Mary Hudson Algren Kennedy, Galesburg Chapel 86, of Galesburg, died peacefully on June 19, 2015 at 2:34 am at Heartland Healthcare, Galesburg.
Mary was born on September 19, 1928 in Industry, Illinois, the daughter of Mable Faye Ervin Hudson and Everett McKinley Hudson. Her parents, brother, Everett Hudson, and two sisters, Effie M. Hudson Guthrie Kachin, and Irene Hudson Yourison preceded her in death.
Mary is survived by her daughter, Terry (and Stephen) Bruner, of Galesburg. Three beloved grandchildren survive her as well; Dustin (and Christie) Bruner of St. Petersburg, FL; Erin F. Bruner, of Moline, Illinois, and Evan J. Bruner of Seminole, FL. Mary also has three cherished great grand daughters, Grace, Jocelyn, and Audrey Bruner of St. Petersburg, FL.
Numerous nieces and nephews, including, also survive Mary many in the Galesburg area, and a special long time friend, Shirley Roberts of Galesburg. She had numerous other friends and made many friendships at Heartland Healthcare, where she had lived since December 2014.
Mary graduated from Macomb High School, Macomb, Illinois, in 1946 and she attended Western Illinois University. She moved to Galesburg in 1950 and married Clifford Algren on January 6, 1951. He preceded her in death on February 9, 1986. She married Rolland Kennedy on October 20, 1986, and he passed away on July 31, 1999.
Mary worked at Faye’s Eat Shop in Macomb, Illinois, owned by her Mother. She and her husband Clifford owned the Ferris Care and West Main Street Drive in Galesburg. Her husband’s brother and sister in law, Chet and Ila Algren, purchased the drive in and it became the C & I Sandwich Shop (now Grey’s). The recipe for the C & I’s fabulous tenderloin sandwiches was originated by Mary’s Mother when she operated the restaurant at the Burlington, Iowa train depot during World War II.
Mary worked in the advertising department at Dick Blick Company for 17 years, then owned and operated the Village Bath Shoppe in Galesburg until she retired in 1987.
Mary received exceptional and loving care during the last months of her life at Heartland Healthcare, Galesburg and her family is extremely grateful for the care she received while living there.
Mary loved to read and had always treasured the libraries in Macomb and Galesburg. She asked that those who wish to make a memorial in her memory make it to the Galesburg Public Library Foundation in care of the Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons, Galesburg.
Mary’s remains were cremated per her wishes, and a graveside service to inter her ashes will be held in November 2015 at the Alexis Cemetery, Alexis, Illinois. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com
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GALESBURG — Mary Hudson Algren Kennedy, 86, of Galesburg, died peacefully at 2:34 a.m. June 19, 2015, at Heartland Health Care Center.
Cremation was accorded. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in the Alexis Cemetery. The Rev. Daniel Siems will officiate. There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the Galesburg Public Library Foundation.
Mary was born on September 19, 1928 in Industry, Illinois, the daughter of Mable Faye Ervin Hudson and Everett McKinley Hudson. Her parents, brother, Everett Hudson, and two sisters, Effie M. Hudson Guthrie Kachin, and Irene Hudson Yourison preceded her in death.
Mary is survived by her daughter, Terry (and Stephen) Bruner, of Galesburg. Three beloved grandchildren survive her as well; Dustin (and Christie) Bruner of St. Petersburg, FL; Erin F. Bruner, of Moline, Illinois, and Evan J. Bruner of Seminole, FL. Mary also has three cherished great grand daughters, Grace, Jocelyn, and Audrey Bruner of St. Petersburg, FL.
Numerous nieces and nephews, including, also survive Mary many in the Galesburg area, and a special long time friend, Shirley Roberts of Galesburg. She had numerous other friends and made many friendships at Heartland Healthcare, where she had lived since December 2014.
Mary graduated from Macomb High School, Macomb, Illinois, in 1946 and she attended Western Illinois University. She moved to Galesburg in 1950 and married Clifford Algren on January 6, 1951. He preceded her in death on February 9, 1986. She married Rolland Kennedy on October 20, 1986, and he passed away on July 31, 1999.
Mary worked at Faye’s Eat Shop in Macomb, Illinois, owned by her Mother. She and her husband Clifford owned the Ferris Care and West Main Street Drive in Galesburg. Her husband’s brother and sister in law, Chet and Ila Algren, purchased the drive in and it became the C & I Sandwich Shop (now Grey’s). The recipe for the C & I’s fabulous tenderloin sandwiches was originated by Mary’s Mother when she operated the restaurant at the Burlington, Iowa train depot during World War II.
Mary worked in the advertising department at Dick Blick Company for 17 years, then owned and operated the Village Bath Shoppe in Galesburg until she retired in 1987.
Mary received exceptional and loving care during the last months of her life at Heartland Healthcare, Galesburg and her family is extremely grateful for the care she received while living there.
Mary loved to read and had always treasured the libraries in Macomb and Galesburg. She asked that those who wish to make a memorial in her memory make it to the Galesburg Public Library Foundation in care of the Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons, Galesburg.
Mary’s remains were cremated per her wishes, and a graveside service to inter her ashes will be held in November 2015 at the Alexis Cemetery, Alexis, Illinois. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com
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GALESBURG — Mary Hudson Algren Kennedy, 86, of Galesburg, died peacefully at 2:34 a.m. June 19, 2015, at Heartland Health Care Center.
Cremation was accorded. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in the Alexis Cemetery. The Rev. Daniel Siems will officiate. There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the Galesburg Public Library Foundation.
