Obituaries

Kathryn L. Monzo

Kathryn L. Monzo

Aug 3, 2013

Kathryn L. Monzo, 88, of Galesburg, died at 3:29 a.m. Saturday, August 3, 2013 at Seminary Manor. Kathryn was born July 2, 1925 in Galesburg, the daughter of William R. and Fontella Elizabeth (West) Parmenter.  She married Joe Monzo on September 19, 1942 in Kahoka, MO.  He preceded her in death on July 26, 2005.  Kathryn is survived by...

Buford  "Boots" Young

Buford "Boots" Young

Aug 2, 2013

Buford "Boots" Young, age 84 of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2013 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth. He was born on April 23, 1929 in Rushville, Illinois, the son of Carl and Martha (Keenan) Young. He graduated from Table Grove High School in 1946. Boots proudly served his country for three years in...

Eleanor  L. Enslow

Eleanor L. Enslow

Aug 1, 2013

Eleanor L. Enslow, age 80, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 1:25 pm on Thursday, August 1, 2013 at her residence. She was born on February 1, 1933 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Harry R. and Hilda (Brinton) Miller. She was raised in Monmouth and attended Monmouth High School. Eleanor married Donald Enslow on May 5, 1951 in...

Lois M Anderson

Lois M Anderson

Jul 29, 2013

Lois M. Anderson, age 81, of 228 Hawkinson Avenue Galesburg, Illinois passed peacefully at Rosewood Care Center in Galesburg, Illinois on July 29, 2013 at 5:45 pm. Lois was born June 20, 1932 in Gorin, Missouri and is the daughter of Julian L. and Nellie A. Fordney Dillon. They came to Monmouth when she was young and she attended...

Robert Washabaugh

Robert Washabaugh

Jul 27, 2013

Bob's Video Tribute Robert “Bob” Washabaugh, 70, of Gilson passed away at 1:50 a.m. Saturday, July 27 at Heartland Health Care Center.   He was born on August 20, 1942 in Galesburg to LeRoy and Margaret Shaw Washabaugh and was formerly married to Patricia Irene Cowman. She survives.   Bob is survived by two daughters; Rhonda (Mark) Bryant of Monmouth, IL,...

Velma Marcella "Vi" Reeder

Velma Marcella "Vi" Reeder

Jul 26, 2013

Velma Marcella "Vi" Reeder, age 96, of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2013 at 9:00 am at the Oak Lane Nursing and Rehab Center in Stronghurst, Illinois. She was born on March 30, 1917 in Gerlaw, Illinois, the daughter of Harve and Anna (Smith) Olson. She received her education in the Monmouth Schools. Velma married Robert...

Richard D. Waller

Richard D. Waller

Jul 24, 2013

Richard D. “Walley” Waller, 51, of Galesburg, died at 10:35 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at home. Walley was born August 31, 1961 in Galesburg, the son of John C. and Phyllis M. (McMahill) Waller.  He married Toni Rucker on September 23, 1979.  He is survived by one daughter, Carrie “Cami” Waller of Hartsburg; his mother, Phyllis Waller of...

Janet Durst

Janet Durst

Jul 22, 2013

DENVER, CO --- Janet Durst, 80, of Denver, CO, formerly of Galesburg, passed away on January 9, 2013 in Denver. Cremation rites were accorded and Watson-Thomas Funeral Home is handling arrangements for the family. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 25 at East Linwood Cemetery in Galesburg.

Theresa Rose Taylor

Theresa Rose Taylor

Jul 21, 2013

Theresa Rose Taylor, 76, of Galesburg, died at 5:16 a.m. Sunday, July 21, 2013 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Theresa was born December 13, 1936 in Galesburg, the daughter of Julian A. and Marguerite L. (Fitzsimmons) Mitchell.  She married Clyde Taylor on November 21, 1973 in Peoria.  He preceded her in death on April 30, 2001.  Theresa...

Edward  F. Lewis

Edward F. Lewis

Jul 19, 2013

Edward F. Lewis, age 89, passed away at 10:34 pm on Friday, July 19, 2013 at Seminary Manor in Galesburg, Illinois. He was born on January 25, 1924, the son of Mathew and Louisa Veronica (Gerl) Lewis. Ed graduated from High School in Valers, Wisconsin and later attended school for meat cutting in Ohio. He served his country in...

