Obituaries

Jeanette Strahlman

Jeanette Strahlman

Mar 19, 2014

Jeanette P. Strahlman, 71, of Galesburg passed at 8:47 a.m. Wednesday, March 19 at Marigold Health Care Center in Galesburg. She was born September 18, 1942 in Abingdon, IL to parents Tony Barringer and Myrtle Keller and married Wilbur Strahlman in 1963. He preceded her in death on February 2, 1989. Jeanette is survived by two sons, Rodney (Jeanne)...

M.  Lavaughn Jones

M. Lavaughn Jones

Mar 18, 2014

M. LaVaughn Jones, age 94, of Monmouth, IL.; passed away at 11:25 pm on March 18, 2014 at the Rosewood Care Center in Galesburg, Illinois. She was born on July 10, 1919 in rural Bethel township of Shelby County in Missouri and is the daughter of Virgil E. and Opal M McCanon Lindsey. She was reared and educated in...

Mary  Lou Hubler

Mary Lou Hubler

Mar 17, 2014

Mary Lou Hubler of Biggsville, Illinois, died at 7:00 pm on Monday, March 17, 2014. She was born Mary Lou Graham on July 2, 1928 in Livingston, WI., the daughter of John Lowe Graham and Lenice Henry Graham. She grew up on a farm in Wisconsin and attended a rural grade school. She also attended Livingston and Landcaster High...

Jack E. Myers

Jack E. Myers

Mar 14, 2014

Jack E. “Pappy” Myers, 80, of Galesburg, died at 10:15 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2014 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg. Pappy was born July 9, 1933 in West Virginia, the son of James and Opal (Lemasters) Myers.  Pappy married Nancy E. Dodd in 1955.  She preceded him in death in July 1999.  Jack was a proud US...

Jason M. Vuckovich

Jason M. Vuckovich

Mar 13, 2014

Jason M. Vuckovich, 40, passed away at 4:40 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 2014 at his residence. He was born May 6, 1973 in Chicago to John Coughran and Debra Lynn Vuckovich and married Renee Oliver on April 10, 2009 in Galesburg. She survives. Jason is also survived by his father, John Coughran of Chicago; his daughter, Nicole Lynn Vuckovich;...

Caitlynn  Caylene Mason

Caitlynn Caylene Mason

Mar 11, 2014

Caitlynn Caylene Mason, infant daughter of Jeffery and Heather Mason, passed away at Noon 12:00 pm on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria Illinois. Caitlyn was born on February 24, 2014. Caitlynn is survived by her parents, Jeffery and Heather Mason of Monmouth, one sister, Courtney Mason and three brothers, Jeffery, James, and Jacob...

Joseph L. Rosenberg

Joseph L. Rosenberg

Mar 11, 2014

Joseph Lawrence (Joe) Rosenberg, 66, Galesburg, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at Galesburg Cottage Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born June 15, 1947, to Robert E. and Nadene T. (Shiner) Rosenberg. He graduated from Galesburg Senior High in the Class of 1966. In 1981 he married Norma Jean Stevenson, who preceded him in death in 2003....

Darlene B. Gibbs

Darlene B. Gibbs

Mar 9, 2014

Darlene B. Gibbs, 85, of Galesburg, died at 1:15 p.m. Sunday, March 9, 2014 at Heartland Health Care, Galesburg. Darlene was born November 17, 1928 in Galesburg, the daughter of Elzie and Lucille (Powell) Gibbs.  She is survived by one son, Jay Hinkson of Normal; and two friends Judi Klaas and Sandy Benson. She graduated from St. Joseph's Academy...

David Carlson

David Carlson

Mar 2, 2014

David A. Carlson, 68, of Galesburg, died at 10:20 a.m. Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Dave was born June 15, 1945 in Peoria, the son of Arne L. and Margaret (Funston) Carlson.  Dave married Judy Kampert.  He later married Elizabeth “Betty” Rickard-McNaught on February 23, 2002 in Gulf Breeze, FL.  Dave is survived by his wife,...

Harlan Eugene "Gene" Hiett

Harlan Eugene "Gene" Hiett

Feb 26, 2014

Harlan Eugene "Gene" Hiett, age 86, of Clinton, Iowa, passed away on February 26, 2014 at Mercy medical Center North Facility. Gene was born on January 18, 1928 near Berwick, Illinois, the son of Harlan and Mabel (Icenogle) Hiett. He was a graduate of Roseville Township High School in 1946. Following school, he served in the U.S. Army with...

