Obituaries
Genevieve Yaw
May 1, 2014
Genevieve Yaw, 91, of Galesburg, died at 8:57 a.m., Friday, May 1, 2014 at home. Genevieve was born May 15, 1923 in Alden, IA, the daughter of Max and Edith (Huber) Ries. She married William Yaw in Alden, IA. He preceded her in death in 2000. Genevieve is survived by four sons, Steven Yaw of Burlington, VT, Robert Yaw...
Joan Johnson
Apr 29, 2014
Joan Johnson, 80, of Galesburg, died at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2104 at home. Joan was born March 19, 1934 in Monmouth, the daughter of Charles and Margaret (Williams) Hawk. She married Kenneth H. Johnson on June 19, 1953 in Monmouth. Joan is survived by her husband of 60 years, Kenny of Galesburg; one son, Kenneth N. (Theresa)...
Ric Larson
Apr 28, 2014
Ric Larson, 59, of Knoxville, died at 7:25 p.m., Monday, April 28, 2014 at home. Ric was born December 10, 1953 in Galesburg, the son of Harold M. and Betty E. (Jordan) Larson. He married Alice Stephens on May 31, 1997 in Monmouth. Ric is survived by his wife, Alice of Knoxville; two sons, Zach (Amy) Larson of Moline...
Robert L. Overstreet
Apr 27, 2014
Robert Lee Overstreet, age 85 of Summerville, South Carolina, formerly of Monmouth, Illinois, passed April 27 2014. He passed away peacefully at home with family by his side. He was born in Raritan, Illinois on January 26, 1929 to Lester Esley and Elizabeth Ann McElroy Overstreet. He completed 8th grade education and then worked the family farm after the...
Mary M. Thierry
Apr 17, 2014
Mary Martha Thierry, 91, the daughter of Ollie Thierry and Mattie Sherrill passed away April 17, 2014 at Rosewood Care Center, Galesburg. She was born October 8, 1922 in Galesburg, Illinois. She attended Galesburg Public Schools and graduated from Galesburg High School in 1940. She worked at Doyle’s Gift Shop for 66 years. Mary was devoted to her sister,...
Cindy Kay Brant
Apr 16, 2014
Cindy Kay Brant, age 59 of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 9:45 pm on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth. She was born on July 17, 1954 in Monmouth, the daughter of Irvin Eugene and Gladys Loretta Thomas Sage. Cindy attended Monmouth High School and later received her GED. Cindy was formerly married...
Donald Gene Mccoy, Sr.
Apr 16, 2014
Don's Video Tribute Donald Gene McCoy, Sr., 81, of Alexis, died at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, with his family by his side. Don was born October 10, 1932 in Bluejacket, OK, the son of John F. and Addie (Waugh) McCoy. He married Betty J. Emerick on January 1, 1957 in...
Marjorie Schaumleffel
Apr 15, 2014
Marjorie Schaumleffel, age 95, of Peru, Illinois and formerly of Monmouth; passed away at 5:00 pm on April 15, 2014 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru, Illinois. Marjorie was born on July 18, 1918 in Kirkwood, Illinois and is the daughter of Anthony and Mary Johnson. She was raised and educated in Kirkwood, Illinois and graduated from Monmouth...
Joseph Anthony Beto, Jr.
Apr 9, 2014
Joseph Anthony Beto, Jr., of Galesburg, died Wednesday, April 9, 2014 in Galesburg. Cremation rites will be accorded. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg.
Dorothy Ann Rakers
Apr 8, 2014
Dorothy Ann Yanek Gladfelter Rakers, 87, of Wataga, died at 7:26 p.m. April 8, 2014 at home with her family by her side. Dorothy was born on April 21, 1926 in Streator, the daughter of John and Anna (Pasterchin) Yanek. She married Kenneth Gladfelter on October 18, 1947. He preceded her in death on September 30, 1988. She later...
