Gilson, Duane E.

Duane E. Gilson, 78, of Galesburg, died at 3:45 p.m. Saturday, September 19, 2015 in Galesburg Cottage Hospital.

He was born May 1, 1937, in Galesburg, the son of Floyd and Mabel (McLaren) Gilson.

He is survived by a lifelong friend, Darla Swinger and several cousins.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

Duane graduated from Galesburg High School in 1958.  He was a lifelong resident of Galesburg.  Duane had worked at the former Davis Food Store and was a driver for the Galesburg Rescue Mission for 14 years, retiring in 2002.  He was a member of First Church of the Open Bible, where he served as an usher and drove the church van.  Duane was an avid Chicago Bears and White Sox fan.

Cremation will be accorded.  Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, September 26, 2016 at First Church of the Open Bible.  Memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. at the church with Pastor Mark Dexter officiating.  Burial will be in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens.  Memorial contributions may be made to the family.  Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services of Galesburg is handling arrangements.  Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

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