Obituaries

George L. Hughes

September 16th, 1932 – September 2nd, 2024

George L. Hughes, 91, of Astoria, IL, passed away at 5:05 pm on Monday, September 2, 2024 at Beardstown Health & Rehab Center in Beardstown, IL. He was born on Friday, September 16, 1932 in Browning, IL, the son of George C. and Grace R. (Stambaugh) Hughes. George married Doris Parkinson on September 4, 1963 in Lewistown, IL. She survives.

Also surviving is his son, David Hughes of Astoria, three granddaughters; Kirstin (and Anthony) Anderson of New Lisbon, WI, Kaylie (and Cody Schultz) of Lewistown, IL, and Samantha (and Austin) Quandt of Kansas City, MO, five great-grandchildren, and several nephews and nieces.

He is preceded by one son; James Dayle Hughes, sister; Geneva Howard, brother; David Jack Hughes, and one niece.

George served in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1953 where he was stationed at the Marshall Islands and was also a veteran of the Korean War. After his time in the Navy, George joined the United States Navy Reserves where he served for eight years. During his service time, George was a fire fighter and a member of the construction battalion.

George was a farmer from eighteen years of age until he was in his seventies. He was also a bricklayer for 60 years. George was recognized by the International Brick Layers and Masonries of Washington D.C. as a Golden Star Brick Layer award winner. George loved to work and was known for not being able to sit still.

He was a member of the Farm Bureau. While in high school, George was involved in several sports. He always enjoyed watching sports and would attend several sporting events at the Astoria school when he was able. Baseball was his favorite sport to play and watch. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal and Kansas City Chiefs fan. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and playing games with them.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A graveside service will be held at 2 pm on Friday, September 13, 2024 in the Astoria Cemetery. Bob Spencer will be officiating. Military rites will be provided by the Astoria American Legion. Memorials may be made to the Astoria Rescue Squad or the Beardstown Health & Rehab Center.

Condolences

September 3rd, 2024

Im thoughts and prayer go out to Doris,David, Kristin, Kaylie and Sam and all of the great grand babie

September 3rd, 2024

From Bob and Chris Gunn

September 4th, 2024

George was a wonderful man and he just lit up when he saw Doris and David. It was an honor to be able to care for him. He will be missed.

September 5th, 2024

Sorry to hear of George’s passing as he was a good friend of mine and a Cardinal fan forever! Prayers for the family. Bill Weime. Sierra Vista. Az

September 5th, 2024

Doris - So sorry for your loss of George. Jodie & Robbin Kost

September 5th, 2024

So very sorry for your loss, George as a good man. Brian Bucher

September 6th, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Sending my Thoughts and Prayers for Doris, David, Kristin, Kaylie , Sami & All of the Family's. Hugs to all. George sure was a very soft spoken man. He will be missed by many. Sue Palmer & Family's.

September 8th, 2024

So sorry for your family's loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim and Deb Park

September 10th, 2024

Doris, David, and family, So sorry to hear of George's passing. My sympathy to all of you. Carolyn Cripe

September 10th, 2024

We are so sorry to hear of George passing. Wendell & Alice Clanin