Standard, Mary O.

Mary O. Standard, 87, of Galesburg, died at 6:10 p.m. Friday, February 20, 2015 in Galesburg Cottage Hospital.

She was born July 10, 1927 in Plymouth, Illinois the daughter of Ernest F. and Lillian M. (Mackey) Kendall. She married Kenneth Standard on May 7, 1946 in Plymouth. He preceded her in death March 11, 1995.

She is survived by three sons, Rod Standard of Galesburg, Ron (and Chris) Standard of Monmouth, and Bob (and Jeanine) Standard of Bloomington; two daughters, Nikki (and John) Campbell of Galesburg and Penny (and Mickey) Tinder of Springfield; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Dodie Robeck; a granddaughter, Kiley Standard; two brothers; and two sisters.

Mary was a PBX Operator for Gunther Construction and Galesburg Cottage Hospital. She retired in 1990. She graduated from Plymouth High School. Mary was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed reading, playing cards, and listening to country music.

Mary’s children are honoring her wishes to be cremated with no visitation or memorial service. Memorial contributions may be made to V.F.W. Post 2257. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

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