Jerome B. Westergren, 78

Jerome B. Westergren, 78, of Carthage, Ill., died peacefully on Nov. 3, 2010, in Carthage after an extended illness. He was born on Aug. 5, 1932, in Bertha, Minn. to Leona (Ertz) and Beryl Westergren. He served proudly in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Jerome lived the majority of his life in the Seattle area where he owned and operated hair salons on Mercer Island. He loved the outdoors, and spent as much time in the wilderness as he possibly could. He found joy in developing his children's love and appreciation of the great outdoors. Jerome found solace on our ocean beaches and went there during difficult times if only to think, to pray, and admire its beauty. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Dorothy E. Westergren. He is survived by his children, Lee Hopkins and husband, David, Dawn Pickard and husband, Larry Crotts, Jon Westergren, Terri Wise and husband, Mark, Scott Westergren and wife, Tracey, and Jo Ellen Ziegler and husband, Don. He has 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He is survived by his two brothers, Bill Westergren and Gene Westergren; and his sister, Betsy Russell. We will deeply miss his friendship, his gentle manner, his humor and love of life. We love you, Dad. Graveside services for Jerome will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, at C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home. Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for Jerome's family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to view Jerome s guest book, offer condolences and share memories.