Phyllis J. McKeown, 81, of Galesburg, died at 8:38 p.m. Tuesday, April 2,2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.
Phyllis was born May 17, 1937 in Galesburg, the daughter of John James and Virgil Lee (Cheatham) Banks. Phyllis married Bill McKeown on August 29, 1955, together they had six children. They later divorced. Phyllis is survived by two sons, William Lee (Janet) McKeown, Jr. of Galesburg and Jeffery Wayne (Norma) McKeown of rural Rio; three daughters, Pamela Joan (Joe) Landon of Dahinda, Martha Elizabeth (Ricky) Stufflebeem and Brenda Kay (Bill) Kenney both of Galesburg; and one sister, Shirley Banks of Galesburg. Phyllis is also survived by her pride and joy, 12 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Lacinda Gale Raible in 1993; one brother, Butch Banks; and one sister, Dee Swank.Phyllis attended East Galesburg and ROVA Schools.
Phyllis loved her family more than anything. There is nothing she wouldn’t do for them. Phyllis was whole when her entire family was under one roof. Although she was dealt some struggles in life, she always remained positive, putting everyone before herself. She loved cooking for her family, especially her famous fried chicken and macaroni salad. Phyllis also loved to be outdoors enjoying all nature had to offer from camping, fishing, and gardening. Her Christian faith carried Phyllis through many of life’s difficulties and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Galesburg.
Cremation rites will be accorded. A memorial service for Phyllis will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 5, 2019 at Bethel Baptist Church. Rev. Lee Johnson will officiate. Memorials may be made to Gordon Behrent's Senior Center or Bethel Baptist Church.
Phyllis was born May 17, 1937 in Galesburg, the daughter of John James and Virgil Lee (Cheatham) Banks. Phyllis married Bill McKeown on August 29, 1955, together they had six children. They later divorced. Phyllis is survived by two sons, William Lee (Janet) McKeown, Jr. of Galesburg and Jeffery Wayne (Norma) McKeown of rural Rio; three daughters, Pamela Joan (Joe) Landon of Dahinda, Martha Elizabeth (Ricky) Stufflebeem and Brenda Kay (Bill) Kenney both of Galesburg; and one sister, Shirley Banks of Galesburg. Phyllis is also survived by her pride and joy, 12 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Lacinda Gale Raible in 1993; one brother, Butch Banks; and one sister, Dee Swank.Phyllis attended East Galesburg and ROVA Schools.
Phyllis loved her family more than anything. There is nothing she wouldn’t do for them. Phyllis was whole when her entire family was under one roof. Although she was dealt some struggles in life, she always remained positive, putting everyone before herself. She loved cooking for her family, especially her famous fried chicken and macaroni salad. Phyllis also loved to be outdoors enjoying all nature had to offer from camping, fishing, and gardening. Her Christian faith carried Phyllis through many of life’s difficulties and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Galesburg.
Cremation rites will be accorded. A memorial service for Phyllis will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 5, 2019 at Bethel Baptist Church. Rev. Lee Johnson will officiate. Memorials may be made to Gordon Behrent's Senior Center or Bethel Baptist Church.
Phyllis J. McKeown, 81, of Galesburg, died at 8:38 p.m. Tuesday, April 2,2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.
Phyllis was born May 17, 1937 in Galesburg, the daughter of John James and Virgil Lee (Cheatham) Banks. Phyllis married Bill McKeown on August 29, 1955, together they had six children. They later divorced. Phyllis is survived by two sons, William Lee (Janet) McKeown, Jr. of Galesburg and Jeffery Wayne (Norma) McKeown of rural Rio; three daughters, Pamela Joan (Joe) Landon of Dahinda, Martha Elizabeth (Ricky) Stufflebeem and Brenda Kay (Bill) Kenney both of Galesburg; and one sister, Shirley Banks of Galesburg. Phyllis is also survived by her pride and joy, 12 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Lacinda Gale Raible in 1993; one brother, Butch Banks; and one sister, Dee Swank.Phyllis attended East Galesburg and ROVA Schools.
Phyllis loved her family more than anything. There is nothing she wouldn’t do for them. Phyllis was whole when her entire family was under one roof. Although she was dealt some struggles in life, she always remained positive, putting everyone before herself. She loved cooking for her family, especially her famous fried chicken and macaroni salad. Phyllis also loved to be outdoors enjoying all nature had to offer from camping, fishing, and gardening. Her Christian faith carried Phyllis through many of life’s difficulties and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Galesburg.
Cremation rites will be accorded. A memorial service for Phyllis will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 5, 2019 at Bethel Baptist Church. Rev. Lee Johnson will officiate. Memorials may be made to Gordon Behrent's Senior Center or Bethel Baptist Church.
Phyllis was born May 17, 1937 in Galesburg, the daughter of John James and Virgil Lee (Cheatham) Banks. Phyllis married Bill McKeown on August 29, 1955, together they had six children. They later divorced. Phyllis is survived by two sons, William Lee (Janet) McKeown, Jr. of Galesburg and Jeffery Wayne (Norma) McKeown of rural Rio; three daughters, Pamela Joan (Joe) Landon of Dahinda, Martha Elizabeth (Ricky) Stufflebeem and Brenda Kay (Bill) Kenney both of Galesburg; and one sister, Shirley Banks of Galesburg. Phyllis is also survived by her pride and joy, 12 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Lacinda Gale Raible in 1993; one brother, Butch Banks; and one sister, Dee Swank.Phyllis attended East Galesburg and ROVA Schools.
Phyllis loved her family more than anything. There is nothing she wouldn’t do for them. Phyllis was whole when her entire family was under one roof. Although she was dealt some struggles in life, she always remained positive, putting everyone before herself. She loved cooking for her family, especially her famous fried chicken and macaroni salad. Phyllis also loved to be outdoors enjoying all nature had to offer from camping, fishing, and gardening. Her Christian faith carried Phyllis through many of life’s difficulties and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Galesburg.
Cremation rites will be accorded. A memorial service for Phyllis will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 5, 2019 at Bethel Baptist Church. Rev. Lee Johnson will officiate. Memorials may be made to Gordon Behrent's Senior Center or Bethel Baptist Church.
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