Obituaries
Shantah L. Campbell
Aug 20, 2025
Shantah L. Campbell, 51, of Galesburg, passed away peacefully at 4:20 p.m. Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
He was born February 8, 1974 in Moline, Illinois, the son of William Hoskins and Sharon Campbell. Shantah graduated from Galesburg High School in 1992 and later attended Carl Sandburg College. He dedicated over 20 years working at Dick Blick in Galesburg.
Left to cherish his...
Nancy S. Hinshaw
Aug 18, 2025
Nancy Sue Hinshaw, 69, of Oquawka, Illinois, died peacefully at Oak Lane Nursing Home, Stronghurst, Illinois on Monday, August 18, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
Nancy was born in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Harold Wilson and Velma Mae (Simpson) Henshaw. She graduated from Westmer High School.
Nancy is survived by her two daughters, Amanda (and Brian) Randall of Gladstone, Illinois and their...
Theresa Bivens
Aug 18, 2025
Theresa Bivens, 85, of Galesburg, passed away peacefully at 5:05 a.m. Monday, August 18, 2025. Theresa was born October 14, 1939 in Galesburg, the daughter of Jake and Elizabeth (Matto) Glasnovich. She graduated from Corpus Christi High School in Galesburg. Theresa married William “Bill” Bivens on February 17, 1962 in Galesburg.
Theresa is survived by her three sons: Phillip of Newburgh,...
Mercedes "Sally" Cabrera
Aug 10, 2025
Loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Mercedes “Sally” Cabrera, 96, of Lincolnshire, Illinois, (formerly of Galesburg) died August 10, 2025.
Sally was born September 24, 1928, in Silvis, Illinois, the daughter of John and Felicitas Martel. She married John R. Cabrera on February 2, 1957. He preceded her in death on December 26, 2012.
Sally’s greatest joy was her family. She was a...
Samantha "Sami" J. Boynton
Aug 6, 2025
Samantha Jo Boynton, affectionately known as Sami, 55, of Galesburg, passed away at 9:26 a.m. Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center after bravely battling cancer. She was born July 19, 1970 in Galesburg to Laura (Eaves) Dowell and Paul Boynton.
Sami was reared and educated in Galesburg. She found her passion as being a devoted caregiver for...
Deborah A. Johnson
Jul 31, 2025
Deborah Allen Johnson, 69, of Galesburg, died at 2:49 p.m. Thursday, July 31, 2025 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.
She was born September 7, 1955 in Galesburg, Illinois the daughter of David Buell and Barbara Moore (Brooks) Allen. Deborah was reared and educated in Galesburg graduating from Galesburg High School in 1974. She then became an RN and...
Leslie "Bill" C. Bomar, Jr.
Jul 30, 2025
Leslie “Bill” Calvin Bomar, Jr., 68, of Galesburg, died at 5:24 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.
He was born June 14, 1957 in Portland, Tennessee. After graduating from high school, Bill proudly served in the United States Air Force until he was honorably discharged in 1979. Throughout his younger years, he explored various...
Cynthia J. Smith
Jul 30, 2025
Cynthia Jean Smith, 84, of Galesburg, Illinois, died in the emergency room at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, at 12:55 a.m. on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
Cindy was born February 16, 1941 in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of Eugene Victor and Harriet Elizabeth (Beno) Monahan. Cindy married William Anthony Smith on June 17, 1961 at St. Mark Catholic Church, Peoria,...
Jack L. Howerter
Jul 26, 2025
Jack L. Howerter, 86, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 11:32 a.m. Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.
Jack was born on June 13, 1939 in Galesburg, the son of Harry L. and Mildred E. (Johnson) Howerter. Jack grew up in Victoria, Illinois, graduating from ROVA High School in 1957. He went on to work for a time with his...
Judy E. Buchanan
Jul 26, 2025
Judy Elizabeth Mecum Buchanan, nicknamed Tootsie by a lot of people mainly her dad, 78, of Biggsville, Illinois, died at 6:35 p.m. Saturday, July 26, 2025 at the Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, Illinois. She was surrounded by love in the time of her passing with all her children at her side.
Judy was born July 27, 1946 in Plymouth, Illinois, the...
