Obituaries

Jan 11, 2024

Bonnie Kay Watters, 83, of Colona, Illinois, died on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at home surrounded by her family, after a brief but bravely fought battle.

She was born May 28, 1940 in Galesburg, the daughter of Jewel L. and A. Delene (Tomlinson) Cook. Bonnie was reared and educated in Galesburg, graduating from high school...

Jan 9, 2024

Randy Dean Watts, 53, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 4:41 p.m. Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.

Randy was born July 7, 1970 in Fort Collins, Colorado, the son of Norman Dean and Barbara Louise (Snodgrass) Watts. Randy married Nicole Michelle Sturgis on October 11, 2020 in Kirksville, Missouri....

Jan 9, 2024

Patricia Ann “Pat” Collins, 78, formerly of Knoxville, Illinois, died Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.

Pat was born July 9, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of James Floyd and Florence Belle (Doty) Davenport who preceded her death. After graduating from Jerseyville high school Pat worked as a talented hairdresser and stylist...

Jan 8, 2024

Joseph Dean “Pepsi Joe” Knutson, 71, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Monday, January 8, 2024 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Joe was born October 12, 1952 in Mineral Wells, Texas the son of Donald B. and Joan F. (Lynch) Knutson. He married Sue DeMoss in 1974. They divorced in 1983. He then married Dee...

Jan 7, 2024

Eva Delores Bainbridge, 90, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg.

Eva was born April 10, 1933 in Jamestown, Missouri, the daughter of Walter L. and Neoma Marie (Black) Bennett. She married Richard Bainbridge and later married George E. Johnson.

Eva is survived...

Jan 5, 2024

Margaret Ann "Peg" Hennenfent Hannam passed away peacefully on January 5, 2024 in Knoxville, Illinois. Born on September 3, 1946, in Galesburg, Illinois, to Shirley A. (Cunningham) and Leo A. Hennenfent, Peg was a cherished sibling, loving mother, and doting grandmother.

Peg devoted her life to the care and wellbeing of others. After completing her...

Jan 1, 2024

Suzanne “Susie” C. Howard (87), of Galesburg, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, January 1, 2024.

Susie was born April 7, 1936, in Galesburg, the daughter of Jake and Elizabeth Glasnovich. She attended St. Joseph Academy and Corpus Christi High School. She married Daniel Howard on June 25, 1955 at...

Jan 1, 2024

Destiny Elizabeth Dixon, 23, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Monday, January 1, 2024 as a result of injuries sustained after being struck by a passing vehicle while assisting a previous auto accident.

Destiny was born July 13, 2000 in Galesburg, the daughter of Marnesha Lynn Flowers. Destiny had recently been attending Carl Sandburg College.

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Dec 28, 2023

Franklin Delano Colwell, 86, of Galesburg, Illinois died Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg.

Frank was born February 5, 1937 in Galesburg, the son of Robert E. and Marjorie (Swank) Colwell. Frank joined the US Air Force on June 19, 1956 honorably serving for two years and was discharged on...

Dec 28, 2023

D. Gayle Behymer, 77, of Galesburg, passed away at 6:05 p.m. Thursday, December 28, 2023 at her home.

Born on October 19, 1946, to the late John Kenneth Hill and Lorraine Schaedler in Colorado Springs, Colorado. When her father John died, she was later raised by Lorraine and adopted father, Jimmie Cooke. Gayle was reared...

Dec 27, 2023

Thomas Brent Johnson, also known as Stone, passed away on December 27, 2023, at the age of 69 in Galesburg, Illinois. He was born on September 7, 1954, in Galesburg, Illinois, to Rodney and Betty Johnson. Thomas was preceded in death by his father, mother, and brother, Howard Johnson.

Thomas, or Stone as he preferred...

Dec 25, 2023

Juan J. Shipp, aged 52, of Lockport, Illinois, died on December 25, 2023 in the emergency room at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Juan was bon June 9, 1971 in Galesburg, Illinois the son of Cecilia Cervantez Shipp. After graduating from Galesburg High School, Juan went on to attend Wyoming Tech. He worked on...

Dec 19, 2023

Renda J. Sharp, 65, known for her compassionate heart and loving spirit, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2023, in her hometown of Galesburg, Illinois. Born on April 5, 1958, to the late Eugene R. and Ruby Myrtle Jane (Wade) Gibbons.

Renda's life was marked by her commitment to her family and her work. For...

Dec 16, 2023

Carol Jean Baldwin, affectionately known as C.B. by her loved ones, passed away in Galesburg, Illinois, on December 16, 2023. Born on October 1, 1935, in East Galesburg, Illinois, to the late Orland D. and Martha J. (Mates) Lindsey, Carol’s life was a journey of joy, love, and dedicated service.

C.B. was the beloved wife...

Dec 15, 2023

Jean Louise Musolf, age 80, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2023. Born on October 19, 1943, in Pemberville, Ohio, Jean was a beacon of kindness in the lives of all who knew her.

She was the beloved wife of James Walter Musolf, whom she married on August 15, 1965 in Pemberville,...

Dec 11, 2023

On December 11, 2023, Paul Samuel Haptonstahl left his tired earthly body at the Grove in Jacksonville, IL and took the express train to heaven.

Paul was born to Helen and O.R. “Hap” Haptonstahl in Des Moines, Iowa in 1955, the ninth of their 10 children. He attended school at Sunnyside and Silas Willard in...

Dec 10, 2023

Lorraine Ann Miller, 65, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Sunday, December 10, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.

Lorraine was born January 15, 1958 in Peoria, Illinois. She is survived by two sons, William L. (Carly Nelson) Phillips, II of Galesburg and Gregory (Brittany) Miller, II of Rio, Illinois; and one daughter, Anngee...

Dec 10, 2023

Carole D. Stull, 75, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home on December 10, 2023.

Cremation will be accorded and no services are planned.  Private burial of cremated remains will be at East Linwood Cemetery, Galesburg, Illinois.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg.

Dec 9, 2023

Sandra Kay Hanley, 70, of Galesburg, died at 9:10 a.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Marigold Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Galesburg.

She was born February 2, 1953 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of James F. and Josephine A. (Shawgo) Hanley. Sandy worked at Casey’s in Galesburg for 13 years. She was an...

Dec 9, 2023

Celia “Sally” Rosenda Ponce, 97, passed away December 9, 2023 at Allure of Lake Storey, Galesburg, Illinois. She was born March 1, 1926 in Galesburg, to Jose and Isabel (Casillas) Padilla, and married Salvador Ponce on July 10, 1942 in Kahoka, Missouri.

Sally is survived by 5 sons, Jaime (Irene) Ponce, Samuel (Maria) Ponce, Ernesto...