Obituaries

Gale D. Beekman

December 23rd, 1946 – March 12th, 2023

Gale D. Beekman, age 76 of rural Ipava, Illinois, passed away at 10:05 am Sunday, March 12, 2023 in the Emergency Room of OSF St. Clair Medical Center in Princeton, Illinois. He was born on December 23, 1946 in Ipava, the son of Willis F. and Marjorie L. (Thompson) Beekman. He married Annie Stambaugh on August 7, 2004 in Canton, Illinois. She survives.

Also surviving are his children; Stacey (and Richard) Meehan of Astoria, Illinois, Brad (and Bambi) Beekman of Bushnell, Illinois, Chad (and Heather) Beekman of Lewistown, Illinois, Kelly (and Tom) Carlock of Chandlerville, Illinois, and Rachel (and Clint) Laethem of Princeton, Illinois, 15 grandchildren; Zeke (and Lauren Krohe) Meehan, Zeb Meehan, Macey (and Lucas) Utter, Gage (and Alex Silvola) Beekman, Bailey Cale, Broc Beekman, Brynlee Beekman, Cade Beekman, Clay Beekman, Cole Beekman, Lexi (and Michael Curry) Carlock, Gabe Carlock, Belle Carlock, Ella Laethem and Evelyn Laethem, 2 great-grandsons Nash and Crew Utter, his sister Karen (and Scott) Tippey of Lewistown, Illinois and his brother Donald (and Debra) Beekman of Emden.

Gale was an Army veteran, serving stateside during the Vietnam War with a rank of Specialist 4.

He worked at Fiat-Allis in Bluff City, Illinois to begin his working career. He then was a salesman for Moorman Feed. He then began his insurance career, becoming an agent for Country Companies and later became owner and operator of the Insurance Center in Havana, Illinois for over 30 years. He also assisted part-time in the auctioneer business with his son, Chad.

Gale enjoyed gardening, golfing, fishing, camping, hunting mushrooms, and caring for his farm. He also enjoyed traveling, both in the United States and abroad. He was an avid horseman, training and trail riding his Tennessee Walkers.

He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Havana, Illinois. He also was a member of the Astoria American Legion Post #25 where he was a Past Commander. He was a member and served on the church board at Summum Christian Church.

Visitation will take place on Thursday, March 16th from 5-7 pm at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Masonic services will take place at 7:00 pm. A Celebration of Gale’s Life will take place on Friday, March 17th at 11:00 am at Shawgo Memorial Home. Pastor Darrin Fish will officiate. Interment will be in the Summum Cemetery with full military rites provided by the Astoria American Legion Post #25. Memorials in Gale’s memory may be made to the Summum Christian Church or the Astoria American Legion Post #25.

Condolences

March 13th, 2023

Sorry for your family's loss.
Will never forget the fun we had with Gale in Tennessee.
Carl Parrish

March 13th, 2023

Sorry for your loss, he will be missed. Darrell and Debby Pierce

March 13th, 2023

So sorry for your loss. Nancy Carithers

March 13th, 2023

Annie and family so sorry about your loss! My heart is breaking for you! Patty Wherley

March 13th, 2023

Gale was such a special man and friend. We are so sorry and are praying for comfort for all Gale's family and friends. Wendell & Alice Clanin

March 13th, 2023

Sorry for your loss he was such a good family person .Jerry&Bev

March 14th, 2023

So very sorry for the family's loss, thoughts and prayers with all. Marsha Thomas

March 14th, 2023

I’m so very sorry for your families loss, sympathy and prayers 🙏
Jody Dean

March 14th, 2023

Sorry for you family’s loss. Roberta Oest

March 14th, 2023

Annie and family so sorry to hear this. Gale was a wonderful person and will be missed by all that knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Dale and Janet Perry

March 14th, 2023

So sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Paul and Carol

March 14th, 2023

So sorry for your loss Annie,Gail was such a nice man and would help anybody

March 14th, 2023

Annie sorry to hear about Gale. Our prayers are with. Dennis and Sheryl Yard

March 14th, 2023

Annie I’m sorry to hear about your loss. Sending hugs and prayers for you and your family

