Obituaries

Roger L. Johnson

Oct 21, 2024

Roger Lee Johnson, 87, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully with his family by his side at 1:30 a.m. Monday, October 21, 2024 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.

Roger was born June 29, 1937 in Galesburg, the son of Fredrick Joseph and Beatrice Francis (McCulloch) Johnson. He graduated from Galesburg High School. Roger proudly served in the...

Danny Lee Hare

Oct 20, 2024

Danny Lee Hare, 90, of Viola, Illinois, died unexpectedly Sunday October 20, 2024 in the emergency room at Unity Point Hospital, Moline, Illinois.

Danny was born August 26, 1934, in Galesburg, Illinois the son of Edgar Zimri and Mary Violet (Carlson) Hare. After graduating high school, Danny began attending the University of Illinois in the...

William A. " Bill " Moody

Oct 19, 2024

William A. Moody, Jr., age 89, of Oquawka, Illinois; passed away at 4:28 am on Saturday October 19, 2024 at the Monmouth Nursing Home in Monmouth, Illinois. Bill was born on May 19, 1935 in Asheville, North Carolina and is the son of William Arthur and Sara Kathryn Neal Moody. He was raised and educated in Asheville and Union...

Christine T. (Turnbull) Jorgensen

Oct 17, 2024

Christine T. (Turnbull) Jorgensen, age 83, formerly of Monmouth, Illinois and of Denver, Colorado; passed away in her residence in Colorado on October 17, 2024. Christine was born on September 12, 1941 in Champaign, Illinois and is the daughter of David and Ruth Buchholz Turnbull. She was raised in Monmouth where she attended local schools and graduated from Monmouth...

Lance D. Neilson

Oct 16, 2024

Lance D. Neilson, a hearty soul known for his love of life and indomitable spirit, passed away peacefully in Galesburg, Illinois, on October 16, 2024, at the age of 54. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on December 26, 1969, to Edna L. (Lindsey) and the late Donald F. Neilson.

In his professional journey, Lance's strong work...

Robert D. Hoskins

Oct 16, 2024

Robert D. Hoskins, 91, of Oneida, Illinois, died peacefully, Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Courtyard Estates of Knoxville, surrounded by family.

Bob was born August 11, 1933 in Sparland, Illinois, the son of Neil and Violet Irene (Stoecker) Hoskins. He attended Lacon schools and enlisted in the US Army, serving in Korea. He later went...

Donald C. Simmons

Oct 14, 2024

Donald C. Simmons, age 86, of Biggsville, Illinois passed away on October 14, 2024 at 2:58 pm at Southeast Iowa Regional Health Care Center in West Burlington, Iowa. Don was born on July 5, 1938 to William H. and Lois B. (Welch) Simmons at the Monmouth Hospital .  He spent his childhood in the Warren and Henderson County area,...

Socorro Mendez

Oct 13, 2024

Socorro Mendez, 88, of Galesburg, died Sunday, October 13, 2024 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center with her family at her bedside.

She was born May 13, 1936 in Torreon Coahuila, Mexico, the daughter of Pedro Mendez and Hipolita Cadillo. Growing up she had lived in McAllen, Texas and was also a longtime resident of...

Deloris E. "Dee Dee" (Adair) Haynes

Oct 12, 2024

Deloris E. " Dee Dee " Haynes, age 92, of Oquawka, Illinois passed away at Great River Hospice House in Burlington, Iowa on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:17 pm. Deloris was born on August 17, 1932 in Biggsville, Illinois and is the daughter of Chester Paul and Elsie M. Dobbs Adair. She was raised in Biggsville, where she...

Rosemary Gutierrez

Oct 10, 2024

Rosemary Gutierrez, 78, of Galesburg, died Thursday, October 10, 2024 at home surrounded by her family.

She was born February 28, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Helen R. Guerrero. Rosemary worked at the former Maytag for many years. She later worked at The Patio Bar and Grill for many years.

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Allen L. Hosier

Oct 9, 2024

Allen Lee Hosier, 78, of Galesburg, Illinois, died October 9, 2024.

Allen was born in Galesburg on May 9, 1946, the son of Clifford Allen and E. Viola (Griffitts) Hosier. Following high school, Allen enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving a tour in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged on September 2, 1967.

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John W. "Bill" Abbott

Oct 9, 2024

John W. "Bill" Abbott, Sr. age 87, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 12:42 AM on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Seminary Manor in Galesburg, Illinois. He was born August 3, 1937 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Orin Preston and Hanna (Doyle) Abbott. Bill attended schools in Little York and Monmouth. On May 9, 1958 he married Sonya...

Karen C. Schwieter

Oct 8, 2024

Karen Catherine Schwieter, 78, of Galesburg, died Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at her home.

She was born July 28, 1946, in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Willis Anthony and Alma Lillian (Price) Heubner. Karen graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1964. She worked as a line worker and machine operator at Maytag...

James F. Beaty

Oct 6, 2024

James F. Beaty, 67, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 2:56 a.m. Sunday, October 6, 2024 at home.

Jim was born July 21, 1957 in Beardstown, Illinois, the son of Patricia Ann (Heller) and Harold Beaty. He worked at Lacky Monument in Galesburg for several years, prior to moving to Florida. Whiling living in Florida, he...

A.Jean (Potts) Birkhead

Oct 6, 2024

A. Jean Birkhead, 91, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at 1:09 pm at Courtyard Estates in Monmouth where she had been a resident for many years and received excellent care from a loving staff.  Jean was born on November 22, 1932 in Viroqua, Wisconsin, and is the daughter of Kenneth and Audrey (Miller) Potts. Jean was raised...

Laura L. Fults

Oct 5, 2024

Laura L. Fults, 79, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 5:56 a.m. Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg.

She was born September 19, 1945 in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of Fredrick C. and Frances E. (Bjork) Fults. She was raised in Peoria and married Larry Stone in Peoria in 1967. He...

Michael J. Coné

Oct 4, 2024

Michael Joseph Cone’, 67, of Galesburg, Illinois was welcomed into Jesus’s arms, peacefully and at home surrounded by his family on October 4, 2024 around 8:30 a.m.

Mike was born January 24, 1957 in Kewanee, Illinois to his father and mother James J. and Julia M. (Asbell) Cone’. He is survived by his two sons,...

Joyce L. Lee

Oct 4, 2024

Joyce L. Lee, age 93, formerly of Monmouth, Illinois; passed away at 9:30 am on October 4, 2024 at the Regent of Burnsville in Burnsville, Minnesota. Joyce was born on October 17, 1930 in Alexis, Illinois and is the daughter of Melvin and Iola Laughead McBride. She was raised in Alexis and attended area schools and the Viola area...

Gloria M. Carothers

Oct 2, 2024

Gloria M. Carothers, 98, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at 2:10 a.m. on October 2, 2024 at Allure of Knox County, Galesburg.

Gloria was born April 25, 1926 in St. David, Illinois, the daughter of Kathry A. (Shragal) and Joseph T. Shiner. After high school, Gloria attended and graduated from St. Francis School of Nursing...

John N. Charlson

Oct 1, 2024

John Norman Charlson, 84, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home, Tuesday, October 1, 2023.

John was born June 26, 1940 in Moline, Illinois, the son of Raymond W. and Audrey M. (Cook) Charlson. John entered in the US Army on June 19, 1958, serving 3 years during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged...