Cleone E. Stanely, 86, of Milledgeville, IL, died on Thursday, March, 12, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL.
Cleone was born in Iowa on February 11, 1934, the daughter of Eli and Wauneta (Johnson) Meng. She married George Stanley in October 1955. He predeceased her in 1993. Cleone was a teacher for many years and finished her career at Challand Middle School, Sterling, IL. She was very proud of her Danish heritage and was also a well-known antiques dealer in Northern Illinois. Cleone owned and operated Maxwell House Antiques in Milledgeville.
Survivors include daughter, Jo Lynne Herrick of Milledgeville; two grandchildren, Rachel (Brennan) Walker of Colfax, LA, and Candace (Keith Williamson) Herrick of Milledgeville; four great-grandchildren, Anna, Liam, and Evie Walker and Lillian Williamson; nieces, Diane Ackerman and Carol Nicholas.
Cleone was preceded in death by her parents; husband George; sisters, LuVone Meng and Erma McCormick; brother, Glen Meng.
Cremation rites have been accorded.
Interment will be at Crown Hill Cemetery, Ruthven, IA, at a later date.