Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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