Obituaries

Grace M. Bair

February 15th, 1930 – July 29th, 2016

Grace M. Bair, 86, of Astoria, passed away at 10:30 pm on Friday, July 29, 2016 at Wesley Village in Macomb. She was born on February 15, 1930 in Fulton County, IL, the daughter of Charles and Rosa (Brillhart) Conner. Grace married Jack Bair on December 15, 1950 in Astoria, IL. He preceded her in death on May 27, 2015.

Also preceding her in death was her daughter, Constance Royer, 4 brothers, Junior, Robert, Richard and Donald Conner and 3 sisters, Ruby Vaile, Helen Shaw and Nelda Webb.

Survivors include her son Marty Bair of Astoria and 2 granddaughters, Lindy (and Troy) Schenk of Astoria and Libby Bair of Springfield.

Grace was a homemaker and a member of the Astoria United Methodist Church

Services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Reverend Bob Green will be officiating. A visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Interment will be in the Astoria Cemetery in Astoria. Memorials may be made to the Astoria United Methodist Church.

Condolences

July 30th, 2016

Thinking of you ALL.
The Harold Malott Families

July 30th, 2016

Grace was a wonderful lady and Christian. You have our sympathies and prayers.
Lowell and Mary Aten

July 30th, 2016

Love and hugs to all of you. Grace was my favorite aunt🙏🏻

July 31st, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Roberta Oest

July 31st, 2016

Lindy, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your grandmother. Thinking of all of you and sending hugs and prayers your way.
Sue and Jerry Tomlinson,Mt.Sterling, Illinois

July 31st, 2016

Grace was certainly a beautiful lady who had such a wonderful poise about her. Heaven has truly gained another angel! Bill Weime

July 31st, 2016

We are sorry for your loss. Grace was a very sweet lady and will be missed by all. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Bob and Melba Baker

July 31st, 2016

Very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother Marty, and your grand mother Lindy. She was a very special Lady. Glenna Parry and Tammy Parry Baldry

August 1st, 2016

So sorry to hear of the loss of such a sweet, sweet lady. Thoughts and prayers to Marty, Lindy, Libby and the entire Bair family. Lori Thomas

August 1st, 2016

Thoughts and prayers for you Marty, Lindy and Libby. Aunt Grace was always so thoughtful, kind, and compassionate and we loved her very much. She will be missed by all. Jan Frietsch

August 1st, 2016

So sorry for your loss. We will miss her deeply. Prayers to all. RIP beautiful lady. Kandy and kevin clark

August 1st, 2016

Sending our sincere sympathy in the loss of this sweet lady. Maurice and Kathy Cox

August 1st, 2016

What a wonderfully sweet woman and neighbor. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of her family. Garth and Carolyn Cripe

August 1st, 2016

So sorry to read of Grace’s death. She was a wonderful lady and such a joy & privilege to know. We will never forget how she and Jack met us the first day we came to Astoria to be the Astoria UMC pastor’s family. So thankful we were able to visit with both her and Jack in Nov of 2014 when we were in Astoria. our thoughts, love and prayers. Phillip & Connie Glick

August 1st, 2016

A very Special Lady! So sorry for your family's loss! Patty Wherley

August 2nd, 2016

Sorry for the loss of your Mom Nicki Phillips Hazzard

August 2nd, 2016

Our Sympathy & Prayers
Dennis & Cyndi Ratcliff

August 2nd, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Ike and Linda Hackett
Norma Powell

August 2nd, 2016

Fond memories of great aunt Grace. Our thoughts are with you. -Jamelle Webb & Joyce Reneau

August 3rd, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear of Grace's passing. She was always a wonderful example kindness and God's love. Vicki Phillips

August 3rd, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear of Grace's passing. She was always a wonderful example kindness and God's love. Vicki Phillips