Obituaries

Nov 22, 2024

Garnita J. "Joan" Powell, age 92, of Monmouth, Illinois, formerly of Burlington, Iowa, passed away at 9:29 AM on Friday, November 22, 2024 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Illinois. She was born April 2, 1932 in Rural Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Frankie and Aubley C. (Elliott) Mooday. Joan attended a rural school in the area....

Nov 21, 2024

Darlene Elizabeth Campbell, 78, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 3:16 a.m. Thursday, November 21, 2024 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Darlene was born September 9, 1946 in Galesburg, the daughter of Robert Earl and Beulah Elizabeth (Eaker) Campbell, Sr. She married William Williamson. He preceded her in death on August 29, 2001. Darlene...

Nov 20, 2024

Sonda Pearl LaPorte, 71, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 2:55 p.m. Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at home.

Sonda was born November 30, 1952 in Lubbock, Texas, the daughter of Charles Earl and Barbara Hannah (Johnson) James. Sonda graduated from Galesburg High School and went on to attend Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Missouri, graduating in...

Nov 16, 2024

Guy Allen Hood, 68, of Galesburg, died at 9:25 p.m. Saturday, November 16, 2024 at his home.

He was born to Charles Daniel and Margaret Joan (Wolfe) Hood on October 2, 1956 in Kewanee, Illinois. After graduating from high school, Guy proudly served in the United States Army. He later worked as an assembler at...

Nov 15, 2024

Betty Jean (Mates) Clifford, 75, of Altona, IL passed away November 15, at home, surrounded by family.

Betty was born on January 25, 1949 in Galesburg, the daughter of John Mates, who emigrated from Transylvania (Sard, Romania) and Sarah (Butler) Mates of Alpha. She married Jim Clifford, on Feb 4, 1972, in East Galesburg by...

Nov 14, 2024

Robert J. Harr, age 69, of Oquawka, Illinois; passed away at 8:58 am on Thursday November 14, 2025 at Oak Lane Nursing and Rehab in Stronghurst, Illinois. Robert was born on May 21, 1955 in Burlington, Iowa and is the son of Billy and Bonnie Maxine Yocum Harr. Robert was raised in Stronghurst, Illinois where he attended local schools...

Nov 11, 2024

Carl W. Vollbracht, Sr. age 73, of Monmouth, Illinois; passed away at 10:20 am on Monday November 11, 2024 at his residence in Monmouth, Illinois. Carl was born on September 20, 1951 in Monmouth and is the son of Omer Delbert and Ruby Jane Jones Vollbracht. Carl was raised in the Monmouth area and attended local schools and the...

Nov 11, 2024

Laura M. Simpson, age 63, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 9:50 AM on Monday, November 11, 2024 at St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Illinois. She was born December 8, 1960 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Helen Christine Bertelsen. Laura and raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School with the Class of 1979. On...

Nov 9, 2024

Joan Eileen Metzner, 77, of Alpha, Illinois, died at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 9, 2024 at home surrounded by family.

She was born December 30, 1946 in Moline, Illinois, the daughter of Ralph William and Marion Ileen (Shroyer) Keck. Joan was reared and educated in New Windsor, Illinois. She met the love of her life...

Nov 9, 2024

Thomas Lee Howerter, 75, of Galesburg, died at 1:15 p.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.

He was born to Harry LaVerne and Mildred Elvera (Johnson) Howerter, Sr. on February 27, 1949 in Galesburg. Thomas was reared and educated in Galesburg, graduating from high school in 1967. After graduating, he...

Nov 6, 2024

Kenneth (Kenny) Joseph Egger, age 91, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 1:27 PM at his residence on November 6, 2024. He was born May 22,1933 in Davenport, Iowa, the son of Charles Anthony and Irma Louise (Dunbar) Egger. Kenny attended school in Davenport, Iowa and Monmouth High School. On November 11, 1951, he enlisted in the Illinois National...

Nov 5, 2024

Julie Lynn Dawson, 63, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 8:31 p.m. at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, with her family by her side.

Julie was born August 4, 1961 in Galesburg, the daughter of William Earl and Frances Ann (Motter) Dawson. Julie is survived by her mother, Ann Norgart of...

Nov 2, 2024

Judith Ann McGaan, 85, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at home, Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 8:14 a.m.

Judy was born September 13, 1939 in Galesburg, the daughter of Russell LeRoy and Adah Isabel (Simpson) Selman. Judy worked as a bookkeeper at Gateway Co-Op Galva for 31 years, retiring in 2003.

Judy...

Oct 31, 2024

Shirley Jeanette Frakes, 93, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully, Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Toulon Rehab and Health Care, Toulon, Illinois.

Shirley was born December 24, 1930 in Colchester, Illinois, the daughter of George Franklin and Ruth Elizabeth (Keithley) Rammage.

Shirley lived in Utah for many years when she and her...

Oct 30, 2024

James Andrew “Butch” Turner, known fondly by friends and family as Jim, passed away on October 30, 2024, at the age of 79. Born on May 7, 1945, in Galesburg, Illinois, the son of Mildred McCoy. Mildred died when Jim was 18 months old. He was adopted by his aunt and uncle Doyne E. (Weigert) and Verne L. Turner. ...

Oct 28, 2024

Charlotte Ilene Wetterow, 81, of Galesburg, IL, died peacefully, Monday, October 28, 2024 at Allure of Lake Storey in Galesburg.

Charlotte was born November 8, 1942 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Carl and Neona M. (McGrew) Cooper. Charlotte graduated from Knoxville High School and went on to work many jobs: She worked for several...

Oct 28, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Katherine L Knott; she took her last breath in the early morning hours of 10/28/24 & her beautiful soul went to be with our Lord. Katherine, AKA Kat, was born on 2/16/77 in Galesburg; she was 47 years, 8 months, one week & 2 days young.

Born to...

Oct 26, 2024

A Time To Be Born-

Deacon Jimmy Louis Turner, 68, Galesburg, IL transitioned to his heavenly home at 10:36 a.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, IL. He was born on September 24, 1956, in Moro, Arkansas to Curnel and Dorothy Mae Turner. From this union nine children were born;...

Oct 22, 2024

John R. " Johnny " Stivers. age 61, of Oquawka, Illinois; passed away at 12:19 pm on Tuesday October 22, 2024 at the University of Chicago Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. Johnny was born on December 29, 1962 in Monmouth, Illinois and is the son of John R. " Jack " and Rilla C. Lefler Stivers. He was raised...

Oct 22, 2024

Mary "Luan" Butler, age 88, of Springfield, Illinois, formerly of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 2:25 AM on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 in her Lewis Memorial Christian Village apartment in Springfield. She was born November 5, 1935 in Macomb, Illinois, the daughter of Harvey and Helen Mirian (Krauser) Doll. Luan attended and graduated from Bushnell Prairie City High School...