Gregory Schoenbein
Gregory Schoenbein
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Maquon - Gregory Donald Schoenbein, 56, of rural Maquon died Thursday morning, June 19, 2014, at his home.
He was born on Nov. 27, 1957, in Peoria, the son of Donald C. and Evelyn A. (Doubet) Schoenbein.
Greg is survived by his parents, Don and Evelyn Schoenbein of rural Maquon; one sister, Cynde S. (and Brian) Onion of rural Abingdon; two nephews, Brad (and Angela) Onion of rural Sparland and Jeff (and Courtney) Onion of rural Abingdon; six great-nieces and -nephews, Addyson, Brylee, Fletcher, Tucker, Alex and Jay; and aunts, uncles and cousins.
He graduated from Abingdon High School in 1975. He later attended Carl Sandburg Jr. College.
He was a farmer all his life.
He was a member of the Abingdon United Methodist Church, the Abingdon Kiwanis Club, the Knox County Farm Bureau and the Knox County Soil & Conservation District.
Greg was an avid reader.
Cremation was accorded. Private services will be held. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors & Cremation Services, Abingdon Chapel, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Abingdon United Methodist Church, 401 N. Washington St., Abingdon, IL 61410.
Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.
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Mike C. Ward
June 28, 2014
R.I.P. Greg. You were a good friend and I will always remember our great times together in that Oldsmobile of yours back in the 70's.
Dan Veach
June 24, 2014
Sorry to hear about Greg. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
julie watkins
June 21, 2014
I would like to hear back from someone soon please I am related to Pearl and Phillip Emken they are my grandparents was your loss relatd to doris schoenbein tht lived north of my grandparents house so just wanted to know sorry for your loss and have a good day prayers are with the family
tim presley
June 21, 2014
I knew Greg sence the 70s. He Was a good True Friend.I had lots of good times with Greg . He will be missed . Sorry for your lost.
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