Obituaries

Robert  E. Mcgraw

Robert E. Mcgraw

Feb 7, 2014

Robert E."Bob" McGraw, age 82, of Gladstone, Illinois, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2014 at Great River Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa. He was born on February 22, 1931 in Oquawka, Illinois and is the son of Clifford E."Red" and Bertha Baxter McGraw. Bob was raised in Oquawka and Henderson county and attended and graduated from G...

Clell Mose Stufflebeem

Clell Mose Stufflebeem

Feb 5, 2014

Clell L. “Mose” Stufflebeem, 75, of Galesburg died at 10:55 a.m. Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center. He was born December 31, 1938 in West Grove, IA to Milo and Lucille Wages Stufflebeem. Mose is survived by his daughter, Christine Stufflebeem of Iowa; three brothers, Cleon of Galesburg, Charles and Carldean both of of Ottumwa,...

Patricia A. Wyatt

Patricia A. Wyatt

Feb 4, 2014

Patricia A. “Patty” Wyatt, 63, of Galesburg, died at 12:15 a.m. Tuesday, February 04, 2014 at Marigold Health Care Center, Galesburg. Patty was born February 18, 1950 in Galesburg, the daughter of Jack and Betty (Young) Morrison.  Patty graduated from Galesburg High and Carl Sandburg College.  She married Whitey Shideman.  He preceded her in death.  She later married Nathan...

George Stevenson

George Stevenson

Jan 30, 2014

George Stevenson, 82, of Monmouth, formerly of Bartonville, died at 2:03 a.m. Thursday, January 30, 2014 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Cremation rites will be accorded and no services are planned.  Burial of cremated remains will be in Swords Cemetery, rural Peoria, IL.

Sean C. Whiting

Sean C. Whiting

Jan 25, 2014

GALESBURG - Sean C. Whiting, 39, Galesburg, passed away at 7:35 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, at home. He was born June 2, 1974, in Galesburg, to parents Edward A. and Edith G. Custer Whiting and married Susie Wilson on May 25, 2002, in Galesburg. She survives. Also surviving Sean are his parents; a sister, Michelle Whiting of Galesburg;...

M.  Jean Winbigler

M. Jean Winbigler

Jan 23, 2014

Marion Jean Winbigler, age 87, died Thursday January 23, 2014 at Galesburg Terrace in Galesburg, Illinois. She was born November 12, 1926 in Monmouth, the daughter of Harry and Bertie Bates Winbigler. Marion received her Associate Degree from Blackburn College and her Bachelor Degree from Monmouth College, with a double major in Spanish and French. She had a two...

Mary Dodson

Mary Dodson

Jan 18, 2014

Mary L. Dodson, 87, of West St. Paul, MN, formerly of Galesburg, died at 4:15 a.m. Saturday, January 18, 2014 at United Hospital, St. Paul, MN. Mary Leona was born on March 5, 1926 in Bushnell, IL, the daughter of Lyle G. and Irma G. (Dutton) Howe.  She married AB Dodson on November 6, 1948 in Bushnell, IL.  He...

Richard L "Drifter" Munson

Richard L "Drifter" Munson

Jan 17, 2014

Richard L. "Drifter" Munson, age 76, of Kirkwood, Illinois; passed away at his residence in Kirkwood on January 17, 2014 at 8:29 pm. Richard was born on January 10, 1938 in Smithshire, Illinois and is the son of Emil L and Dora F. Gilbert Munson. He was raised in Warren County, where he was schooled and he attained his...

Maxine  R. Martin

Maxine R. Martin

Jan 15, 2014

Maxine R. Martin, age 92, of Monmouth, Illinois; passed away at 11:33 pm on January 15, 2014 at Trinity Medical Center in Rock Island, Illinois. Maxine was born on December 22, 1921 in Warren County, Illinois and is the daughter of Emmett R. and Ruth Crandall Peterson. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, where she attended public schools...

Eugene L. Wells

Eugene L. Wells

Jan 15, 2014

Eugene L. Wells, 81, of East Galesburg, died at 7:38 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at home. Gene was born January 30, 1932 in Galesburg the son of LeRoy A. and Jessie (Kingdom) Wells.  He married Sheris Jacobs on April 9, 1955 in Galesburg.  Gene Is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sheris of East Galesburg; two sons,...

