Obituaries
Eileen Margaretta Breslin
Nov 1, 2010
Eileen Margaretta (Plunkett) Breslin died peacefully on Monday, Nov.1, 2010 at Rosewood Care Center, Galesburg. She was born on September 23, 1911, to Frances Marie and John Plunkett in Cormeen, Stradone, Co. Cavan, Ireland. In 1929 she came to the US and settled in Chicago. She met her future husband, Michael Breslin, from Donegal, Ireland, at an Irish dance...
Leon Everett Haneghan
Nov 1, 2010
Leon Everett Haneghan, 73, of Galesburg, formerly of Moon Towers, died at 12:21 a.m., November 1, 2010 at Heartland Healthcare Center. He was born September 21, 1937 in Warsaw, IL, the son of Joseph and Hazel Miller Haneghan. He married Pat Smith in 1957. Survivors include, a son, Kevin Haneghan of Galesburg; three daughters, Tami (and Mike) Lawson, Wendy...
Mary Jane Johnson
Oct 23, 2010
Mary “Jane” (McNamara) Johnson, 85, of Gilson, Illinois went to be with the Lord on Sat., Oct. 23, 2010 at her home. She was born March 7, 1925, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of John Dale and Hazel Elizabeth McNamara. She grew up in Greene Township, Mercer Co. She graduated from Aledo High School in 1942. On January 19,...
Jacqueline C Noel
Oct 8, 2010
Jacqueline C. Noel, 82, of Galesburg, died at 8:00 a.m. Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Rosewood Care Center, Galesburg. Arrangements are pending at Watson Funeral Home.
Julie Ann Thomas
Oct 8, 2010
Julie Ann Thomas, 48, of 712 Hawkinson St., Galesburg, died at 10:44 a.m. on Friday, October 08, 2010 at home. Julie was born on December 17, 1961 in Galesburg, the daughter of Jay and Helen (Simpson) Thomas. She is survived by her parents Jay and Helen of Galesburg; a brother, John of Galesburg; and a sister, Jean L. Howerton...
Penelope Delrose Hedden
Sep 28, 2010
Penelope Delrose Hedden, 65, of 121 W. Simmons St., Galesburg, died at 2:10 p.m. on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Penelope was born on May 10, 1945 in Galesburg, the daughter of Delby and Patricia Ann (Rosenberg) Hare. She married Larry Hackspacher. He preceded her in death. She later married Roy Allen Hedden...
Bobby Ray Johnson
Sep 23, 2010
Bobby Ray Johnson, 58, of Galesburg, died at 7:50 a.m. September 23, 2010 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Bobby was born on August 1, 1952 in Galesburg, the son of Junior Russell and Letha Mae (Rafferty) Johnson. Bobby is survived by two daughters, Angie Slater and Kathy Johnson both of Canton; three brothers, Billy of Oquawka, Russell (and Bonnie) and...
Willie Lee Thomas
Sep 23, 2010
Willie Lee Thomas, 39, of Galesburg died on Thursday, September 23, 2010 at Cottage Hospital. Cremation rites have been accorded. No funeral services are planned.
Oscar L. Tracy
Sep 21, 2010
Oscar Lee Tracy, 76, of Galesburg, died peacefully at 11:38 p.m. on Monday, September 20, 2010 at Seminary Manor Nursing Home, Galesburg. Oscar was born on February 2, 1934 in Galesburg, the son of Herman J. and Lela P. (Purdy) Tracy. Oscar married Mary Louise Bradford on September 3, 1955 in Galesburg. Mary Lou preceded him in death on...
Rosa Konefal
Sep 18, 2010
Rosa Konefal, 85, of Galesburg IL died Saturday September 18, 2010 at Seminary Manor. Rosa was born on July 4, 1925 in Frankenhammer bei Graslitz, Czechoslovakia, the daughter of Emanuel and Katharina (Deistler) Klier. She married Joseph F Konefal on January 20, 1947 at the courthouse and the following day, January 21, 1947, at the church in Kaufering, Germany....
