Gerald V. Lester, Jr.
Sep 10, 2026
Gerald Vernon Lester, Jr. 67, of Gilson, Illinois, died at 5:45 p.m. Thursday, September 10, 2026 at home.
Jr. as he was known by family and friends, was born December 31, 1958 in Galesburg, Illinois, the son of Gerald Vernon and Barbara Ann (Motz) Lester, Sr. He graduated from Galesburg High School and later married Debbie Elaine Coombs on August 29,...
Jane M. Wessels
Aug 5, 2026
Jane Marie Wessels, 80, passed away on August 5, 2026, after a long journey with vascular dementia. Throughout her life, Jane possessed a quiet strength that could easily be underestimated. That strength remained with her until the very end.
Jane was born on December 11, 1945, in Galesburg, Illinois, to Joseph and Hazel Haneghan. She grew up in Galesburg as one...
William "Bill" W. White
Aug 24, 2026
William Wayne “Bill” White, 68, of Alpha, Illinois, passed away at 3:45 a.m. on Monday, August 24, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Bill was born May 27, 1958, in Moline, Illinois, the son of Wesley Wayne White and Janice Kay McCurdy. He graduated from AlWood High School in 1976.
Bill worked as a steelworker for Butler Manufacturing for...
Jacquelyn K. Mitchell
Jul 19, 2026
Jacquelyn K. “Jackie” Mitchell, 80, of Cameron, Illinois, died peacefully at home, Sunday July 19, 2026 at 8:10 a.m.
Jackie was born August 24, 1945 in Corpus Christi, Texas, the daughter of Max Robert and Marian Lucille (Sprout) Peterson. She graduated from Monmouth High School and went on to marry Tracy Lynn Mitchell on March 15, 1964 at Fairview Center Church,...
Robert A. Hare
Sep 8, 2026
Robert Alan Hare “Keno Bob”, 88, of Galesburg, Illinois, died unexpectedly expected at his home on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. He was born March 29, 1938, in Aurora, Illinois, to Bernard Francis and Mary Verla (Collopy) Hare. Bob graduated from Galesburg High School in 1956.
Bob served in the United States Marine Corps until he was medically discharged. He later worked...
Karen S. Baker
Sep 7, 2026
Karen Sue Baker, 80, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 10:43 a.m. Monday, September 7, 2026, at her home.
Karen was born January 7, 1946, in Joliet, Illinois, the daughter of Louis Lester Friend Sr. and Irene (Krall) Friend. She graduated from Galesburg High School in 1964. She married Leslie Harold Baker on August 6, 1979, in Galesburg.
She is survived by her...
Cyril "Bill" W. Butts
Sep 2, 2026
Cyril William (Bill) Butts, Jr., 72, of Galesburg, IL, passed away September 2, 2026 from complications of pancreatic cancer.
He was born June 8, 1954 in Galesburg, IL the son of Cyril William Butts, Sr., and Anna Rose Weech Butts. He married Kate Loveland on June 5, 1999, she preceded him in death on April 25, 2007. He is survived by...
Nancy A. Cueno
Aug 28, 2026
Nancy A. Cueno, lately of Galesburg and formerly of Edginton and Rock Island, passed away peacefully at home watching a James Bond marathon on Friday, August 28, 2026.
She was born August 18, 1952 to James Daniel and Wilma Jean Adney and raised in Rock Island, graduating from RIHS in 1970.
She met Frederick “Butch” Cueno II their senior year and they...
Charles "Chuck" F. O'Brien
Aug 28, 2026
Charles “Chuck” F. O’Brien Sr. 97, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at his home with his wife by his side, Friday, August 28, 2026.
Chuck was born September 24, 1928 in Galesburg, Illinois, to L. Fred and Charlotte (Reavy) O’Brien. Surviving are his wife, Carole C O’Brien of Galesburg, son, Chuck (Jan) O’Brien Jr., Galesburg, daughter, Angela (Dennis) James, Canton, Illinois,...
Stephen L. Hawkins
Aug 27, 2026
Stephen L. Hawkins, 82, of Cameron, Illinois, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family at 4:18 p.m. Thursday, August 27, 2026 at Allure of Lake Storey, Galesburg, Illinois.