Mary Hudson Algren Kennedy, Galesburg Chapel 86, of Galesburg, died peacefully on June 19, 2015 at 2:34 am at Heartland Healthcare, Galesburg.
Mary was born on September 19, 1928 in Industry, Illinois, the daughter of Mable Faye Ervin Hudson and Everett McKinley Hudson. Her parents, brother, Everett Hudson, and two sisters, Effie M. Hudson Guthrie Kachin, and Irene Hudson Yourison preceded her in death.
Mary is survived by her daughter, Terry (and Stephen) Bruner, of Galesburg. Three beloved grandchildren survive her as well; Dustin (and Christie) Bruner of St. Petersburg, FL; Erin F. Bruner, of Moline, Illinois, and Evan J. Bruner of Seminole, FL. Mary also has three cherished great grand daughters, Grace, Jocelyn, and Audrey Bruner of St. Petersburg, FL.
Numerous nieces and nephews, including, also survive Mary many in the Galesburg area, and a special long time friend, Shirley Roberts of Galesburg. She had numerous other friends and made many friendships at Heartland Healthcare, where she had lived since December 2014.
Mary graduated from Macomb High School, Macomb, Illinois, in 1946 and she attended Western Illinois University. She moved to Galesburg in 1950 and married Clifford Algren on January 6, 1951. He preceded her in death on February 9, 1986. She married Rolland Kennedy on October 20, 1986, and he passed away on July 31, 1999.
Mary worked at Faye’s Eat Shop in Macomb, Illinois, owned by her Mother. She and her husband Clifford owned the Ferris Care and West Main Street Drive in Galesburg. Her husband’s brother and sister in law, Chet and Ila Algren, purchased the drive in and it became the C & I Sandwich Shop (now Grey’s). The recipe for the C & I’s fabulous tenderloin sandwiches was originated by Mary’s Mother when she operated the restaurant at the Burlington, Iowa train depot during World War II.
Mary worked in the advertising department at Dick Blick Company for 17 years, then owned and operated the Village Bath Shoppe in Galesburg until she retired in 1987.
Mary received exceptional and loving care during the last months of her life at Heartland Healthcare, Galesburg and her family is extremely grateful for the care she received while living there.
Mary loved to read and had always treasured the libraries in Macomb and Galesburg. She asked that those who wish to make a memorial in her memory make it to the Galesburg Public Library Foundation in care of the Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons, Galesburg.
Mary’s remains were cremated per her wishes, and a graveside service to inter her ashes will be held in November 2015 at the Alexis Cemetery, Alexis, Illinois. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com
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GALESBURG — Mary Hudson Algren Kennedy, 86, of Galesburg, died peacefully at 2:34 a.m. June 19, 2015, at Heartland Health Care Center.
Cremation was accorded. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in the Alexis Cemetery. The Rev. Daniel Siems will officiate. There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the Galesburg Public Library Foundation.
Mary was born on September 19, 1928 in Industry, Illinois, the daughter of Mable Faye Ervin Hudson and Everett McKinley Hudson. Her parents, brother, Everett Hudson, and two sisters, Effie M. Hudson Guthrie Kachin, and Irene Hudson Yourison preceded her in death.
Mary is survived by her daughter, Terry (and Stephen) Bruner, of Galesburg. Three beloved grandchildren survive her as well; Dustin (and Christie) Bruner of St. Petersburg, FL; Erin F. Bruner, of Moline, Illinois, and Evan J. Bruner of Seminole, FL. Mary also has three cherished great grand daughters, Grace, Jocelyn, and Audrey Bruner of St. Petersburg, FL.
Numerous nieces and nephews, including, also survive Mary many in the Galesburg area, and a special long time friend, Shirley Roberts of Galesburg. She had numerous other friends and made many friendships at Heartland Healthcare, where she had lived since December 2014.
Mary graduated from Macomb High School, Macomb, Illinois, in 1946 and she attended Western Illinois University. She moved to Galesburg in 1950 and married Clifford Algren on January 6, 1951. He preceded her in death on February 9, 1986. She married Rolland Kennedy on October 20, 1986, and he passed away on July 31, 1999.
Mary worked at Faye’s Eat Shop in Macomb, Illinois, owned by her Mother. She and her husband Clifford owned the Ferris Care and West Main Street Drive in Galesburg. Her husband’s brother and sister in law, Chet and Ila Algren, purchased the drive in and it became the C & I Sandwich Shop (now Grey’s). The recipe for the C & I’s fabulous tenderloin sandwiches was originated by Mary’s Mother when she operated the restaurant at the Burlington, Iowa train depot during World War II.
Mary worked in the advertising department at Dick Blick Company for 17 years, then owned and operated the Village Bath Shoppe in Galesburg until she retired in 1987.
Mary received exceptional and loving care during the last months of her life at Heartland Healthcare, Galesburg and her family is extremely grateful for the care she received while living there.
Mary loved to read and had always treasured the libraries in Macomb and Galesburg. She asked that those who wish to make a memorial in her memory make it to the Galesburg Public Library Foundation in care of the Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons, Galesburg.
Mary’s remains were cremated per her wishes, and a graveside service to inter her ashes will be held in November 2015 at the Alexis Cemetery, Alexis, Illinois. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com
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GALESBURG — Mary Hudson Algren Kennedy, 86, of Galesburg, died peacefully at 2:34 a.m. June 19, 2015, at Heartland Health Care Center.
Cremation was accorded. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in the Alexis Cemetery. The Rev. Daniel Siems will officiate. There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the Galesburg Public Library Foundation.
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