Obituaries

Robert  Glenn  Cherrington, Sr.

Robert Glenn Cherrington, Sr.

Jul 29, 2016

Robert Glenn Cherrington, Sr., 81, of Galesburg, died on Friday, July 29, 2016, 11:50 AM at Rosewood Care Center, Galesburg. Robert was born on January 8, 1935, Galesburg. He was the son of Gordon and Alfreda (Underwood) Cherrington. He married the love of his life, Mary Ann Cochran on September 12, 1953 in Kahoka, Missouri. Robert is survived by...

Gerald  Glenn  Driffill

Gerald Glenn Driffill

Jul 28, 2016

Gerald Glenn "Jerry" Driffill, 73, of Galesburg, died on Thursday, July 28, 2016, 1:45 PM at home in Galesburg. Jerry was born, March 2, 1943 in Galesburg, the son of William Glenn and Helen (Wooley) Driffill. He married the love of his life, Glennda Susan Carothers, in Monmouth, on July 20, 1965. She preceded him in death on April...

Albert  William Coburn

Albert William Coburn

Jul 27, 2016

Albert William "Bill" Coburn, 84, of Knoxville, died on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, 1:56 AM at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Bill was born January 1, 1932, Galesburg, Illinois. He was the son of Roy and Lucille (Earl) Coburn. He was raised by his grandfather, Albert J. Coburn. On July 17, 1954 he married the love of his...

Jane  Elaine Gavin

Jane Elaine Gavin

Jul 26, 2016

Jane Elaine Gavin died July 26, 2016, at her home west of Monmouth. Born September 30, 1928, Jane lived all of her life in Monmouth. She was the daughter of James M. and Leata (McCreary) Nash. Jane attended Monmouth schools, graduating from Monmouth High School with the class of 1946. Jane attended Monmouth College, worked in retail and then...

Betty  M. Ingle

Betty M. Ingle

Jul 25, 2016

Betty M. Ingle, age 87, of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at 7:30 PM on Monday, July 25, 2016 at Oak Lane Nursing and Rehab in Stronghurst, Illinois. She was born on July 5, 1929 in Neponset, Illinois, the daughter of Edward A. and Jeannette J. (Steelandt) Tillie. She attended Mineral High School. On March 27, 1948, Betty married Elder...

John  T. Armstrong

John T. Armstrong

Jul 21, 2016

John T. Armstrong, age 70, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at 4:21 am on July 21, 2016 at his Monmouth residence. John was born on December 31, 1945 in Monmouth and is the son of Frank Allen and Mary Eola Pedigo Armstrong. He was raised in Monmouth, where he attended local schools and graduated from Monmouth High School with...

Bessie Marie  Lefler

Bessie Marie Lefler

Jul 21, 2016

Bessie Marie Best, 77, of Galesburg, peacefully joined Jesus and her beloved husband on July 21st, 2016 at 1:55p.m. During her final days, she was surrounded by her loved ones. Bessie was born in Keokuk, Iowa on December 31st, 1938 to John and Mary Best (nee Dunn.) She met the love of her life, Harold Lefler, and married in...

Judith  L.  Milan

Judith L. Milan

Jul 15, 2016

Judith L. Milan (Hicks), 71, of Galesburg, slipped quietly away at her daughter’s home with family at her side on Friday, July 15, 2016 at 10:15 a.m. She was born August 28, 1944 in Oakbrook, IL to Howard and Mary Hicks. She moved to Galesburg at an early age and graduated from Galesburg high School in 1962. She continued...

Steven  K. Goodwin

Steven K. Goodwin

Jul 14, 2016

Steven K. Goodwin, age 63, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at 10:10 pm on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at his Monmouth residence. He was born on January 23, 1953 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of LeRoy Joseph and Betty Lucille (Bent) Goodwin. Steve was reared and educated in Monmouth, attending Monmouth High School. On March 25, 1972, Steve married...

Valerie Jo Cozad

Valerie Jo Cozad

Jul 14, 2016

Wataga, Ill - Valerie Jo Cozad, 58, went home to be with Jesus on the afternoon of July 14, 2016. She was born on November 18, 1957, in Galesburg, Ill, to Walter and Ventura Maciel. Valerie married the love of her life, James (Mike) Cozad on May 14, 1976. They recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. Valerie was a...

Kenneth Michael Donovan

Kenneth Michael Donovan

Jul 13, 2016

Kenneth Michael Donovan, 56, of Galesburg, died at 6:50 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at home. Ken was born January 13, 1960 in Hartford, CT the son of James and Mary Evelyn O’Connor Donovan. He worked as a HVAC installer, retiring after 35 years. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing, and was a pilot. He is survived by a close...

Vernon  O. Carr

Vernon O. Carr

Jul 9, 2016

Vernon O. Carr, age 89, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at 10:15 am on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois. Vernon was born December 20, 1926 in Jettsville, West Virginia and is the son of Arthur and Verna Tinney Carr. He was raised in Jettsville, West VA where he attended local schools...

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...