Obituaries

Mary L. Johnson

Mary L. Johnson

Feb 5, 2016

Mary L. Johnson, 86, of Galesburg, died at 1:42 a.m. Friday, February 5, 2016 in Seminary Manor, with her family by her side. Mary was born May 20, 1929 in Monmouth, the daughter of Arthur Vaughn and Mary Ann Jacobs Burkett.  Mary married Harold W. Johnson on September 12, 1947 in Monmouth.  Mary is survived by her husband of...

Mitchell H. Bahr

Mitchell H. Bahr

Feb 5, 2016

View Mitchell's Tribute Video Mitchell Holden Bahr, 29, of Bushnell, died at 9:30 a.m. Friday, February 5 2016 at home. Mitch was born May 22, 1986 in Peoria, the son of Robert R. and Carla E. Staffy Bahr.  Mitch is survived by his mother, Carla of Smithfield; his brother, Weston of Los Angeles, CA; one sister, Teri (Todd) Peterson...

Cheryl  L. Heatherly

Cheryl L. Heatherly

Feb 3, 2016

Cheryl L. Heatherly, age 52, of Galesburg, Illinois, formerly of Monmouth, passed away at 11:45 pm on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Marigold Rehab and Health Care in Galesburg, IL. She was born on July 17, 1963 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Leon and Louise (Thornton) Heatherly. Cheryl attended Monmouth High School and graduated with the Class of...

John  Lee Stambaugh  Jr.

John Lee Stambaugh Jr.

Feb 2, 2016

John L. Stambaugh Jr., age 46, of Galesburg, Illinois, formerly of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 11:40 am on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at River Crossing Rehab in Galesburg, Illinois with his family at his side. He was born on November 30, 1969 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of John L. and Brenda L. (Perry) Stambaugh. John attended and...

Donald Stanley Parton

Donald Stanley Parton

Feb 2, 2016

View Donald's Tribute Video Donald Stanley Parton, 66, of Galesburg, died at 10:50 a.m. Tuesday, February 2, 2016, at Heartland Health Care Center, Galesburg. Don was born June 30, 1949 in Galesburg, the son of Johnnie Franklin and Betty Jane Stinson Parton, Sr.  Don married Margret Louise Klossing on April 3, 1968 in Knoxville.  Don is survived by his...

Shirley Ann Mettler

Shirley Ann Mettler

Feb 1, 2016

Shirley Ann Mettler, 79, of Galesburg, formerly of Quincy, died at 7:05 a.m. Monday, February 1, 2016 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg. Shirley was born in Quincy, one of twelve children to Raymond and Dorothy Sherman Hainline.  Shirley is survived by four daughters, Mary Mitchell and Cheryl Luthin both of Quincy, Deborah Hardin of Washburn, and Chris...

Charles 'Chuck' T. Murphy

Charles 'Chuck' T. Murphy

Jan 31, 2016

Charles T. "Chuck" Murphy, age 60, of Hutto, Texas formerly of Monmouth, IL; passed away January 31, 2016 doing what he loved most, riding his motorcycle. Chuck was born July 9, 1955 in Monmouth and is the son of Ralph and Norma Murphy. He attended local schools and graduated from Monmouth High School with the class of 1973. Chuck...

Prentice  W. Mcmahill

Prentice W. Mcmahill

Jan 29, 2016

Prentice W. McMahill, age 71, of Monmouth; passed away at 9:06 pm on Friday January 29, 2016 at OSF St.Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Prentice was born on February 10, 1944 in Monmouth, Illinois and is the son of Leo William and Vietta Jane Miller McMahill. He was raised and educated in Monmouth where he attended Harding Elementary...

Joan L. Mattson

Joan L. Mattson

Jan 27, 2016

Joan L. Mattson, 90, a native of Galesburg, died 4:53 p.m. Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at the Care Center of Abingdon, Abingdon. Born November 15, 1925, Joan attended Saint Joseph Academy and graduated in 1943.  She spent her later years working for F&M Bank, accumulating over 40 years of experience, and retiring in the 80’s.  While with the bank,...

Evelyn  J. Ewing

Evelyn J. Ewing

Jan 26, 2016

Evelyn J. Ewing, age 61, of rural Roseville, Illinois, passed away at 11:10 am on January 26, 2016 at her rural residence. Evelyn was born on May 19, 1954 in Kansas and is the daughter of Porter and Dorothy Jane Hall White. She was raised in Claycomo, Missouri where she attended schools and graduated from Winnatonka High School with...

