Obituaries

Donald G. Bub May

Donald G. Bub May

Sep 13, 2013

View Don's Video Memorial Donald G. “Bub” May, 81, of Galesburg, died at 8 p.m. Friday, September 13, 2013 at Toulon Health Care, Toulon. Don was born August 1, 1932 at home in rural Mason County, Illinois, the son of Charles and Susan (Simpson) May.  He married Julia Billeter on October 19, 1957 in Macomb.  Don is survived by...

Vernon L. "Moonie" Marston

Vernon L. "Moonie" Marston

Sep 11, 2013

Vernon L."Moonie" Marston, Jr., age 84, of Monmouth, passed away at 10:25 pm on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at Seminary Manor in Galesburg, Illinois. He was born January 18, 1929 in Monmouth, Illinois the son of Vernon and Ruth (Baird) Marston. Vernon received his education in Roseville, Illinois, attending both grammar school and high school. He spent 18 years...

Dorothy Krisher

Dorothy Krisher

Sep 8, 2013

Dorothy Lucille McCarty Krisher, daughter of Arthur and Vada (McKinley) McCarty passed away Sunday, September 8, 2013 in her home.  She was born June 11, 1924 in the family’s farm home east of Vermont, Illinois. She attended Cox Grade School, Fox Ridge and a grade school near Littleton.  She graduated from Vermont High School in 1942. Dorothy married Melvin...

Olivia Stewart

Olivia Stewart

Sep 7, 2013

Olivia Ann Stewart, 25, of Wataga, died Saturday September 7, 2013 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Olivia was born September 15, 1987 in Galesburg, the daughter of Ronald Stewart and Christina Beserra.  Those left to cherish her memory is her daughter whom she deeply loved, Victoria Motz at home; her father, Ronald Stewart of Galesburg; her step...

Larry Enos Ginther

Larry Enos Ginther

Sep 7, 2013

Larry's Video Tribute Larry Enos Ginther, 73, of Abingdon, died at 10:35 a.m. Saturday, September 7, 2013 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Larry was born December 3, 1939 in Avon, IL the son of Enos N. and Mildred (Moore) Ginther.  He married Sharon Poulson on July 8, 1961 at the Abingdon Christian Church.  He is survived by his wife Sharon...

Roy  D Schwass

Roy D Schwass

Sep 6, 2013

Roy D. Schwass, age 58, of Kirkwood, Illinois; passed away at 3:40 pm on September 6, 2013 at OSF St.Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois after a brief illness. Roy was born on May 25, 1955 in Orange, CA,. the son of Don G. and Patty Jo (Guilinger) Schwass. He attended Monmouth Schools and graduated from Warren High School...

Josephine Kennedy

Josephine Kennedy

Sep 6, 2013

Josephine Kennedy, of Galesburg, died Friday, September 6, 2013 in Aurora. She was born on April 3, 1917 in Monmouth, the daughter of Harry and Marie (Glas) Themanson.  She married Jeremiah Kennedy on April 6, 1941 in Monmouth.  They enjoyed 63 years together, he preceded her in death on June 2, 2004.  Josephine is survived by three daughters, Connie...

Raymond Franklin Peterson

Raymond Franklin Peterson

Sep 3, 2013

Raymond Franklin Peterson, 73, of Henderson, died at 8:22 p.m. Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at Prairie View Care Center, Lewistown. Ray was born March 21, 1940 in Ontario, WI the son of Hans and Carrie (Helgestad) Peterson.  He married Delores Dexter on October 27, 1979 at the First Presbyterian Church in Galesburg.  Those left to cherish Ray’s memory is...

Edwina  Lane Thomas

Edwina Lane Thomas

Sep 2, 2013

Edwina Lane Thomas, age 59, of Monmouth, Illinois, died at 11:45 am on Monday, September 2, 2013 at her residence. Edwina was born on May 26, 1954 in Austin, Texas, the daughter of Donald and Gertrude (Edwards) Van Tine. She was raised in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School with the class of 1972. Edwina was previously married...

Adelita Interial

Adelita Interial

Sep 1, 2013

GALESBURG --- Adelita Interial, 75, of Galesburg passed away at 3:40 p.m. Sunday, September 1 at her home. She was born December 2, 1937 in Post, TX to Alberto and Adela Gusman Pantoja and married Alfonso Interial February 19, 1955 in Ballinger, TX. He preceded her in death on June 14, 1996. Adelita is survived by three sons, Jaime...