March 14th, 2023

So sorry to hear this...prayers fir the family. Anni Mitchell

March 14th, 2023

Anne you are in my prayers

March 14th, 2023

Sorry for your. Prayers

March 14th, 2023

So sorry for your loss. Ronnie and JoEllen Myers Spencer

March 14th, 2023

We are so very sorry for your loss.
Billy and Jan

March 14th, 2023

You are all in my prayers. Christine Gunn and families

March 14th, 2023

Sorry for your loss of Gale. He will be greatly missed. Danny France

March 14th, 2023

So sorry for your loss Annie, Gail would help anybody in need, please let us know if you need anything!! Jimmy and Debbie Derry

March 14th, 2023

So sorry for your loss

March 14th, 2023

Sorry for your loss. You all are in our prayers Bob and Peggy Spencer

March 14th, 2023

So sorry to hear of Gale’s passing. I spent a lot of time at Willis & Marge Beekmans house growing up so knew all the family. Hugs & prayers to you all. Mary S & Mark Clayton

March 14th, 2023

I'm so sorry he was a good man prayers goes out to my sister and the rest

March 14th, 2023

So sorry for your loss Annie. Prayers for you and the family. Linda Bradford

March 14th, 2023

So very sorry for the lost of Gale sending hugs prayers.🙏Bob and Rett Mummert

March 14th, 2023

Sorry for your loss.

March 14th, 2023

Our condolences to Ann ie all the kids and grandkids we will miss Gale dearly Terry and Dawn Zeiger

March 14th, 2023

So sorry for your loss. Kathy Klinedinst and Dan Windsor

March 14th, 2023

Will miss our good friend. Prayers

March 14th, 2023

Sorry for your loss Wilbur and Marian Kindhart

March 14th, 2023

We are all so sorry to hear this. Prayers for you Annie and the families. So glad you came and a wonderful visit we had. Pat Kaup and families May God bless.

March 14th, 2023

Lifting all in prayers! He will sure be missed. I always enjoyed visting about his latest trail riding adventures. Cindy Chaffin

March 14th, 2023

So Sorry. He always had a smile and a memory whenever we would meet him. He will be greatly missed.

March 14th, 2023

Sorry for your loss , prayers for your family . The Eilers

March 14th, 2023

Sorry to hear this,we were so not wanting to hear this,

March 14th, 2023

Prayers for you and his family. May God help you through this change in your life. GEORGIANN HOOD

March 14th, 2023

Prayers and comfort for you Anne. Gale will be miss at Hayes Canyon. Anne and Dave Gremaud

March 14th, 2023

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family. Daniel and Becky Hamm

March 14th, 2023

Dear sweet Annie, my prayers are with you love so sorry this is so devastating love you honey!!! Connie Whitaker

March 14th, 2023

So sorry for your loss.- Matthew & Kenzi Peirce.

March 14th, 2023

So sorry for your loss. Steve Welch

March 14th, 2023

So sorry Annie for you and you family,Linda Derry and Family

March 14th, 2023

Words can’t express the sorrow we feel for you and the family. We always enjoyed our many visits, fellowship, story telling and memory making. Our deepest condolences. Gale will be missed and the heavens are rejoicing as they welcome home a son of God! Steve, Stacey, Gabe, Libby, Cam, Zeke, Nate Paznokas

March 14th, 2023

So sorry for you loss
Thoughts & prayers for all of you
From all us MALOTT families

March 14th, 2023

Thinking of you ALL
so so sorry
Gary & Bev Taylor & family

March 14th, 2023

We will miss that smile Gale always had. Hugs and prayers for the family. Jack and Billie Simmons

March 14th, 2023

Annie so sorry for your loss. Gale will be missed by many as he was a good man. Wally and Janet Danner

March 14th, 2023

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. He always had a smile on his face. He will be missed by so many of us at horse camp.

