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858 South Academy Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
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Rosary
10:45 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
St. Patrick's Catholic Church (Galesburg)
858 South Academy Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
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16
Funeral Mass
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
St. Patrick's Catholic Church (Galesburg)
858 South Academy Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
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Samuel Powell Obituary
He was born on July 4, 1935 in Saint Mary's, Illinois the son of Ernest and Lera (Phillips) Powell. He married Wilberta "Bertie" George on January 1, 1954 in Williamsfield, Illinois.
Surviving is his wife, Bertie Powell of Knoxville, Illinois; his children: Connie Sue Becker of St. Ann, Missouri, Ben Powell of LaVerne, California, Jane (Steve Nelson) Powell of Galesburg, Illinois, and Vicki (Michael) Crawford of Georgetown, Kentucky; thirteen grandchildren and twenty-nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, parents-in-laws, three sisters: Mildred. June and Helen, one brother, Ronald, one grandchild, Heath Alfaro, one son-in-law, Van Becker and one daughter-in-law, Sharon Powell.
He starting working for ADM at the age of eighteen and retired forty-seven years later as Plant Supervisor. He was an active member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Galesburg, Illinois. He enjoyed square dancing, camping and attending his grandchildren's events. He also enjoyed motorcycling in his early years and watching Indy car racing.
Visitation will be held on Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM, rosary at 10:45 AM with funeral mass beginning at 11:00 AM at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Galesburg, Illinois. Cremation will be preformed following the services. Memorials may be made to St. Vincent DePaul, American Cancer Society and American Heart Association. On-line condolences my be left at www.hurd-hendicksfuneralhome.com.
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Upcoming Events
Mar
16
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
St. Patrick's Catholic Church (Galesburg)
858 South Academy Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsMar
16
Rosary
10:45 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
St. Patrick's Catholic Church (Galesburg)
858 South Academy Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsMar
16
Funeral Mass
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
St. Patrick's Catholic Church (Galesburg)
858 South Academy Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes - KnoxvilleOnly 2 days left for delivery to next service.