Ida L. Motz Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Ida L. Motz of Galesburg, Illinois, whose life came to an end on December 28, 2024 at the age of 81, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ida L. Motz to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Bernhard F. Jorganson and Leona M. Jorganson (Crouse); her husband William Walter Motz; her son-in-law James Davis; her brother Bennie Jorganson; and her brother-in-law Rev. John Carlson.
She is survived by: her children, Patricia Davis, Julie Haley (Jay) and William Motz (Donna) of Wataga, Illinois; her grandchildren, James Davis Jr. (Shayna), Nacole Spencer (Bill), Dustin Davis (Hether), Jeremy Motz, Brooke Ingles (Mike), Mike Harms (Taylor) and Aimee Morrison (Nate); her great grandchildren, Nolan, Jacob, Marie, Edward, Aleah, Lillian, Madison, Victoria, Isabella, Jeremiah, Kason, Ava and Emmitt; and her siblings, Arthur Jorganson of Naples, Florida and Anita Carlson of Galesburg. She is also survived by many children who need an aunt or a mother.
Visitation was held on Friday, January 3rd 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Watson-Thomas Funeral Home & Crematory (1849 N Seminary St, Galesburg, IL 61401). A celebration of life was held on Saturday, January 4th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Sparta Township Hall (100 W Willard St, Wataga, IL 61448).
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
