Obituaries
Randy L. Schisler
Aug 9, 2014
Randy L. Schisler, age 59, of Galesburg, Illinois; passed away at 5:25 pm on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at his Galesburg residence. Randy was born on December 26, 1954 in Colchester, Illinois and is the son of Gilbert P. and Virginia L. Schisler. Randy was raised in Monmouth where he attended public schools. He was employed at Warren Achievement...
Hattie P. Garrett
Aug 8, 2014
Hattie P. Garrett, age 73, of Monmouth, Illinois; passed away at 5:45 pm on August 8, 2014 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois. Hattie was born on May 18, 1941 in Monmouth and is the daughter of Harry S. and Lillie E. Schultz Brentise. Hattie attended local Monmouth Schools through the eighth grade. She was married...
Dale L. "Senator" Smith
Aug 7, 2014
Dale L. " Senator " Smith, 90, of Kirkwood, IL. passed away on August 7, 2014 at 5:30 am at the Monmouth Nursing Home in Monmouth, IL. Dale was born on April 25, 1924 on the family farm in rural Biggsville, Illinois. He is the son of Robert Miles and Ruth Pape Smith, Sr. He was raised in Biggsville...
Thomas E. Wisshack
Aug 3, 2014
Thomas Eugene Wisshack, 64, of Galesburg, passed away Sunday August 3, 2014 at his home. He was born on October 10, 1949 in Macomb, the son of Dr. Eric Wisshack and Lina Knoel. Surviving are three sisters, Ann Kamano, Galesburg, Judy-Margaret (Steven) Bauman of Indianapolis, IN, and Susan (Gerald) Hanning, Lodi, California. Also surviving are eight nephews and nieces...
Jason Chad Maulden
Aug 3, 2014
Jason Chad Maulden, 16, of Galesburg, died at 8:34 p.m. Sunday at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Downers Grove, following an automobile accident. Jason was born August 12, 1997 in Galesburg the son of Barry Maulden and Keisa Cervantez. Jason is survived by his mother, Keisa (Dustin) Henry of Galesburg; his father, Barry (Jeri Lynn) Maulden of Knoxville; maternal great...
Randal W. Benson
Aug 2, 2014
Randal W. Benson, 85, of Galesburg passed away at 1:39 a.m. Saturday, August 2 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. He was born September 10, 1928 in Barrington, IL and married Rosemary McCabe in 1952 in Barrington, IL. She preceded him in death in 2011. Randal is survived by his daughter, Sue (Phil) Headley; three grandchildren,...
Steve Cervantez
Aug 2, 2014
Steven Cervantez, 58, of Galesburg, died at 6:24 p.m. Saturday, August 2, 2014 in rural Marseilles following an automobile accident. Steve was born November 11, 1955 in Galesburg, the son of Anthony and Frances B. Padilla Cervantez. Steve married Carrie Cowan on June 12, 1976 in Galesburg. He is survived by his mother, Frances of Galesburg; two daughters, Tianna...
Damon Rayne Jennings
Jul 29, 2014
Damon Rayne Jennings, infant son of David Jennings and Cheryl James, was born July 29, 2014 at 7:50 p.m. at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. He only stayed here for a short time, passing at 10:45 p.m. Damon is survived by his parents of Galesburg; paternal grandfather, Ray Jennings of Arizona; Maternal grandparents, Cathy and David James of Galesburg; paternal great...
Claude I. "Yogi" Martin Jr.
Jul 27, 2014
Claude I. "Yogi" Martin Jr., age 70, of rural Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 8:40 pm on Sunday, July 27, 2014 at the Monmouth Nursing Home in Monmouth, Illinois. He was born on November 2, 1943 in Columbus, Georgia the son of Claude and Millie (Bridge) Martin. Yogi was raised in Rapetee, IL and graduated from Grand Valley High...
Mark Byron
Jul 26, 2014
Mark's Video Tribute GALESBURG --- Mark “Happy” Byron, 53, of Galesburg passed away at 12:51 a.m. Saturday, July 26 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center. He was born June 14, 1961 in Galesburg to Gerald and Mary Spicer Byron and married Becki Rupert on August 14, 1981 in Galesburg. She survives. Mark is also survived by four daughters, Shawna...
