Obituaries

Vivian R. Peck

Vivian R. Peck

Sep 1, 2015

Vivian Rosetta “Babe” Peck, 91, of Galesburg, died at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 01, 2015 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Vivian was born February 3, 1924 in Ipava the daughter of Guy Ramond and Ollie Eileen (Sensabaugh) Hills.  She married Clifford J. Peck on November 26, 1949 in St. Augustine.  He preceded her in death on February 19, 1981.  Vivian...

John T. Bonis

John T. Bonis

Aug 31, 2015

View John's Tribute Video John T. Bonis passed away at 2:45 am on August 31, 2015, at the Knox County Nursing Home.  He was 82.  He was born in Milwaukee, WI, on December 21, 1932 to John and Victoria Bonis.    He attended various schools within the Milwaukee school district, eventually graduating from Riverside High School.  When he turned eighteen,...

Lucille Helen Thielbert

Lucille Helen Thielbert

Aug 31, 2015

Lucille Helen Thielbert, 97, of Galesburg, died at 5:45 p.m. Monday, August 31, 2015 at home. Lucille was born June 17, 1918 in Galesburg, the daughter of Serafin J. and Mildred Filich.  Lucille met Ralph C. Thielbert, the love of her life, and they were married on May 8, 1935 in Davenport, IA.  Their 77 year marriage brought 6...

Raymond  A. Chewning

Raymond A. Chewning

Aug 30, 2015

Raymond A. Chewning, 92, of Monmouth, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2015 at the Monmouth Nursing Home in Monmouth. Ho was born on March 25, 1923 in Monmouth, the son of Spencer L. and Mary (Tupes) Chewning. Ray attended school in Monmouth. He served as a Fireman in the United States Navy during WWII on the Destroyer Minesweeper USS...

Rose C. "Rosie" Mccleary

Rose C. "Rosie" Mccleary

Aug 25, 2015

Rose C. "Rosie" McCleary, age 86, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 8:38 am on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at Monmouth Nursing Home. She was born in the family home in Henderson County on November 18, 1928, the daughter of Anthony and Teresa (Hagan) McCleary. Rosie attended grade school at Barry Grade School in Media, Illinois and high school...

George A. Ball,  Jr.

George A. Ball, Jr.

Aug 24, 2015

George A. Ball, Jr. 84, of Galesburg, IL and Galveston, TX died at 3:45 a.m. Monday, August 24, 2015 at Unity Point Methodist Medical Center, Peoria, IL with his loving family by his side. George was born December 25, 1930 in Detroit, MI the son of George A. and Helen (Robinson) Ball, Jr.  He married Shirley K. Fowler on...

Frederick  H. Stanton

Frederick H. Stanton

Aug 22, 2015

Fred Howard Stanton, 71 of Monmouth died at his home on August 22, 2015. Fred was born in Monmouth, Illinois on April 4, 1944 to F. Carter Stanton and Winnifred McLinn Stanton. He was born with a heart condition known as Eisenminger Complex and was not expected to live; however, he thrived with excellent care and oversight from Children's...

Richard L. Kenan

Richard L. Kenan

Aug 18, 2015

Richard Lee “Dick” Kenan, 77, of Galesburg, died at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Dick was born October 27, 1937 in Galesburg, the son of Herbert F. and Mary L. (Barnfield) Kenan.  He married Carol Ann Hagan on January 12, 1955 in Burlington, IA.  Dick is survived by his wife, Carol of Galesburg; one...

Beverly Jean Mates

Beverly Jean Mates

Aug 18, 2015

Beverly Jean Mates, 69,  died Tuesday, August 18, 2015 with family at her side at Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto, California, following a serious, sudden illness.   Bev was born March 20, 1946 to the late John and Sarah Mates of East Galesburg. She graduated from Knoxville High School in 1965 and fell in love with the San Francisco Bay...

Elaine Joyce Powell

Elaine Joyce Powell

Aug 17, 2015

Elaine Joyce Powell, 74, of Galesburg, died at 8:10 a.m. Monday, August 17, 2015 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg. Elaine was born October 23, 1940 in Sharon, PA, the daughter of Paul A. and Mildred I. (Tingley) Pedigo.  She married David S. Powell in 1958 in Knoxville, IL  Elaine is survived by two sons, Bryan (Roseanne) Powell...

