Michael D. DeForest
October 22, 1946 — January 17, 2026
Michael D. DeForest, 79, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 6:45 a.m. Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg.
Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery, Galesburg. Memorial contributions may be directed to Knox County Humane Society.
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