Obituaries

Karen Sue (Shiflet) Keeton

Mar 6, 2025

Karen Sue Keeton, age 80, of Fairfield, Ca,  passed away  at 10:03 pm on Thursday March 6, 2025 at Marigold Nursing Home in Galesburg, Illinois. Sue was born on May 18, 1944 in Fairfield, California and is the daughter of  Wayland Henry and Opal Mae Banks Shiflet. Sue attended Armijo High School in Fairfield, California then went on to...

Elia Hilda Salazar

Mar 6, 2025

Elia Hilda Salazar, 78, of Galesburg, died at 8:51 a.m. Thursday, March 6, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born July 2, 1946, in Laredo, Texas, the daughter of Guadalupe and Maria “Lupe” (Hurtado Hernandez) Cruz. Hilda married Praxedis Salazar on September 11, 1967, in...

Chester "Duane" Schoonover

Mar 5, 2025

Chester “Duane” Schoonover, 68, of Galesburg, IL passed away at 12:29 am on March 5, 2025 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center.

He was born on July 9, 1956 in Galesburg, IL, the son of Chester Banks and Leveta (Smith) Schoonover. Duane attended Galesburg High School, class of 1974.

Duane dedicated...

Rosalie M. (Moffitt) Melvin

Mar 3, 2025

Rosalie M. Melvin, age 98, of Oquawka, passed away at Courtyard Estates on Monday March 3, 2025 at 7:02am. Rosalie was born on May 17, 1926 and is the daughter of Clyde Emery and Rosa Hintermeister Moffitt. Rosalie was raised near Biggsville and attended rural country schools in Biggsville Township and graduated from Biggsville High School in the class...

Thomas A. Schubert

Mar 1, 2025

Thomas Anthony Schubert, 78, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 5:20 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.

Thomas was born on September 5, 1946, in Alhambra, California, the son of Frederick and Francis Gertrude (Couch) Schubert. He entered the United States Marine Corp on September 9, 1963, serving in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged on...

Linda A. Albietz

Mar 1, 2025

Linda A. Albietz, 70, of Galesburg, Illinois, died unexpectedly at home, Saturday, March 1, 2025.

Linda was born December 22, 1954 in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of Joel L. and Allie A. (Vinson) Lowery. Linda worked as a seamstress, working independently and in multiple factories throughout the years.

In her free...

Thomas C. Ronk

Feb 28, 2025

Thomas Charles Ronk, 87, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family, on February 28, 2025.

Tom was born July 6, 1937 in Galesburg, the son of Harold W. and Ida M. (Berry) Ronk. He married Ellen Totten on June 27, 1967 in Nashville, Tennessee. Tom is survived by his wife of...

Michael A. Lewis

Feb 27, 2025

Michael A. Lewis, age 81, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at Genesis Medical Center of Aledo, Illinois on Thursday February 27, 2025 at 2:26 p.m. Michael was born on February 17, 1944 in Everett, Washington and is the son of Cecil James and Winnefred Martha (Kennedy) Lewis. Michael attended schools in Seattle, Washington and Lincoln High School from where...

Sonya J. (Higham) Abbott

Feb 25, 2025

Sonya J. Abbott, age 84, of Monmouth, Illinois; passed away at 12:45 am at the Monmouth Nursing Home in Monmouth on Tuesday February 25, 2025. Sonya was born on April 4, 1940 in Monmouth, Illinois and is the daughter of George M and Mary Cokel Higham. Sonya was raised in Monmouth attended Immaculate Conception School and Monmouth High School....

James L. Hilligoss

Feb 20, 2025

James Lee Hilligoss, 64, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home, Thursday, February 20, 2025.

Jim was born May 19, 1960 in Galesburg, the son of Richard L. and Eloise A. (Daniels) Hilligoss, Sr. Jim is survived by his mother, Eloise Hilligoss of Galesburg; one brother, Richard L. Hilligoss, Jr. of Galesburg; and two sisters,...

