Loretta Jean Woodside, 80, of Oneida, born October 27th, 1944, in Galesburg IL, passed the morning of March 18th, 2025.
She grew up in Wataga, IL, graduating from Galesburg High School in 1962. She married Ross M Woodside on February 9th, 1963, they were happily married for 49 Years until his passing on October 17th, 2012.
They had 3 Children, Ross E Woodside (and Sharon), Bloomington IL, MiChelle R (and Pat Welch), Altona IL, Rory L Woodside (and Tiffany Bryant), Mapleton IL. She was very proud of her 10 Grand Children, Kristen (and Parker Meadows), Lauren (and Joe Hlavach), MacKenzie (and Evan Huff), Ryan Woodside (and Brooke), Kyle Woodside (and Emery), Austin Woodside, Bret Woodside (and Mikaylin Bent), Dylan McDonough, Nicole Welch and Jenna Woodside. She was also blessed with 8 Great Grand Children and numerous Nieces and Nephews. Loretta is also survived by her siblings, Roy Smith, Jr. of Wataga, IL, LaVerne Smith of Wisconsin, Dee Dewitt of Williamsfield, IL, Carol Dixon of Galesburg, IL, and Carolyn Lawson of Galesburg, IL. Preceded in death by her Father and Mother, Roy V Smith, Sr and Dorothy E Smith, 2 Brothers, Larry W Smith and Dennis L Smith.
Loretta enjoyed attending her Kids and Grandkids extracurricular activities, whether it was Marching Band Competitions, Choir, Youth Soccer, or any, and all sports and activities they were involved in. Most times even if you didn’t see her there, you could surely hear her! Ross and Loretta were always able to make time for Little John Conservation Club, where they spent time Camping, Fishing and enjoying time with their family and other club members. Loretta ran a successful in-home Beauty Shop where she served clients for years, and you MAY have even been able to keep up on the local happenings while you were there. She drove Bus for the ROWVA School District for several years and would often run into former students from her Bus Routes and somehow always seemed to recognize them, no matter how many years had passed. She spent a lot of her latter years with her special friend Ray, whether it was grabbing supper, traveling to catch up with friends, or just taking a quick getaway. She loved jumping in the car to travel to visit family and friends, near and far, she was a car enthusiast, never had just one. No matter where her adventures took her, she never passed up an opportunity to go shopping, stop at a familiar place for a meal, or swing by the local tavern for a shot of Fireball.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes in Oneida, Illinois. Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes & Crematory in Oneida, Illinois, with the Rev. David Pyell officiating. Memorials may be made to the ROWVA Athletic Booster or Little John Conservation Club. On-line condolences and/or expressions of sympathy may be sent through www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com