March 14th, 2023

So sorry for your loss Miss Annie. He will be greatly missed. Sending you love and prayers for you and your family.

March 14th, 2023

Miss Annie so sorry for your loss. Prayers from Kenneth and Bea

March 14th, 2023

I’m so very sorry Annie and family. Gale was such a good guy. Prayers for your peace 🙏🏼.——- Cheri Zellers

March 14th, 2023

I just heard the news of Gales passing. I want to express my sympathy amd love for all the family. Emma Thompson

March 14th, 2023

So very sorry for the passing of your Dad. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Todd Shaw

March 14th, 2023

So sorry

March 14th, 2023

I was very sorry to hear of Gales passing. My condolences to wife and children. Linda Hamm

March 14th, 2023

My condolences to the family on the loss of a wonderful man. Keeping all of you in my prayers. C. Fisk

March 14th, 2023

You are in our thoughts. Hugs and prayers. So sorry for your loss. Alan and Georgiana Clemens

March 14th, 2023

Annie I am very sorry for your loss. wally

March 14th, 2023

Annie, we were so very sorry to hear of Gale’s passing! You are in our thoughts and prayers. Keith & Christy Lehman

March 14th, 2023

Our thoughts and prayers are with you..Alvin and Doris Loyd

March 14th, 2023

To the entire Beekman family, Im so fortunate to have had Gale for a friend the last 40 years. I enjoyed working with him on auctions. God loves him and your family, prayers to all. Clay Mitchell

March 14th, 2023

To the entire Beekman family, Im so fortunate to have had Gale for a friend the last 40 years. I enjoyed working with him on auctions. God loves him and your family, prayers to all. Clay Mitchell

March 14th, 2023

Annie and family, I am so very sorry for your sudden loss of Gale. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs, Joyce Goeschel-Gough

March 14th, 2023

Thoughts and Prayers are the family,Gaylon and Brianna(Mayall) Malott

March 14th, 2023

Gale was a classmate and friend. We are so sorry to hear of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Annie, and your family. Ann and Bill Robinson

March 14th, 2023

Annie and family,so sorry to hear about Gale.He was such a kind man.Thoughts and prayers for all. Brenda Reneau

March 14th, 2023

On behalf of the Illinois State Police, Troop 4, we are sorry for your loss Beekman family. Prayers and positive thoughts are with you.

March 14th, 2023

Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Captain Jon K Dively-ISP Troop 4 CMDR

March 14th, 2023

Annie, we are so sorry to hear of Gale's passing. We always enjoyed visiting and riding with yall while at Hayes.
Our prayers are with you and the family. God bless.

March 14th, 2023

We are sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort and strength during this difficult time. Bob and Melba Baker

March 14th, 2023

So sorry for your family loss.
Bev Wells Wurm

March 14th, 2023

So sorry to hear this. Gale was a great guy and kind to everyone!
Praying for your comfort.🙏🏼
Quentin and Diane Wickert

March 14th, 2023

From everyone at the Harvest Solar family, We are terribly sorry for your loss.
-Matthew Votoupal

March 14th, 2023

Very sorry for your loss. Steve and Sharon Musson

March 14th, 2023

Annie & Family - What sorrow we feel for all of you at the sudden loss of Gale... The Beekman kids & Grover kids rode the bus together all our school days. He was my brother Larry's seatmate all those years and in my Class of '64 graduating class. Always great to catch up at our class reunions and visiting with you as well Annie. Thoughts & Prayers, Jerry & Dixie (Grover) Stitt

March 14th, 2023

I am so very sorry for the sudden loss of Gale. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Carolyn Cripe

March 14th, 2023

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with all of you. Rochelle (Oest) Sappington

