Obituaries

Joe Trupiano

Joe Trupiano

Feb 17, 2009

Joe Trupiano, 84, of 2048 McMasters Ave., Galesburg, died at 6:55 a.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at Seminary Manor.   Joe was born on April 12, 1924 in Galesburg, the son of Joseph and Lucrezia Giacona Trupiano.  He married Rosaline Evans on July 28, 1956 in Galesburg.  Joe is survived by his wife, Rosaline of Galesburg; 2 daughters, Susan...

Ray E. Thomas

Ray E. Thomas

Feb 10, 2009

Ray E. Thomas, 84, of Coal Valley, died at 1:20 a.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at Oak Glen Home, Coal Valley.  Ray had been a resident of the home for many years, due to severe burn injuries he sustained in a farm house fire as a youth.   Ray was born in Graceville, MN the son of Ray E....

Royce Darrah

Royce Darrah

Jan 30, 2009

Royce Darrah, 83, of Galesburg, died on Friday, January 30, 2009 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital surrounded by his family he loved.   Royce was born on October 27, 1925 in Blandensville, the son of Fred and Jessie Roll Darrah.  He was married to Margaret Rennie, Jessie Morris, and Bette Melvin. All have preceded him in death.  Royce is survived by...

Frank T. Mangieri

Frank T. Mangieri

Jan 21, 2009

Frank T. Mangieri, 89, 1114 N. Academy St., Galesburg, died at 4:18 p.m. on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at WoodRidge Living Center, Galesburg. Frank was born April 18, 1919, in Abingdon, the son of Angelo and Rosa Amabile Mangieri.  He married Ellen “Totsy” Carr on January 12, 1948.  She died January 29, 1985.  He married Charlotte Berry on April...

Jack Wayne Wensel

Jack Wayne Wensel

Jan 17, 2009

Jack Wayne Wensel, 72, of 759 Jefferson St., Galesburg, died at 8:20 a.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at Marigold Health Care Center.  Jack was born on January 3, 1937 in Trenton, Missouri the son of Harold and Hazel Moss Wensel.  He married Lois Jeanette Cotton on August 24, 1957 in Wyaconda, MO.  Surviving Jack are his wife, Lois...

James Gordon Vizard

James Gordon Vizard

Jan 14, 2009

James Gordon Vizard, 66, of 2038 N. Broad St., Galesburg, died at 3:27 p.m. Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center.  Jim was born March 23, 1942 in Galesburg, the son of Paris Denny and Margaret Hennessy Vizard.  He is survived by two brothers, Edward F. (Ginny) of Minneapolis, MN and Donald J. of Galesburg and...

Ladora L. Thierry

Ladora L. Thierry

Dec 21, 2008

LaDora L. Thierry, 82, of 275 E. Carl Sandburg Dr., Galesburg, formerly of 146 W. Ferris St., died at 6:15 p.m on Sunday, December 21, 2008 at Marigold Health Care Center. LaDora was born in Galesburg on September 20, 1926, the daughter of Felix and Ella M. Sewell Thierry.  LaDora is survived by several cousins. LaDora worked for the...

D'Andre T. Price

D'Andre T. Price

Dec 16, 2008

D’Andre T. Price, 30, of 1330 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg, died at home on Tuesday, December 16, 2008.   D’Andre died in a house fire along with his son Tyrice Price.   He was born on August 29, 1978 in Chicago, the son of David Thompson and Doreen Price.  Surviving D’Andre are his fiancée, Sandra Gonzalez of Galesburg; 2 sons, D’Andre...

Tyrice Price

Tyrice Price

Dec 16, 2008

Tyrice Price, 4, of 1330 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg, died at home on Tuesday, December 16, 2008.   Tyrice died in a house fire along with his father, D’Andre.   Tyrice was born on December 3, 2004 in Peoria, the son of D’Andre Price and Sandra Gonzalez.  Surviving are his mother, Sandra Gonzalez of Galesburg; 2 brothers, D’Andre and Eric Price...

Alyce D. Overbaker

Alyce D. Overbaker

Dec 10, 2008

Alyce D. Overbaker, 76, of 275 E. Carl Sandburg Dr., Galesburg, formerly of 782 S. Seminary St., died at 12:50 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at Marigold Health Care Center.    Alyce was born on July 21, 1932 in Galesburg, the daughter of Herbert and Jeannie Villardo Kinton.  She married Orval Baker in 1950.  She later married Harry Overbaker...

Richard Irons

Richard Irons

Dec 5, 2008

Richard “Dick” Irons, 76, of 1384 N. Henderson St., Galesburg, died at7:44 a.m. on Friday, December 5, 2008 at OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center, Galesburg.   Dick was born in Galesburg on September 20, 1932 the son of Bernard and Helen Mae Fifield Irons.  He married Sandra Lee Jameson on August 20, 1960 in Galesburg.  She preceded him in death...

Roger Lee Guild,  Sr.

Roger Lee Guild, Sr.

Dec 4, 2008

Roger Lee Guild, Sr., 67, of 170 S. West St., Galesburg, died at home on Thursday, December 4, 2008 at 11:20 a.m.   Roger was born on February 20, 1941 in Chicago, the son of Alexander and Elaine Mullen Guild.  Surviving Roger are 5 sons, Roger Jr. of Arkansas, Raymond of Tennessee, Randy and Ronnie of Galesburg, and Robert Alex...

Regina M. Liggett

Regina M. Liggett

Dec 1, 2008

Regina M. Liggett, 88, of 659 W. Grove St., Galesburg, died at 8:48 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2008 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.   She was born on January 6, 1920 in Hardensburg, KY the daughter of Michael W. and Lenora Wilson Flood.  She married William G. Liggett on March 14, 1941 in Alexis.  He preceded her...

William H. Wessels

William H. Wessels

Nov 24, 2008

William H. Wessels, 88, formerly of Rio, died at 6:14 p.m. on Monday, November 24, 2008 at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville.  Bill was born on September 27, 1920 in Sparta Twp., Knox County, Illinois, the son of John Bernard and Barbara Krentz.  He married Verna June Ryan on May 31, 1941 in St. Louis, MO.  Surviving Bill are,...

Frances J. Tamimie

Frances J. Tamimie

Nov 24, 2008

Frances Johanna (Eischens) Tamimie of Urbana, formerly of Galesburg, passed peacefully from this life at 11:40 am November 24, 2008 at home surrounded by her family.              Frances was born in New Prague, Minnesota to John and Mary Svoboda Eischens, the seventh of 12 children.  She graduated from New Prague High School and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from...

Donald Ray Owens,  Jr.

Donald Ray Owens, Jr.

Nov 15, 2008

Donald Ray Owens, Jr., 46, of 109 W. Main St., East Galesburg, died at 8:23 p.m. Saturday, November 15, 2008 at Cottage Hospital. Donald was born on April 6, 1963 in Quincy the son of Donald and Teresa A. Gonzalez Owens, Sr.  He is survived by his father Donald  (step mother Jan) Owens, Sr., of Henderson, his mother Teresa...

Bruce Nelson

Bruce Nelson

Nov 6, 2008

Bruce Nelson, 68, of Galesburg, died at 12:40 p.m. on Thursday November 6, 2008 at Marigold Health Care Center.  Bruce was born on August 4, 1940 in Joliet, the son of Lester and Brehm Nelson.  He was of the protestant faith and attended day training at KCCDD.  Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, November 10, 2008 at...

Sharon K. Mallender

Sharon K. Mallender

Nov 4, 2008

Sharon K. Mallender, 69, of Galesburg, died at 3:04 a.m. Tuesday November 4, 2008 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.   Sharon was born on June 16, 1939 in Galesburg, the daughter of William and Vivian Lundquist Mallender.  Sharon is survived by numerous cousins, 2 aunts, and 2 close friends.   Sharon worked as a bookkeeper at the Carriage House...

Bernard J. Carr

Bernard J. Carr

Oct 30, 2008

Bernard J. Carr, 94, of 280 E. Losey St., Galesburg formerly of 121 W. Simmons St., died at 6:40 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2008 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center. Bernard was born on April 11, 1914 in Galesburg, the son of Edward and Mariah Boyd Carr.  He married Leona Case on April 7, 1947 in Galesburg.  She...

Yvonne "Vonnie" O'Brien Tabb

Yvonne "Vonnie" O'Brien Tabb

Oct 30, 2008

Yvonne (Vonnie) O’Brien Tabb, 82, of Galesburg, died Thursday, October 30, 2008 at home.  Vonnie was born on January 8, 1926 in Abingdon to John P. and Ethel McBride Uhlman.  She married Leo F. O’Brien on June 14, 1947 in Galesburg.  Leo preceded her in death in 1968 and Vonnie later married Claire Tabb, who died in 1986.  Vonnie...