David Gears

David W. Gears, 83, of Worden, IL, lost his long hard battle with multiple cancers & passed away at 10:05 PM on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at DeGreeff Hospice House in St. Louis, MO. He was born December 20, 1942 in Litchfield, Illinois.

David was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Arthur F. Gears & Mary (Radae) Gears, his wife of many years Janet (Head) Gears, & sister Janet Rose (Florreich) Gunkel.

David was employed as a pipefitter for Dow Chemical Company in Madison, IL for many years. He was also a proud U.S. Army Veteran, a dedicated member of Net Community Church of Staunton, IL, & an active member of the Worden American Legion Post #564. He will be remembered for his willingness to help others, strong love of God, family, country, & animals.

He is survived by his daughter - Diana Marie Gears of Worden, IL; a step daughter - Sheri Roberts of Mt. Vernon, IL; a granddaughter; two nephews - Michael D. (Ginger Morgan) Gunkel of Toledo, OH, & Darrin K. (Karen Hedlund) Gunkel of Portland, OR; cousins - Fred (Brenda) Radae of Worden, IL, & Alex Radae of Bunker Hill, IL.

The family would like to acknowledge & thank community members for all their help & support during these extremely difficult times.

A “Celebration of Life” will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to either Worden American Legion Post #564 of Worden, IL, or to Adopt-A-Pet of Benld, IL.

Williamson Funeral Home, Staunton, is in charge of arrangements. To leave an online condolence, please visit our website at www.williamsonfh.com.