1930
2017
Fern Connour, 87, of Bloomington passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 2:45 a.m. She was born on May 18, 1930 in Hudson Township, Illinois, the daughter of John and Neola Tones Hinthorn. She married William West, and later married William Connour on February 1, 1964 in Hudson. He preceded her in death on March 19, 1999.
Fern spent her entire life dedicated to her large family of kids and grandkids. Her children will remember her as an excellent mother. Fern also enjoyed camping, traveling, and cooking.
Fern is survived by five sons; Richard (Vickie) West of Normal; Steven West of Bloomington; David West of Bloomington; William (Sue) West of El Paso; and James West of Bloomington; two daughters, Margaret Ann (Darrell) Cope of Bloomington and Mary Beth Livengood of Chillicothe, Missouri; 19 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren. She is also survived by a daughter-in-law Terri West of Bloomington; a sister, Edith Greenleaf of Bakersfield, California; and several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by a son, Donald West; two granddaughters, Kim Cope and Kim West; a grandson, Justin West; two brothers, Melvin Hinthorn and Russell Hinthorn; and two sisters; Edna Armstrong and Mildred Starkey.
Funeral services will be held Monday, September 18th at 3 p.m.at East Lawn Funeral Home in Bloomington. Burial will follow at East Lawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held two hours prior to services at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House.
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September 21, 2017
Ellen Spencer
Your work on earth is done. May Heaven be everything you've dreamed it to be.
Wishing the family finds comfort in their memories and knowing their friends care and are there for them
September 17, 2017
bob vance
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
September 15, 2017
Mary Hingst
Rest In Peace, Fern! Love and prayers for you and your family!
September 15, 2017
My Sympathy and prayers go out to her family and especially my sister-in-law Maggie and brother Darrell. God be with you all during this very hard time of losing her. Joe and Marilyn Evans (Bradenton, Florida)
September 15, 2017
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you. Merry and John Everett El Paso, Il
September 14, 2017
My prayers and love for her she wasnt just my aunt she was my friend too. We had lots of laughs together. Sharon vance Pontiac.il
September 14, 2017
Bryan &Vicki Outinen
Fern was a wonderful lady. Enjoyed her company we she camped at Hickory Hill Campground. Always smiling and friendly. She loved coming out and bringing her dogs with. Prayers for all of the Family. May you find peace and comfort in the days that follow. May God Bless all of you.
September 14, 2017
Kathy Hamblin Connour Whorrall
Such a special lovely welcoming lady...such a long history with your family going way back... Love you all & you are all in my prayers...
September 13, 2017
Friend
Rose Cato
My prayers and Love are constant for this Beautiful family. I love Fern and will never forget her. she brought me a lot of joy and it was an honor to know this precious woman. Love you all so very much..
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