Diane Rosiles

Feb 19, 2025

Diane Rosiles, 77, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 1:24 a.m. Wednesday, February 19, 2025 in the emergency room at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Diane was born June 2, 1947 in Galesburg, the daughter of Leonard and Helen R. (Padilla) Guerrero, Sr. Diane married Miguel Rosiles, Sr. in Mexico in November 1987. Diane is...

Leann R. Boone

Feb 18, 2025

LeAnn R. Boone, 63, of Galesburg, Illinois, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, February 18, 2025 in the emergency room at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

LeAnn was born January 29, 1962 in Galesburg, Illinois, the daughter of John Charles and Rebecca Ann (Horn) Stout. LeAnn married Terry R. Boone on May 25, 1991 in Galesburg. He...

Carol A. Harris

Feb 15, 2025

Carol Ann Harris, 80, of Knoxville, Illinois, died at 3:27 p.m. Saturday, February 15, 2025 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, Illinois.

Carol was born October 7, 1944 in Galesburg, the daughter of Harold O. and Evelyn D. (Liniger) Lindbom. Carol graduated from Knoxville High School in 1962. On May 16, 1964, Carol married...

Lawrence "Larry" Diemer

Feb 12, 2025

Larry Diemer, known affectionately as “Mr. Diemer,” inspired everyone he taught or mentored. He had a gift for making you believe you could do better, be better, and leave the world a little brighter. With a lovable gruffness, quick humor, and sincere passion, he passed on lessons that reached far beyond the classroom: that Shakespeare could be exciting, rewriting...

Betty J. Anderson

Feb 11, 2025

Betty Jean Anderson, 83, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

Betty was born October 3, 1941 in Oakland, Illinois, the daughter of Paul Matthew and Dorothy Exie (Davidson) Campbell. Betty married Douglas E. Anderson on September 6, 2002 at Oak Run. Doug preceded her...

Lucinda S. Sanchez

Feb 8, 2025

Lucinda Sue Sanchez, 66, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home, Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 7:05 p.m.

Cindy was born January 7, 1959 in Carthage, Illinois, the daughter of William H. and V. Dellene (Nelson) Payne, Jr. Lucinda and Jerry V. Sanchez were married on July 16, 1983 in Macomb, Illinois.

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Rosemary (Leary) Williams

Feb 8, 2025

Rosemary Williams, age 89, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at 9:10 p.m. on February 8,2025 at her residence at Legacy Estates of Monmouth. Rosemary was born June 6, 1935 in Aledo, the daughter of William Joseph and Lois Mary (Earp) Leary. She was reared and educated in rural Aledo graduating from Aledo High School in 1953. She married Harold...

Michael D. Duus

Feb 6, 2025

Michael David Duus, 38, of Titusville, Florida, died February 6, 2025, in Titusville.

Michael was born May 20, 1986 in Galesburg, Illinois the son of Joseph B. and Teresa A. (Severns) Duus. Michael grew up in Gibbstown NJ, attended and graduated from Paulsboro High School.

Michael is survived by his mother,...

Roger A. Plue

Feb 5, 2025

On February 5th, 2025, Roger Allen Plue, 87, went to be with his heavenly family. Roger was born December 27, 1937, in Galesburg, the son of Earl Allen Plue and Lesterine Reynola Plue (Mulady). Roger had one brother and five sisters – Fred, Jeannie McDowell, and Charlene Mahnesmith who preceded him in death. Surviving siblings are Kathy (Frank) Howard,...

Emanuel L. Mixon

Feb 2, 2025

Emanuel Leon Mixon, 50, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 5:28 p.m. Sunday, February 2, 2025.

Emanuel was born on May 24, 1974 in Galesburg, the son of Marie V. (Brown) and Orville D. Mixon. He graduated from Galesburg High School and worked for many years as a self-employed handyman.

Emanuel is...