Obituaries

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...

Susan K. Anderson

Susan K. Anderson

Dec 28, 2014

Susan Kay Anderson, 71, of Galesburg, died at 3:15 p.m. Sunday, December 28, 2014 at home. Susan was born December 6, 1943 in Monmouth, the daughter of Robert W. and Anna Belle Harris Danforth.  She married Ed Stevens.  Together they had one daughter, Wendy.  She is survived by her daughter, Wendy (Todd) Newburgh of Galesburg; a sister, Jackie (Dan)...

Harold K. "Huck" Lumbeck

Harold K. "Huck" Lumbeck

Dec 25, 2014

Harold K. "Huck" Lumbeck, age 91, of Oquawka, Illinois, died at 12:10 am on Thursday, December 25, 2014 at Oaklane Nursing Home in Stronghurst. He was born on August 6, 1923 in Burlington, Iowa the son of Sigurd N. and Mary Rebecca (McOlgan) Lumbeck. He was reared and educated in Oquawka and Huck was a graduate of Oquawka High...

Katherine N. "Toots" Mills

Katherine N. "Toots" Mills

Dec 24, 2014

Katherine N. "Toots" Mills, age 97, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at the Monmouth Nursing Home on December 24, 2014 at 8:12 pm. Katherine was born on April 9, 1917 in Monmouth, IL and is the daughter of Edward T. and Kathryn E. (Gavin) Gillen. She was the oldest of 10 children. Katherine was the wife of Stephen A....

Brenda E Stutler

Brenda E Stutler

Dec 24, 2014

View Brenda's Tribute Video Brenda E. K. (Flowers) Stutler, age 89, died on Christmas Eve morning, 2014 at the Marigold Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Galesburg. She was born in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, England to Wilfred and Eleanor Maud “Nellie” (Tuffs) Flowers. She was their only child. Her education commenced early and by the age of 16 was already...

Sue Swanson

Sue Swanson

Dec 21, 2014

Corinne Sue Swanson, 77, of Galesburg, died at 7:05 p.m. Sunday, December 21, 2014 at home. Sue was born February 5, 1937 in Galesburg, the daughter of Harry L. and Charlotte Cushman Swanson.  Sue is survived by one daughter, Charri (Rich) Simmons of Galesburg; one son, Chris (Renee) Young of Alpha; one brother, Donald Swanson of Houston, TX; and...

Josephine "Jo" L. Strand

Josephine "Jo" L. Strand

Dec 20, 2014

Josephine "Jo" L. Strand, age 96 of Monmouth, Illinois, died at 12:30 pm on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at the Roseville Rehabilitation Center in Roseville, Illinois. She was born on January 14, 1918 in Alexis, IL. the daughter of C.A. and Vera E. (Schreiber) Rogers. Jo was reared and educated in the Alexis area and was a graduate of...