Obituaries

Dennis W. Bailey

Dennis W. Bailey

Feb 24, 2014

View Dennis' tribute Video Dennis W. Bailey, 63, of Galesburg, died at 1:30 a.m. Monday, February 24, 2014 in Galesburg, surrounded by his family. Dennis was born December 19, 1950 in Peoria, the son of Herman and Dorothy (Darby) Bailey.  He married Denise Winter on October 7, 1972 in Altona.  Dennis is survived by his wife, Denise of Galesburg;...

Norma M. Wood

Norma M. Wood

Feb 22, 2014

Norma M. Wood, 90, of Galesburg, died at 6:50 p.m. Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Marigold Rehab and Health Care Center, Galesburg. Norma was born May 16, 1923 in Galesburg, the daughter of Edgar and Amy (Herzog) Kipling.  She graduated from Galesburg High School in 1941.  On November 10, 1942 she married Donald E. Wood at the First Christian...

Terrence Mckamey

Terrence Mckamey

Feb 21, 2014

Terrence McKamey, 74, of Galesburg, died at 5:29 a.m. February 21, 2014 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital, Galesburg, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded.  No services are planned.  Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory are handling arrangements.

Robert P. Mckillip

Robert P. Mckillip

Feb 21, 2014

View Bob's Tribute Video Robert P. McKillip, 89, of Galesburg, died at 12:50 p.m. Friday, February 21, 2014 at Rosewood Care Center. Bob was born on August 29, 1924 in Galesburg, the son of Paul W. and Mary (O’Brien) McKillip.  Bob graduated from Corpus Christi High School.  He joined the Navy in 1943 serving in WWII, and was awarded...

Don C. Kenney

Don C. Kenney

Feb 16, 2014

Don C. Kenney, 59, of Henderson, IL, died at 7:20 p.m. Sunday, February 16, 2014 at home. Don was born March 5, 1954 in Galesburg, the son of Reed and Donna (Craig) Kenney.  He married Gay Selfridge.  He later married Mary White on February 28, 1984 in Wataga.  Don is survived by his wife, Mary of Henderson; his father,...

Helen H. Ryden

Helen H. Ryden

Feb 12, 2014

Helen H. Ryden, 100, of Galesburg, died at 12:13 p.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at Seminary Manor.  She was born January 3, 1914 in Victoria, Illinois, the daughter of Floyd and Edna (Moak) Huber.  She married Russell J. Ryden of Abingdon, Illinois on September 1, 1934 in Davenport, Iowa.  He died July 5, 1977.  She married Kenneth F. Jones...

Lm Pates

Lm Pates

Feb 10, 2014

L M Pates, 85, of Galesburg, died at 8:30 p.m. Monday February 10, 2014 at Marigold Health Care Center, Galesburg. LM was born November 16, 1928 In Mound Bayou, MS the son of Ambrose and Sarah (Buie) Pates.  He married Dorothy A. Smallwood on September 6, 1952 in Rock Island.  She preceded him in death on March 26, 1986. ...

John M. Glas

John M. Glas

Feb 8, 2014

John M. Glas, 64, of Galesburg, died Saturday, February 8, 2014 at home. John was born September 1, 1949 in Galesburg, the son of John P. and Bernadette M. (Tadie) Glas.  John graduated from Galesburg High School.  He was a linotyper at the Register Mail for several years, he then worked as a salesman at LaSalle Electronics.  He then...

Frances  E. Nelson

Frances E. Nelson

Feb 7, 2014

Frances E. Nelson, age 67, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2014 at Seminary Manor in Galesburg, Illinois. Fran was born on August 17, 1946 in Monmouth, and is the daughter of Norbert Herbert and Esther D. Byers Nelson. She was raised in Monmouth where she attended local schools and high school. Frances was employed by...

Robert  E. Mcgraw

Robert E. Mcgraw

Feb 7, 2014

Robert E."Bob" McGraw, age 82, of Gladstone, Illinois, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2014 at Great River Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa. He was born on February 22, 1931 in Oquawka, Illinois and is the son of Clifford E."Red" and Bertha Baxter McGraw. Bob was raised in Oquawka and Henderson county and attended and graduated from G...

