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Shirley and Hearold Montgomery, Daniel Buckley Jr., Diana Mae Bailey
SHIRLEY A. (SMITH) AND HEAROLD W. MONTGOMERY
Shirley A. (Smith) Montgomery, 93 years of age, passed away March 24, 2021 in Tucson, AZ. Hearold W. Montgomery, 95 years of age, passed away August 15th, 2021 in Tucson, AZ. Their combined memorial service will be held at 5:00 P.M. Friday, October 1st, 2021 at the Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home in Sandwich, Illinois.
Shirley A. Smith was born September 23rd, 1927 in Sandwich, IL to Vernon and Doris (Humiston) Smith. She attended Sandwich schools, graduating with the class of 1945. After graduating high school, Shirley attended and graduated from a Secretarial school. Shirley and Hearold met in high school. They dated and throughout WWII the two corresponded as Hearold had been drafted into the US Navy. At the end of WWII they married on October 24th, 1946. They were married 74 years.
Hearold W. Montgomery was born January 24th, 1926 in Grayville, IL to Charles Dawson and Minnie (Daniels) Montgomery. He attended high school in Leland Illinois, lettering in basketball. Hearold spent two tours of duty in the US Navy during WWII and the Korean conflict. Hearold attended college at Monmouth College and Indiana Technical College. Their daughter, Ardis, was born while they were in Monmouth.
After graduating from Indiana Technical College with a degree in Electrical Engineering, Hearold first worked for Shakeproof Engineering in Elgin, Illinois. Then he secured a position with General Electric (GE) in Danville, Illinois. GE offered many opportunities for Hearold. He was employed by GE for 30 years in various locations. Their son, Allen, was born while the family lived in New York.
Meanwhile, Shirley was supporting the family too. She worked as a secretary in a data processing office while also creating a welcoming home for her family. In later years she worked for the Whiteside County Clerk preparing jury pools for upcoming trials.
Retirement in 1986 meant both were free to travel and enjoy hobbies. They bought an RV and began traveling to visit relatives and see the sights. In addition Hearold bought a “basket Case” 1930 Model A Ford Roadster. He did a complete restoration and improved the car from a Standard to a Deluxe model.
Shirley meanwhile was beginning to collect antique postcards. One of her favorite subject matters was Santa. She eventually amassed about 15,000 cards. She also created an annual postcard to share among her fellow postcard club members.
Shirley & Hearold were long-time members of the Morrison United Methodist Church. Shirley attended the church women’s Monday Afternoon Club, as well as the local WA-TANYE women’s organization.
Hearold and Shirley were very quiet, loving, parents, grandparents, Aunt, Uncle, friends and individuals. They will be greatly missed.
Any memorial donations for Shirley may be made to the Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712, 520.326.9686, This memorial was established because Shirley loved the plants/ flowers at the Botanical Gardens.
Any memorial donations for Hearold may be made to the “Model “A” Ford Foundation, 6865 W Hickory Rd. Hickory corners, MI 49060, 269-671-5089. This memorial was established because Hearold was a strong supporter of the Model A Ford restoration hobby.
Memorial webpages have been established individually for Shirley and Hearold. You are welcome to add your memories and photos to the individual pages. They can be accessed at: https://www.mykeeper.com/profile/ ShirleySmithMontgomery/ and https://www. mykeeper.com/keeprs/HearoldMontgomery/
DANIEL BUCKLEY JR.
Born: September 19, 1939 in Elmwood Park, IL Died: July 30, 2021 in Morrison, IL
DANIEL J. BUCKLEY, JR. 81, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, July 30, 2021 at his home. Cremation rites were accorded; a memorial visitation will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Morrison, followed by a memorial Mass and Military Honors at 10:00 a.m. The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home assisted with arrangements. A memorial to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Morrison has been established.
Dan was born September 19, 1939 in Elmwood Park, IL to Daniel J. and Margaret L. (Janotte) Buckley. He was educated in the Whittier Grade School in Waukegan, IL and was a 1957 graduate of Waukegan Township High School. He enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps, and served in Camp Pendleton, San Diego and later in Okinawa, Japan. He made the rank of sergeant, and was honorably discharged in 1963. On July 21, 1962 he married Mary A. Daluga at Immaculate Conception Church in Waukegan, IL. He was employed with Exelon for 30 years, retiring in 1995. Dan was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Morrison. He was a major supporter of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, Boys Town and St. Joseph Indian School. He was a member of the Morrison Sportsmen’s Club, and enjoyed shooting, reloading, hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed piloting. There were many maple trees on his property, which he tapped to make maple syrup. He would host school groups to come out and learn the craft and sample the sweet treats. He was a history buff and had many hobbies, including woodworking, making home-made wine, reading, and playing cribbage. Most of all Dan enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Mary; two daughters, Jan (Jim) Rothweil of Wentzville, MO and Cynthia Holten; two granddaughters, Ashton (Sam) Kupferschmid and Rachel Rothweil; two grandsons, Jacob (Nicole) Spencer and Dillon (Nicki) Spencer; four great grandchildren, Adrianna, Addyson, Lilian and Colette Rothweil; one sister, Sandra (Robert) Johnson of Roanoke, VA; many nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents and several aunts and uncles.
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DIANA “AUNT DI” MAE BAILEY
Born: December 12, 1935 in Erie, Illinois Died: September 15, 2021 in Sterling, Ilinois
Diana Mae “Aunt Di” Bailey, 85, of Morrison, Illinois, died Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling, Illinois. Services will be held 1:00 pm Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Gibson-Bode Funeral Home, Erie. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm on Friday at the funeral home. Private burial will be in Sharon Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Rock River Hospice & Home, 2706 Ave E., Sterling, IL 61081
Diana was born on December 12, 1935, in rural Erie, Illinois, the daughter of George and Dora (Nicely) Ballard. She graduated from Erie High School. On March 25, 1967 she married Jesse Bailey at the Erie Baptist Church in Erie, IL. Diana was a cook at various restaurants, worked for GE in Morrison, and was a caregiver for the elderly in their homes. She was a longtime member of the Erie Baptist church, having been baptized and married there. She enjoyed camping and playing cards and games. She enjoyed her family and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt.
Diana is survived by her children, Dora “Dody” (Rick) Ogburn, Morrison, Veronica “Vicky” Heady, Morrison, Mark (Debbie) Gibson, Clinton, Shawn (Tina) Bailey, Erie, Michelle “Missy” Meinsma (Ed Elms), Morrison; step-children, Denise (David) Chapman, Katy, TX, Craig (Chris) Bailey, Des Moines, IA; 25 grandchildren, 49 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jesse, a daughter, Teresa Cross, 10 brothers and sisters, and three grandbabies. Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com