Robert W. Mccoy,  Sr.

Robert W. Mccoy, Sr.

Jul 19, 2013

Robert W. McCoy, Sr., 83, of Galesburg, died at 11:43p.m. Friday, July 19, 2013 at home. Robert was born February 22, 1930 in Davenport, IA, the son of Robert B. and Gladys L. (Ailes) McCoy.  He married Donna Lucille Peake on May 6, 1950 in Alexis.  She preceded him in death on July 27, 2004.  Robert is survived by...

Kathy Jones

Kathy Jones

Jul 18, 2013

Kathy Lynn Jones, 54, of Galesburg, died at 3:35 p.m. Thursday, July 18, 2013 at home. Kathy was born June 22, 1959 in Galesburg, the daughter of Harry and Ella Jane (St. Clair) Mears.  Kathy is survived by two daughters, Alisha and Melissa both of Johnsonville, TN; two brothers, Darrell (Linda) Mears of Macomb and Robert (Billie Jo) Mears...

Robert W. "Bobby" Pierce

Robert W. "Bobby" Pierce

Jul 16, 2013

Robert "Bobby" Pierce, age 45, of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 in Oquawka. He was born on October 12, 1967 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Robert Walter and Neva Sue (Keever) Pierce. Bobby was raised in Monmouth and Gladstone where he attended public schools and high school. Bobby was employed by...

Betty  J. Kelly

Betty J. Kelly

Jul 16, 2013

Betty Joanne Kelly, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at Oak Lane Nursing and Rehab Center in Stronghurst, Illinois. She was born August 9, 1931 in Burlington, Iowa the daughter of Orville and Margarite (Wheeling) Boyd. Betty attended school and graduated from Stronghurst High School in 1949. Her marriage to Roger W. Kelly was February 28,...

Barbara Bracken

Barbara Bracken

Jul 14, 2013

GALESBURG --- Barbara S. Bracken, 69, of Galesburg passed away at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 14 at Galesburg Terrace. She was born August 10, 1943 in Cloverport, KY to Boyd and Mary Lindsey Payton. She is survived by a son, Michael Hornke; a daughter, Linda Burns; two brothers, Boyd Payton and Larry Payton; a sister Audrey Tracy; and numerous...

John  P Setser

John P Setser

Jul 12, 2013

John P. Setser, age 38, of Lincoln, Illinois; passed away at 1:30 am on July 12, 2013 at Family Medical Center in Lincoln, Illinois. John was born on October 9, 1974 in Monmouth, Illinois and is the son of John W. and Linda R. Whitmore Setser. He was raised in Henderson County and attended and graduated from Warren Achievement...

Marvin White

Marvin White

Jul 12, 2013

GALESBURG --- Marvin R. White, 73, of Galesburg died at 3:15 p.m. Friday, July 12 at his home. He was born November 2, 1939 in Crown City, OH to Grandville and Edith Fuller White and was married to Karen Neave in Rock Island. Marvin is survived by his wife, Karen White of Galesburg; a son, Rodney (Dottie) White of...

Martha  J. Zielke

Martha J. Zielke

Jul 11, 2013

Martha J. Zielke, age 86, of Monmouth, Illinois; passed away on July 11, 2013 at 3:35 am at OSF St.Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois. Martha was born on August 3, 1926 in Monmouth, Illinois and is the daughter of Herman A. and Amy A. Erickson Nelson. She was raised in Biggsville and Monmouth, where she attended local schools...

Richard E. "Saki" Morris

Richard E. "Saki" Morris

Jul 11, 2013

Richard E. "Saki" Morris, age 84, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at his Monmouth residence on July 11, 2013. Richard was born on January 22, 1929 in Keithsburg, Illinois, the son of Clyde and Ida (Pardee) Morris. He received his education in the Monmouth Public Schools. Richard married Pauline E. Smith on November 5, 1950 in Kirkwood, Illinois. He...

Emma J. Foreman

Emma J. Foreman

Jul 11, 2013

GALESBURG --- Emma J. “Susie” Foreman, 89, of Galesburg passed away at 6:58 a.m. on July 11, 2013 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center. She was born July 23, 1923 in Galesburg to Thomas and Marie Weinberg Cushman and married George Foreman on January 29, 1948 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on May 30, 2001. Susie is...