Gary Morse Conway, 78, of Monmouth, IL, went Home to his Lord on March 6, 2025, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.Born to Lyle & Frances Conway on April 25th, 1946, in Monmouth, Illinois, he grew up in Berwick, IL on the family farm. He received his degree in Aviation Technology at Southern Illinois University.It was at SIU that Gary met the love of his life, Lynn Liebenthal. They were married on December 30, 1967, during their college years. The Vietnam War was raging when Gary graduated.The next chapter of his life was serving in the Army on the front lines as a Staff Sergeant for the 1st Cavalry. For his service, he received many medals, including the Bronze Star Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal.When his duty was over, he returned home to the family farm. A safe place to raise their family. A tranquil place to heal from the horror of the Vietnam War. Gary also started his own cross-country trucking company to compleme

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