Obituaries
Donna Bicknell
Jun 25, 2025
Donna Louise Bicknell, 78, of Galesburg, passed away at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg. She was born April 23, 1947 in Abingdon, Illinois, the daughter of Charles Lester and Marion Rogene (Calhoun) Forshee.
Over the years she’s worked at The Huddle, Jumer’s, and lastly Hy-Vee before retiring. Donna married Robert Gilbert Bicknell...
Cierra N. Stanley
Jun 24, 2025
Cierra Nichole Stanley, 28, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 5:53 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2025 in the emergency room at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
Cierra was born April 15, 1997 in Galesburg, the daughter of Cornelius R. Stanley and Nikki M. Weaver. Cierra graduated from Galesburg High School in 2015 and earned her AAS from Carl Sandburg College. She...
Frances D. Allen
Jun 19, 2025
Frances Darlene Allen, 80, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 6:22 p.m. Thursday, June 19, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.
Fran was born October 23, 1944 in Galesburg, the daughter of Samuel F. and June E. (Rickles) Larkins. She married Larry G. Allen, Sr. on June 19, 1963 in Galesburg, at the very place they met, Skate Palace Roller...
Mary Anne Haworth
Jun 16, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce Mary Anne Haworth, 83, of Rolla, Missouri, formerly of Galesburg, Illinois, died Monday, June 16, 2025, at 11:11 a.m. at Phelps Health Care, Rolla, Missouri. She had struggled with numerous infections for several months before her passing.
Mary Anne was born August 25, 1941 in Albany, New York, the daughter of William F....
Larry M. Lee
Jun 14, 2025
Larry M. Lee, 88, of Galesburg died peacefully on June 14, 2025 surrounded by family. Larry was born January 18, 1937 in Monmouth, Illinois, and raised in Alexis, Illinois. His parents were Harold M. and Anastasia M. Lee.
He attended grade school in Alexis before moving to Galesburg where he attended Corpus Christi High School, graduating in 1955. He married his...
Joann L. Harpman
Jun 12, 2025
Joann Lucille Harpman,87, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 5:38 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.
Joann was born April 18, 1938 in Galesburg, the daughter of Marion I. and Bernice I. (Roate) Goedeke. After graduating high school, Joann married Terry L. Harpman on August 3, 1957 in Galesburg. Joann and Terry were blessed with 64 years of...
Justin E. Main
May 31, 2025
Justin Elijah Main was born August 17, 1978 in Galesburg, IL and passed away May 31, 2025 at 5:54 PM surrounded by the love of his family. Justin was the son of Mary (Midge) and Richard (Dick) Wade.
His family remembers him best as a lover of sports, music, camping, cooking, and continuous learning, especially as an avid Cubs fan. He...
Shaundra L. Miller
May 30, 2025
Shaundra Louise Miller, 56, of Galesburg, passed away Friday, May 30, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois. Born on October 31, 1968, Shaundra lived a life rich with love, laughter, and the joys of family. She was the daughter of Unree and Jeanette (Dilworth) Moultrie, II.
After graduating from high school in 1985, Shaundra completed her certified...
Walter C. Zessin
May 30, 2025
Walter C. Zessin, passed away peacefully at home on May 30, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on June 18, 1951, in Canton, Illinois, Walter was the son of Elmer F. Zessin and Eleanor M. (McAlister) Zessin.
After graduating high school, Walter continued his education, earning an associate’s degree in Diesel Mechanics from Spoon River College. Walter worked small jobs...
Vickie L. Allison
May 25, 2025
Vickie Lynn Allison, 63, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025 at Genesis Medical Center-East Campus in Davenport.
She was born July 29, 1961 in Galesburg, the daughter of Dalton and Frances P. (Brown) Smith. Vickie was reared and educated in Galesburg. She worked as a CNA at the former Applegate East Nursing Home and Marigold Rehabilitation and Heath...
Russell L. Dunn
May 19, 2025
Russell LeRoy Dunn, (80) of London Mills, IL, passed away at 0344 on May 19th, 2025. Russell was born on August 6th, 1944 in Canton, IL, the son of Gerald V. & Ethel M. (Johnson) Dunn.
He married Pamela Gregory on May 29th, 1964 in Farmington, IL. She survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters, Leslie Hillier of Fairview, IL; Deborah Stewart...
Doris J. Spinillo
May 14, 2025
Doris Jean Spinillo, 74, of Galesburg, passed away peacefully at 7:22 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at her home following a short battle with cancer.
She was born September 6, 1950 in Glendale, California, to Betty Ruth Coffman. Doris graduated from Broadview Academy outside Chicago, Illinois in 1968. She later received her Associates of Applied Science in Radiology Technology. Doris married...
Fred M. McCoski
May 13, 2025
Fred Michael McCoski, 95, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 6:55 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.
Fred was born May 19, 1929 in Amsterdam, New York the son of Polish immigrants, Joseph and Ann (Zawisa) McCoski. Fred graduated from Amsterdam High School and served in the US Army from January 9, 1951 until he was honorably discharged on...
Delores M. Richards
May 13, 2025
Delores Marie Richards, 86, of Henderson, Illinois, died Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
Delores was born June 10, 1938 in Kewanee, Illinois, the daughter of Wayne and Eleanor M. (Gobeyn) Chamberlain. Delores graduated from Kewanee High School and later married Robert Charles Richards, Jr. on June 8, 1957 in Kewanee, Illinois. They were blessed with...
Ellen M. Thomas
May 9, 2025
Ellen Marie Hix Thomas, 85, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones, leaving behind a legacy of love, grace, and quiet strength.
Born on May 14, 1939, in Galesburg, she was the beloved daughter of John Erastus “Wimpy” Hix and Velda Marie (Glasgow) Seitz. She was preceded in death by her parents, her cherished brother John P....
Maria T. Madrigal
May 8, 2025
Maria Teresa Madrigal, 45, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully with her mother by her side, at 10:35 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 2025 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
Maria was born May 31, 1979 in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of Francisco and Julie Ann (Ryman)Madrigal. Maria is survived by her mother, Julie Ludolph of Peoria; her father, Francisco Madrigal of...
Susan L. Taylor
May 6, 2025
Susan Lynne Taylor of Chapman, Kansas, died on May 6, 2025. She had been a resident at Marigold Rehabilitation and Health Care Center and under hospice care at Compassus, both in Galesburg, Illinois. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all the staff at Marigold and Compassus who helped Susan and her family in their devastating battle and...
Cindy J. Ashby
May 2, 2025
Cindy Jo Ashby, 66, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at the University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago on Friday May 2, 2025
Cindy was born August 2, 1958 in Quincy, Missouri, the daughter of Chester N. and Dorothy J. (Woodworth) McIntyre. Cindy graduated from Galesburg High School and Cosmetology School at Carl Sandburg College. She went on to have a long career...
Judy A. Buffalo
Apr 30, 2025
Judith Ann Buffalo, 90, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 1:06 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.
Cremation will be accorded. Interment will be at Windridge Memorial Park and Nature Sanctuary, Cary, Illinois. Arrangements have been entrusted to Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.watsonthomas.com.
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Paul "Rick" Harvey
Apr 29, 2025
Paul Richard "Rick" Harvey, 72, passed away at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois, on April 29, 2025.
Rick was born on February 21, 1953 to Frederic and Ona (Lunning) Harvey in Galesburg, Illinois. He was a graduate of Galesburg High School. With his brothers, he co-owned and operated Harvey Bros. Inc. Rick remained with the business until its...
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