Donald  E. Watson

Donald E. Watson

Jan 14, 2014

Donald Eugene Watson, age 72, of Greencastle, Indiana, formerly of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2014. Don was born on March 30, 1941 in Monmouth, the son of Robert I. and Pauline (Strange) Watson. He was educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School with the "Class of 1959". Don married Lou Watson on January...

Terry  M. Christy

Terry M. Christy

Jan 13, 2014

Terry M. Christy, age 73, of Little York, Illinois; passed away at 10:45 pm on January 13, 2014 at OSF St.Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Illinois. Terry was born August 19, 1940 in Galesburg, Illinois and is the son of Max L. and Lula Estelle Simpson Christy. He attended Galesburg schools and graduated from Galesburg High School in 1959....

Billy  G. Gay

Billy G. Gay

Jan 12, 2014

Billy G. Gay, age 88, of Oquawka, Illinois; passed away at 6:35 am on Sunday January 12, 2014 at the Oak Lane Nursing and Rehab Center in Stronghurst, Illinois. Billy was born on December 21, 1924 in Comanche, Oklahoma, and is the son of Huford H. and Catherine Gregory Gay. He was raised in the oil fields as the...

Anna Jean Feely

Anna Jean Feely

Jan 12, 2014

Anna Jean (Farrell) Feely, 92, a resident of Woodridge Supportive Living Residence, died at 6:46 a.m., Sunday, January 12, 2014 at the Woodridge Supportive Living Residence. She was born August 17, 1921 in Galesburg, IL.  The daughter of John & Catherine (Scully) Farrell.  She married Joseph E.  Feely on October 18, 1941 in Kirksville, Missouri.  He preceded her in...

Marilyn Howard

Marilyn Howard

Jan 11, 2014

Marilyn Howard, 81, Galesburg, died at 8:34 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014, at home with her family by her side. Marilyn was born Dec. 7, 1932, in rural Knox County, the daughter of John E. and Alice Lucille (Fraker) Wessels. She married Charles E. Howard on May 23, 1953, in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on Feb. 22,...

Alvin  Duwyanne Knox

Alvin Duwyanne Knox

Jan 7, 2014

Alvin DuWyanne Knox, age 81, of Galesburg, IL passed away on January 7, 2014 at OSF St. Mary's Hospital in Galesburg following complications of surgery. He was born at home in Monmouth, Illinois on September 27, 1932 to Allan and Mary (Brimmer) Knox. DuWyanne was one of 14 children, seven boys and seven girls. He enjoyed several sports during...

Robert L. Myers

Robert L. Myers

Jan 7, 2014

View Bobby's Tribute Video Robert L Myers, 27, Moline, passed away Jan. 7, 2014 at home.         Bobby was born Mar. 21, 1986, in Independence, MO, the son of Julie Burke Myers and Gary L. Myers. He attended Knoxville Schools, graduating from Knoxville High School in 2004. Further education included Associates Degree, Carl Sandburg College, BA Business Administration, Western Illinois...

Sarah E. Davis

Sarah E. Davis

Jan 2, 2014

Sarah Elizabeth Davis, 71, of Williamsfield, died at 3:37 a.m. Thursday, January 2, 2014 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Sarah was born December 27, 1942 in Champaign, the daughter of Maxine Branch Davis.  Sarah is survived by her sister, Janis Powell of Maquon; two nieces, JoLee Clark and Christine Whitlatch; three great nieces; and one great nephew.  She was preceded...

James M. "Scotty" Scott

James M. "Scotty" Scott

Dec 31, 2013

James M. "Scotty" Scott, age 76, of Gerlaw, Illinois; passed away at 5:00 am December 31, 2013 at Seminary Manor Nursing Home in Galesburg, Illinois. "Scotty" was born on March 7, 1937 in Warren County and is the son of Harry Melvin and Beatrice Louise Thompson Scott. He was raised in Warren County and attended Monmouth High School. He...

Louis E. Hebenstriet

Louis E. Hebenstriet

Dec 31, 2013

Louis E. Hebenstriet, 89, of Galesburg, died at 8:42 a.m. December 31, 2013 at Seminary Manor. Louis was born March 4, 1924 in Frontenac, KS, the son of Louis F. and Mary C. (Wente) Hebenstriet.  He married Betty J. Walker on November 29, 1947 at the St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Weyerhaeuser, WS.  She preceded him in...