Conover, Christopher Robert

conover, chrisChristopher Robert Conover, 36, of Kewanee, died at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at home.

Chris was born November 18, 1978 in Galesburg, the son of James N. and Mary Eileen Flanagan Conover.  Chris is survived by one sister, Julie and her husband Tony Solliday of San Clemente, CA; a nephew, Tony Solliday and a niece Ava Solliday.  He is also survived by a grandma, Mary Conover of Galesburg; and his goddaughter, Macey Bland.   He was preceded in death by his father Jim on November 9, 2000 and his mother Eileen on December 13, 2014.

After Chris graduated from Galesburg High School he attended Carl Sandburg College and graduated from Illinois State University.  He was currently working as the manager for Sinbad Vapors in Kewanee.  Chris loved to watch football, especially his beloved Chicago Bears.  He had a new found passion for fantasy football and was the defending back to back champion of his league.  Chris also loved music and reading.  He could frequently be found at a library and had a very deep love for Stephen King.

Visitation will be 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory.  Private family interment of cremated remains will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery on his mother’s grave.  Memorials may be made in Chris’ memory to the Knox County Humane Society.  Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.watsonthomas.com.

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