Obituaries

Rosemary (Leary) Williams

Feb 8, 2025

Rosemary Williams, age 89, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at 9:10 p.m. on February 8,2025 at her residence at Legacy Estates of Monmouth. Rosemary was born June 6, 1935 in Aledo, the daughter of William Joseph and Lois Mary (Earp) Leary. She was reared and educated in rural Aledo graduating from Aledo High School in 1953. She married Harold...

Michael D. Duus

Feb 6, 2025

Michael David Duus, 38, of Titusville, Florida, died February 6, 2025, in Titusville.

Michael was born May 20, 1986 in Galesburg, Illinois the son of Joseph B. and Teresa A. (Severns) Duus. Michael grew up in Gibbstown NJ, attended and graduated from Paulsboro High School.

Michael is survived by his mother,...

Roger A. Plue

Feb 5, 2025

On February 5th, 2025, Roger Allen Plue, 87, went to be with his heavenly family. Roger was born December 27, 1937, in Galesburg, the son of Earl Allen Plue and Lesterine Reynola Plue (Mulady). Roger had one brother and five sisters – Fred, Jeannie McDowell, and Charlene Mahnesmith who preceded him in death. Surviving siblings are Kathy (Frank) Howard,...

Emanuel L. Mixon

Feb 2, 2025

Emanuel Leon Mixon, 50, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 5:28 p.m. Sunday, February 2, 2025.

Emanuel was born on May 24, 1974 in Galesburg, the son of Marie V. (Brown) and Orville D. Mixon. He graduated from Galesburg High School and worked for many years as a self-employed handyman.

Emanuel is...

Larry S. Schroeder

Feb 1, 2025

Larry Stanley Schroeder, 77, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away, surrounded by family, Saturday, February 1, 2025 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and dedication to education.

Born on November 7, 1947 in Burlington, Iowa, Larry was the son of Melva (Schwartz) and Fred Schroeder.

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Jack L. Davis, Jr.

Feb 1, 2025

Jack Leroy Davis, Jr., 57, of Kewanee, Illinois, passed away at 4:22 a.m. Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the Royal Oaks Care Center in Kewanee. Jack was born June 19, 1967, in Galesburg, the son of Jackie Leroy and Rosetta Joyce (Louthan) Davis, Sr.

Left to cherish his memory is his mother and stepfather, Joyce...

Charles R. Williams

Jan 28, 2025

Charles Richard Williams, Jr.,70, of Galesburg, Illinois passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at OSF Richard Owens Hospice Home in Peoria surrounded by his family.

Charles (Chuckie) R. Williams, Jr. was born on December 20, 1954, in Galesburg to Charles and Antoinette (Hollowell) Williams. He was a graduate of Galesburg High School. He worked with Gunther Construction, Maytag, Gales Products Co,...

Michele A. Sprague

Jan 27, 2025

Michele Ann Sprague (58), born on May 23, 1966 in Galesburg, Illinois, passed away at home on January, 27, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

Michele was proceeded in death by her father Ron Sprague (2015). She is survived by her mother and best friend, Rita Sprague whom Michele referred to as her “Sunshine”, her...

Leonard "Lenny" Guerrero, Jr.

Jan 27, 2025

Leonard “Lenny” Guerrero, Jr., 75, of Dahinda, Illinois, died at 8:26 a.m. Monday, January 27, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

Lenny was born January 21, 1950 in Galesburg, Illinois, the son of Leonard and Helen (Padilla) Guerrero, Sr. Lenny graduated from Galesburg High School in 1968. He then began a career at...

Jeanette Moultrie

Jan 27, 2025

I am stronger, wiser, and much better because of knowing you, Mom. Jeanette (Momma, Nette, Jimmy, Beanie) Dilworth Moultrie aged 74 years young was born in Iuka, Mississippi on Wednesday, January 17, 1951 to her loving parents, Mary Louise (Haynes) and Louis Alexander Dilworth. Her family relocated to Carbondale, Illinois when she was a baby.

