Obituaries

Steve  F. Ohler

Steve F. Ohler

Jan 31, 2018

Stephen F. "Steve" Ohler, age 92, of Oquawka, Illinois; passed away at 5:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Courtyard Estates in Monmouth, Illinois. He was born on February 17, 1925 in Kirkwood, Illinois, the son of Louis E. and Gretchen (Pease) Ohler. Steve was reared and educated in Kirkwood and Oquawka areas and graduated from Oquawka High...

Ellen  Charline Parrigan

Ellen Charline Parrigan

Jan 29, 2018

Ellen Charline Parrigan, 59, of Galesburg, died at 1:59 a.m., Monday, January 29, 2018 at Loyola University Hospital, Chicago. Ellen was born May 26, 1958 in Chicago, the daughter of Charles and Helen (Upton) Cauffman. She married Tony B. Parrigan on October 1, 1994 in Chicago. He preceded her in death on November 26, 2006. Ellen is survived by...

David  Neil Bodenhamer

David Neil Bodenhamer

Jan 25, 2018

David Neil Bodenhamer, 53, of Galesburg, died at 6:15 a.m. Thursday, January 25, 2018 at home. David was born May 9, 1964 in Avon, the son of John C. and Patricia Ann (Powell) Bodenhamer. David is survived by his father, John Bodenhamer of Galesburg; his mother Patricia Bodenhamer of Galesburg; one son, Scott (Devin) Bodenhamer of Galesburg; his soul...

Phyllis J. Peterson

Phyllis J. Peterson

Jan 25, 2018

Phyllis J. Peterson, 87, of Galesburg, died at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, January 25, 2018 at the home she had created with her community at The Kensington. Phyllis was born December 30, 1930 in Clarinda, the daughter of Wayne R. and Dorothy E. (Schantz) Kerns. She married Rayder L. Peterson, Sr. on February 10, 1951 in Moline. Phyllis is survived...

Mary  F. Tracy

Mary F. Tracy

Jan 22, 2018

Mary F. Tracy, age 71, of Keithsburg, Illinois, passed away at 1:40 P.M. on Monday, January 22, 2018 at University Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. She was born on January 8, 1947 in Galesburg, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Margaret (Peluso) Wallick. Mary attended school in Abingdon, Illinois, where she was a graduate of Abingdon High School. After...

Samuel  L. Heatherly

Samuel L. Heatherly

Jan 20, 2018

Mr. Samuel L. Heatherly, age 57, of Marietta, GA (formerly of Monmouth, IL) passed away on January 20, 2018 unexpectedly at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 11, 1960 to Mitchell L. Heatherly and Lois J. (Chambers) Heatherly. Samuel attended Monmouth area schools and worked numerous jobs. His last job was Textile Wallcovering in...

Chun Ja 'Sonya' James

Chun Ja 'Sonya' James

Jan 20, 2018

Chun Ja "Sonya" James, age 82, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 12:25 P.M. on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Monmouth Nursing Home in Monmouth, Illinois. She was born on May 14, 1935 in Tokyo, Japan, the daughter of Yim and Hun Jane-Yong. On May 2, 1963, Sonya married Clerence E. James in Soel, Korea and he preceded her...

Ann Sharon Christensen

Ann Sharon Christensen

Jan 20, 2018

Ann Sharon Christensen, 75, a resident of St. Francis Wood, Peoria, died at 9:29 a.m. Saturday, January 20, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Sharon was born August 21, 1942 in Rock Island, the daughter of Paul Benedict and Ellen Ione (Penterman) Christensen. Sharon is survived by her twin sister, Mary Karen Christensen of Peoria. She was...

Gerald L. Eastburg

Gerald L. Eastburg

Jan 19, 2018

Gerald Lee Eastburg, 70, of Galesburg, died at 4:09 a.m. Friday, January 19, 2018 at home. Jerry was born August 11, 1947 in Galesburg, the son of William Henry and Louise Johanna (Larson) Eastburg. Jerry married Robin Rae Green on August 19, 1985 in Galesburg.   He is survived by his wife, Robin of Galesburg; one son, Aaron (Jen) Eastburg...

Deacon Michael B. Mannino

Deacon Michael B. Mannino

Jan 16, 2018

Deacon Michael B. Mannino, 74, of Galesburg, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side. Deacon Mike was born April 7, 1943 in Chicago, the son of Carl and Nancy Ann (Ruvolo) Mannino. Mike married the love of his life, Mary C. “Molly” Martin on November 4, 1967 at St. John of the Cross Catholic...