Robert A. Hendricks
Sep 17, 2010
Robert A. Hendricks, 81, of Galesburg, died at 8:38 a.m. on Friday, September 17, 2010 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Bob was born on January 20, 1929 the son of Arthur and Marie (Tipton) Hendricks. He married Joyce Nemeth on February 28, 1950 in Galesburg. Bob is survived by his wife, Joyce of Galesburg; 2 sons, John of Galesburg and...
Marlys "Marcy" Gibson
Sep 10, 2010
Marlys “Marcy” Gibson, 63, of Galesburg, died at 7:03 a.m. on Friday, September 10, 2010 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Marcy was born on September 6, 1947 in Sterling, the daughter of John and Miriam (Broadwater) Tipton. Marcy is survived by 2 sons, Tim (and Holly) Buhrow of Conway, AR and Jerry (and Sonja Debates) of Altona;...
Dr. Ray O. Arganbright
Sep 4, 2010
Dr. Ray O. Arganbright, 88, of Galesburg, died at 12:20 p.m. on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at O.S. F. St. Mary’s Medical Center. He was born June 26, 1922 in Newman, Illinois, the son of Clark and Mary Catherine Arganbright. He married Mary Allen Hartman in 1947, in DuQuoin, Illinois. She preceded him in death in 1999. Survivors include...
Mary M. Wilson
Sep 4, 2010
Mary Margaret Wilson, 94, of rural Galesburg, died at 11:40 p.m. Saturday, September 4, 2010 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Mary was born on May 8, 1916 in Monmouth, the daughter of George and Flossie (Berry) Richardson. She married Harold D. Wilson on July 22, 1939 in Walkon, Iowa. Mary is survived by a son, Dennis (and Carol) Wilson of...
Mary A. Sullivan
Aug 25, 2010
Mary A. Sullivan, 80, of 550 E. Carl Sandburg Dr,. Galesburg, died at 12:39 p.m. on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at Cottage Hospital. Mary was born on December 27, 1929 in Abingdon, the daughter of Joseph K. and Mary E. (Peake) Masterson. She married Eugene J. Sullivan, III on September 16, 1950 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death...
Anthony "Tony" W. Gray
Aug 14, 2010
View a Video Memorial Anthony “Tony” William Gray passed peacefully from this world on Saturday, August 14, 2010, in Peoria, IL, surrounded by his large and loving family, at the age of 89. Tony was born on his family farm in Pulaski, Indiana, on March 11, 1921, the son of William and Mary Magdalene (Yager) Gray. He was the...
Mary Ann Yard
Aug 11, 2010
Mary Ann Yard, 78, of Galesburg, died at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at home. Mary Ann was born on November 25, 1931 in Osage, Iowa, the daughter of Eugene and Mary Radke Litzelman. She married William Yard on December 26, 1951 in Taylorville, Illinois; he preceded her in death on May 27, 1992. Mary Ann is survived...
Betty Mae Johnson
Aug 11, 2010
Betty Mae Johnson, 89, of rural Galesburg, died at 9:25 a.m. on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at OSF St. Mary's Medical Center, Galesburg. Betty was born on May 6, 1921 in Salem Iowa, the daughter of Samuel Herbert and Daisy Leona Howell Glendenning. She married DuWayne Raymond Johnson on February 13, 1946, he preceded her on August 21, 1982. ...
Patrick J. Nemeth
Jul 31, 2010
Patrick James Nemeth, 60, of Galesburg, died at 1:55 a.m. on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center, Galesburg. Patrick was born on August 16, 1949 in Galesburg, the son of Raymond R. and Patricia Jean (Johnson) Nemeth. He married Shirley L. Gibb on October 4, 1969 in Galesburg. He is survived by his wife, Shirley...
Mae Otilia Luxmore
Jul 19, 2010
Mae Otilia Luxmore, 96, Galesburg, died at 12:17 p.m. Monday, July 19, 2010 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Mae was born May 2, 1914, in Westfield Iowa, the daughter of Carl John Luther and Olive Mae Clark Rosene. She married Ora Earl Luxmore on November 6, 1932 in Aledo, Illinois. He preceded her in 2003. She is survived by three...
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