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Virginia G. "Ginny" Kilgore, 80, of Galesburg, died at 11:15 p.m. Monday, July 20, 2015, in Seminary Manor Nursing Home.
She was born Jan. 27, 1935, in Monmouth, the daughter of James H. and Clara Ranney Ryner. She married Robert M. Kilgore on April 30, 1955, in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on Oct. 3, 2008.
Ginny is survived by her three sons, Michael (and Robin) Kilgore of Galesburg, Kelly (and Niki) Kilgore of Hernando, Mississippi, and John (and Melinda) Kilgore of Galesburg; her two daughters, Nancy (and Russell) Wong and Kathy (and Curtis Crawford) Kilgore of Galesburg; two brothers, Charlie Ryner and Dean (and Pauline) Ryner, both of Galesburg; 18 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one brother, James Ryner; two sisters, Beth Aden and Maxine Taylor; and one grandson, Robert Kilgore.
Ginny worked in the St. Mary Hospital cafeteria, retiring in 1997. She had also worked for New China Café until 2012. She graduated from Alexis High School. Ginny was a member of Ralph M. Noble American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 285. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and watching Jeopardy. She also enjoyed going to the casino river boats. She enjoyed being surrounded by her children, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 24, 2015, at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Jeremie Kilgore will officiate. Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the chapel. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Monmouth. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the American Diabetes Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.
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My condolences and prayers for your family!
-Sleepy
Brian Pollard
July 26, 2015
Dave and I have many lovely memories of talking to Ginny through the years at New China. She was so proud of children and grandchildren and was a joy to know. We are sorry for your loss.
Carol and Dave Simpson
July 24, 2015
Nancy and family, so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. I remember meeting her at your house long long ago. My thoughts are with you. Hope you can lean on one another and find comfort.
Maggie Sorensen
July 24, 2015
Such nice memories of working with Gin .. sending prayers to the family .. God Bless ..
Margie Lopez
July 23, 2015
janice davis
July 22, 2015
Sending prayers to the entire family. Ginny was such a wonderful person. She will now live on in each of you and will be watching over you from heaven.
Cathy (Root) Wilson
July 22, 2015
Prayers for the family!
Patti Shanks
July 22, 2015
prayers for the family !!
janet peyton
July 22, 2015
So many fond memories from St. Mary in the old days, Ginny was loved by all. We keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Roy and Mary Ewalt.
July 22, 2015
Kelly..so very sorry for your loss. Praying God will give you and your family strength and peace at this difficult time.
Nancy Wyndham
July 22, 2015
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