Alice U. Smith
Jul 25, 2025
Alice U. Smith, 91, of Galesburg, Illinois, went to be with the Lord, at 12:41 a.m. Friday, July 25, 2025 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
Alice was born March 9, 1934 in Georgiana, Alabama, the daughter of Melvin and Velma (Gipson) Mims, Sr. She married James E. Smith in Galesburg, Illinois. Alice is survived by two daughters, Darlene (Rev....
Gerald "Gary" Smith
Jul 25, 2025
Gerald D. “Gary” Smith, 82, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 4:05 a.m. Friday, July 25, 2025 at Allure of Lake Storey, Galesburg.
Gary was born December 1, 1942 in Galesburg, the son of Clyde R. and Evelyn J. (Clifford) Smith. After graduating high school Gary enlisted in the US Air Force serving 4 years and was honorably discharged on June 19,...
Marilyn F. Mellican
Jul 22, 2025
Marilyn F. Mellican, 89, died at 12:40 a.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, Illinois. She was born in Galesburg on December 1, 1935, the daughter of George and Mary (Gschwend) Norquist.
Marilyn married Theodore “Ted” Mellican on June 2, 1956 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on July 23, 2018.
Marilyn was a member of...
Susan K. Ward
Jul 21, 2025
Susan Kay Ward, 75, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 10:55 p.m. Monday, July 21, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.
Susan was born in Bushnell, Illinois the daughter of Homer E. and Margaret E. (Andrews) Ward.
Susan graduated from Galesburg High School in 1968. As a junior in high school Susan began working at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. She would...
Richard A. Wiening
Jul 18, 2025
Richard Alan Wiening, 70, of Knoxville, Illinois, passed away Friday, July 18, 2025 at Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville. Born on August 6, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Robert Melvin and Dorothy May (Campbell) Wiening, both of whom have preceded him in death.
Richard is survived by his brothers, Robert Wayne (Lisa) Wiening and Joseph Ronald Wiening, both...
Terry E. Tracy
Jul 17, 2025
Terry E. Tracy, 69, of Keithsburg, Illinois, died on July 17, 2025, at the age of 69, in his hometown of Galesburg, Illinois. Born on February 19, 1956, in Galesburg, the son of Ernest E. and Lillian I. (Warner) Tracy.
Terry married Mary F. Wallick in Galesburg on August 6, 1983. They eventually moved to Florida for many years. While living...
Caroline A. Porter
Jul 12, 2025
Caroline (Andrews) Porter, 89, of Springfield, Illinois, formerly of Galesburg, died at 9:17 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Memorial Hospital, Springfield, Illinois. Born March 30, 1936 in Kewanee, Illinois to Harper and Alice Griffith Andrews, she married John Goltermann in 1958. They divorced in 1975. She married W. Dale Porter of Alexis in 1982 and he died in July...
Richard R. Lucas
Jul 12, 2025
Richard Ross Lucas, 53, of Galesburg, Illinois, died unexpectedly Saturday, July 12, 2025 at home.
Rich was born April 26, 1972 in Galesburg, the son of Larry Roscoe and Debra Marie (Darst) Lucas. Rich worked in construction for many years, later working for Blick Art Materials and Midstate Manufacturing.
Rich is survived by his companion of many years, Erica Bettisworth of Galesburg;...
Larry D. Fones
Jul 12, 2025
Larry Dean Fones, 72, of Knoxville, Illinois, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family at 8:40 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2025.
Larry was born January 10, 1953 in Galesburg, the son of Frederick D. and Dorothy J. (Larson) Fones. He married Lourdes Angela Rodriguez on September 26, 1975 in East Galesburg. Larry is survived by his beloved wife of almost...
David L. Horaney
Jul 10, 2025
David Louis Horaney, 67, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at home, Thursday, July 10, 2025.
David was born January 4, 1958 in Galesburg, the son of William Robert and Mildred Irene (Kemmer) Horaney, Sr. David is survived by one brother, William R. Horaney, Jr. of Galesburg; two nephews, Keith (Vicki) Legge of Galesburg and their children, Drake Legge and Kelsi (Chad) Thompson...
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