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Jack D. Winston

July 14th, 1932 – October 1st, 2018

Jack D. Winston, 86, of Rushville, IL, passed away at 4:50 pm on Monday, October 1, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL. He was born on July 14, 1932 in Sheldons Grove, IL, the son of Edward and Dorothy (Workman) Winston. Jack married Betty Weishaar on April 21, 1951 in Beardstown, IL. Betty preceded Jack in death on August 22, 2018.

Also preceding Jack in death are his 2 brothers, Junior and John “Bill” Winston, and sister, Beverly Burgard.

Surviving are his 2 daughters, Nancy Winston of Rushville and Christy (and John) Chubick of Bloomington, IL, 3 grandchildren, Shelly Toland, Jennifer (and Dave) Ziemer, and Kayla (and Josh) Smith, and 4 great-grandchildren, Taylor, Olivia, Coralynn, and Calvin.

Jack was a farmer for 56 years. He was a tinker and especially enjoyed working on clocks.

Services will be held at 11 am on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL. Pastor Charla Meyers will be officiating. A visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the services on Saturday. Interment will be in the Browning Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Schuyler County.

Condolences


October 3rd, 2018

We're so sorry to hear about Jack. The Winston family was (and always will be) a family of love and compassion. Peace to all from his cousins, Emily Carroll (Bud) and Shirley Runion.

October 3rd, 2018

Nancy, Thoughts and Prayers are with you. Susan Park

October 4th, 2018

Prayers for the family. Love to all

October 4th, 2018

Nancy and Christy I am so sorry. Thought a lot of your parents. Prayers to your families. Karen (Brierton) Williams

October 4th, 2018

Sorry to hear this. Jack was such a nice man. You have our sympathy. Tom and Susan Acker

October 4th, 2018

Just saw this in the paper but never thought it to be my neighbor up the street - so sorry - you've had a rough couple of months here with your mother also passing - our condolences The Warner families

October 5th, 2018

Nancy,so sorry to hear of Jacks' passing.Thoughts and prayers for you.Launi Klitz

October 5th, 2018

So sorry lost a good friend Karl rebman

October 6th, 2018

Christy & Nancy & family. I was so sorry to hear you had another loss so soon. My condolences to everyone. Dianne Emerick

October 7th, 2018

Sincerest condolences to Jack'a family and friends. Warren Winston, Pittsfield, Illinois.