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1930
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2011
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Jean Gill Obituary
She was born May 12, 1930, in Alton, the daughter of Thomas and Pearl Watkins Notson. She married Robert H. Gill Sr., on Sept. 9, 1950, in East Alton, and he preceded her in death April 4, 1995.
She is survived by five children, Bob (Joyce) Gill Jr. of Jacksonville, Sharon Gill (partner, Larry Posanka) of Golden, Colo., Donna (Mike) Schneider and Pam (Kevin) Six, both of Jacksonville and Becky (Kent) Janssen of Canton; 10 grandchildren, Jason and Cody Gill, Jewell Maul, Stacy English, 1LT Mike Hawks, James, John and Jennifer Welch and Lauren and Alyssa Janssen; 10 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Norma Notson of Alton.
Mrs. Gill was a 1948 graduate of Alton High School. She worked many years at the Jacksonville A&P Grocery Store. Following retirement, she worked at Midland Farm & Home Supply, Newell's and Sparrow Corporation. She was a member of the Emblem Club, Women of the Moose and received the 2010 Grotto Volunteer of the Year Award in recognition of her organizing the desserts for various activities throughout the years.
Through the Emblem Club, she was proud to assist at the Morgan/Scott Volunteer Clinic, and had also been active with the Toys for Tots program. Jean and her husband were members of the Coachman Campers Club.
She loved her annual Spoon River trip with Pam, Sharon and Becky. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and enjoyed spoiling her poodle, Rascal. She was well known for her warm smile.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday at Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville, with burial at Diamond Grove Cemetery. The family will meet friends 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, where an Emblem Club Ritual will be held at 7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to Passavant Hospital Chaplain's Assistance Fund, Memorial Home Services Hospice or Jacksonville Emblem Club 467. Condolences may be left at www.buchanancody.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jean Gill
September 6, 2011
Truly sorry for your loss. We moved in across the street from Mrs. Gill a few years ago and really enjoyed talking to her. My daughter and I will miss her seeing her smiling face.
Kris and Paige Lambie
Connie Cross (Winter)
September 6, 2011
Becky, Sorry to hear about your mom. It is hard to lose them. May god grant you strength and loving memories of her in the days ahead.
Joy Youngquist (Andrews)
September 6, 2011
Sharon,
I remember your mom from spending time at your house. She did a great job at raising such fine children. Sharon, I am so sorry. We're never too old to lose our Mother. Please know that I am thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers.
Liz Blesse
September 1, 2011
My deepest sympathy to Jeans family. My husband Jim and my two sons worked with Jean at the A&P store. She was a sweet lady. God Bless you all.
Melba,Glen,Paula and Michael Welch
September 1, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
marilyn leverton
August 31, 2011
So sorry for your loss. I will be praying for God to give you peace at this very hard time in your life. Marilyn Leverton
Dan and Karlene Comiskey
August 31, 2011
Sharon,
So sorry for your loss, but we hope you take comfort in your memories, your love and your devotion to your Mother. So sorry we can't be there with you. Take good care of yourself and we will speak soon.
Timothy Pugh
August 31, 2011
Sharon,
I am truly sorry for your loss and I will keep the Gill and Notson families in my prayers.
Joyce Nelson
August 31, 2011
Pam,
So sorry for your loss. Mom's are very special people and I'm sure she was one of the best. I don't know the rest of her children but if you're an example she raised some great ones. My prayers are with you.
Kathy (Black) and Bruce Newbery
August 31, 2011
So sorry for your loss of your Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Your memories of the good times with your mother will always be treasured by you and your family. She was a very sweet lady. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sara Wilcockson
August 31, 2011
Sharon,
I am so sorry for your loss. While I did not know her, it sounds like your mother was a very special lady. May you find peace in your memories of her and in gathering with your family to celebrate her life.
In deepest sympathy,
Diana Hammond Pratt
August 31, 2011
I'm so sorry for the loss of Mrs. Gill. I didn't know her, but she sounds like she was a very loving, kind, and caring woman. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Dawn Johnson Gillespie
August 30, 2011
So sorry for the loss of your mother. I did not know her personally but felt like I did through the wonderful things that have been said about her. Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Polly Ferris-Mowry
August 30, 2011
My prayers are with the entire Gill family. Jean was such a sweet lady. God gained another angel.
Gayle Betts
August 30, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Gill was a very gentle lady with a beautiful spirit. May the Lord comfort you as you grieve the loss of your dear mother.
Cindy (Warcup) Stuckey
August 30, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember growing up across the street on Douglas and our families were always hanging out. I remember your mom & dad were always outside. Keep the memories and pictures close to your heart. I pray that your family finds comfort in the coming days, weeks & months.
MIKE FERRIS
August 30, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
joe dewees
August 30, 2011
With sympathy to the family of two fine people...Bob and now Jean.
August 30, 2011
We were so sorry to hear about Jean,both of us have known her for years.Steve's mom worked with her at A&P as did I.Always friendly and caring all the times I would see her shopping or at her yardsales and others we went to. May your memories help you through this.Sincerely,Steve and Cathy(Elliott)Cowgur
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