Obituaries
Tanalee A. Storm
Feb 7, 2026
Tanalee Ann Elizabeth Storm, 76, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully Saturday Morning at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.
Tanalee was born in Seattle, Washington on March 28, 1949, the daughter of Victor Joseph and Bette Rose (With) Battista. She graduated from Sioux Falls High School and attended Sioux Falls College. After moving to Galesburg, Tanalee worked at Costa School where she taught religion....
Debbie A. Varnold
Feb 7, 2026
Debbie Ann Varnold, 67, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home with her family by her side on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
Debbie was born in Galesburg, Illinois on July 5, 1958, the daughter of Austin Joseph and Irene Opal (Martin) O’Malley. Debbie graduated from Galesburg High School and received her AAS in coding from Robert Morris College in Carthage, Illinois. On...
Will Ray
Feb 6, 2026
Will Ray, 80, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home on Friday, February 6, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones, his daughter Amanda and grandchildren.
Will was born October 30, 1945, in Idabel, Oklahoma, the son of Edward Thadeous Ray and Bernice (Mize) Ray. Following graduation from Knoxville High School, Will joined and served in the US Army during the Vietnam...
Mary "Betty" E. Flesher
Feb 4, 2026
Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Flesher, 91, of Galesburg, Illinois, died on Wednesday February 4, 2026 at home surrounded by family.
She was born March 28, 1934 the daughter of Dorothy Smith Bonesteel and Forrest "Pete" Bonesteel in Galesburg. She married Ned Raynor Flesher her high school sweetheart and the love of her life on May 15, l955 in Honolulu, Hawaii
Betty is survived...
Lisa A. Ramirez
Feb 3, 2026
Lisa Anne Ramirez, 62, of Bloomington, Illinois, died at 12:40 a.m. Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.
Lisa was born on November 29, 1963, in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Richard Lee and Shirley Jean (Vestal) Cole. Lisa married Jose Antonio Ramirez, Jr., on October 24, 1998, in Hudson, Illinois.
Lisa is survived by her husband of...
Sherry J. Corcoran
Feb 1, 2026
Sherry Jo Corcoran, 68, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 6:20 a.m. Sunday, February 1, 2026, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.
Sherry was born March 2, 1957, in Macomb, Illinois, the daughter of Donald Eugene and Shirley Ann (Flynn) Keithley. She graduated from Carl Sandburg College of Nursing and devoted her life to caring for others through...
Carol D. Riley
Jan 30, 2026
Carol D. Riley, 83, of Abingdon, Illinois, died peacefully at home on Friday, January 30, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Carol was born May 4, 1942, in Petersburg, Illinois, the daughter of Leonard Franklin and Bessie Lee (Bundy) Miller. Carol was united in marriage to Larry G. Riley on November 1, 1967, in Galesburg. They were blessed with 58 years of...
Patricia L. Angelo
Jan 29, 2026
Patricia Lou Angelo, 85, of Abingdon, Illinois, died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on January 29, 2026 at 2:15 p.m.
Pat was born January 10, 1941 in Kewanee, Illinois, the daughter of Robert Palmer and Lillian Pearl (Drummond) Webber, Jr. She attended Bradford schools and married Jack Lee Angelo, Sr. on June 16, 1962 in Kewanee, Illinois. Jack preceded Pat...
Jacqueline M. Floyd
Jan 29, 2026
Jacqueline “Jackie” Marjorie Floyd, 79, of Peoria, Illinois, died at 2:10 a.m. Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg, Illinois.
Jackie was born April 8, 1946 in England, the daughter of Jack Dean and Marjorie (Brown) Leucht. She graduated from Manual High School in Peoria in 1964 and went on to graduate from Stevens Cosmetology School. After...
Charles D. Rakers
Jan 26, 2026
On January 26, 2026, Charles D. Rakers of Burns Harbor, Indiana, passed away with his family by his side at Franciscan Health in Michigan City, Indiana.
Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Charles M. and Helen Doran Rakers, and one brother, Timothy Rakers. He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Debra Rakers, daughter Kelsey Rakers (Jeffrey Wenzel)...
