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Visitation:
Monday, June 30, 2025 from 5 - 7 p.m. at the San
Jose United Methodist Church
Service:
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10 a.m. at the church
.Funeral home:
Hurley Funeral Home - Mason City, IL
Obituary
Chase Adam Montgomery, 39, of San
Jose passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. He was
born on November 10, 1985 in Pekin to Donald
Montgomery and Angel Goodwin. After many years of
dating he married Gina Tibbs on July 5, 2023 in
Clearwater, Florida.
Chase is survived by his wife Gina Montgomery, 6
children: Carter Montgomery, Maddison Abner, Kaden
Tibbs, Hailee Abner, Peyton Abner and Marlie Abner,
2 grandchildren: Liam and Kinsley Lane, his parents
Don and Angel, 2 siblings: Brooke (Phil) McIntire,
Brynt (Casey Schaffer) Montgomery and 5 nieces and
nephews: Deagan, Rorey, Bailey, Sophia and Blayke.
He was preceded in death by both sets of
grandparents.
Chase was a 2004 graduate of Ilini Central High
School and went on to work as a machine operator for
Sun Ag in Emden. He was a member of the San Jose
United Methodist Church.
Chase loved his family beyond measure. He never
missed an opportunity to make someone smile—whether
it was with a joke, a story, or one of his legendary
late-night snacks. (If you know, you know; sautéed
shrimp and a half-gallon of milk at midnight.) “It’s
a beverage, not an ingredient,” he’d say with a
grin.
He found joy in the simple things: dancing in the
kitchen with his wife, decorating for Christmas with
the most exotic, over-the-top lights and decorations
on the block, or bringing home new toys for the
grandkids—just because.
Chase had a passion for gardening, car shows, and
collecting—especially RC cars, model cars, Hot
Wheels, and toy tractors. He spent countless hours
in his garage tinkering, fixing, and crafting.
Teaching his kids how to work with their hands and
the value of hard work was one of his greatest joys.
He was proud of his career, especially his work in
agriculture and his beloved 4440 Patriot sprayer.
He loved his animals, his faithful Hadley, Margo,
Millie and even his arch-nemesis, Luther.
He found peace in nature on camping trips, kayaking
adventures, ranger rides, and sunset cruises with
family. Though he was scared of heights, he
preferred the mountains to the ocean—just don’t ask
him to stand too close to the edge. |
Chase loved burnouts, drag strip days, and
anything with a loud engine, especially his Chevy trucks. He
was the first call his kids made when they were in a
bind—whether it was car trouble or even when they were
running from the cops. No matter the hour, rain, or snow, he
always showed up without question.
He didn’t know a stranger. Chase made everyone feel like
somebody. He listened without judgment, loved without
condition, and lived with a heart full of generosity.
He was a great man. A husband, a father, a grandfather, a
friend—and a light that will never dim in the lives of those
who loved him.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at
10:00 Am at the San Jose United Methodist Church with Steve
Bagby officiating, burial to follow at Green Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Monday, June 30, 2025 also at the
church from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Memorial contributions can
be made to Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.
Online condolences can be left at
www.hurleyfh.com.
Hurley Funeral Home in Mason City is in charge of the
arrangements. |
