Obituaries

Sep 21, 2025

David Lawrence Lindstrom passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family on Sunday September 21, 2025.

He was a devoted husband to his wife, Elisabeth “Lisa” (Baker) for 52 years; a beloved father to Sara (Williams) and John; a loving father-in-law to Michael; a dear Papa and Grampa to Nathan, Audrey, Kora, August, and Thomas. He was also a...

Sep 18, 2025

Sandra Lea Townsend, 65, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at 2:22 a.m. Thursday, September 18, 2025, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, Peoria, Illinois.

Sandi as she was known, was born to Richard Vernon and Carol Lea (Vellmer) Townsend on March 14, 1960, in Germany where her father was stationed during his time in the U.S. Army.

Sandi is survived by...

Sep 17, 2025

Clayton Jesse McGeehon, 60, of Galesburg, died Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at his home.

He was born to Jesse Clifford and June Darlene (Judd) McGeehon on September 13, 1965 in La Harpe, Illinois. Clayton was reared and educated in La Harpe. After graduating from high school, he proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1985 to 1990. Clayton married...

Sep 16, 2025

Thomas Leonard Weber, 60, a former, long-time resident of Rio, Illinois, died Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at his rural home in Dansville, Michigan.

His death was precipitated by heart failure in the early morning hours.

Born in Galesburg, to James L. and Margaret A. Weber, Tom and his six siblings were the 4th generation to a German-Immigrant line, from Niederwinden, Germany. He...

Sep 12, 2025

Martha Sue "Marty" Berg-Peck, 80, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 3:20 a.m. Friday, September 12, 2025 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.

Marty was born October 18, 1944 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Harold S. and Claudene (Crocker) Cottom. Marty married Larry D. Berg. Together they had three children. She later married Lawrence R. Peck on June 26, 1986 in Galesburg. Larry...

Sep 11, 2025

Lovell Lloyd Green, 87, of Rozetta, Illinois, died at 10:45 p.m. September 11, 2025 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.

Lovell was born October 29, 1937 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of John L. and Esther O. (Carlson) Green. After graduating from Biggsville High School, Lovell went on to attend the University of Illinois, graduating with a BS in agriculture. Following graduation, Lovell...

Sep 11, 2025

Lovell Lloyd Green, 87, of Rozetta, Illinois, died at 10:45 p.m. September 11, 2025 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.

Lovell was born October 29, 1937 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of John L. and Esther O. (Carlson) Green.  After graduating from Biggsville High School, Lovell went on to attend the University of Illinois, graduating with a BS in...

Sep 9, 2025

Robert Lee Morris, 83, of Wataga, Illinois, died at 2:33 a.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2025 in the emergency room at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, Illinois.

Bob was born May 3, 1942 in Frederick, Illinois, the son of Merle Melvin and Leona (Hedden) Morris. Bob entered the US Army on July 29, 1960. He was honorably discharged on July 31,...

Sep 8, 2025

 Donald Ray Hawthorne, 71, of Waynesboro, Mississippi, died Monday, September 8, 2025 at Wayne General Hospital, Waynesboro.

Donald was born January 24, 1954 in Pensacola, Florida, the son of James Davis “J.D.” and Clara E. (Mixon) Hawthorne.

Don is survived by two sons, Cedric (Bessie Short) Hawthorne, of Monmouth, Illinois and DeMarco Hawthorne; six sisters, Milean Davis of Georgia, Patricia (James Blackwell)...

Sep 7, 2025

Virgie Lynn Scott-Shiman, 69, of Galesburg, died Sunday, September 7, 2025 at her home.

She was born in Galesburg, the daughter of Virgil Ralph and Rosalie Ann (Folger) Moore. Virgie graduated from Galesburg High School in 1974 and was also a student at Carl Sandburg College. She worked as a paraprofessional for Galesburg High School for many years until she became...

Sep 7, 2025

Joyce Lucinda (Larkins) Helms, 69, of Galesburg, Illinois passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025 after a brief battle with cancer at home with her loved ones by her side. Born March 29, 1956 in Galesburg, the daughter of John D. and Colleen J. (Sage) Larkins.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas Helms; two brothers, Dale (Pam) Larkins and Tim (Becky)...

Sep 5, 2025

Patricia Rea Quick, 77, of Oquawka, Illinois, died at 7:02 a.m. Friday, September 5, 2025 at Mercer Manor in Aledo, Illinois.

Pat, as she preferred to be called, was born September 4, 1948 in Geneseo, Illinois, the daughter of Elder Essex and Betty Marie (Tillie) Ingle. Pat graduated from Walnut Community High School as part of the class of 1966. She...

Sep 5, 2025

Patricia Rea Quick, 77, of Oquawka, Illinois, died at 7:02 a.m. Friday, September 5, 2025 at Mercer Manor in Aledo, Illinois.

Pat, as she preferred to be called, was born September 4, 1948 in Geneseo, Illinois, the daughter of Elder Essex and Betty Marie (Tillie) Ingle.  Pat graduated from Walnut Community High School as part of the...

Sep 3, 2025

Rae Ann Staskiewicz, 75, of Galesburg, died at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at OSF Richard Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, Illinois. She was born January 4, 1950 in DePue, Illinois, the daughter of Raymond Vincent and Helen Jane (Unholz) Staskiewicz.

After graduating from high school, she went on to pursue her career for the State of Illinois Agriculture Department...

Sep 3, 2025

Thomas Arthur “Hook” Carver, 75, of Biggsville, Illinois, formerly of Monmouth, Illinois, died at home, Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

Tom or Hook as he was known by many, was born September 28, 1949 in Boone, Iowa, the son of Arthur William and Joan Mae (Hillsteadt) Carver. He graduated from Boone High School in 1967 and went on to marry Vaughn Kathleen...

Sep 3, 2025

Thomas Arthur “Hook” Carver, 75, of Biggsville, Illinois, formerly of Monmouth, Illinois, died at home, Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

Tom or Hook as he was known by many, was born September 28, 1949 in Boone, Iowa, the son of Arthur William and Joan Mae (Hillsteadt) Carver.  He graduated from Boone High School in 1967 and went on...

Aug 28, 2025

John “Jack” Eichler, 87, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at 8:43 a.m. Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg.

Jack was born March 12, 1938 in New York, New York, the son of Mary Audrey Eichler. He was raised by his aunt and uncle and godparents, Mary Eloise (Eichler) and George Adkins. They both preceded him in...

Aug 26, 2025

Tina F. Wells, 65, of Galesburg, passed away at 6:17 p.m. Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.

She was born August 1, 1960 in Henry County, Indiana, the daughter of Rutherford D. and Melba E. (Killion) Ledbetter. After graduating high school, Tina attended nursing school and dedicated 19 years of working as an LPN at...

Aug 25, 2025

Harold "Gene" Benson, born on December 21 1939, passed away August 25 2025. Gene is survived by his wife, Mary (Edwards) Benson, his brother, Jerry Lee Benson, his children, Thomas (Cynthia) Benson, Cynthia (Pat) King, Kathy (Stan) Brown, Steven (Loni) King. His grandchildren, Madisson, Scott, James, Andrew, Dana, Taylor, Serria, Heath, Hank, Zac and Krista. As well as 9 great...

Aug 22, 2025

Josephine Haptonstahl, 76, loving mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, passed away on August 22, 2025, in her home at The Loft of East Peoria following a prolonged illness. Her only daughter and several siblings were at her side the days before she left, and at her time of passing.

Josephine was born on April 18, 1949, in Des Moines, IA...