Obituaries

Devontae  Valentino Campbell

Devontae Valentino Campbell

Jul 6, 2016

Devontae Valentino Campbell, infant son of Jamie Armonz Campbell and Megan Renee Stout of Galesburg, was born a quiet birth on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at 1:26 pm, Galesburg. Devontae is survived by his parents, Jamie Campbell and Megan Stout of Galesburg; a brother, Jamie Campbell, Jr.; four sisters, Jaylynn Campbell, Jayda Dortch, Jayloni Graves, Jalainee Campbell, and Aaliyah...

Julie  Marie  Wood

Julie Marie Wood

Jul 3, 2016

Julie Marie Wood, 44, of Peoria, died on Sunday, July 3, 2016, 5:06 AM, at her home in Peoria. Julie was born on November 30, 1971 in Galesburg. She was the daughter of Roberta and the late Richard Wood. Julie is survived by her mother, Roberta of Rock Island; daughter, Riana of Rock Island; brother, Chris (Marla) Wood of...

Frances B. Cervantez

Frances B. Cervantez

Jun 29, 2016

Frances Bernadette Cervantez, 77, of Galesburg, died at 4:35 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2016 in Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Frances was born August 20, 1938 in Galesburg, the daughter of Jose “Joseph” and Isabelle Casillas Padilla. She married Anthony Cervantez. Frances is survived by one daughter, Cynthia T. (Steven) Shotts of Galesburg; two sons, David A. (Deb Gamble) Cervantez of...

Marie  D. Pease

Marie D. Pease

Jun 28, 2016

Marie D. Pease, age 92, of Monmouth, Illinois, formerly of Alexis, Illinois, passed away at 8:00 PM on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at Heartland Health Care Center in Galesburg, Illinois. She was born on February 10, 1924 in Galesburg, Illinois, the daughter of William J. and Edith C. (Mallory) Pheiffer. Marie attended schools in Monmouth and Alexis, graduating from...

Richard  A. Bowman

Richard A. Bowman

Jun 27, 2016

Richard A. Bowman, age 82, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away on Monday afternoon, June 27, 2016 at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville, Tennessee while he was vacationing at Smokey Mountain State Park. "Dick" was born on December 4, 1933 in Monmouth and is the son of Algot J. and Maxine M. Kobler Bowman, Richard was raised and attended local...

James Ernest  Vancil

James Ernest Vancil

Jun 25, 2016

James Ernest “Jim” Vancil, 82, of Galesburg, died on Saturday, June 25, 2016, 8:40 pm at Heartland Healthcare Center, Galesburg. Jim was born on December 29, 1933, Avon. He was the son of Jesse Ernest and Lois (Blancett) Vancil. He married the love of his life, Joan Rock, on December 30, 1951 in Avon. Jim is survived by his...

Laurie  Ann Greene-Collins

Laurie Ann Greene-Collins

Jun 22, 2016

Laurie Ann Greene-Collins, age 51, died Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois surround by her family. She was born April 5, 1965 to Pearl and Larry "Palsey " Greene of Oquawka, IL. Laurie first was employed at Lamont Manufacturing of Burlington, IA and after that worked more than thirty years and was...

Ardath  L. Themanson

Ardath L. Themanson

Jun 18, 2016

Ardath L. "Ardie" Themanson, age 95, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 12:45 PM on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at the Monmouth Nursing Home. She was born on January 17, 1921 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Arthur and Lillian (Carstensen) Bennett. Ardath was raised in Monmouth and attended public school. She graduated from Monmouth High School with the...

Rev. Jerry Cato, Sr.

Rev. Jerry Cato, Sr.

Jun 18, 2016

Rev. Jerry Cato Sr. went home to be with the Lord June 18, 2016 at 6:45am at his home. He born was June 20, 1948, in Luther, Okla., to the Rev. Wardell and Mrs. Fannie Mae (Shaw) Cato Sr. Rev. Cato married Rosalee Fern Svenson. He leaves to mourn; five daughters, Lisa Cato-Crider (Colonel) of Sterling, Annette Cato, Galesburg,...

Harvey L. Leafgreen

Harvey L. Leafgreen

Jun 16, 2016

Harvey L. Leafgreen, 85, of Rio, died at 10:55 a.m. Thursday, June 16, 2016 at home. Harvey was born on May 29, 1931 in Rio, the son of William and Estella Swanson Leafgreen. He married the love of his life Barbara Sue Ehler on September 14, 1957 at the Rio Presbyterian Church. She preceded him in death on September...