Robert "Bobby" L. St. George
Jan 26, 2026
Robert L. “Bobby” St. George, 83, of Galesburg, Illinois, died unexpectedly at home on Monday, January 26, 2026.
Bobby was born June 11, 1942, in Galesburg, the son of Richard L. and Elizabeth “Petie” V. (Harrison) St. George. He worked for Gunther Construction in Galesburg for over 20 years prior to retiring.
Bob proudly served in the United States Army with the...
Michael J. Steines
Jan 25, 2026
Michael John Steines, 75, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 6:10 a.m. Sunday, January 25, 2026 at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois.
Mike was born July 26, 1950 in Davenport, Iowa the son of Loren Arthur and Mary Lou (Norpel) Steines.
Mike was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War, serving honorably in the United States Army from 1970 to 1972. His...
Dottie I. White
Jan 23, 2026
Dottie Irene White, 57, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family at 9:00 p.m. Friday, January 23, 2026.
Dottie was born January 15, 1969 in Knox County, the daughter of Gary Lee and Sharon E. (Roberts) Denniston. Dottie is survived by her Husband of over 20 years, Rodney Ray White, whom she married on May 26,...
Rita M. Crockett
Jan 22, 2026
Rita Marie (nee Richmond) Crockett, 68, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home with her daughter by her side on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 8:16 p.m.
Rita was born April 16, 1957 in Waco, Texas. Rita married her partner of 20 years, Roger W. Crockett on November 1, 2003 in Chicago, Illinois. He preceded her in death on August 31, 2005.
Rita...
Brenda L. Stone
Jan 21, 2026
Brenda Louise Stone, 68, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 7:41 p.m. Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg.
Brenda was born October 22, 1957 in Pekin, Illinois, the daughter of William James and Stella Johannah (Burch) Bollegar. Brenda is survived by one son, Trent Bollegar of Galesburg; and one grandson, Dylan Winkler. Along with her parents, Brenda...
Cynthia M. Allen
Jan 21, 2026
Cynthia “Cindy” Marie Allen, 72, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 8:23 p.m. Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at OSF Richard Owens Hospice Home, Peoria, Illinois, surrounded by her children.
Cindy was born October 28, 1953 in Clinton, Iowa, the daughter of, Robert M. and M. Monica (Leonard) Southwell. Cindy graduated from Galesburg High School in 1971 and from Nursing School in 1981....
Karen K. Tasker
Jan 20, 2026
Karen Kay Tasker, 79, of East Galesburg, Illinois, died at 2:31 p.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, surrounded by her loving family.
Karen was born November 20, 1946 in Galesburg, Illinois, the daughter of Frank and Mildred Fern “Millie” (Effland) Metelka. She graduated from Spoon River Valley High School and went on to earn a...
Richard A. Taylor
Jan 20, 2026
Richard Alan Taylor, 68, of Maquon, Illinois, died at 7:04 p.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.
Richard was born October 8, 1957 in Canton, Illinois, the son of Richard J. and Barbara E. (Bump) Taylor. Richard graduated from Galesburg High School in 1975 and went on to work at Galesburg Glass, completing an apprenticeship,...
Alan "Butch" L. Fones
Jan 20, 2026
Alan Leslie “Butch” Fones, 81, of Galesburg, Illinois, was called home and passed peacefully surrounded by his immediate family on January 20, 2026 at 4:42 p.m.
Alan was born July 6, 1944 in Galesburg, the son of Albert George and Maxine Ione (Levene) Fones. Alan served in the US Army from April 1, 1968 until he was honorably discharged on March...
Maude E. Meyer
Jan 17, 2026
Maude E. Meyer, 93, of Oquawka, Illinois, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday January 17, 2026 at 12:19 a.m.
Maude was born in Oquawka on November 7, 1932, the daughter of Arthur Sheldon and Mary Mildred (Parsons) Collins.
Growing up, Maude attended Liberty Grade School in Rozetta, she went on to attend school in Biggsville and graduated from Clayton...
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