Ethel Bernice Hoyt, 80, of Wataga, Illinois passed away at 1:45 am Monday, November 23, 2020 at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville.
Ethel was born July 15, 1940 in Galesburg Cottage Hospital the daughter of Jack and Beula (Kunkle) Hoyt.
Ethel is survived by a host of cousins and good friends, including her neighbor, Larry Oelberg of Wataga. She is preceded in death by her parents.
Ethel graduated from Galesburg High School in 1958, Western Illinois University in 1962 and University of Illinois, Champaign in 1968. She was a first grade teacher for 32 years in East Moline, retiring in 1992. Ethel was a member of the Knox County Retired Teachers Association and the Wataga Seniors group. Ethel was an active member of the Wataga Congregational Church.
Memorial Services are scheduled for 1:00 pm Monday November 30, 2020 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services Galesburg Chapel with Rev. Jim Epperson officiating. Due to guidelines associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing and facemasks will be required with limited seating. Those wishing to attend the funeral “virtually” may watch the live broadcast on the funeral home’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Hinchliff-Pearson-West-Funeral-Directors-and-Cremation-Services-160333664037824. Burial will be in Wataga Cemetery next to her parents. There will be no visitation. Memorial may be made to the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com
