Nina Jean Simonson

Nina Jean Simonson, 74, of Galesburg, died at 12:46 a.m., Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Nina was born December 3, 1940 in Monmouth, the daughter of Milan and Luella Caroline Jennings.  She is survived by three sons, Jim (Kathy) Simonson of Preston, MD, David Simonson and Rick (Patti) Simonson both of Ft. Myers, FL; one daughter, Terri Sargeant of Galesburg; and two sisters, Barbara Jennings of Monmouth and Mary Ann Pearce of Colorado.  She is also survived by five grandchildren, Mark (Wendy) Sargeant, Jessica Ann (Brian) Coari, JamieLynn (Ian) Iles, Bryan (Krista) Sargeant, and Adam Simonson; and ten great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents. Nina worked at Maytag Mfg. in Galesburg for 30 years, retiring in 1999.  She loved being with her family and especially spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She loved her dog Rocky. Per her wishes cremation rites will be accorded and a celebration of life will be held 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, February 1, 2015 New China, 329 E. Main St., Galesburg.  Memorials may be made in Nina’s memory to the Knox County Humane Society. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg.