Obituaries

Apr 16, 2024

Janet Eileen Nelson, 75, of Galesburg, died Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville.

She was born January 9, 1949 in Galesburg, the daughter of Clarence C. and Odessa Electa (Stephan) Augustson. Jan was reared and educated in Galesburg, graduating from high school in 1967. She attended Colorado Women’s College and...

Apr 16, 2024

Christine Franz Mellish, 75 of Bolingbrook, Illinois died peacefully at her home in Bolingbrook Illinois on April 11th.

She was the daughter of Bill Franz and Barbara Parkins Franz, had one brother, Mikey Franz, and one sister, Joan Franz Schott. Her children include Brad & Greg Bennett & Erin Miller Garfield, step children Dave &...

Apr 13, 2024

John J. Pacheco, 62, of Galesburg, Illinois, died unexpectedly at home, Saturday, April 13, 2024.

John was born September 21, 1961 in Galesburg, Illinois the son of Adelphino and Wilma W. (Wensel) Pacheco. He was reared and educated in Galesburg, graduating from Galesburg High School in 1980.

John married Theresa Martinez...

Apr 12, 2024

Mr. Bruce W. Wilder, 88, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 2:27 p.m. Friday, April 12, 2024 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Bruce was born December 6, 1935 in Galesburg, the son of Louise and Don Wilder, Sr. He attended and graduated from Galesburg High School. After graduation, he worked briefly at the Galesburg...

Apr 11, 2024

Christine Franz Mellish, 75 of Bolingbrook, Illinois died peacefully at her home in Bolingbrook Illinois on April 11th.

She was the daughter of Bill Franz and Barbara Parkins Franz, had one brother, Mikey Franz, and one sister, Joan Franz Schott. Her children include Brad & Greg Bennett & Erin Miller Garfield, stepchildren Dave & Dan...

Apr 7, 2024

Mary Lou Gonzalez, 83, of Galesburg, Illinois died peacefully Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg with her family by her side.

Mary Lou was born April 27, 1940 in Galesburg, the daughter of Eulalio A. and Guadalupe (Perez) Ramirez. She was reared and educated in Galesburg, graduating from Corpus Christi High School in...

Apr 7, 2024

Lexi Naomi Davis, 41, of Galesburg, Illinois died 11:55 a.m. Sunday, April 7, 2024 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg with her mother by her side.

Lexi was born July 4, 1982 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the daughter of Charles E. and Sheridale (Hopping) Davis. Lexi is survived by her mother, Sheridale Davis of...

Mar 31, 2024

Allen Kent Brunkhardt, 69, died Sunday, March 31, 2024 at Allure of Knox County, Galesburg, Illinois.

Allen was born March 3, 1955 in Fort Morgan, Colorado, the son of Robert J. and Audrey A. (Church) Brunkhardt. Allen received his Doctor of Podiatry and worked as a Podiatrist for several years. He later attended Nursing School...

Mar 30, 2024

Patricia Ann Banks, 65, of Galesburg, died at 5:58 p.m. Saturday, March 30, 2024 at home.

She was born March 14, 1959, in Galesburg, the daughter of Arthur L. and Virginia L. (Pruett) Banks. Growing up, she attended schools in Knoxville, Illinois. Patricia worked in construction for about 12 years. She was a member of...

Mar 30, 2024

Bruce Owen Barkley, 90, of Galesburg, Illinois died Saturday, March 30, 2024, at home. Born in Chicago, Illinois on August 9, 1933, son of Kenneth and Mary L (Richards) Barkley, he grew up on farms near Newton, Illinois. Bruce attended Deep Springs College (California) and graduated from the University of Illinois with a B. A. in English and a...

Mar 28, 2024

Frederick “Allan” Faust, 86, of Galesburg, died Thursday, March 28, 2024 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born October 24, 1937 in Galesburg, the son of Charles Stuart and Mary Elizabeth (Hall) Faust. Allan married Evelyn “Joyce” Faust on August 13, 1966 in Rock Island, Illinois. She preceded him in death on February...

Mar 28, 2024

Darin L. “Howie” Howerter, 58, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Thursday, March 28, 2024, at home.

Darin was born October 12, 1965, in Galesburg. He is survived by his father, Jack Howerter and mother, Beverley (Belt) McCone, both of Galesburg; one son, Michael Howerter, of Galesburg; two sisters, Lisa (James) Blake and Rita (Robert)...

Mar 28, 2024

Jorge Prats, 91, of Galesburg, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, surrounded by family at Seminary Manor.

Jorge was born August 1, 1932 in Barcelona, Spain and came to the United States in his twenties. After pursuing a master’s degree at the University of Illinois, he married Edda Leker and settled in Galesburg to...

Mar 23, 2024

Janet Mary Kahle, 80, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at 3:55 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg.

Janet was born January 18, 1944 in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Gerald and Marie (Roths) Clark. Janet worked as a train attendant for AMTRAK for 17 years, before retiring in...

Mar 22, 2024

Sandra Kay Ulm, 71, of Knoxville, Illinois, passed away at 1:33 a.m. Friday, March 22, 2024, at Allure of Lake Storey, Galesburg.

Sandra was born July 9, 1952, to parents Barbara Rice and Neal Melvin. She married and divorced Jerry Ulm, Sr. They had three children all of whom survive, Jerry (Rebecca) Ulm, Jr. of...

Mar 13, 2024

Thomas Edgar Simpson, Sr., 82, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 7:10 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at home.

Thomas was born January 8, 1942 in Knoxville, Tennessee, the son of John Paul and Lennie Vorine (Scarbrough) Simpson. Tom married Barbara Cecil in 1960. They divorced in 1967. He then married Ruby Howard in 1973. They...

Mar 8, 2024

Charles E. “Chuck” Colwell, Jr., 68, of Galesburg, Illinois died Friday, March 8, 2024, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Chuck was born January 26, 1956, in Galesburg, the son of Charles E. and Betty L. (Shepherd) Colwell, Sr. Chuck is survived by his mother, Betty of Galesburg; one son, Christopher (Rose) Colwell of...

Mar 8, 2024

Vickie Sue Masters, 70, of Dahinda, Illinois was called home to heaven by her Lord at 5:17 p.m. Friday, March 8, 2024 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.

She was born October 24, 1953 in Pekin, Illinois, the daughter of Jack and Mary L. (West) Mandrell. Vickie was reared and educated in Pekin,...

Mar 4, 2024

Brittany Nicole Suski, 31, passed away on March 4, 2024, in rural Knox County, Illinois.

Brittany was born on May 10, 1992, in Joliet, Illinois to the late Keith Suski and Jeantte (Riepl). Brittany is survived by her mother Jeanette Allen; her daughter, Elena Delacruz; grandmother, Donna Suski; uncle Mark and aunt Janeen Williams; her...

Feb 29, 2024

Allen D. Mahnesmith, 72, of Wataga, Illinois, died on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.

He was born December 6, 1951 in Galesburg, the son of John and Norma (Davis) Mahnesmith, Jr. Allen was reared and educated in Galesburg, graduating from high school in 1970. For 50 years, he...