Sheila  Louise Crist

Sheila Louise Crist

Jun 15, 2016

Sheila Louise Crist, 68, of Galesburg, died on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, 11:40 PM at Rosewood Care Center, Galesburg. Sheila was born January 9, 1948 in Galesburg. She was the daughter of Joseph Emmett Feely and Anna Jean (Farrell) Feely. She married Michael Albert in 1968, Galesburg and together they had a daughter, Tricia White. Sheila later married Rodney...

Roger K. Woolsey

Roger K. Woolsey

Jun 14, 2016

Roger Kent Woolsey, 66, Galesburg, Illinois, passed away at 1:17 P.M. on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, Cottage Hospital, Galesburg, Illinois. Roger graduated from Williamsfield High School in 1967; Western Illinois in 1971 and earned his Masters Degree in 2006. He was born in Galesburg, Illinois on October 23, 1949, the son of Darreld E. Woolsey and Faye E. Woolsey....

Larry  B. Fancher

Larry B. Fancher

Jun 13, 2016

Larry B. Fancher, age 70, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 10:50 AM on Monday, June 13, 2016 at the Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, Texas. He was born on June 20, 1945 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Basil and Margaret (Thompson) Fancher. Larry attended schools in the Monmouth area and was a graduate of Warren High...

Nicholas  Lee Parmenter

Nicholas Lee Parmenter

Jun 11, 2016

Nicholas Lee “Nicky ‘Noodle’” Parmenter, 26, of Galesburg, died on Saturday, June 11, 2016, 11:50 AM, at his home in Galesburg. Nicky “Noodle” was born on November 30, 1989 in Galesburg. He is the son of the late Howard L. and Janet C. (Hagerty) Parmenter. Nicky “Noodle” is survived by his mother, Janet of Galesburg; his love, Crystal Platt...

H.  Lucille Williams

H. Lucille Williams

Jun 10, 2016

H. Lucille Williams, age 93, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 8:04 AM on Friday, June 10, 2016 at the Monmouth Nursing Home. Lucille was born on September 2, 1922 in Memphis, MO, the daughter of Pearl Raymond and Daisy Marie (Stice) Garrison. Lucille attended schools in Memphis through 8th Grade and later in her life, attained her GED....

Mary  Madeline  Carr

Mary Madeline Carr

Jun 10, 2016

Mary Madeline Carr, 89, of Galesburg, died on Friday, June 10, 2016, 5:50 PM, at Heartland Healthcare Center, Galesburg. Madeline was born March 25, 1927 in Manchester, England. She was the daughter of Thomas Joseph, Sr. and Winifred Josephine Hoben Carr. Madeline is survived by many loving nieces and nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her...

Fred  L. Pacelt

Fred L. Pacelt

Jun 9, 2016

Fred L. Pacelt, age 80, of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at 8:45 AM on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at his residence. He was born January 17, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Casimir and Marie (Nalaski) Pacelt. Fred attended the Chicago Catholic Schools and graduated from High School there. He proudly served his Country with the United States...

Debra Cartee

Debra Cartee

Jun 9, 2016

Debra Louise Cartee, 51, of Galesburg, died at 2:40 p.m. Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Heartland Health Care, Galesburg. Debbie was born November 21, 1964 in Galesburg, the daughter of James W. and Gloria R. Sweet Cooper. She married Maurice Cartee on April 5, 1992. He preceded her in death on March 5, 2012. Debbie is survived by one...

Glenn  R. Rothzen

Glenn R. Rothzen

Jun 6, 2016

Glenn R. Rothzen, age 85, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 1:10 PM on Monday, June 6, 2016 at his residence in Monmouth. He was born on May 8, 1931 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Knute Einar and Esther Marie (Issacson) Rothzen. Glenn attended school at Center Grove Grade School and graduated from Kirkwood High School with the...

Mary  "Jodie" Prina

Mary "Jodie" Prina

Jun 6, 2016

Mrs. Mary Josephine (Jodie) Prina passed away peacefully Monday June 6 in Paxton, Illinois. She was born September 3, 1924 in Galesburg to Frank H. Allison and Anna L. Owens. She was one of nine brothers and sisters. She married John Prina, also of Galesburg, on July 16, 1945. John and Jodie had seven children: Pat (Becky) Prina of...