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Jo Lee Herschelman

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[December 28, 2016]  SPRINGFIELD - Jo Lee Herschelman, 81, of Springfield (formerly of Galesburg) passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at 2:00 a.m. at the Oak Terrace Nursing Home in Springfield.

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Jo Lee Herschelman, 81, of Springfield (formerly of Galesburg) passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at 2:00 a.m. at the Oak Terrace Nursing Home in Springfield.

Services will be held in Galesburg and Buffalo, Wyoming at later dates. Cremation Rites have been accorded.

Jo Lee Celley was born on December 14, 1935 in Buffalo, Wyoming, the daughter of John Albert "Jack" and Edna Beatrice (Christiansen)"Eddie" Celley. She was united in marriage to John F. Herschelman in June, 1958, they later divorced.

Surviving are her children: Leonard Alan (Anita Johnson) of Galesburg, Ellen Jo (Mayito) Farias of Springfield and Dale Frederick (Tawnya) Herschelman of Galesburg. Grandchildren: Jonathan (Sara Swigart) Herschelman, Gregory, Elya and Andre Farias-Herschelman, Hunter and Hayden Herschelman. Great grandson: Braxtyn David Herschelman. She is also survived by cousins, a niece and three nephews, her faithful dog, “Wally”and many that called her "Mom".

She was preceded in death by her parents and two infant brothers.

Jo graduated from Buffalo High School, Blackburn College with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and MacMurray College with a Master's Degree in Special Education.

 

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She retired from District # 205 in Galesburg in 1997, then taught several more years in Idaho at Hope House.

She is a member of the Trinity Anglican Church in Monmouth.

Her hobbies included rock/coin collecting, reading, cooking, photography, travel, and volunteering her time and talents where they were needed. She had friends from around the world. No one in her presence ever went hungry or unloved. She taught her kids to love fiercely, be loyal, forgiving and honest and to work hard. She expected them to, at the very least, learn from poor choices and mistakes when they were made, and strive to do better.

Memorials may be made to: Mayo Clinic, ALS Association or Trinity Anglican Church, Monmouth.

Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln is assisting the family with arrangements.

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