Gale M. Anderson

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Gale M. Anderson, 71, of Princeton, Illinois passed away at 1:40 p.m. Monday, April 12, 2021 at Perry Memorial Hospital, Princeton.

 Cremation rites will be accorded.

 She was born June 15, 1949 in Drew, Mississippi the daughter of Mrs. Winnie Louella (Childress) Courey. Her step-father, whom she loved very much, was Lawrence Courey.  

 She married the love of her life, Alfred Anderson in Walnut, Illinois on June 25, 1966. After 47 years of marriage he passed away in 2013.  

 Gale is survived by one son: Anthony "Tony" (Rhonda) Anderson of Bradenton, FL; two daughters: Lora (Tom) Gramer of Princeton, and Cindy (Scott) Rietgraf of Princeton; 7 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, who called her Gigi; 3 siblings: Paula (the late Donald) Finckbone of La Salle, IL, Charles "Tony" (Penny) Wheeler of Wyanet, IL, and Dianna (Chip) Sutphen of Jacksonville, IL and a large extended family.

 She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and one sister: Bonnie Pluemer.

 Gale enjoyed spending time at the Bureau County Senior Center and her church, New Hope Church of the Nazarene. She loved writing poetry and was very proud when several of her poems were published.

 Memorials may be directed to the benevolent fund of the New Hope Church of the Nazarene. Online condolences may be sent to www.grant-johnsonfh.com.

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  1. She was a great lady who will be missed. She always had a smiling face and a good word for everyone. Prayers for the family at this difficult time.

  2. Gale was always a delight to talk to and I enjoyed our many conversations we had on and off the air on WGLC radio. She was always calling with her best guess for the Riddle of the Day. All of us here at WGLC will miss her dearly.

  3. I was blessed to call your Mom my friend! I enjoyed our tea time together so much! I will miss who so much!

  4. So sorry to hear of Gales death, I knew her from working at Walmart, she was the greatest, so sorry for your loss!

  5. Cindy/Scott and family, I am sorry for your loss. I did not personally know your Mom, but I know she was a giving-caring person. I also know she was a great Mom, because I know you. Our parents are such a big part of who we are. She will be missed, but will live on in you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. If you need anything please let me know.

  6. She will be sorely missed by this family but she has gone to be with Alfred and I’m sure she is happy now. My condolences to you three kids and all her other relatives. Maybe we can all hug each other at the next family reunion.


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