Joan E. Baker

Joan E. Baker

Jan 16, 2018

Joan Elizabeth Baker, 86, of Galesburg, died at 3:15 a.m. Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at Davenport Lutheran Home, Davenport, IA. Joan was born November 22, 1931 in Washington D.C. the daughter of Joseph Walter and Regina Lillian (Kilroy) Smith. She married Robert E.F. Baker on July 29, 1950 in Washington D.C. He preceded her in death on October 22,...

Sylvia  K. Anderson

Sylvia K. Anderson

Jan 15, 2018

Sylvia K. Anderson, age 80, formerly of Monmouth, Illinois; passed away at 5:51 P.M. on Monday, January 15, 2018 at Mercy Hospital Hospice in Iowa City, Iowa. She was born on August 30, 1937 in Aurora, Illinois,and is was the daughter of Cameron and Mildred (Stevenson) Randolph. Sylvia was raised and educated in Aurora and Monmouth and attended Monmouth...

Marilyn A. Hedges

Marilyn A. Hedges

Jan 11, 2018

Marilyn A. Hedges, 92, of Galesburg, formerly of Clifton, VA, died at 10:25 p.m. Thursday, January 11, 2018, at home. Marilyn was born March 17, 1925 in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of Albert and Anna (Webb) Bauer. She married Harold Clayton Hedges in Baltimore on October 2, 1954; he preceded her in death on March 9, 2008. She is...

Loren R. 'Buck' Bailey

Loren R. 'Buck' Bailey

Jan 10, 2018

Loren "Buck" Bailey, of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at 7:50 A.M. on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at his residence in Oquawka. Buck was born on August 24, 1931 to Charles and Clara (Oberly) Bailey in Gladstone, Illinois. He attended grade school in Gladstone, IL and graduated from G&O High School in 1950. Buck was inducted into the United States...

Eddie  D. Collier

Eddie D. Collier

Jan 10, 2018

Eddie D. Collier, age 70, of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at 6:15 A.M. on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at his residence in Oquawka. He was born February 8, 1947 in Glenwood, Missouri, the son of J.W. Paul Reaves and Betty Louise Collier. Eddie attended school in Ottumwa, Iowa, where he graduated from the Ottumwa High School with the Class...

Joyce M. Carlson

Joyce M. Carlson

Jan 8, 2018

Joyce Mary Carlson, 88, of Galesburg, died at 4:20 a.m. Monday, January 8, 2018 at home. Joyce was born January 22, 1929 in Chicago, the daughter of Edwin S. and Ruth S. (Fletcher) Pullen. Joyce graduated from South Shore High School. She worked as an office manager at the University of Chicago Hospitals and Clinics. She later worked at...

Ruth A. Wier

Ruth A. Wier

Jan 7, 2018

Ruth Anne Wier, of Durham, NC, formerly of Galesburg, died at 10 a.m., Sunday, January 7, 2018 in Croasdaile Pavilion in Durham, NC. Ruth was born on August 14, 1927 in Rushville, the daughter of James William and Mary Lucille (Kirkbride) Rittenhouse. She married Eugene Harding Wier on June 15, 1948 in Bushnell. Ruth and Gene enjoyed 60 years...

Angela D. 'Angie' Hollis

Angela D. 'Angie' Hollis

Jan 5, 2018

Angela D. "Angie" Hollis, age 55, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 3:15 P.M. on Friday, January 5, 2018 at her residence in Monmouth, Illinois. She was born on May 26, 1962 in Davenport, Iowa, the daughter of Donald Orville and Betty Louise (McCoy) Thorndike. Angie attended Aledo High School and later obtained her C.N.A. license. She married Owen...

William  G. Gillen

William G. Gillen

Jan 3, 2018

William G. (Bill) Gillen, 65, of Rural Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 3:00 pm on Wednesday January 3, 2018, at his residence. He was born on October 27, 1952, in Galesburg, Illinois, the son of William E, and Marian (Engdahl) Gillen. Bill was raised ad educated in Warren County and graduated from Warren High School in 1970. He later...

Lisa V. Knipe

Lisa V. Knipe

Jan 3, 2018

Lisa V. Knipe, 54, of Oquawka, died at 1:35 p.m. Wednesday, January 3, 2018 in Monmouth. Lisa was born September 30, 1963 in Galesburg, the daughter of Francis and Verneal (Walker) Singleton.   She married Melvin Knipe on February 14, 1998 in Oquawka, IL. He survives of Oquawka. Lisa is also survived by her mother, Verneal Singleton of Galesburg; one...