Obituaries

Apr 1, 2018

Jenni Marie McGruder, 26, loving mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, died early Sunday morning April 1, 2018 in Galesburg, due to a senseless act of gun violence. Jenni was born March 28, 1992 in Galesburg, the daughter of Scott W. and Vicki L. (Wolbers) Howe. Jenni married Michael D. McGruder on July 16, 2014 in Clearwater, FL;...

Mar 31, 2018

Mar 30, 2018

Mona Belle Land Tourlentes, 89, Galesburg, Illinois, died Friday evening, March 30, 2018, at home, with loved ones by her side. For years, she was very grateful for the many people, who made it possible to receive care at home. As a wife, mother, grandmother, friend, musician, teacher, artist, and citizen, she was always joyful, enthusiastic, and compassionate. And...

Mar 29, 2018

Richard “Dick” Keith Kisler, 85, of Galesburg, died at 5:20 a.m. Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Heartland Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg. Dick was born January 10, 1933 in New Boston Twp, the son of Ralph H. and Anna Hazel (Leahigh) Kisler.   He married Colleen Foote on October 16, 1954 at St. Catherine’s Church in Aledo. She survives of...

Mar 28, 2018

Raymond Leroy “Butch” Smith, 81, of Galesburg, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, 2:40 PM, at his home. Butch was born on October 4, 1936 in Monmouth, Illinois. He was the son of Oren and Mildred (Sowers) Smith. He married the love of his life, Bette McGahey on May 8, 1956 in Galesburg. She...

Mar 25, 2018

Leila May Walker, 78, of Galesburg, died at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, March 25, 2018 at home. Leila was born November 11, 1939 in Helena, AR, the daughter of Joseph and Robbie (Lewis) Johnson. Leila is survived by her companion of 36 years, William Perry of Galesburg; five sons, John (Virginia) Johnson, George Johnson, Raymond Walker, Michael Walker, and Joseph...

Mar 25, 2018

Yvonne Delores Dobbins, 66, of Galesburg, died at 10:37 a.m. Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Marigold Health Care and Rehabilitation, Galesburg. Yvonne was born October 5, 1951 in Battle Mountain, NV, the daughter of Leonard Floyd Norvise and Lee Radar.  Yvonne is survived by her mother, Lee Moore; one daughter, Jennifer Douglass of Galesburg; a son, Derek Dobbins of...

Mar 23, 2018

Gail R. Furnald, age 87, of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at 2:56 P.M. on Friday, March 23, 2018 at her residence in Oquawka. She was born on August 24, 1930 in rural Gladstone, Illinois, the daughter of Edward and Helen (Hunter) Huss. She attended Bluff Dale County School. On June 26, 1947, Gail married Delbert L. Furnald in Oquawka,...

Mar 23, 2018

Georgia “Jo” Joan Gray, 74, of Galesburg, died at 9:33 p.m., Friday, March 23, 2018 in the Emergency Room at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Jo was born May 13, 1943 in Galesburg, the daughter of Arthur Richard and Elizabeth Irene (Howard) Jacobson. Jo married Robert L. Gray on September 30, 1989 in Burlington, IA. He preceded her in death on...

Mar 15, 2018

Cindy Gale (Curl) Howerton 36, passed away on March 15, 2018 in Gilson, Illinois. Cindy was born on February 24, 1982 in Bradenton, Florida to the late Jayme Curl and Jenifer Huntley. Cindy was a sweet and loving daughter, sister and mother with the brightest smile and a wonderful sense of humor. She loved animals and the outdoors. She...

Mar 14, 2018

Robert Dale Cannon, 73, of Galesburg, died at 1:51 a.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at his daughter’s home in Cedar Rapids, IA. Robert was born May 27, 1944 in Galesburg, the son of Ralph D. and Margaret (Hillard) Cannon. He married Cindy Adams on October 10, 2015 in Peoria. She survives of Galesburg. He is also survived by two...

Mar 9, 2018

Ethel Elaine Cooper Emery passed away on March 9, 2018 in Poplar Bluff, MO. Elaine was born on April 13, 1937 to Cecil and Gertrude (Lynn) Cooper in Oquawka, Illinois. She attended Henderson County Schools. She received her GED in 1969. Ethel married Charles Bundy in 1955, they had three children; Marsha, Doyle, and Donna, and they divorced. She...

Mar 7, 2018

Gerald E. "Jerry" Rhea, age 85, of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at his residence in Oquawka. He was born on August 6, 1932 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of William Eldon and Iola (Strickler) Rhea. Jerry was reared and educated in Monmouth and was a graduate of Monmouth High School. After...

Mar 7, 2018

Junior Clyde Boughton, 68, of Galesburg, died at 7:50 a.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at home. Junior was born March 7, 1950 in Travelers Rest, SC, the son of Clyde and Edna Marie (Coleman) Boughton. He married Jaylene S. Hoyle on March 21, 1991 in East Galesburg. Junior is survived by his wife, Jaylene of Galesburg; two sons, Lonnie...

Mar 3, 2018

Antonia Lee Mendez Mireles, 75, passed away peacefully at her home in Port Orange, FL 9:20 p.m. Saturday March 3, 2018 surrounded by her beloved family and pastor. Antonia was born in Monmouth, IL October 13, 1942, the daughter of Marciano and Ramona (Adames) Mendez. She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years Clemente Mireles. She was...

Mar 3, 2018

Carolyn Kay Carrick, 75, of Galesburg, died at 3:29 p.m. Saturday, March 3, 2018 at home. Carolyn was born September 7, 1942 in Galesburg, the daughter of Kenneth and Marcile F. (Healey) Carrick. Carolyn is survived by one son, Mark Probst of Galesburg; one sister, Marilyn (Raymond) Ellison of Galesburg; two brothers, Ron Roberts of Galesburg and Randy (Theresa)...

Feb 28, 2018

Lena L. Corrigan, age 58, of Oquawka, Illinois; passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at her home in Oquawka, IL. Lena was born on February 17, 1960 in Medina, Missouri and is the daughter of Raymond and Betty Cordle Garrison. As a young girl her family moved to Kirkwood, Illinois where she attended Kirkwood Grade School and then...

Feb 28, 2018

Helen S. Pendergast, 90, of Galesburg, died at 12:45 a.m. Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Courtyard Estates, Knoxville. Helen was born January 23, 1928 in Galesburg, the daughter of William and Ella (Murray) Shea. She married Robert W. Pendergast on November 5, 1960 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on January 21, 2005. Helen is survived by two...

Feb 28, 2018

Barbara L. Leon, 88, of Galesburg, died at 12:48 a.m. February 28, 2018 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.  The rosary will be prayed at 9:30 a.m. Monday, March 5, 2018 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church with a funeral mass following at 10 a.m.  Msgr. Ernest Pizzamiglio will officiate.  Cremation rites will be accorded following the funeral mass.  Burial...

Feb 25, 2018

Brenda Lee Bodenhamer, 57, of Galesburg, died at 4:38 p.m. Sunday, February 25, 2018 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Brenda was born November 18, 1960 in Galesburg, the daughter of Gerald L. Price and Virginia Mae (Wensel) Davis. Brenda is survived by her dad, Jerry (Kathy) Price of Galesburg, her mother, Virginia Davis of Galesburg; one son, Scott (Devin) Bodenhamer...