Obituaries

Robert  John Bergthold

Robert John Bergthold

Oct 11, 2013

Robert J. Bergthold, age 60. of Monmouth, Illinois passed away on October 11, 2013 at his daughters residence in Monmouth. Robert was born May 15, 1953 in Ft.Madison, Iowa and is the son of Carl H. and Eleanor E McLean Bergthold. He was raised in Ft. Madison and attended local schools and his school for the deaf. Robert assisted...

Fred J. "Joe" Hager

Fred J. "Joe" Hager

Oct 6, 2013

Fred J. "Joe" Hager, age 61, of Monmouth, IL; passed away at 11:49 pm on Sunday October 6, 2013 at his home in Monmouth, IL. Joe was born on October 28, 1951 in Carthage,Illinois and is the son of James Joseph and Opal Maxine Garret Hager. Joe was raised and educated in Richmond, Missouri and attended Richmond High School....

Nancy  Lou Johnson

Nancy Lou Johnson

Oct 6, 2013

Nancy Lou Johnson, age 76, of Kirkwood, Illinois passed away at 12:24 pm on October 6, 2013 at 12:24 pm at OSF Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth,Illinois. Nancy was born on December 17,1943 in Macon,Missouri the daughter of James Everett and Vurgil Ruth Shaffer Leath. She moved to Cameron, Illinois at the age of six and attended rural...

Darrell Mcgee

Darrell Mcgee

Oct 4, 2013

Darrell L. McGee, 59, of Galesburg, died at 2 p.m.  Friday, October 4, 2013 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Darrell was born August 2, 1954 in Galesburg, the son of Burrel “Fibber” and Velma B. (Hillier) McGee.  He married Mary Leeson on January 24, 1975 in Galesburg.  He is survived by his parents, of Galesburg; his wife,...

John Nemeth

John Nemeth

Sep 27, 2013

John Nemeth, 66, of Galesburg, died at 7:21 p.m. Friday, September 27, 2013 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. John was born on October 10, 1946 in Galesburg the son of Raymond and Jean (Johnson) Nemeth.  John is survived by one daughter, Jennifer (Russell) Anderson of Albuquerque, NM; two sons, Jeffrey (Ayla) of Indianapolis, IN and Andrew of...

Bonnie  M. Casey

Bonnie M. Casey

Sep 26, 2013

Bonnie M. Casey, age 70, of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at 4:31 am on Thursday, September 26, 2013, at O.S.F. Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth. She was born on July 21, 1943 in Jonesboro, Illinois, daughter of Milas Edward and Zula Smith Lyerla. She was raised and educated in Jonesboro and graduated with the Anna Jonesboro High School...

Jennifer  M. Frisby

Jennifer M. Frisby

Sep 21, 2013

Jennifer Margaret Frisby, age 36, of Little York, Illinois; passed away at her Little York residence on September 21, 2013 at 9:20 pm. She was born on November 16, 1976 in Monmouth and is the daughter of Jack Hawes and Deborah Lynn Welch Horner. Jennifer was raised and educated in Little York and graduated with the class of 1995...

Bonnie  J Mccoy

Bonnie J Mccoy

Sep 18, 2013

Bonnie J. McCoy, age 67, of Macomb, Illinois and formerly of Gladstone in Henderson County,IL; passed away at 10:43 am on Wednesday September 18, 2013 at the Countryside Manor Nursing Home in Macomb, IL and is the daughter of Chester R.and Lois E.Bridges McCoy. She was raised and educated in Henderson County where she attended local schools and G...

Frances L. Tolle

Frances L. Tolle

Sep 17, 2013

Frances L. “Fran” Tolle, 89, of Galesburg, died at 4:49 p.m. Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. She was born December 3, 1923 in Port Arthur, Texas to Nicholas and Mary Gagliano DiPrima.  She married James S. Tolle on October 2, 1946 in Galesburg.  He died October 25, 1971. Surviving are one daughter, Mary...

Mary Lavaughn Ronk

Mary Lavaughn Ronk

Sep 16, 2013

Mary LaVaughn Ronk, 89, of Galesburg, died at 5:10 p.m. Monday, September 16, 2013 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. LaVaughn was born June 8, 1924 in Altona, IL to Gust and Minnie (Youngren) Anderson.  She graduated from Walnut Grove High School and Brown’s Business College.  LaVaughn was employed by Franseen Accounting and retired after 25 wonderful years from Steele Middle...

Lily Llave Arcilla

Lily Llave Arcilla

Sep 16, 2013

Lily Llave Arcilla, 85, of Galesburg, died at 9:35 p.m. Monday, September 16, 2013 at Rosewood Care Center, Galesburg. Lily was born on January 9, 1928 in Daraga, Albay, Philippines, the daughter of Isabelo and Prisca (Arcilla) Zamodio.  She married Francisco M. Llave in the Philippines.  He preceded her in death.    Lily is survived by her sons, Oscar (Gilda)...

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...