Obituaries

Luann Davis

March 12th, 1940 – September 6th, 2024

M. Luann Davis passed away at her residence in Galesburg, Illinois at 2:15 am on Friday, September 6, 2024. She was born on March 12, 1940 in Canton, Illinois, the daughter of Harold and Nelda Jo (Smith) Burgard. She was a 1958 graduate of VIT High School and enjoyed cheerleading for the athletic teams. After high school, she graduated from the Peoria School of Beauty attaining her beautician’s license.

She married Lowell Davis on August 16, 1959 in Ipava, Illinois and they made their home and raised their family on their farm in London Mills, Illinois. They raised Charolais cattle, corn and beans. Lowell passed away on June 12, 2014. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, John, Lanny and Robert Burgard and sister Lois Gorsage. Luann and Lowell’s grandson Will continues in their footsteps as he raises and breeds their herd of Charolais they started in 1969.

Luann is survived by four daughters; Shelley (and the late Doug) Moothart of Fairfield, Iowa, Kamie Davis and Gayle Peach of St. Louis, Missouri, Daphne Davis of London Mills, Illinois and Jeanie Fili and Amanda Snyder of Peoria, Illinois, eight grandchildren; Shelby (and Brent) Reck, Lindsey (and Austin) Countryman, Tyler Moothart, Eddie Peach-Righton, Chance Blankers, Will Blankers, Connor Fili and Shea (and Eli) Packey, two great-grandchildren, Ivy Jo Reck and Etta Jo Countryman, her sister Rebecca (and Don) Heller of Table Grove, Illinois, sister-in-law Reta Thurman of Maquon, Illinois and numerous nephews and nieces.

Luann loved attending the family events. Her life was dedicated to raising her family and she truly loved watching her grandchildren grow up and be on their own. She enjoyed her swimming pool, playing pitch with her friends and Fighting Illini basketball.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Luann’s life will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, September 14th at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, Illinois. Pastor Kevin Kessler will officiate. Memorials in Luann’s memory may be given to the Illinois Junior Charolais Association. All are invited to the Ipava American Legion in Ipava, Illinois for a luncheon following the services.

Condolences

September 7th, 2024

We're so sorry for your loss. Family of Robert and Phyllis Graham

September 7th, 2024

We are so sorry and thinking of you all!

September 7th, 2024

I am sorry about the loss of Luann.
I am glad I got to know her. We had
a lot of good times at the family
reunions. You are in my thoughts
and prayers.
Joann Montgomery

September 7th, 2024

So sorry..Luann was a very good friend and I know family and friends will miss her 🙏 Loretta Mummert

September 8th, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs

September 8th, 2024

So sorry for your loss. My thoughta and prayers are with your family. John Bernier

September 8th, 2024

I’m so sorry you lost your mom. She was one great lady. God bless you all.

September 8th, 2024

The above condolence is from Carol Montgomery.

September 9th, 2024

So sorry for your loss but she is with Lowell now. See family on Saturday. Dale & Kay.

September 9th, 2024

Daphne, Chance & Will, Jeanie, Connor & Shea -- I am incredibly sorry for your loss. Luann was such a great woman. I'll never forget the many times as a kid when spending the night at Daphne's with Will and other friends, we would always make a trip over to Lowell and Luann's on the four wheelers. I always enjoyed the time spent there. Keeping the entire family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. - Brendon Bauman

September 9th, 2024

I was about 12 when I met Luann. She and Lowell had been married a short while. She was so beautiful, and so sweet. She was such a loving person. We were all so lucky to have her in our family. Elaine Elmore

September 10th, 2024

Sorry for your families loss. Launn will be missed by our Lieber’s BoxcarExpress family. Tuesdays and Thursday won’t be the same. Prayers

September 10th, 2024

So sorry for your loss. She was a sweetheart! Will miss her at Reunions. Sue Hylton

September 10th, 2024

I am so sorry to hear of Luann's passing. I always enjoyed visiting with Luann at ballgames. Alice Bucher Clanin

September 11th, 2024

Enjoyed playing pitch with Luann. She will be missed. Sue Bresnahan and Bill Schumaker

September 14th, 2024

Our sincere condolences during this difficult time. We really loved her smile, and she always took time to visit at Seminary, where she was my father’s neighbor. Thinking of your family at this time.
Andy and Elizabeth Varner
Richard “Dick” Pankey