Theresa C. Clay

Theresa C. Clay

Aug 15, 2015

View Terry's Tribute Video Theresa (Terry) Colleen Clay, 62, Galesburg, died at 4:25p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center. Terry Clay was strong, dedicated, and loyal. Her commitments throughout life were her daughter, nursing, family and friends. Terry was born February 6, 1953, in Galesburg, the daughter of John N. and Joyce C. (Durbin) Clay....

Frank L. Long,  Iii

Frank L. Long, Iii

Aug 15, 2015

Frank L. Long, III, 44, of Galesburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 15, 2015 at 3 p.m. at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg. Frank was born October 8, 1970 in Galesburg, the son of Judy St. John and Gail B. Long.  They both survive of Galesburg.  Frank is also survived by two amazing children; Thomas Long, 16,...

Kathryn L. Goldsberry

Kathryn L. Goldsberry

Aug 14, 2015

Kathryn L. Goldsberry, 77, of Moline, died at 10:49 p.m. Friday, August 14, 2015 at OSF St. Mary's Medical Center, Galesburg. Kathryn was born December 13, 1947 in Moline the daughter of Walt and Eleanor (Goldspy) Rogers.  She is survived by two daughters, Hope Goldsberry of San Antonio, TX and Tracey (Antonio) Escobedo of Galesburg; 17 grandchildren and one...

Wyatt Cole Tomich

Wyatt Cole Tomich

Aug 13, 2015

View Wyatt's Tribute Video Article in Register Mail about Wyatt ​Wyatt Cole Tomich, 14, of Galesburg, died at 2:26 p.m. Thursday, August 13, 2015, at Galesburg Cottage Hospital, Galesburg. Wyatt was born on December 8, 2000, in Peoria the son of Joseph Michael Tomich and Erika Carole Rollings.  Wyatt is survived by his dad, Joe Tomich of Galesburg; his...

Dale Peake

Dale Peake

Aug 12, 2015

Dale Peake, age 94, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 11:53 am on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at Courtyard Estates in Monmouth. He was born on June 13, 1921 in Hamilton, Illinois, the son of George and Nellie (Swiglson) Peake. He was reared and educated in the Hamilton and Nauvoo areas through the eighth grade. Dale was previously married...

Jay E. Thomas

Jay E. Thomas

Aug 12, 2015

Jay Thomas, 91, of Galesburg, died at 10:39 a.m. Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Jay was born June 29, 1924 in Graceville, MN the son of Ray and Sadie Jansma Thomas.  He married Helen Leola Simpson on May 3, 1952 in Galesburg.  Jay is survived by his wife, Helen of Galesburg; one son, John of Galesburg;...

Michael Lee Carlson

Michael Lee Carlson

Aug 11, 2015

Michael Lee Carlson, 73, of Galesburg, died at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at home. Mike was born December 13, 1941 in Galesburg, the son of John Richard and Jeanette McKay Carlson.  He married Rita Altum on September 13, 1973 in Houston, TX.  Those left behind to honor Mike’s memory is his wife of 41 years, Rita of...

William Joseph Cecil

William Joseph Cecil

Aug 9, 2015

William Joseph Cecil, 68, of Galesburg died at home Sunday, August 9, 2015 at 1:36 p.m. Per Williams request, cremation rites have been accorded. No services are planned at this time. The family requests that memorial contributions be made in William's honor to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675; or to The Disabled American Veterans,...

Kathleen Ayala

Kathleen Ayala

Aug 9, 2015

View Kathleen's Tribute Video Kathleen Ayala, 65, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home on Sunday, August 9, 2015 at 4:50 pm. Kathleen was born on February 13, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Michael and Katherine (Callhan) Rusick. She married the love of her life, Alfred on May 20, 1970 in Chicago; he survives. Also surviving are her...

Patrick R. Callihan

Patrick R. Callihan

Aug 6, 2015

View Pat's Tribute Video Patrick R Callihan, age 70, died at 7:30 a.m. on August 6, 2015 at his home in Galesburg, Illinois, after repeatedly kicking cancer’s butt for more than 13 years.  He was born February 27, 1945 in St. Francis Hospital, Peoria Illinois, the son of Roland Stuart Callihan, and June Rose Wilcox Callihan.  Four brothers, Dick,...