Helen Catherine Hanna
Mar 31, 2014
Helen Catherine Hanna, 89, of Kewanee formerly of Galesburg, died at 5:56 p.m. Monday, March 31, 2014 at Kewanee Care, Kewanee, IL. Helen was born on July 20, 1924 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Roy and Rose M. (Gavin) Thompson. She married Paul E. Hanna on February 9, 1963 in Monmouth. Paul preceded her in death on February...
Christine M. Thurman
Mar 30, 2014
Christine M. Thurman, 77, of Galesburg, died at 10:23 a.m. Sunday, March 30, 2014 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg. Christine was born December 5, 1936 in Galesburg, the daughter of William L. and Mary (Onderko) Horaney. She married Carl Thurman on April 27, 1974 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on October 15, 1988. Christine is...
Louise Ann Trombitas
Mar 27, 2014
View Louise's Video Tribute Louise Ann Trombitas, 84, of Galesburg, formerly of New York, died at 3:22 a.m. Thursday, March 27, 2014 at home with her family by her side. Louise was born November 13, 1929 in Chicago, the daughter of Anthony and Bertha (Becvar) Sunlitis. She married Joseph Trombitis on January 21, 1967 in New York, NY. He...
Debra A. Mccawley
Mar 25, 2014
Debra A. McCawley, 53 of Elmwood, died at 6:53 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2014 in rural Knox County. Deb was born May 29, 1960 in Council Bluffs, IA, the daughter of Gene L. and Shirley E. (Eifert) Kennedy. She married Michael E. McCawley on November 14, 1980 in Peoria. He preceded her in death on November 12, 2005. Deb...
Mary R. Harrison
Mar 24, 2014
Mary R. Harrison, age 75, of Kahoka, Missouri and formerly of Monmouth, Illinois; passed away at 5:00 am on Monday March 24, 2014 at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka, Missouri. Mary was born on June 17, 1938 in Monmouth, Illinois and is the daughter of Everett D and Elizabeth A Ray Allaman. She was raised in Monmouth...
Lupe Perez
Mar 24, 2014
View Lupe's Tribute Video Lupe Perez, 86, of Galesburg, died at 7:20 p.m. Monday, March 24, 2014 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Lupe was born on December 12, 1927 in Galesburg, the son of Sostenes and Rufina (Delgado) Perez. He married Jessie Leon on June 9, 1952 in St. Patrick’s Church, Galesburg. Lupe is survived by his wife, Jessie of...
John W. Bess
Mar 24, 2014
View John's Tribute Video John William Bess, 68, of Galesburg, died at 4:52 p.m. Monday, March 24, 2014 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. John was born April 6, 1945 in Caruthersville, MO, the son of Roy and Addie B. (Macon) Bess. John married Paris M. Davis on April 26, 2003 in Las Vegas. John is survived by his wife, Paris...
Darlene K. Spiker
Mar 23, 2014
Darlene Kay Spiker, age 64 of Keithsburg, Illinois, passed away at 12:36 pm on Sunday, March 23, 2014 at Cottage Hospital in Galesburg, Illinois. She was born on October 21, 1949 in Burns Township near Galva, Illinois, the daughter of James Robert and Willadean Leila Nelson. Darlene attended schools in the Galva School District and was a Class of...
Joseph W. Young
Mar 21, 2014
Joseph William Young, 55, of Altona, died at 2:35 p.m. at home Friday, March 21, 2014. Joe was born November 10, 1958 in Moline, the son of Robert C. and Janet E. (Stromer) Young. He married Jamalee Teets on May 25, 2002 in East Moline. Joe is survived by his wife, Jamalee, of Altona; two sons, Joseph (fiancé, Jacque...
Pauline C. Melton
Mar 20, 2014
Pauline C. Melton, 77, of Galesburg, died at 12:47 a.m. Thursday, March 20, 2014 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Pauline was born July 23, 1936 in Galesburg, the daughter of George W. and Cecilia (Peake) Melton, Sr. Pauline is survived by one brother George W. (Sara) Melton, Jr., of Peoria; three nieces; one nephew; and fourteen great...
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