Obituaries

Jul 2, 2024

Rodney Alan Blue, Sr., 66, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.

Rodney was born June 20, 1958 in Monmouth, Illinois the son of Mary Ella (Gibson) and Walter Blue. After graduating from Galesburg High School, Rodney went on to earn his BA from Western Illinois...

Jul 1, 2024

Valerie Kay (Stanley) Duerre, 70, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 1, 2024 at Marigold Healthcare Center in Galesburg, after a long journey with dementia.

Valerie was born on June 20, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Dean and Dolores (Friday) Stanley. She was raised in Galesburg and...

Jun 29, 2024

Richard Louis “Dick” Duff, age 85, of Henderson, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 3:06 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.

Dick was born February 27, 1939 in Kewanee, Illinois, the son of Lawrence Carter and Truilly Amolly (VanDewoestine) Duff. After graduating from Kewanee High School in 1957 Dick went to work for...

Jun 28, 2024

Steven Charles Lischwe, beloved son, brother and uncle, passed away on June 28, 2024.

Born on April 24. 1953 in St. Paul, MN to Anthony and Marcelline (Kimmes) Lischwe. Shortly, thereafter, the family moved to Galesburg, IL. Steve attended Immaculate Heart of Mary and Costa Catholic High School in Galesburg, IL, where he was active...

Jun 22, 2024

Rachel D. Vega, 89, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at her home with her children by her side at 1:25 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2024.

Rachel was born April 4, 1935 in Galesburg, the daughter of Basilio and Herminia (Martinez) Gimenez. Rachel graduated from Galesburg High School in 1954 and married Angelo Andrew Vega, Sr....

Jun 20, 2024

Daniel Brian Lester, 68, of Galesburg, Illinois, died unexpectedly Thursday, June 20, 2024.

Dan was born on May 17, 1956 in Galesburg, Illinois the son of Clarence Everett and Nellie (Kennedy) Lester. After graduating high school Dan joined the United States Navy Reserves, serving in Adak, AK during Desert Storm, two years in Spain, and...

Jun 19, 2024

Gregory Evan McQueen, 59, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 6:50 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Greg was born November 16, 1964 in Galesburg, the son of Carol Frances (Ankeney) and Jerald Lewis McQueen. After graduating from ROVA High School, Greg enlisted in the US Army in 1987 and...

Jun 18, 2024

Maria Jane Stone, 66, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at 10:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Allure of Lake Storey, Galesburg.

Maria was born June 17, 1958 in Macomb, Illinois, the daughter of Ernest Holt and Marlene Ann (Williams) Stone. After graduating from high school, Maria attended Carl Sandburg College earning her nursing degree....

Jun 16, 2024

Roger Baughman passed peacefully at home in his sleep at 11:45 p.m. June 16, 2024 after a short illness.

Roger was born in Galesburg, Illinois on March 25, 1951 to Roger and Caroline (Vancil) Baughman, joining his seven older siblings.

After graduating from Knoxville High School in 1969, Roger soon started...

Jun 14, 2024

On June 14, 2024, Mary Joan Cooley Patterson, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, passed away at the age of 87.

She was born in Galesburg, IL, May 19, 1937, to Ray and Lois Anna Gleeson Cooley. Her early years were spent in Galesburg, and in Seneca, IL, where her parents worked in the LST shipyard....

Jun 13, 2024

Linda Kay McClay, 74, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 12:15 a.m. Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois.

Linda was born in Galesburg on September 21, 1949, the daughter of Mary K. (Brown) and William R. McGee. She graduated from Galesburg High School in 1967 and Galesburg Cottage Hospital School of...

Jun 7, 2024

Cam’Ron Lei Glass, 18, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Friday, June 7, 2024 at home.

Cam’Ron was born August 20, 2005 in Kewanee, Illinois the son of Chalece L. Wright and Halter L. Glass. Cam’Ron graduated from Galesburg High School in 2023.

Cam’Ron is survived by his mother Chalece of Galesburg; his...

Jun 6, 2024

Jeffrey Wayne Newcomb, 63, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 5:53 a.m. Thursday, June 6, 2024 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Jeff was born June 11, 1960 in Benton, Illinois, the son of Evelyn Marie (Sneed) and Ronald Dean Newcomb. He married Beverly Lynn Hays on November 2, 1990 in Winnington, Illinois. She preceded...

Jun 4, 2024

Don “Gene” Hedrick, 82, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at 10:50 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois.

Gene was born on March 9, 1942 in Galesburg, the son of Evelyn M. (Stegall) and Don C Hedrick. Gene joined the US Navy in October 14, 1964. He was honorably discharged...

Jun 1, 2024

Mornice Yvonne Wilburn, 69, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 6:53 p.m.

Mornice married Sanford S. Wilburn on August 16, 1997 in Galesburg. He survives of Galesburg.

Cremation will be accorded. Services will be held in Phoenix, Arizona. Arrangements have been entrusted to Watson...

May 30, 2024

Brenda Gail Baker, 78, of Galesburg, died at 2:45 a.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2024.

She was born November 26, 1945, in Galesburg, the daughter of Gale Clayton and Mary Louise (Smith) Baker.

Left to cherish her memory is one brother, Mike (Martha) Baker of Hartsville, South Carolina; a sister-in-law, Vicki...

May 26, 2024

Angela Lynn Pacheco, 60, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 11:14 p.m.

Angie was born August 2, 1963 in Galesburg, the daughter of Beatrice Marie (McAfee) and Jacinto Pacheco. Angie is survived by two daughters, Ashley (Maggie) Sanchez and Secilia (Jose) Reyes both of Galesburg; two sons, Brandon Sibley...

May 25, 2024

Wilma Winona Pacheco, 90, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 8:10 p.m.

Wilma was born April 8, 1934, the daughter of Hazel (Moss) and Henry H. Wensel. She married Adelphino Pacheco, Sr. on July 20, 1952 in Galesburg, Illinois. He preceded her in death on October 28, 1996. Wilma is survived by...

May 23, 2024

Patty Joan Zepeda, 75 of Galesburg passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at her home. She was born on January 23, 1949 in Galesburg, the daughter of Willie B. Jones and Reba L. Hickerson.

Patty was raised in Abingdon and attended schools in Abingdon as well as Cunningham School in Urbana, IL.

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May 22, 2024

Pamela Ann Butz, 63, of Galesburg, died peacefully Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at her home where she was loved by all.

She was born December 26, 1960 in Park Ridge, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Eileen Butz. Pam resided at St. Mary’s Square Living Center in Galesburg from 1998 until she moved into Hedger...