Obituaries

Mary M. Mcmahon

Mary M. Mcmahon

Sep 20, 2012

Mary M. (Glasnovich) McMahon, 79, of Galesburg, died 3:31 p.m. Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Mary was born on November 8, 1932 in Galesburg, the daughter of Jako and Elizabeth (Matto) Glasnovich.  She married William G. McMahon on March 19 1952 in Galesburg.  He preceded her in death on December 21 1992.  Mary is the loving...

Robert A. Reynolds

Robert A. Reynolds

Sep 20, 2012

Robert A. Reynolds, 76, of rural Cameron, died 9:48 a.m. Thursday, September 20, 2012 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Robert was born on November 10, 1935 in Galesburg, the son of Robert O. and Madeline (Hickle) Reynolds.  He married Aila Johnson on December 5, 1971 in Pittsburg, Massachusetts.  She preceded him in death on October 2, 2008. ...

Vince Morrissey

Vince Morrissey

Sep 18, 2012

John V. “Vince” Morrissey, 83, of Galesburg, died at 2:52 p.m. Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Vince was born February 16th, 1929 in Galesburg, the son of Alice and Joseph Morrissey.  He married Joan M. “Jody” Curry on June 19th, 1954 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church.  She survives.  Also surviving is a brother,...

Debra K. Polillo

Debra K. Polillo

Sep 16, 2012

Debra K. Polillo, 58, of Galesburg, died at 4:17 p.m. Sunday, September 16, 2012 at Methodist Medical Center, Peoria. Debbie was brought into this world on June 10, 1954 in the town she would forever come to know as home; Galesburg. She was one of two cherished daughters (the other being Kathy [Terry] Bradford) of her warm-hearted parents, Kenny...

Za'Nyah Lynn Kelley

Za'Nyah Lynn Kelley

Sep 15, 2012

Za'Nyah Lynn Kelley, was born a quiet birth on Saturday September 15, 2012. Za'Nyah is survived by her parents Bryan Kelley and Kelli Tipsword. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday September 21, 2012 at Watson-Thomas Funeral Home, Galesburg.

Kenneth Leland Hembree

Kenneth Leland Hembree

Sep 13, 2012

Kenneth Leland Hembree, 60, passed away at 9:22 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012, in Cottage Hospital in Galesburg, IL. Kenneth was born on March 16, 1952, in Atlanta, GA., the son of Henry Earl Sr., and Doris Elizabeth Hembree. He had worked construction all his life in the southern states, mainly Georgia and Florida. He is a native to...

Stevens Frances Jo

Stevens Frances Jo

Sep 12, 2012

Frances “Jo” Stevens, 87, of Galesburg, died at 12 p.m. Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at Cottage Hospital. Jo was born on June 12, 1925 in East St. Louis, the daughter of Frank and Helen J. (Popek) Mezyk.  She married Elmer L. Stevens on February 8, 1949 in Galesburg.    He preceded her in death on August 3, 1974.  Jo was...

Lisa Belen Mendez

Lisa Belen Mendez

Sep 7, 2012

Lisa Belen Mendez, 68, of The Colony, Texas, formerly of Galesburg, died at 2:37 p.m. Friday, September 7, 2012, at Baylor Medical Hospital of Carrollton. Belen was born on January 10, 1944 in Rockford, IL.  She married Carlos Mendez on May 7, 1960 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Galesburg, IL and enjoyed over 50 years of happiness together. He...

Donna J. Hansbrough

Donna J. Hansbrough

Aug 22, 2012

Donna Jolene Wright Hansbrough, 77, of Versailles, KY formerly of Galesburg, died at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 22, 2012 in Lexington, KY. Donna was born on August 20, 1935 in Galesburg, the daughter of Bernard and Helen (Fifield) Irons. Donna graduated from Corpus Christi High School in 1953.  She married Donald Wright on September 24, 1960 in Galesburg.   He...

Martha A. Christianson

Martha A. Christianson

Jul 27, 2012

GALESBURG --- Martha Ann Christiansen, 94, of Alexis, was received by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 6:40 p.m. Friday, July 27, 2012 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. She was born February 20, 1918 to Ralph R. and Lou E. Baker Reed in rural Knox County, near Henderson, Illinois. She was married to Alvin Christiansen, who preceded her in...

