Luann Davis

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.