Geraldine F. Spicer
Jul 20, 2014
Geraldine F. "Gerry" Spicer, age 83, of Monmouth, Illinois; passed away at her residence on July 20, 2014 at 9:35 am. Gerri was born on October 23, 1930 in Gilson, Illinois and is the daughter of Harley H and Pauline J. Francis McCoy. She was raised and educated in Warren County where she attended rural schools and graduated from...
Michael D. Hager
Jul 20, 2014
Michael Daniel Hager, 61, of Galesburg, died at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, 2014 at home. Mike was born December 15, 1952 in Princeton, WV, the son of Carlile and Lucille VanDyke Hager. Mike is survived by one daughter, Lana (Dave) Jones of Colorado Springs; four grandchildren, Jordan, Dylan, Taylor and Andrew; and one great grandson, Garitt Steinbach. ...
Layne Laswell
Jul 19, 2014
Layne Laswell, 70, of Galesburg passed away at 3:15 p.m., Saturday, July 19 at his home. He was born August 1, 1943 in Galesburg to Keith and Bernyce Ayers Laswell and married Barb Freeman in 1983 in Galesburg. She survives. Layne is also survived by four step-children, Dawn (Barry) Watkins of Burlington, IA, Robin Barnes of Galesburg, Mary (John)...
Enrique Marull
Jul 17, 2014
Enrique “Rick” Marull, 73, of Galesburg passed away at 2:20 a.m. Thursday, July 17, at his home. He was born March 3, 1941 to Jose Domingo and Freesia Maria Donoso Marull in Ithaca, New York. He married Ann Gardner on May 24, 2004 in Galesburg. She survives. Rick is also survived by two sons, Jose Enrique Marull Del Rio,...
Carlos A. Luna
Jul 16, 2014
Carlos A. Luna, 84 of Galesburg passed away at 2:20 a.m. Wednesday, July 16 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. He was born November 2, 1929 at home in Galesburg to Juan and Leonor Flores Alvarez Luna and was married to Norma Gutierrez. She preceded him in death. Carlos is survived by two daughters, Lori (Tony) Luna-Rochelle and Debbie Luna; four...
John M. Mellican
Jul 6, 2014
John M. Mellican, 82 of Sun City, Huntley, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2014 at Advocate Cordell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born February 24, 1932 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Francis and Bernadine (Noonan) Mellican. He attended St. Bede Academy in Peru, Illinois for two years; then graduated from Galesburg High School. He received a...
Philip T. Hansen
Jul 5, 2014
Philip Thomas Hansen, 78, of LeClaire, IA, died at 12:56 p.m. Saturday July 5, 2014 in OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Phil was born October 28, 1935 in Correctionville, IA, the son of Thomas and Grace Rector Hansen. He married Barbara Brenner on November 30, 1956. Barbara preceded him in death on June 16, 1999. Phil is survived...
Juanita L Hart
Jul 4, 2014
Juanita L. Hart, age 73, of Kirkwood, Illinois; passed away at 1:30 am on July 4, 2014 at her Kirkwood residence. Juanita was born on March 4, 1941 in Kirkwood, Illinois and is the daughter of Charles Raymond and Lula Verna Phipps Bickell. She was raised and educated in Kirkwood and it's schools and graduated from the Kirkwood High...
Richard M. Villarreal
Jul 4, 2014
Richard M. “Rich” Villarreal, 51, of Galesburg, died at 6:40 a.m. Friday, July 4, 2014 at home. Rich was born June 7, 1963 in Chicago, the son of Daniel Acuna Villarreal and Esperanza Mary Mercado. He is survived by one son, Richard Villarreal, Jr of Bolingbrook; two daughters, Rachel Villarreal and Roxanne Villarreal both of Bolingbrook; four brothers, Daniel...
Beverly K. Watson
Jul 3, 2014
Beverly K. “Superduck” Watson, 77, of Portland, Oregon fought cancer twice and was defeated July 3, 2014 at her home. She was born June 29, 1937 in Macomb to parents Lester Trent and Garnett White and was the step-daughter of Charles White. She married Leonard Watson in 1958. He preceded her in death. Beverly is survived by six children;...
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