Clell Mose Stufflebeem

Clell Mose Stufflebeem

Feb 5, 2014

Clell L. “Mose” Stufflebeem, 75, of Galesburg died at 10:55 a.m. Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center. He was born December 31, 1938 in West Grove, IA to Milo and Lucille Wages Stufflebeem. Mose is survived by his daughter, Christine Stufflebeem of Iowa; three brothers, Cleon of Galesburg, Charles and Carldean both of of Ottumwa,...

Patricia A. Wyatt

Patricia A. Wyatt

Feb 4, 2014

Patricia A. “Patty” Wyatt, 63, of Galesburg, died at 12:15 a.m. Tuesday, February 04, 2014 at Marigold Health Care Center, Galesburg. Patty was born February 18, 1950 in Galesburg, the daughter of Jack and Betty (Young) Morrison.  Patty graduated from Galesburg High and Carl Sandburg College.  She married Whitey Shideman.  He preceded her in death.  She later married Nathan...

George Stevenson

George Stevenson

Jan 30, 2014

George Stevenson, 82, of Monmouth, formerly of Bartonville, died at 2:03 a.m. Thursday, January 30, 2014 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Cremation rites will be accorded and no services are planned.  Burial of cremated remains will be in Swords Cemetery, rural Peoria, IL.

Sean C. Whiting

Sean C. Whiting

Jan 25, 2014

GALESBURG - Sean C. Whiting, 39, Galesburg, passed away at 7:35 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, at home. He was born June 2, 1974, in Galesburg, to parents Edward A. and Edith G. Custer Whiting and married Susie Wilson on May 25, 2002, in Galesburg. She survives. Also surviving Sean are his parents; a sister, Michelle Whiting of Galesburg;...

M.  Jean Winbigler

M. Jean Winbigler

Jan 23, 2014

Marion Jean Winbigler, age 87, died Thursday January 23, 2014 at Galesburg Terrace in Galesburg, Illinois. She was born November 12, 1926 in Monmouth, the daughter of Harry and Bertie Bates Winbigler. Marion received her Associate Degree from Blackburn College and her Bachelor Degree from Monmouth College, with a double major in Spanish and French. She had a two...

Mary Dodson

Mary Dodson

Jan 18, 2014

Mary L. Dodson, 87, of West St. Paul, MN, formerly of Galesburg, died at 4:15 a.m. Saturday, January 18, 2014 at United Hospital, St. Paul, MN. Mary Leona was born on March 5, 1926 in Bushnell, IL, the daughter of Lyle G. and Irma G. (Dutton) Howe.  She married AB Dodson on November 6, 1948 in Bushnell, IL.  He...

Richard L "Drifter" Munson

Richard L "Drifter" Munson

Jan 17, 2014

Richard L. "Drifter" Munson, age 76, of Kirkwood, Illinois; passed away at his residence in Kirkwood on January 17, 2014 at 8:29 pm. Richard was born on January 10, 1938 in Smithshire, Illinois and is the son of Emil L and Dora F. Gilbert Munson. He was raised in Warren County, where he was schooled and he attained his...

Maxine  R. Martin

Maxine R. Martin

Jan 15, 2014

Maxine R. Martin, age 92, of Monmouth, Illinois; passed away at 11:33 pm on January 15, 2014 at Trinity Medical Center in Rock Island, Illinois. Maxine was born on December 22, 1921 in Warren County, Illinois and is the daughter of Emmett R. and Ruth Crandall Peterson. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, where she attended public schools...

Eugene L. Wells

Eugene L. Wells

Jan 15, 2014

Eugene L. Wells, 81, of East Galesburg, died at 7:38 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at home. Gene was born January 30, 1932 in Galesburg the son of LeRoy A. and Jessie (Kingdom) Wells.  He married Sheris Jacobs on April 9, 1955 in Galesburg.  Gene Is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sheris of East Galesburg; two sons,...

Donald  E. Watson

Donald E. Watson

Jan 14, 2014

Donald Eugene Watson, age 72, of Greencastle, Indiana, formerly of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2014. Don was born on March 30, 1941 in Monmouth, the son of Robert I. and Pauline (Strange) Watson. He was educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School with the "Class of 1959". Don married Lou Watson on January...