Steve was born in Monmouth, Illinois on June 11, 1944, the son of Ralph Thomas and Juanita Irene (Gibb) Hawkins. Steve graduated from Warren High School in 1962. He then attended Monmouth College....
Angela R. Mendez
Aug 26, 2026
Angela Ramona Mendez, 69, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 4:52 a.m. Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at Seminary Manor in Galesburg.
She was born December 26, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Charles Ross Cauffman and Helen Jean Upton (Cauffman).
Angela married Thomas Raymond Mendez on February 28, 1976, in Chicago. He preceded her in death in 1995.
Angela worked as a DSP...
Lillian "Dolly" M. Gilliam
Aug 21, 2026
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My mom Lillian (Dolly) Marie Gilliam (Campisi) passed away Friday August 21, 2026 at 6:17am at OSF St. Mary Medical Center she was 88. Mom was born on April 16, 1938, to her loving parents Joe & Lucille Campisi. She attended Corpus Christi Academy in Galesburg graduating in 1956.
She met the love of her life Daniel D. Gilliam...
William L. McVey
Aug 20, 2026
William "Bill" McVey, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, peacefully passed away on August 20, 2026, at OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center in Galesburg, surrounded by the warmth of his family.
Born on July 7, 1942, in Galesburg, Illinois, Bill was the beloved son of Betty Weinberg McVey and Lyle McVey. From a young age, Bill's life was rooted in...
Frank L. Peoples
Aug 19, 2026
Frank Lynn Peoples, 72, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 9:13 p.m. on August 19, 2026 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
Frank was born on March 23, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Samuel S. and Frankie (Matthews) Peoples. Frank graduated from Quigley South Seminary High School in Chicago and then attended Northwestern University and Roosevelt University.
In his youth,...
Alva D. Phelps
Aug 18, 2026
Alva D. Phelps, 89, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully, Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
Alva was born in rural Avon, Illinois, the son of Arthur E. and Lottie M. (Duncan) Phelps. He graduated from Avon High School and served in the US Army, serving in Korea for three years. He was honorably discharged on February...
Ila J. Roseberry
Aug 17, 2026
Ila Jean Roseberry, 96, of Monmouth, Illinois, died at 6:01 p.m. Monday, August 17, 2026, at Timber Point Healthcare Center in Camp Point, Illinois.
Ila was born on September 1, 1929, the daughter of Robert Andrew and Elizabeth Mabel (Carlson) Venard. She married Robert Runyon Roseberry on October 23, 1948. He preceded her in death on September 6, 1991.
Ila is survived...
Nancy N. Twedt
Aug 16, 2026
Nancy Nell Twedt, 78, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away at 1:52 a.m. on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at home surrounded by her three daughters.
Nancy was born April 12, 1948, in Fort Lee, Virginia, the daughter of Glendell Hugh Marcum and Mary Virginia Devine. She married William Allen Twedt on June 21, 1969, at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana. He preceded her...
Eileen "Kelly" M. Sutherland
Aug 13, 2026
Eileen Marie “Kelly” Sutherland, 73, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 9:43 a.m. Thursday, August 13, 2026, at her home.
Kelly was born October 3, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph Simon and Gwendolyn Rose (Beisswanger) Kieltyka. She married Charles Fish Sutherland III on May 22, 1971, in Creston, Iowa. He preceded her in death in 2003. She later shared...
Jeffrey S. Webber
Aug 12, 2026
Jeffrey Scott Webber, 73, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at his home.
Jeff was born November 8, 1952, in Galesburg, the son of Lester George Webber and Shirley Josephine (Madigan) Webber. He married Nancy Sue Vitali on June 16, 1979, in Galesburg. She survives.
Also surviving is one daughter, Kristy Webber of Bloomington; Illinois two sons, Jason (Brooke) Webber...
Joyce I. Zefo
Aug 11, 2026
Joyce Irene Zefo, 95, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Seminary Manor in Galesburg.
Joyce was born November 5, 1930, in Trimont, Minnesota, the daughter of Fay Amos and Emma Amelia (Kahler) Tourtellott. She married William Paul Zefo on May 7, 1949, in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on December 2, 2008.
Joyce worked as a department manager,...