Obituaries

Mar 14, 2025

James Lee Orozco, 54, of Galesburg, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025 at his home.

He was born June 20, 1970 in Galesburg, the son of Andres H. and Delores (Garza) Orozco. Jimmy was reared and educated in Galesburg. He worked at Maytag and bartended at La Mesa Inn for many years until both of their closures. Jimmy also worked as...

Mar 14, 2025

With deep love and sadness we regret to inform our family and friends of the passing of our beloved son and brother James Leon Leath, who was received into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on March 14, 2025. James was born on March 27, 1957 in Monmouth, Illinois to James and Edna (Trout) Leath. He was...

Mar 13, 2025

Jennifer Lynn (Levin) Gavin, 53, of Galesburg, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025 at her home.

She was born March 2, 1972 in Wisconsin, the daughter of Donald B. and Carole A. (Long) Levin. Jennifer was reared and educated in Washington, Illinois. She worked as a taxi driver for American Ferrier for over five years. Jennifer married Anthony Gavin on July...

Mar 13, 2025

Stephen W. Graham, age 92, of Biggsville, Illinois passed away at 11:35 am on Thursday March 13, 2025 at Oak Lane Nursing and Rehab in Stronghurst, Illinois.  Stephen was born on December 5, 1932, in Burlington, Iowa to Stephen Wendell and Ellen Gibb Graham. He was raised on their family farm near Biggsville, Illinois and attended Lynnville rural country...

Mar 12, 2025

Kyle W. LaFollette, 60, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at home unexpectedly on March 12, 2025.

Kyle was born June 8, 1964 in Galesburg, the son of Wesley T. and Mary Jo (Muzzy) LaFollette. Kyle married Shawn Marci Dykes on September 6, 1986. He preceded her in death on September 6, 2022. Kyle is survived by two daughters, Rayn LaFollette of Alabaster,...

Mar 12, 2025

David Lee Pickrel, 57, of Galesburg, Illinois, died in the early hours of March 12, 2025, at home after a valiant battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Dave was born August 6, 1967, in Galesburg, Illinois, the son of Richard Leland and Karenlee (Williamson) Pickrel. He graduated from Galesburg High School in 1985. He went on to work most of his career in...

Mar 11, 2025

Kathy Jo Sterling, 71, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed peacefully at home early Tuesday, March 11, 2025 after prolonged health problems.

Kathy was born June 25, 1953 in Champaign, Illinois the daughter of Kenneth Lee and Celia Anna (Hegmann) Pratt. After graduating from Centennial High School in 1970, Kathy attended Parkland Community College in Champaign. Kathy and Jeffry S. Sterling were married...

Mar 10, 2025

Joyce Elaine Hollar, 87, of Cambridge, Illinois, formerly of New Windsor, Illinois, died at 3:51 a.m. Monday March 10, 2025 at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois.

Joyce was born February 5, 1938 in Unadilla, Nebraska the daughter of Dorman Maurice and Naida Birdine (Otley) Robertson. After graduating from high school, Joyce went on to earn her cosmetology degree. Joyce married...

Mar 9, 2025

Adeline Elesta “Addie” Weast, 95, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away at 9:25 a.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Allure of Knox County Nursing Home in Galesburg.

Addie was born on April 9, 1929 in LaHarpe, Illinois, the daughter of Archie and Ruby (Gilmore) Collins.

Addie was a graduate of LaHarpe...

Mar 8, 2025

Sally A. Kohl, 90, of Dahinda, Illinois, formerly of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at home.

Sally was born May 25, 1934 in Taylorville, Illinois, the daughter of Orval L. and Beulah I. (Roberts) Beardon. Sally married Richard L. Kohl on April 17, 1954 in Aurora, Illinois. Richard preceded...

Mar 6, 2025

Karen Sue Keeton, age 80, of Fairfield, Ca,  passed away  at 10:03 pm on Thursday March 6, 2025 at Marigold Nursing Home in Galesburg, Illinois. Sue was born on May 18, 1944 in Fairfield, California and is the daughter of  Wayland Henry and Opal Mae Banks Shiflet. Sue attended Armijo High School in Fairfield, California then went on to...

Mar 6, 2025

Elia Hilda Salazar, 78, of Galesburg, died at 8:51 a.m. Thursday, March 6, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born July 2, 1946, in Laredo, Texas, the daughter of Guadalupe and Maria “Lupe” (Hurtado Hernandez) Cruz. Hilda married Praxedis Salazar on September 11, 1967, in...

Mar 5, 2025

Chester “Duane” Schoonover, 68, of Galesburg, IL passed away at 12:29 am on March 5, 2025 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center.

He was born on July 9, 1956 in Galesburg, IL, the son of Chester Banks and Leveta (Smith) Schoonover. Duane attended Galesburg High School, class of 1974.

Duane dedicated...

Mar 3, 2025

Rosalie M. Melvin, age 98, of Oquawka, passed away at Courtyard Estates on Monday March 3, 2025 at 7:02am. Rosalie was born on May 17, 1926 and is the daughter of Clyde Emery and Rosa Hintermeister Moffitt. Rosalie was raised near Biggsville and attended rural country schools in Biggsville Township and graduated from Biggsville High School in the class...

Mar 1, 2025

Thomas Anthony Schubert, 78, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 5:20 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.

Thomas was born on September 5, 1946, in Alhambra, California, the son of Frederick and Francis Gertrude (Couch) Schubert. He entered the United States Marine Corp on September 9, 1963, serving in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged on...

Mar 1, 2025

Linda A. Albietz, 70, of Galesburg, Illinois, died unexpectedly at home, Saturday, March 1, 2025.

Linda was born December 22, 1954 in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of Joel L. and Allie A. (Vinson) Lowery. Linda worked as a seamstress, working independently and in multiple factories throughout the years.

In her free...

Feb 28, 2025

Thomas Charles Ronk, 87, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family, on February 28, 2025.

Tom was born July 6, 1937 in Galesburg, the son of Harold W. and Ida M. (Berry) Ronk. He married Ellen Totten on June 27, 1967 in Nashville, Tennessee. Tom is survived by his wife of...

Feb 27, 2025

Michael A. Lewis, age 81, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at Genesis Medical Center of Aledo, Illinois on Thursday February 27, 2025 at 2:26 p.m. Michael was born on February 17, 1944 in Everett, Washington and is the son of Cecil James and Winnefred Martha (Kennedy) Lewis. Michael attended schools in Seattle, Washington and Lincoln High School from where...

Feb 25, 2025

Sonya J. Abbott, age 84, of Monmouth, Illinois; passed away at 12:45 am at the Monmouth Nursing Home in Monmouth on Tuesday February 25, 2025. Sonya was born on April 4, 1940 in Monmouth, Illinois and is the daughter of George M and Mary Cokel Higham. Sonya was raised in Monmouth attended Immaculate Conception School and Monmouth High School....

Feb 20, 2025

James Lee Hilligoss, 64, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home, Thursday, February 20, 2025.

Jim was born May 19, 1960 in Galesburg, the son of Richard L. and Eloise A. (Daniels) Hilligoss, Sr. Jim is survived by his mother, Eloise Hilligoss of Galesburg; one brother, Richard L. Hilligoss, Jr. of Galesburg; and two sisters,...