Obituaries

Sep 29, 2024

Peggy Sue DeWitt, 65, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 9:55 p.m. Sunday, September 29, 2024 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Peggy was born June 3, 1959 in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of Jay D. and Marian L. (Enlow) DeWitt. Peggy is survived by three sisters, Teresa DeWitt of Galesburg, Vicki DeWitt of Macomb,...

Sep 28, 2024

Anna M. Zeephat, 87, of Palm Coast, Florida, formerly of Galesburg passed away on September 28, 2024 at her residence. She was born on May 26, 1937, in Augusta, Illinois to the late Maxwell and Lucille (Dooley) Burton.

Anna graduated from Galesburg High School in 1955. She married James Zeephat on September 30, 1978 and...

Sep 27, 2024

Dan Piper, 70, of Galesburg, passed away September 27, 2024 at his home, surrounded by family.

Dan was born in Peoria, IL to Nelda Piper on December 24, 1953, and lived his life giving to others as only befits a Christmas Eve arrival. He married his high school sweetheart, Jackie Lee, on August 16, 1974...

Sep 27, 2024

Kairee Joy Elane Hippen-Stipp, of Galesburg, Illinois, affectionately known as Kai, graced this earth with her joy and smile from December 18, 2017, until September 27, 2024, dying at 4:20 a.m. alongside her father, John Stipp, II, in a house fire. Born and raised in Galesburg, Illinois, Kai left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew...

Sep 27, 2024

John E. Stipp, II, 50, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 4:24 a.m. Friday, September 27, 2024 in the emergency room at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, after courageously entering their burning home to save his daughter, Kaiiree.

John was born July 15, 1974 in Galesburg. John was father to 15 children and the sole...

Sep 23, 2024

Charles A. Allaman, age 97, of rural Rozetta, Illinois, passed away at 9:57 AM on Monday, September 23, 2024 at the Roseville Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born May 2, 1927 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Marion H. and Louie L. (Thompson) Allaman. Charles attended Liberty School in Rozetta, Oquawka Grade School, and graduated from Biggsville High...

Sep 22, 2024

Paul Ellsworth Davis, Jr., 69, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Sunday, September 22, 2024 at home.

Paul was born September 28, 1954 in Beardstown, Illinois, the son of Ruth Marie (Learned) and Paul Ellsworth Davis, Sr. He was married to Sandra Emerick for over 15 years. Paul is survived by his children, Alisha Emerick of Rock...

Sep 20, 2024

Mangabhai Makanbhai Patel, 88, of Galesburg, died at 8:25 p.m. Friday, September 20, 2024, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.

He was born October 9, 1935, in Kothamdi, India, to Makanbhai and Dhaniben Patel. Mangabhai was a small business owner for 25 years, retiring in 2005. He married Bhanuben Patel on December 12,...

Sep 20, 2024

Melanie Gayle Lewis, 67, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024, in Chicago, surrounded by family after a brief battle with cancer.

It is with immense pain that our family says goodbye to the treat baking, quilt sewing, storytelling, matriarch of our gang. From childhood memories, to teacher chronicles, Mel always had a story to tell, and her...

Sep 18, 2024

Marlene M. Gehring, 65, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at her home.

She was born April 21, 1959 in Galesburg, the daughter of Paul R. and Ellen L. (Bean) Johnson. Marlene married Gary L. Gehring of Galesburg on June 1, 2009 in Berwick, Illinois.

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Sep 18, 2024

William W. "Bill"  Haas, age 75, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 6:35 am on Wednesday September 18, 2024 at the Monmouth Nursing Home in Monmouth, Illinois. Bill was born on February 8, 1949 in Monmouth, Illinois and is the son of Wayne Noble and Florence Meyers Haas. He was raised in Monmouth where he attended local grade schools...

Sep 15, 2024

Ragina M. " Crickett " Van Dolah, age 57, of Oquawka, Illinois passed away at her home in Oquawka, Illinois on Sunday September 15, 2024 at 7:55 am. She was born on December 4, 1966 in Muscatine, Iowa and is the daughter of Harry Charles and Alma Erminia Nelson Plowman. Ragina was raised in Muscatine, Iowa where she attended...

Sep 14, 2024

Thomas James Derloshon, 81, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully, Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Richard Owens Hospice Home, Peoria, Illinois.

Thomas was born July 30, 1943 in East Chicago, Indian, the son of Mary (Almason ) and Daniel Derloshon. Thomas worked at numerous mills in the Chicago area prior to moving to Galesburg. After his...

Sep 14, 2024

Hollie Marie Bycroft, 26, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family at 9:19 a.m. Saturday, September 14, 2024.

A true warrior, Hollie valiantly battled cancer for seven years, demonstrating remarkable courage and resilience that inspired everyone around her. An alumna of Knoxville High School and attended Carl Sandburg College, her...

Sep 13, 2024

Savannah Rose Peck, 31, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Friday, September 13, 2024 at home.

Savannah was born July 15, 1993 in Galesburg, the daughter of Erin (Austin) and William E. Peck.

Savannah is survived by her father, Bill Peck of Galesburg; mother, Erin Peck of Ogden, Utah; two sons, Robert William...

Sep 10, 2024

William R. “Buddy” Shea, 78, of Wataga, Illinois, died at 4:50 p.m. Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Seminary Manor after a short battle with cancer.

Buddy was born June 27, 1946 in Galesburg, Illinois, the son of Constance Mae (Kneeream) and William Michael Shea. After graduating high school, Buddy, enlisted in the US Navy on...

Sep 10, 2024

Anna Marie Stone, 68, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 with her family by her side.

Anna was born July 30, 1956 in Galesburg, the daughter of Ruth Adeline (Tracy) and Richard Lawrence Wells. She married Richard E. Atwater and had one son. They later divorced. Anna is survived...

Sep 9, 2024

Phillip Luis “Jr” Melgosa, 74, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully Monday, September 9, 2024 at Hope Creek Care Center, East Moline, Illinois.

Phillip was born January 25, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Maria D. (Orta) and Luis Solorio Melgosa. He served in the US Air Force from February 24, 1970 and was honorably...

Sep 7, 2024

Max Lee Gillette, 93, of Galesburg, passed away at 5:20 p.m. Saturday September 7, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born September 26, 1930 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Max Elliott and Grace Viola (Bullwinkle) Gillette. Max graduated from Galesburg High School in 1948. He then enlisted and proudly served...

Sep 6, 2024

John Oren Smith, 61, a proud Army veteran and lifelong hard worker, passed away unexpectedly in his home.

He was devoted to his family and lived a simple life cheering for his favorite Chicago sports teams, listening to music, collecting antiques and spending time with loved ones. His presence will be deeply missed by those...