Obituaries

Lola M. Anderson

Lola M. Anderson

Feb 6, 2015

GALESBURG --- Lola M. “Miss Lola” Anderson, 44, of Galesburg passed away at 9:25 a.m. Friday, February 6 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. She was born November 28, 1970 to George A. and Sandra K. Martin Anderson and married to John M. Clegg. He survives. Lola is also survived by her mother, Sandra K. Sells; a son, John Henry Nodeen...

Robert  W. Ray

Robert W. Ray

Feb 5, 2015

He married Madeline Lucille Goudie on February 19, 1949. They had two children, Carol Anne Ray Stalker (Lance) of Valparaiso , Indiana and Ralph William Ray of Goodyear, Arizona. Bob had 3 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. During Bob's retirement he enjoyed painting pictures, traveling, working in the yard, walking, swimming, taking pictures, attending yard and antique sales. Bob...

Robert H. Luallen

Robert H. Luallen

Feb 3, 2015

Mr. Robert H. Luallen , 52, of Galesburg, died at 7 a.m. Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at home. Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 7, 2015 at Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg.  Pastor Darrell Grimm will officiate. Burial of cremated remains will follow in the Galva Cemetery, Galva.

Robert J. White,  Sr.

Robert J. White, Sr.

Feb 1, 2015

Robert Jennings White, Sr., 87, of Gilson, died peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2015 at the Care Center of Abingdon. Bob was born February 23, 1927 in Canton, MO, the son of Virgil Raymond and Bessie Rowena Daniel White.  He married Virginia Louise Pierce on February 5, 1952 in Nebraska.  She preceded him in death on August 16, 2012. ...

Tony R. Gillenwater

Tony R. Gillenwater

Feb 1, 2015

View Tony's Tribute Video Anthony R. “Tony” Gillenwater, 42, of Galesburg, died at 1:15 p.m. Sunday, February 1, 2015 at home. Tony was born August 3, 1972 in Galesburg, the son of Richard E. and Kathleen Anne Hanrahan Gillenwater.  He married Ericka Welch.  Tony is survived by his parents, Richard “Gilly” and Kathy formerly of Galesburg; his daughter and...

Hubert P. Jones

Hubert P. Jones

Jan 27, 2015

Hubert Paul “Smokey” Jones, 63, of Galesburg, died at 7:13 a.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at home. Smokey was born November 2, 1951 in Peoria, the son of Paul Edwin and Donna Lee Binegar Jones.  He married Rhonda Rhoades on October 5, 1976 in Galesburg.  He is survived by his wife, Rhonda of Galesburg; his mother, Donna Jones Davis...

Hazel  V. Anderson

Hazel V. Anderson

Jan 25, 2015

Hazel V. Anderson, age 80, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at 12:45 am on Sunday, January 25, 2015 at the Monmouth Nursing Home in Monmouth, IL. Hazel was born on January 29, 1934 in Monmouth, Illinois and is the daughter of Moss and Emmer (Sanders) Strange. She was reared and educated in Monmouth and attended Monmouth High School graduating...

Robert Lee Rupert

Robert Lee Rupert

Jan 25, 2015

Robert Lee Rupert, 84, of Galesburg, died at 12:30 a.m. Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Heartland Health Care, Galesburg. Bob was born November 1, 1930 in Clinton, Iowa the son of LeRoy and Nellie Bradshaw Rupert.  He married Helen C. Lehne on July 31, 1952 in Mt. Sterling.  Bob is survived by his wife of 62 years, Helen of...

Willard Thierry

Willard Thierry

Jan 25, 2015

View Willard's Video Tribute Willard “Slo Kid” Thierry 87, of Galesburg, died at 6:40 a.m. Sunday, January 25, 2015 at home. Willard was born May 23, 1927 in Galesburg, the son of Ollie Sr. and Mattie Sherrill in Galesburg.  Willard married Sandra Thomas.  He is survived by a son, Kyle Thierry of Galesburg; a daughter, Kimberly Thierry of Galesburg;...

Nina Jean Simonson

Nina Jean Simonson

Jan 25, 2015

Nina Jean Simonson, 74, of Galesburg, died at 12:46 a.m., Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Nina was born December 3, 1940 in Monmouth, the daughter of Milan and Luella Caroline Jennings.  She is survived by three sons, Jim (Kathy) Simonson of Preston, MD, David Simonson and Rick (Patti) Simonson both of Ft. Myers, FL; one daughter,...

