Obituaries
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...
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
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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