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David M. Uhlmann

Jan 27, 2025

David Manning Uhlmann, 78, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Monday, January 27, 2025 at University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa.

David was born on September 6, 1946 in Galesburg, the son of Howard Dean and Beverly Jane (Burford) Uhlmann. After graduating from Galesburg High School in 1964, he attended Southern Illinois University, Morrison Institute of...

Jacqueline A. Reimolds

Jan 26, 2025

Jacqueline Ann Reimolds, 57, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Sunday, January 26, 2025 at University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa.

Jackie was born May 2, 1967 in Galesburg, the daughter of Nelle Rose (Lee) and Ashton Earl Blakewell, Jr. Jackie graduated from Costa Catholic School in 1982 and Galesburg High School in 1985. She attended...

Kathi M. (Williams) Carr

Jan 26, 2025

Kathi M. Carr, age 72, of Galesburg, Illinois; passed away at her residence at 10:00 am on Sunday January 26, 2025. Kathy was born on November 26, 1952 in Aurora, Illinois and is the daughter of Richard and June Martin Williams. She attended schools in Aurora and graduated from East Aurora High School in the class of 1970. After...

Pauline E. (Smith) Morris

Jan 25, 2025

Pauline E. Morris, age 92, of Monmouth, Illinois; passed away at 5:25 pm on Saturday January 25, 2025 at Marigold Nursing Home in Galesburg, Illinois. She was born on November 23, 1932 in rural Warren County near Alexis, Illinois and is the daughter of George V. and Mildred F. Johnston Smith. Pauline was raised in Shanghai City and attended...

Helen E. (Keever) Hull

Jan 24, 2025

Helen E. Hull, age 88, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at 1:45 pm on Friday January 24, 2025 at Alure of Lake Story in Galesburg, Illinois. Helen was born on June 1, 1936 in Burlington, Iowa and is the daughter of Martin P. and Lela M. McNamee. She was raised in Gladstone where she attended school and graduated from...

John C. Bodenhamer

Jan 22, 2025

John C. Bodenhamer, 81, of Abingdon, Illinois, died on January 22, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Peoria, Illinois, from complications following a freak accident.

Born February 27, 1943 in Galesburg to Arthur W. and Ruth J. (White) Bodenhamer. John attended Abingdon schools before beginning his adult life working in a multitude of service...

Mary Alice (Mcgee) Ashby

Jan 22, 2025

Mary Alice Ashby, age 72, of Galesburg, Illinois and formerly of Oquawka;  passed away at 4:30 am on January 22, 2025 at Seminary Manor in Galesburg, Illinois. Mary Alice was born on March 21, 1952 in Galesburg, Illinois and is the daughter of Jay Martin and Alice Belle Coziahr McGee.  She attended school in Berwick and Galesburg and graduated...

Mary L. Polillo

Jan 21, 2025

Mary Lissa(Thompson) Polillo, 96, died at Richard Owen's Hospice Home, Peoria, Illinois on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

She was born October 10, 1928, in Galesburg, Illinois to parents Nellie (Morrison) and Raymond Thompson. She graduated from Galesburg High School in 1947.

She is survived by her son Matthew Polillo. Her grandchildren...

Cathy L. Derose

Jan 21, 2025

Cathy Louise DeRose, 61, of Galesburg, Illinois, was unexpectedly called home to be with the Lord on January 21, 2025.

Cathy was born July 15, 1963 in Augusta, Georgia, the daughter of Ben DeRose and Dorothy “Dottie” (Paben) Hess. Cathy is survived by her daugher, Melissa DeRose-Joslin of Katy, Texas; her son, Dalton Berglan of...

Gretchan M. Osborne

Jan 20, 2025

Gretchan Marie Osborne (Lytle), 51, of Wataga, Illinois passed away January 20th, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. She was born on February 28th, 1973 in Fairfield, IA, the daughter of Larry and Sandra (Foutch-Olson) Lytle. She was raised and educated in Wataga, Illinois. Known for her luscious red hair and infectious smile, she was...