Frank Allen Delost

Frank Allen Delost

Jan 22, 2015

Frank Allen Delost, 77, of Knoxville, died at 3:05 p.m. Thursday, January 22, 2015 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Frank was born August 20, 1937 in Canton, the son of Frank J. and Anna Viano Delost.  He is survived by two sisters, Mary (Ron) Swanson of Galesburg and Helen (Art) Rodrig of Princeton; one nephew; and three nieces.  He was...

Dorothy  M. Wasson

Dorothy M. Wasson

Jan 21, 2015

Dorothy M. Wasson, age 86, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at 9:42 am on January 21, 2015 at the Monmouth Nursing Home in Monmouth, Illinois. Dorothy was born on May 17, 1928 in St.Louis, Missouri and is the daughter of Elmer and Grace Sexton Lindstrom. She was raised in St. Louis Missouri and later received her education and General...

Francine M. Ramirez

Francine M. Ramirez

Jan 17, 2015

Francine M. Ramirez, 82, of Galesburg, died at 9:01 p.m. Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg. Francine was born October 21, 1932 in Rock Island, the daughter of Theodore R. and C. Beatrice McKinney-Mace Anson.  She married Jesse Ramirez on September 10, 1956 in Colorado Springs, CO.  He preceded her in death on January...

Elizabeth Jenkins

Elizabeth Jenkins

Jan 16, 2015

GALESBURG --- Elizabeth Jenkins, 63, of Galesburg passed away at 4:30 p.m. Friday, January 16 at Marigold Rehab and Health Care Center. Cremation has been accorded and no services are planned. Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory is handling arrangements with the family.

Antoinette Strejc

Antoinette Strejc

Jan 9, 2015

Antoinette Strejc, 70, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home on Friday, January 9, 2015 at 9:28 p.m. Per her wishes cremation rites will be accorded and no services are planned.

Carl W. Conlon

Carl W. Conlon

Jan 6, 2015

Carl W. Conlon, 65, of Galesburg, died at 3:07 p.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2015 in OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Carl was born July 6, 1949 in Galesburg, the son of Melvin R. and Dorothy L. Hawkinson Conlon.    He is survived by his mother, Dorothy L. Miller of Galesburg; significant other, Gaye Conlon of Knoxville; a brother, M.R....

N. Carter Morgan

N. Carter Morgan

Jan 6, 2015

N. Carter Morgan, 39, of Victoria, died at 7:05 p.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at home. Carter was born on May 6, 1975 in Galesburg, the son of Diana M. Wetterow.  Carter married Kamie Robinson on December 23, 1999.  He is survived by his mother, Diana of Victoria; his second mom, Peggy Robinson of Galesburg; two sons, Caleb Robinson...

Alice Gibbs

Alice Gibbs

Jan 4, 2015

Alice L. Gibbs, 71, of Galesburg, formerly of Abingdon, died at 6 a.m. Sunday, January 4, 2015 at home. Alice was born July 18, 1943 in Galesburg, the daughter of Robert Elijah and Marjorie L. Swank Colwell.  She married Otto Leonard Gibbs, Sr., on February 1, 1967 in Dallas, TX.  He preceded her in death.  She is survived by...

Miguel  A. Gonzalez

Miguel A. Gonzalez

Jan 2, 2015

Miguel A. Gonzalez, age 57, of Biggsville, Illinois passed away at 11:55 pm on January 2, 2015 surrounded by his family. Miguel was born on April 14, 1957 in Utuado, Puerto Rico and is the son of Arsenio and Juana B. Cruz Gonzalez. Miguel was raised in New York City where he attended local schools, St. Columbus Elementary and...

Daniel Lee Thielbert

Daniel Lee Thielbert

Jan 1, 2015

Daniel Lee Thielbert, 64, of Galesburg, died at 4:37 p.m., Thursday, January 1, 2015 at Marigold Health Care, Galesburg Dan was born May 8, 1950 in Galesburg the son of Ralph C. and Lucille H. Filich Thielbert.  Dan is survived by his mother, Lucille of Galesburg; two brothers, Donald and David (Terri) both of Galesburg; two sisters, Rebecca Crumm...