Vickey Lee Crouch

Vickey Lee Crouch

Jul 27, 2012

Vickey Lee Utzinger Crouch, 55, of Kirkwood passed away at 9:50 a.m. on Friday, July 27, 2012 at her home in Kirkwood. She was born in Monmouth on May 6, 1957 to Lewis Lee Utzinger and Delores Shamblin. She married Terry Crouch on June 17, 1998 in Galesburg. He survives. Also surviving are her daughters, Tammy (Ernie) Davis of...

Steven L. Fox

Steven L. Fox

Jul 26, 2012

Steven Louis Fox, 59, of Galesburg, died at 7:30 a.m. Thursday July 26, 2012 at home with his family by his side. Steve was born December 23, 1952 in Galesburg, the son of William Louis and Bertha K. (Pecsi) Fox.  He married Reva Rohr on August 25, 1973 in Monmouth.  Steve is survived by his wife Reva of Galesburg;...

Lula E. Hurxthal

Lula E. Hurxthal

Jul 26, 2012

Lula E. (Bowen) Hurxthal, 92, of Galesburg, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2012 at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville. Lula was born and raised in Monmouth the daughter of Luther J. and Luella (Kline) Bowen.  She moved to Galesburg in 1974. She married Fred Hurxthal on January 12, 1935 in Galesburg.  he preceded her in death on December...

Myrna L. Hass

Myrna L. Hass

Jul 18, 2012

Myrna L. Hass, 85, of Galesburg, died at 5:40 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at Marigold Health Care Center. Myrna was born August 8, 1926 in Kewanee the daughter of Leonard and Grace (Bjorling) Nelson.  Myrna graduated from Walnut Grove Twp. High School and was a lifelong resident of Knox County .  She married James Hennenfent in 1946 in...

Crislyn Winter

Crislyn Winter

Jul 18, 2012

The Thibodeaux and Winter families are saddened to report the death of their beloved daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, Crislyn Diane Thibodeaux Winter, who died Wednesday, July 18, 2012, surrounded by her loving family.  For the past 5 years Crislyn fought a long, courageous battle against colorectal cancer. Crislyn was born on April 5, 1952 in Rock Island, IL to...

Margaret B. Roling

Margaret B. Roling

Jul 10, 2012

Margaret B. Roling, 94, of Galesburg, died at 4:58 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at home. Margaret was born October 13, 1917 in Peoria, the daughter of Thomas A. and Sarah (Dellenbaugh) Gavin.  She married Richard Roling on June 30, 1962.  Margaret is survived by her husband of 50 years, Richard of Galesburg; a son,  Chris (and Sue) Colvin...

Charlie Stegall

Charlie Stegall

Jun 30, 2012

GALESBURG --- Charlie T. Stegall passed away at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 30 at Cottage Hospital in Galesburg. He was born January 17, 1943 in Galesburg. He is survived by his beloved wife Jeanne of 48 years, his son, John (Deanna) Stegall and his daughter, Dawn (Keith) Clague. Chuck was a great man known by many; friends with some...

Ronald L. Clayton

Ronald L. Clayton

Jun 26, 2012

Ronald R. Clayton, 49, of Galesburg, died at 2:20 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at home. Cremation rites have been accorded.  Family services are planned for a later date.

Georgene R. Raymond

Georgene R. Raymond

Jun 21, 2012

Georgene R. Raymond, 78, of Galesburg, died at 3:15 a.m. Thursday, June 21, 2012 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center. Georgene was born on August 24, 1933 the daughter of Chester and Irene (Peterson) Gabrielson.  She married Donald Raymond on November 4, 1954.  She preceded her in death on May 3, 1995.  Georgene is survived by a son, Gregory...

Robert D. Fell

Robert D. Fell

Jun 20, 2012

Robert D. Fell, 70, of Galesburg, died at 4:43 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Monday at Corpus Christi Catholic Church.  Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.  Military rites will be conducted by Ralph M. Noble American Legion Post #285 Honor Guard.  Visitation will be 4-7...