Mr. Donald H. "Don" Nott

Mr. Donald H. “Don” Nott, 90, of Galesburg, Illinois, formerly of Maquon, Illinois died 9:25 a.m. Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Allure of Knox County, Galesburg.

He was born October 10, 1933, in Abingdon, Illinois, the son of Harvey and Irene (Peck) Nott.  He married Betty Duggins on March 2, 1957, in Elmwood, Illinois

Surviving is his wife of almost 67 years, Betty Nott of Galesburg, a son, Douglas (and Ruthie) Nott of Maquon, two daughters, Lois Grohmann of Lincoln, Illinois and Karen McCormick of Maquon, a brother, Fred (and Linda) Nott of Tennessee, three grandchildren, Michelle (and Ryan) Goetz, Elizabeth (and David) Matchefts, and Randy Grohmann, and three great granddaughters Adelynne, Madison, and Emersyn Goetz.  He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Robert Nott, Charles Nott, and Harold Nott, and two sisters, Dorothy Howell and Shirley McCormick. 

Don lived in Maquon most of his life.  He attended Fruithill and Maquon schools.  From 1955 to 1957 he served his country in the United States Navy.  He was a farmer in the Maquon area his whole life.  He was also a salesman for Vigortone Feed Company and was a mechanic for the Burlington Truck Lines in Galesburg for 21 years.  Don loved his family and worked very hard to support them. 

As Don requested, cremation will be accorded.  A graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Haynes Cemetery, near Delong, Illinois.  Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Heart Association.  Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Service Abingdon Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com. 

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