Leroy  F. Minneman  Jr.

Leroy F. Minneman Jr.

Jan 25, 2016

Leroy F. Minneman, Jr. age 91, of Paxton, Illinois, passed away at on Monday, January 25, 2016 at the Heartland Manor Health Care Center in Paxton, Illinois. A full obituary will be published later in the day. Visitation Visitation is planned from the hours of 1:00-2:00 pm prior to the service at the funeral home. Funeral Service A funeral...

Kyle  P. Gemmell

Kyle P. Gemmell

Jan 24, 2016

Kyle P. Gemmell, age 26, of Biggsville, Illinois, passed away on January 24, 2016 at the University Medical Center in Iowa City, Iowa. He was born on June 26, 1989 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of John P. and Debra L. (Johnson) Gemmell. Kyle attended Union High School. On October 22, 2010, he married Mariah L. Krow in Henderson...

Meredith A. Anno

Meredith A. Anno

Jan 24, 2016

View Meredith's Tribute Video Meredith Anne Anno, loving wife, mother, daughter, and friend, 40, of Galesburg, died at 8:10 a.m. Sunday, January 24, 2016 at Richard Owens Hospice House in Peoria with her family by her side, after a brief illness with cancer. Meredith was born August 22, 1975 in Peoria, the daughter of Merritt Dean and Sally JoAnne...

Mary L. Grady

Mary L. Grady

Jan 23, 2016

View Mary's Tribute Video Mary Louise Grady, 88, of Galesburg, passed away at 12:15 p.m. January 23, 2016 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg. She was born March 16, 1927 in Galesburg, the daughter of Mark Joseph and Clara Riegel Carr.  She married Edward E. Grady on October 18, 1947 in Galesburg.  He preceded her in death on...

Yvonne Marie Spealman

Yvonne Marie Spealman

Jan 20, 2016

Yvonne Marie Spealman, 70, of Wataga, died Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at home. Yvonne was born February 2, 1945 in St. Paul, MN, the daughter of Charles Wesley and Gladys Dorothea Nadeau Fox.  Yvonne married the love of her life John R. Spealman, Jr. on November 11, 1972 in White Bear Lake, MN.  He preceded her in death on...

Virginia Edie Spence

Virginia Edie Spence

Jan 19, 2016

View Edie's Tribute Video Virginia “Edie” Edith Spence, 93, of Galesburg, formerly of Avon, IL, died at 3:47 a.m. Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Edie was born on March 25, 1922 in Kimberly, MN, the daughter of George Wayne and Eva Gladys Cafferty VanWinkle.  After high school, Edie attended and graduated from Cottage School of Nursing. ...

Margaret  L. Palmer

Margaret L. Palmer

Jan 16, 2016

Margaret L. Palmer, age 77, of Cameron, Illinois passed away at 1:47 am on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Marigold Rehab and Health Care Center in Galesburg, Illinois. Margaret was born on November 18, 1938 in Cameron, IL and is the daughter of Ira William and Harriett May Danforth Mackey. She was reared in Cameron where she attended it's...

Lisa  M. Cooper

Lisa M. Cooper

Jan 16, 2016

Lisa M. Cooper, age 50, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 5:35 am on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Richard Owen Hospice in Peoria, Illinois. She was born on October 24, 1965 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of John C. and Clara M. (Weston) Cooper. Lisa went to school here and attended Monmouth High School. She began employment at...

Joseph E. Morrissey

Joseph E. Morrissey

Jan 14, 2016

Article In Register Mail Article In Register Mail Article In Register Mail Best Cubs Fan I've Ever Known ​​ Joseph E Morrissey, 89, passed away at 6:32pm Thursday, January 14, 2016 at OSF St Mary’s hospital in Galesburg. Joseph was born May 13th, 1926 the son of Joseph T. and Alice M. (Nolan) Morrissey. He was born, raised and...

Bette M. Smith

Bette M. Smith

Jan 14, 2016

Bette M. Smith, 76, of Galesburg, IL died at 1:15 p.m. Thursday, January 14, 2016.   She was born March 28, 1939 in Galesburg to John “Jack” and Pauline (Riley) McGahey. She married Raymond L. “Butch” Smith on May 8, 1956, in Galesburg. Surviving are three sons, James Smith (Debbie) of Galesburg, Kenneth Smith (Tresa) of Mackinaw, and John Smith...