Benjamin Wright

Benjamin Wright

Aug 31, 2013

Benjamin Wright, 52, of Galesburg, died Saturday, August 31, 2013 at his home.  Ben was born August 7, 1961 in Galesburg, the son of Oria and Sarah (Mendoza) Wright, II.  Ben is survived by his mother, Sarah Zimmerman of Victoria; three brothers, Sam Albert of Galesburg, Oria “Buddy” Wright, III of Florida, William “Bill” Wright of Galesburg; and two...

Jane  L. (Zimmer)  Swanson

Jane L. (Zimmer) Swanson

Aug 30, 2013

Jane Louise Zimmer Swanson, age 98, of McLean County Nursing Home in Normal, Illinois, formerly of 1316 East Broadway, Monmouth, died at 10:08 am on Friday, August 30, 2013. She was born October 24, 1914 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Arthur and Laura Kane Zimmer. She graduated from Monmouth College and Moser Business College in Chicago. She was...

Vivian  Cook Mcmichael

Vivian Cook Mcmichael

Aug 30, 2013

Vivian Cook McMichael, age 90, of Forest Grove, Oregon, passed away at Wynwood of Forest Grove on August 30, 2013. Vivian was born on September 7, 1922 in Compton, Illinois and is the daughter of Harvey and Bessie VanCampen Cook. She was raised and received her education in the Compton community and graduated from Mendota High School with the...

Kathryn L. Ostrander

Kathryn L. Ostrander

Aug 26, 2013

Kathryn L. Ostrander, 92, of Galesburg, died at 5:05 a.m. Monday, August 26, 2013 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Kathryn was born June 6, 1921 in Galesburg, the daughter of Harry J. and Gertrude M. (McKillip) Burke.  She married John R. “Pat” Ostrander on June 2, 1951 in Galesburg.  He preceded her in death on April 30, 2005.  Those left...

Gerald "Jerry" O. Woods

Gerald "Jerry" O. Woods

Aug 18, 2013

Gerald O."Jerry" Woods, age 86 of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away on August 18, 2013 at 7:40 pm at Courtyard Estates in Monmouth. He was born on September 24, 1926 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of William M. and Hallie (Osborn) Woods. He received his elementary education in the Smithshire rural schools and graduated from Kirkwood High School with the...

Robert L. "Bob" Schulze

Robert L. "Bob" Schulze

Aug 14, 2013

Robert L. "Bob" Schulze, age 71 of Gladstone, Illinois, passed away at 6:40 am on August 14, 2013 at the University Hospitals in Iowa City, Iowa. He was born on November 4, 1941 in Burlington, Iowa, the son of Johnny and Carrolee (Shaner) Schulze. Bob was raised and educated in Gladstone and graduated from G & O High School...

Barbara  J Deisinger

Barbara J Deisinger

Aug 13, 2013

Barbara J. Deisinger, age 65, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at 4:17 pm on August 13, 2013 at OSF St.Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Illinois. She was born on December 29, 1947 in Monmouth, the daughter of Charles and Kathryn Abbott Clark. She was raised in Monmouth and Biggsville and attended locals schools. She first married Danny Lee, and...

Wendell K. Brown

Wendell K. Brown

Aug 12, 2013

Wendell K. Brown, 98, of Galesburg, formerly of Wataga, died at 12:20 a.m. Monday, August 12, 2013 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Wendell was born August 31, 1914 in Bushnell, the son of Walter S. and Mabelle B. (Stogsdill) Brown.  He married Evelyn M. McCabe on November 8, 1937 in Decorah, IA.  He is survived by his...

Dorothy Anne Wynne

Dorothy Anne Wynne

Aug 9, 2013

Dorothy Anne Wynne, 95, of Newburgh, IN, formerly of St. Augustine and Peoria died at Redbanks Nursing Home in Henderson, KY on Friday, August 9, 2013. Dorothy was born July 26, 1918 in St. Augustine, the daughter of Matthew and Lillian (Tanney) Wynne. Dorothy is survived by brothers Francis C. Wynne of Rantoul, IL, Patrick Leo Wynne and his...

Sandrae K. Scannell

Sandrae K. Scannell

Aug 9, 2013

Online video tribute Sandrae K. Scannell, 72, of Galesburg, died Friday, August 9, 2013 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, with her granddaughter by her side. Sandy was born March 5, 1941 in Macomb, the daughter of George Kelly and Marjorie Helen (Clemons) Lashbrook.  She married Roger Scannell on November 26, 1959 in Galesburg. Sandy is survived by...