Obituaries

Judith G. Johnson

Judith G. Johnson

Jul 4, 2017

Judith Gayle Johnson, 66, of Galesburg, died peacefully at 6:54 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at home, surrounded by those she loved. Judy was born June 20, 1951 in Carthage, TX the daughter of William Leonard and Patsy Wynell Garner Cheshire, Jr.  Judy graduated from Carl Sandburg College with an Associate’s in Applied Science degree. She worked as the...

Betty L Porter

Betty L Porter

Jul 4, 2017

Betty Lee Porter, 77, of Galesburg, died at 2:04 a.m. Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at home. Betty was born at home in Coal Valley on May 23, 1940 the daughter of Harry and Leota Roach Lundquist.  Betty is survived by one son, Todd (Cathy) Harrington of Galesburg; one daughter, Beth Walters of Galesburg; one brother, Jim; two sisters, Carol...

Don  A Totten

Don A Totten

Jul 4, 2017

Don A. Totten, 82, Galesburg, passed away surrounded by his loving family, after a short sudden illness, on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, 3:13 AM, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.   Don was born on March 22, 1935 in Aledo, Illinois. He was the son of Loska H. and Katherine L. (Foster) Totten. Don married his soul mate and...

Susanna T. Kamischke

Susanna T. Kamischke

Jul 2, 2017

Susanna Kamischke, 59, of Galesburg, passed away at Galesburg Cottage Hospital in Galesburg on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at 7:15 p.m. She was the daughter of Heinrich and Lucie (Menger) Kamischke of Gridley.  They preceded her in death.  Susie is survived by two brothers, Gerhard (Wendy) Kamischke of Washington and Frank Kamischke of Gridley; and three sisters, Helga (Jerome)...

Andres  Luiz Alvarado

Andres Luiz Alvarado

Jul 1, 2017

Infant Andres Luiz Alvarado, age ten months, passed away at his home in Monmouth, on July 1, 2017 at 10:05 am. Andres was born on August 19, 2016 in Macomb, Illinois and is the son of Cristie Garduno and Jorge Alvarado. He is survived by his mother and father, Cristie Garduno and Jorge Alvarado, both of Monmouth, Illinois; one...

Reba  J. Weinreich

Reba J. Weinreich

Jul 1, 2017

Reba J. Weinreich, age 84, of Oquawka, Illinois; passed away at 12:20 am on July 1, 2017 at Great River Medical Center in Burlington, Iowa. Reba was born on October 4, 1932 in Portageville, Missouri and is the daughter of Jess and Thelma Boone Chamberlain. She was raised in Cape Girardo, Missouri where she attended school and graduated from...

David  L. Stotler,  Sr.

David L. Stotler, Sr.

Jun 29, 2017

David L. Stotler, Sr. age 58, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017 in Galesburg, Illinois. He was born on March 7, 1959 in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Jack and Patricia A. (Shamblin) Stotler. David is survived by his wife Sarah of Monmouth, IL, one son, David L. Stotler, Jr. of Tennessee, three sisters; Beverly (Rodney) Teel of...

Patrick  E.  Ronk

Patrick E. Ronk

Jun 25, 2017

Patrick E. Ronk, 64, of Wataga, died on Sunday, June 25, 2017, 6:02 PM, at Marigold Rehab and Healthcare Center, Galesburg. Patrick was born on November 25, 1952, in Galesburg. He was the son of Robert William and Mary La Vaughn (Anderson) Ronk, Sr. He married Linda Morlan in Oquawka in April of 1999. Patrick is survived by his...

Alan L. Alderman

Alan L. Alderman

Jun 23, 2017

Alan L. Alderman, 68, of Galesburg, died peacefully Friday, June 23, 2017 with his family by his side. Alan was born May 26, 1949 in Galesburg, the son of Walter E. and Gertruded L. Graeler Alderman.  He married the love of his life, Sandra J. McCone on August 29, 1970.  She survives of Galesburg.  Alan is also survived by...

Dixie Lynch

Dixie Lynch

Jun 21, 2017

Dixie Lee Lynch, 71, of Galesburg, died at 12:26 a.m. Wednesday, June 21, 2017 in Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Dixie was born May 2, 1946 in Galesburg, the daughter of William Joe and Doris Evelyn Meadows Bush.  She married Richard Lee Lynch in 1992.  He preceded her in death in 2008.  Dixie is survived by one son, William Bradley Stevens...