March 14th, 2023

Sorry for your family’s lost of a real good guy Dave and Marge Dunbar

March 14th, 2023

Jon & I are so sorry for your loss! Jon & Ciny Mummert

March 14th, 2023

We are truly sorry for loss.
Ted and Laurie Tarvin

March 14th, 2023

Annie and Gales family, i had the privilege of knowing Gale for 60 years, he was a good friend and I will miss our talks and texts. Last Sunday heaven got a good ole cowboy, auctioneer, and a friend to many. Heavens gain and our loss, God speed GB, your old pal Dean

March 14th, 2023

So sad to hear this news. Gale was a classmate (Class of ‘64) & always such a kind person. Judy Sivia

March 14th, 2023

Sorry for your loss, your Family is in my thoughts and prayers
Connie Ogden

March 14th, 2023

Heartbreaking to lose a dear friend. Sincerest condolences to Annie and family. God be with you and keep you each and every one. JB & Norma Onion

March 14th, 2023

Our very deepest sympathy to the Beekman family. Gale was a great friend to everyone. God Blessed you all with him in your life. Lorenda and Alvin Spilker.

March 14th, 2023

So sorry for your loss Annie,sending prayers for you and the family

March 15th, 2023

So sorry Annie, wish I could be there, but not back from Florida. God will take care of you, am praying for you.

March 15th, 2023

Annie, we are heartbroken for all of you and for all of us who loved Gale. He is going to be missed by so many. Jim and Andrea France

March 15th, 2023

What a legacy Gale leaves behind with his wonderful family! We are sorry for your loss. Warren and Rita Potter

March 15th, 2023

Annie, we are very sorry for your loss of Gail. You and your family are in our prayers. We are thankful for all the good times shared at Hayes Canyon. Don & Marsha Kentch

March 15th, 2023

So so sorry for your loss. Prayers & love being sent your way. - Kaylee Beekman

March 16th, 2023

Annie and family so very sorry for your loss, Gale was a great guy and Will be missed by everyone. With our sympathy and prayers Bonnie,Linda,Edna Jones and family's

March 16th, 2023

So very sorry for yourloss. Prayers. Marita Rochelle

March 16th, 2023

Annie, I am so sorry. Sending love and prayers to you and your family. April Myslinski

March 16th, 2023

Sorry to hear about Gale. I knew his parents and all his family. Wendell yost

March 16th, 2023

So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. Carl and Rita Pacunas

March 16th, 2023

Sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and hugs. Rita Linn & Anita Mann

March 16th, 2023

We are so very sorry to hear of Gales passing. Our deepest sympathy.
Ike and Linda Hackett

March 16th, 2023

So sorry to read this. My sympathy for you all.
Carole Derry

March 16th, 2023

Our sympathies to the family of Gale. He was a friend to everyone

March 16th, 2023

I remember Gale running his horse years ago at the saddle club. He later bought my parent's place, JD and Ruby Groff, near Summum. Sending condolences from Texas. Roberta Groff-Horton and husband John Horton

March 16th, 2023

Sorry for your family's loss in my prayers,Beverly Stafford

March 16th, 2023

So, so sorry for your loss. The family is in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you peace, strength and comfort during this difficult time. Gale will be greatly missed! Mike and Donna Shirley

March 16th, 2023

So very sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you.

March 17th, 2023

We are so sorry for your loss. Condolences to the family.
We will greatly miss our friend Gale❤️
Sandy and Jerry Page

March 17th, 2023

Sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers are with you. Brian and will

March 17th, 2023

Annie and family so sorry for your loss. Our family is praying for you all during this difficult time. Terry Pilger

March 18th, 2023

We are sorry to hear of Gale's passing. He was in the neighborhood and our insurance man for many years. He always had time to chat whenever you saw him out and about. Sorry for your loss. Kevin

March 18th, 2023

We are sorry to hear of Gale's death. He was in the neighborhood and our insurance man for years. He always had time to chat when you saw him out and about. Sorry for your loss, Kevin and Teresa Garlisch

March 23rd, 2023

I met Gale through Lewistown Mutual and always enjoyed speaking with him. I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to the family.

April 27th, 2023

Condolences from Smitty