William “Bill” J. Osborn, 58, of Monmouth, IL, passed away
at 2:53 a.m., Sunday, May 7, 2017 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg,
IL.
He was born on November 19, 1958 in Monmouth, IL, the son of
Glenn and Ewilda (Morrel) Osborn. Bill
was raised and educated in the Monmouth area and attended Yorkwood and Monmouth
schools and graduated from Monmouth High School in 1976.
Bill worked as a mechanic all of his life. He first worked at Munson Transportation in
Monmouth, later working at DeFord Automotive in Monmouth, and most recently at
Jones Automotive in Monmouth. Bill was
a true car enthusiast; he enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and
friends.
Surviving Bill are three sons; Danny (Tiffany) Osborn of
Little York, IL, Brian (Christy) Osborn of Alexis, IL, Craig (Kelli) Osborn of
Little York, IL; nine grandchildren, and two brothers; David Osborn of
Monmouth, and Michael (Wendy) Osborn of Maryland.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Bill was an organ and tissue donor with the Gift of Hope,
and was able to offer a precious gift to others, the hope for a new life.
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