Linda  R. Phillips

Linda R. Phillips

Feb 24, 2014

Linda R. Phillips, age 67, passed away on February 24, 2014 at Great River Hospice in West Burlington, Iowa. Services:As was her request, No obituary or formal notice of a funeral is planned at the current time with her family.

Dennis W. Bailey

Dennis W. Bailey

Feb 24, 2014

View Dennis' tribute Video Dennis W. Bailey, 63, of Galesburg, died at 1:30 a.m. Monday, February 24, 2014 in Galesburg, surrounded by his family. Dennis was born December 19, 1950 in Peoria, the son of Herman and Dorothy (Darby) Bailey.  He married Denise Winter on October 7, 1972 in Altona.  Dennis is survived by his wife, Denise of Galesburg;...

Norma M. Wood

Norma M. Wood

Feb 22, 2014

Norma M. Wood, 90, of Galesburg, died at 6:50 p.m. Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Marigold Rehab and Health Care Center, Galesburg. Norma was born May 16, 1923 in Galesburg, the daughter of Edgar and Amy (Herzog) Kipling.  She graduated from Galesburg High School in 1941.  On November 10, 1942 she married Donald E. Wood at the First Christian...

Terrence Mckamey

Terrence Mckamey

Feb 21, 2014

Terrence McKamey, 74, of Galesburg, died at 5:29 a.m. February 21, 2014 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital, Galesburg, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded.  No services are planned.  Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory are handling arrangements.

Robert P. Mckillip

Robert P. Mckillip

Feb 21, 2014

View Bob's Tribute Video Robert P. McKillip, 89, of Galesburg, died at 12:50 p.m. Friday, February 21, 2014 at Rosewood Care Center. Bob was born on August 29, 1924 in Galesburg, the son of Paul W. and Mary (O’Brien) McKillip.  Bob graduated from Corpus Christi High School.  He joined the Navy in 1943 serving in WWII, and was awarded...

Don C. Kenney

Don C. Kenney

Feb 16, 2014

Don C. Kenney, 59, of Henderson, IL, died at 7:20 p.m. Sunday, February 16, 2014 at home. Don was born March 5, 1954 in Galesburg, the son of Reed and Donna (Craig) Kenney.  He married Gay Selfridge.  He later married Mary White on February 28, 1984 in Wataga.  Don is survived by his wife, Mary of Henderson; his father,...

Helen H. Ryden

Helen H. Ryden

Feb 12, 2014

Helen H. Ryden, 100, of Galesburg, died at 12:13 p.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at Seminary Manor.  She was born January 3, 1914 in Victoria, Illinois, the daughter of Floyd and Edna (Moak) Huber.  She married Russell J. Ryden of Abingdon, Illinois on September 1, 1934 in Davenport, Iowa.  He died July 5, 1977.  She married Kenneth F. Jones...

Lm Pates

Lm Pates

Feb 10, 2014

L M Pates, 85, of Galesburg, died at 8:30 p.m. Monday February 10, 2014 at Marigold Health Care Center, Galesburg. LM was born November 16, 1928 In Mound Bayou, MS the son of Ambrose and Sarah (Buie) Pates.  He married Dorothy A. Smallwood on September 6, 1952 in Rock Island.  She preceded him in death on March 26, 1986. ...

John M. Glas

John M. Glas

Feb 8, 2014

John M. Glas, 64, of Galesburg, died Saturday, February 8, 2014 at home. John was born September 1, 1949 in Galesburg, the son of John P. and Bernadette M. (Tadie) Glas.  John graduated from Galesburg High School.  He was a linotyper at the Register Mail for several years, he then worked as a salesman at LaSalle Electronics.  He then...

Frances  E. Nelson

Frances E. Nelson

Feb 7, 2014

Frances E. Nelson, age 67, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2014 at Seminary Manor in Galesburg, Illinois. Fran was born on August 17, 1946 in Monmouth, and is the daughter of Norbert Herbert and Esther D. Byers Nelson. She was raised in Monmouth where she attended local schools and high school. Frances was employed by...