Obituaries

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...

Flora  Jane  West

Flora Jane West

Jun 6, 2016

Flora Jane West, 84, of Galesburg, died on Monday, June 6, 2016, 5:02 PM, at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville. Flora was born November 7, 1931 in Chandlerville, Illinois. She was the daughter of Lewis Johnson and Violet (Hohimer) Johnson. She attended high school in Bath Illinois. She married Willis Shaw in 1950, together they had four children. She...

Juan D. Rugama

Juan D. Rugama

Jun 3, 2016

Juan De Dios Rugama, of Galesburg, died Friday, June 3, 2015 in OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Juan was born March 8, 1952 in Mexico City, Mexico, the son of Manuel and Luz Rugama. He married Rosa Rodriguez on May 18, 1974 in Las Vegas, NV; she survives of Galesburg. Juan is also survived by one son, John...

Geraldine  F. Hennessee

Geraldine F. Hennessee

Jun 1, 2016

Geraldine F. Hennessee, age 84, of Marion, Iowa and formerly of Oquawka, Illinois; passed away at 12:05 pm on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at Bickford Assisted Living in Marion, Iowa. She was born on February 8, 1932 in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Douglas and Mable (Tee) McCabe. She attended school in the Gladstone and Oquawka Schools. Geraldine married...

Virginia  Frances  Dalegowski

Virginia Frances Dalegowski

Jun 1, 2016

Virginia F. Dalegowski, 85, of Galesburg, died at 8:32 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at Heartland Health Care, Galesburg. Virginia Frances Lee was born in Johnson County, Illinois, the daughter of Luther and Mary Shelton Lee. She married Gary R. Dalegowski on August 3, 1999 in Galesburg. He survives of Galesburg. Also surviving is one son, Steven Brumfield of...

Walter William Chamberlain

Walter William Chamberlain

May 29, 2016

Walter William Chamberlain, 84, of rural Monmouth, died Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 4:50 a.m. in Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg. He was born July 16, 1931 in West Jersey, to Ray Milton and Florence Elizibeth Rennick Chamberlain. He went to West Jersey Grade School for 8 years, Toulon High School for 2 years, and graduated from Toulon...

Raymond L. 'Pete' Bailey

Raymond L. 'Pete' Bailey

May 28, 2016

Raymond L. "Pete" Bailey, age 87, of Gladstone, Illinois, passed away at 1:20 AM on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa. He was born on March 12, 1929 in Gladstone, Illinois, the son of Charles and Clara (Oberly) Bailey. Pete was reared and educated in the Gladstone Schools and graduated from...

John  D. Seats

John D. Seats

May 26, 2016

John D. Seats, age 72, of Coralville, Iowa; passed away at 5:59 am on May 26, 2016 at Lantern Park Nursing Facility in Coralville, Iowa. John was born June 23, 1943 in Peoria, Illinois and is the son of Everett N. and Leona A. Williams Seats. John received his G. E. D. and was a member of Brotherhood of...

Marie  A. Lusk

Marie A. Lusk

May 26, 2016

Marie A. Lusk, age 95, of Aledo, Illinois, formerly of Monmouth, passed away at 2:52 AM on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at the Genesis Senior Living Center in Aledo, IL. She was born on August 14, 1920 in Kewaunee, WI, the daughter of Otto S. and Florence (Rooney) Kuehl. Marie received her early schooling in Milwaukee, WI. and Muscatine,...