Obituaries

Jan 10, 2025

Beverly J. Earp, age 91, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at her residence on Friday January 10, 2025 at 11:39 am. Beverly was born on July 19, 1933 in Buffalo, Missouri and is the daughter of Vernon and Mabel Clevenger Gott. Beverly attended Henderson County Schools and graduated from Little York High School with the class of 1951. She...

Jan 8, 2025

Lidio Amon Oduca, 60, of Galesburg, Illinois, died unexpectly at home, on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

Lidio was born September 2, 1964 in the Philippines, the son of Elpidio Bayna Oduca and Maria Lilia Amon Oduca. The family emigrated to the United States in the early 1970's to Chicago, Illinois.

Following high school,...

Jan 6, 2025

Donald Frederick “Fred” Madvig, 91, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Monday, January 6, 2025 at Knox County Nursing Home at 9:30 p.m.

Fred was born April 5, 1933 in Galesburg, the son of Donald F. and Lillian M. (Summers) Madvig. After graduating from Galesburg High School in 1951 he married Alice Leon Bellamy on November 30,...

Jan 5, 2025

Patricia Joann Kelly, 82, of Galesburg, Illinois, died 1:15 a.m. Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg.

Patricia was born October 14, 1942 in Kewanee, Illinois, the daughter of Jack R. and Marion A. (Conner) Rogers. She married Daniel Robert Kelly. He preceded her in death on November 29, 2006. Patricia...

Jan 5, 2025

Denise Lynn Motz, 63, of Galesburg, Illinois, died unexpectedly at 7:23 a.m. on January 5, 2025 in the emergency room at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Denise was born on May 13, 1961 in Galesburg, the daughter of Thomas E. and Betty J. (Whaley) Camper, Sr. Denise is survived by her parents Thomas and...

Jan 5, 2025

Ken Norton Goodman, 77, of Galesburg, died Sunday, January 5, 2025 at his home with his daughters by his side.

He was born March 10, 1947 in Avon, Illinois, the son of Harold Norton and Helen Lenore (Day) Goodman. After graduating high school, Ken proudly served in the United States Army. His love of cars...

Dec 29, 2024

Neil Leonard Chambers, Jr., 83, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg, at 1:42 p.m.

Neil was born August 18, 1941 in Centerville, Iowa, the son of Neil L. and Molly M. (Childers) Chambers, Sr. After graduating from high school, Neil went on to serve in the...

Dec 28, 2024

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Mary Elizabeth (Hultz) Denison. Mary was born September 24, 1933 in Troy, Illinois and passed on December 28, 2024 at Parkside Lutheran Nursing Home in Lisbon, North Dakota at the age of 91. Mary touched the lives of all who knoew her with her legacy of warmth, kindness,...

Dec 28, 2024

Ida Leana Motz, 81, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois, Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

Ida was born July 27, 1943 in Galesburg, the daughter of Bernhard F. and Leona M. (Crouse) Jorganson. She married William Walter Motz on March 3, 1962 in Galesburg. He preceded her...

Dec 28, 2024

Norma Jean Hensley, 88, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family at 2:40 a.m. on Saturday, December 28, 2024.

Norma was born August 15, 1936 in Church Hill, Tennessee, the daughter of Earl E. and Rebecca K. (Woods) Long. After graduating high school Norma married Shields Hensley on December 24, 1955...

Dec 28, 2024

Dr. Otho J. Miller of Kirkwood, Illinois; passed away at 4:35 pm on Saturday December 28, 2024 at his residence in Legacy Estates of Monmouth, Illinois.  Otho was born on July 4, 1924 in Darke County and Bradford, Ohio and is the son of Earl M. and Olive Wagaman Miller, the youngest of three sons. He was reared in...

Dec 27, 2024

Connie Sue Selman, 78, of Henderson, Illinois, died Friday, December 27, 2024 at Memorial Hospital, Shiloh, Illinois.

Connie was born January 16, 1946 in Princeton, Illinois, the daughter of Robert H. and Juanita J. (Coyne) Cambron. She attended Visitation Catholic School and Wethersfield High School in Kewanee. Connie later married John R. Selman on June...

Dec 24, 2024

James L. Brant, age 68, of Oquawka, Illinois passed away on December 24, 2024 at his residence. Jim is the son of Robert I and Bonnie J. DuVal Brant. He attended local schools and Union High School locally. After his schooling he served his country in the United States Air Force and attained the rank of Senior Airman. Jim...

Dec 23, 2024

Shahn Marcadies Storm, 65, of Maquon, Illinois, died at 9:54 a.m. Monday, December 23, 2024 at Allure of Knox County, Galesburg, Illinois.

Shahn was born on July 6, 1959 in Portsmouth, Virginia, the daughter of James Dale and Vernita Joan (Philbee) Storm. Shahn graduated from Williamsfield High School in 1977 and earned an A.A.S. from...

Dec 23, 2024

Della Jean Foster, 93, of Oneida, Illinois, died peacefully at home, Monday, December 23, 2024 at 2:32 p.m.

Della was born June 16, 1931 in Rio, Illinois, the daughter of Herman P. and Martha E. (Munson) Devlin. She graduated from R.O.V.A. High School and married Jack Lee Foster on October 30, 1950 in Burlington, Iowa....

Dec 22, 2024

Sandra L. Fullerton Moody, age 85, of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at 12:55 PM on December 22, 2024 at her residence in Oquawka. She was born October 6, 1939 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Clarence and Helen (Sterett) Vaughan. Sandra graduated from G&O High School in 1957 and later attended Western Illinois University. Sandra was married to Lawrence...

Dec 21, 2024

Christina Louise Hendricks, 54, of Galesburg, died at 8:20 p.m. Saturday, December 21, 2024 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.

She was born November 10, 1970 in Galesburg the daughter of Robert John and Deborah Louise (Sottos) Hendricks. Chris graduated from Galesburg High School in 1989. She worked at Maytag for over 20...

Dec 18, 2024

Geraldine “Gerry” Marie Gallagher, 98, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 6:03 a.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.

Gerry was born January 21, 1926 in Galesburg, the daughter of Dewey F. and Myrtle L. (Nelson) Darrah. On September 6, 1947, Gerry was united in marriage to Daniel Patrick Gallagher at Corpus Christi Church...

Dec 17, 2024

Jack E. Sage, age 69 of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 3:55 PM on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Illinois. He was born November 27, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois, the son ofWendell and Betty (Pyles) Sage. Jack attended school in the Monmouth area. He married Gail Sage and they later divorced.

Dec 16, 2024

George S. Peters, age 89, of Oquawka, Illinois; passed away at his son's residence on Monday December 16, 2024 at 9:00 pm. George was born on May 31, 1935 in Cherokee, Iowa and is the son of Gus and Opal Fouts Peters. He was raised in Cherokee, Iowa where he attended local schools and Cherokee High School. After his...