeves on June 20,
1987 in Knoxville.
He is survived by his wife of
28 years, Susan; his parents, Dick and Joyce McCone of Galesburg.
Rick was raised and educated
in Galesburg, graduating from Galesburg High School in 1974. He worked in various capacities, including
the railroad, as a warehouse worker, and as a bartender. He had lived in the Burlington area since
2000.
Rick was an avid Green Bay
Packers and St. Louis Cardinals fan. He
loved music and as a “lefty”, mastered playing a right handed guitar upside
down. Rick was a lover of animals,
especially his beloved Boston Terriers.
Cremation will be
accorded. Memorial service will be 2
p.m. Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg
Chapel. Rev. Jim Ecklund will
officiate. There will be no
visitation. Entombment will be in
Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial
contributions in Rick’s name may be made to the humane society of the donor’s
choice. Online condolences may be made
at www.h-p-w.com.
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