Michael D. Smith

Michael D. Smith

Jun 17, 2017

Michael D. Smith, 67, of Galesburg, passed away at home on June 17, 2017. Mike was born January 18, 1950 in Peoria, the son of Harry D. and Catherine R. Campbell Smith. He is survived by his wife, Linda (Baughman/Dunn); his children, Shawn Smith of Denver, CO, Joshua (Jamie) Welsh of Altona, Nicholas Smith of Edwardsville; Kellie (Joe) Harshbarger...

William  D. Campbell

William D. Campbell

Jun 16, 2017

William Dean "Bill" Campbell, age 73, or rural Biggsville, Illinois, passed away at 10:05 A.M. on Friday, June 16, 2017 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois. He was born October 2, 1943 at Monmouth Hospital, Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Leland "Donnie" and Virginia (Slagle) Campbell. On May 29, 1970, he married Karen F. "Kay" Rowden...

Michael E. 'Mike' Munson

Michael E. 'Mike' Munson

Jun 16, 2017

Michael E. "Mike" Munson, age 55, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 11:39 P.M. on Friday, June 16, 2017 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth, Illinois. He was born on January 17, 1962 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Richard Lee and Donna (Carlberg) Munson. Mike attended school in the Yorkwood School District. After school, he served...

Raymond L Goodman

Raymond L Goodman

Jun 16, 2017

Raymond L. Goodman, 69, of Galesburg, died at 7:06 p.m. Friday, June 16, 2017 in Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Ray was born September 27, 1947 in Moline, the son of Vernon B. and Nellie June Perry Goodman.  He is survived by a daughter, Tammy; a brother, Terry of Galesburg; and a sister, Jackie of Milan. Ray worked for John Deere...

James H. Range

James H. Range

Jun 16, 2017

James Henry “Sonny Man” Range, 77, of Galesburg, died at 6:05 a.m. Friday, June 16, 2017 in the home of his son, Keith, with his family by his side. Jim was born July 25, 1939 in Galesburg, the son of George and Otea Williams Range.  He married Deanne Ryden, they later divorced.  He then married Jacqueline Oliver.  He is...

Jon M Admire

Jon M Admire

Jun 16, 2017

Jon Michael Admire, 68, of Galesburg, died at 7:45 a.m. Friday, June 16, 2017 in Galesburg. Jon was born May 24, 1949 in Abingdon, the son of Lloyd and Doris Kilpatrick Admire.  He is survived by two sons, Travis (Brandy) Admire of Galesburg and Shawn Admire; 4 brothers, Jack and Jerry both of South Carolina, Norman of Chillicothe, and...

Patrick Ryan Carlson

Patrick Ryan Carlson

Jun 10, 2017

Patrick Ryan Carlson, 46, of Largo, FL, died at 10:46 p.m. Saturday, June 10, 2017 in OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Patrick was born on May 12, 1971 in Moline, IL.  He is survived by his mother, Michele Carlson of Largo, FL; his step father, Alan Carlson of Alpha; one brother, Andrew (Trish) Carlson of Hamilton, OH; one...

David  A  Cervantes

David A Cervantes

Jun 10, 2017

David A. "David C" Cervantes, 56, of Galesburg, died on Saturday, June 10, 2017, 6:43, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. David C was born on May 26, 1961, in Galesburg. He was the son of Anthony and Frances (Padilla) Cervantez. He is survived by his sister, Cyndi (Steven) Shotts of Galesburg; a brother, Shawn M. Cervantez; two...

Violet  R. Freed

Violet R. Freed

Jun 4, 2017

Violet R. Freed, age 93, formerly of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away on June 4, 2017 in Midlothian, VA. She was born on April 1, 1924 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Floyd J. and Lillian Mae (Poulson) Huffman. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1941. Violet married Maurice E. Freed at the...

Jimmy Dean Hutchings

Jimmy Dean Hutchings

Jun 2, 2017

Jimmy Dean Hutchings, 61, of Galesburg, died Friday, June 2, 2017 at home. Jimmy was born January 31, 1956 in Galesburg, the son of Marvin and Shirley Hutchings.  He graduated from Galesburg High School in 1974.  He later graduated from Hamilton Technical College.  He worked for the Painters and Allied Trades International Union Local 502 & 676 as a...