Obituaries
Steven Robert Lohmar
Feb 12, 2018
Steven Robert Lohmar, 68, of Galesburg, passed away surrounded by his loving wife and family at 11:10 AM, on Monday, February 12, 2018, at Marigold Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Galesburg. Steve was born September 10, 1949 in Galesburg. He was the son of Robert and Shirley (Hartt) Lohmar. Steve married the love of his life, Barbara Coulombe on September...
Raymond Manuel Medina
Feb 12, 2018
Raymond Manuel Medina, 77, Galesburg, died at 4:30 a.m. Monday, February 12, 2018 at home. Ray was born October 23, 1940 in Galesburg, the son of Cenobio and Petra (Martinez) Medina. He married Donna Marie Haines on July 2, 1970 in Galesburg. Ray is survived by his wife, Donna of Galesburg; one son, George L. Waugh, III of Galesburg;...
Stanley R. Sopher
Feb 11, 2018
Stanley Robert Sopher, 80, of Galesburg, died at 10:26 p.m. Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Stan was born June 10, 1937 in Victoria, the son of Vern and Alberta (Tucker) Sopher. He married Erma Jones. He later married Patty Huff. Stan married Lucinda J. McKee on November 21, 1988 in Keokuk, IA. She survives of Galesburg....
Patricia Ann Roberts
Feb 10, 2018
Funeral services for Patricia Ann Roberts, 80, will be held Friday, February 16, 2018, at First Church of the Nazarene in Galesburg. Visitation will be from 9-10am, followed by a memorial service and burial at East Linwood Cemetary. Mrs. Roberts passed away peacefully, Saturday, February 10, at 6:30am at Seminary Manor. She was united in marriage to Howard Wendell...
Robert T. Matson
Feb 8, 2018
Robert T. Matson, 91, former Monmouth, Illinois educator of forty-one years and city councilman for twelve years, passed away on February 8, 2018 in Mason City, IA at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa. Services will be held on Saturday, February 24, at 2 pm in Monmouth at the First Lutheran Church, with Pastor Jeff Linman, officiating. Visitation will...
James Lewis Gallagher
Feb 5, 2018
James Lewis Gallagher, 70, of Galesburg, died at 12:22 p.m. Monday, February 5, 2018 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Jim was born January 13, 1948 in Galesburg, the son of Edward A. and Lydia M. (Anderson) Gallagher. Jim is survived by three sons, Jesse and Jeremy of Monmouth and Joe of Macomb; three daughters, Jeannie of New...
Jackie "Jack" L. Hennenfent, Jr.
Feb 5, 2018
Jackie L. “Jack” Hennenfent, Jr., 59, of Cameron, passed away at OSF St. Francis Medical Center on Monday, February 5, 2018. He was born July 30, 1958 in Galesburg to Jack, Sr. and the late Roberta (Stucker) Hennenfent. He married Tammi Severson on July 22, 1989 in La Crosse, WI. Jack was a graduate of Warren High School. He...
Doris G. Kohlenberger
Feb 3, 2018
Doris G. Kohlenberger, 89, of Galesburg, formerly of Sterling, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children, Saturday, February 3, 2018, 2:27 AM, at Rosewood Care Center, Galesburg. Doris was born on August 23, 1928 at Murphysboro Hospital, Murphysboro, IL. She was the daughter of Claude and Bessie (Collier) Cox. Doris met the love of her life, Bobbie Kohlenberger, at...
Alan C. "Ace" Benson
Feb 2, 2018
On February 2, 2018, Alan C. “Ace” Benson, passed away after a short illness. His son Rod texted after his passing “Dad passed on Groundhogs Day, I don’t know why that feels right but he always had an unusual sense of humor.” Alan was born on September 13, 1936 to Margaret and Carroll Benson in West Allis, WI where...
Joseph C. Cecil
Feb 2, 2018
Joseph Christopher Cecil, 56, of New Windsor, died at 2:42 p.m. Friday, February 2, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Joe was born August 23, 1961 in Galesburg, the son of William N. and Mary A. (Pullen) Cecil. He married Vera Norris. Together they had one son, Josiah (Lacey) Cecil of New Windsor. He later married Shirley...
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...
Dolores L. Bird
Jan 31, 2018
Dolores L. Bird, age 83 of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 6:15 P.M. on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at her residence in Monmouth. She was born on January 31, 1935 in Aledo, Illinois, the daughter of Russell E. and Ethel Elizabeth (Wilson) Sage. Dolores was educated in Aledo, IL and Davenport, IA, graduating from Davenport High School. She attended...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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