Obituaries

Randy C. Scott

Aug 18, 2024

Randy C. Scott, age 65, of Oquawka, Illinois; passed away at his Oquawka residence at an earlier date. Randy was born on March 18, 1959 in Macon, Missouri and is the son of LaHoyt Richard and Thelma Yevonne Cress Scott. Randy and the family moved to Stronghurst when he was eight years of age, where he attended local schools...

Heath D. Williams

Aug 17, 2024

Heath Devon Williams, 47, of Galesburg, IL, passed away unexpectedly on August 17, 2024 at OSF St. Mary's Medical Center.

Heath was born on October 3, 1976 in Galesburg to Melissa and Charles R. Williams Jr.

Heath had a longtime best friend, who also happened to be his sister Tia.

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Robert K. Freeman

Aug 14, 2024

Robert Kermit Freeman, known to many as Uncle Bob, a devoted patriot and cherished family member, passed away at 9:27 p.m. on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Illinois. He was 79 years old.

Bob was born on February 5, 1945, in LaSalle, Illinois, to Kermit F. and Florence...

Mary Ann J. Frey

Aug 14, 2024

Mary Ann J. Frey, 81, of Galesburg, died Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.

She was born January 30, 1943 in Jolet, Illinois, the daughter of Harold and Mary (Kubus) Staniszewski. Mary Ann graduated from Lockport High School in 1963. After graduating, she married the father of her children,...

Gerald "Jerry" L. Beaty

Aug 13, 2024

Gerald Lee Beaty, 61, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home, Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

Jerry was born July 5, 1963 in Beardstown, Illinois, the son of Patricia Ann (Heller) and Harold Beaty. He is survived by one daughter, Nicole Stinson of Galesburg; two brothers, James Beaty and Doug (Betty) Beaty both of Galesburg; four...

Ruth Ann Ball

Aug 12, 2024

Ruth Ann Ball, 81, of Bettendorf, Iowa, formerly a resident of Galesburg, Illinois, died Monday, August 12, 2024 at The Fountains Senior Living in Bettendorf.

She was born October 8, 1942 in Canton, Illinois, the daughter of John Sheldon and Nettie Teresa (Norris) Combs. Ruth graduated from Spoon River Valley High School in 1960. She...

Mary Helen Swanson

Aug 12, 2024

Mary Helen Swanson, 82, of Galesburg, IL died peacefully on August 12, 2024, while in hospice care due to complications from a stroke.

Mary was born on September 3, 1941, in Galesburg, the daughter of Helen M. (Lineen) Collins and Dean W. Collins. She graduated from Corpus Christi High School in 1959. Mary held many...

Patricia M. Conklin

Aug 11, 2024

Patricia Marie Conklin (nee Kremer), born December 30, 1942, passed away peacefully on August 11 in Galesburg, Illinois.

Pat is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Rosemary Kremer and her brother, Rev. Joseph Kremer. She is survived by her brother, James (Mary Beth) Kremer; her husband Richard; their two children, Kathy (Ruediger Thul)...

Roger D. Frazier

Aug 10, 2024

Roger Dean Frazier, 74, of Galesburg, died Saturday, August 10, 2024, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.

He was born January 30, 1950, in Galesburg, the son of Ebert Jackson and Polly (Powell) Frazier. Roger worked for Canada Dry Bottling for about 8 months. Lastly, he worked for Smurfit-Stone, formerly Alton Box, for...

Marjorie Linelle (Bricker) Goff

Aug 9, 2024

Marjorie Linelle Goff, age 87, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at Marigold Nursing Home in Galesburg, Illinois on Friday August 9, 2024 at 2:08 pm. Linelle was born on July 18, 1937 in Burlington, Iowa and is the daughter of Elbert James and Florence Gladys Lant Bricker. She was raised in Biggsville, Illinois where she attended and graduated from...

Evelyn J. (Schroeder) Carlson

Aug 8, 2024

Evelyn J. Carlson, age 82, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 2:30 am on Thursday August 8, 2024 at Courtyard Estates of Monmouth, Illinois. Evelyn was born on March 30, 1942 in Monmouth and is the daughter of Emory A and Elizabeth C. Eyler Schroeder. She was raised in Monmouth where she attended local schools and graduated from Monmouth...

Thomas M. Carithers, Sr.

Aug 7, 2024

Thomas M. Carithers, Sr., 82, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home, Wednesday, August 7, 2024.

Tom was born April 4, 1942 in Burlington, Iowa, the son of Venita Dora (Brandes) Carithers. After graduating from high school, Tom enlisted in the United States Air Force. He went on to a long career in law enforcement,...

Mike T. Diamond

Aug 4, 2024

Mike Thomas Diamond, 72, of Galesburg, Illinois, died August 4,2024 after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by those who loved him.

Mike was born September 27, 1951. Mike always loved to help those around him. He was kind and would give a listening ear even to strangers. Thinking of helping others to the end....

Jacob A. Ralston

Jul 31, 2024

Jacob Anthony Ralston, 40, of Valdosta, Georgia, died Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Valdosta.

Jake was born June 8, 1984, at Fort Knox, Kentucky, the son of Judy Annette (Webber) and Robert E. Ralston, Jr. He graduated from Galesburg High School class of 2002, after the events of 9/11 he went on to enlisted in...

William "Bill" A Leonard

Jul 29, 2024

William  A."Bill" Leonard, age 83, of Biggsville, Illinois; passed away at his residence on Monday, July 29, 2024 at 9:41 am. Bill was born on November 2, 1940 in Thornburg, Iowa and is the son of Charles Alfred and Vida Louise McClure Leonard. He was raised in Burlington, Iowa and they moved to Biggsville in 1951, where he attended...

Larry J. Richison

Jul 28, 2024

Larry Jay Richison, 63, of Galesburg, died on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.

He was born to Earl Wilson and Naoma “Pauline” (Lanear) Richison on June 5, 1961, in Kewanee, Illinois. Larry worked as a machinist at Caterpillar for over twenty years. He married Deborah A. Hensley on...

Robert L. Redfern

Jul 27, 2024

Robert Loren Redfern, 100, of Galesburg, died peacefully on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Seminary Manor.

He was born to William “Mack” and Hazel (Brust) Redfern on July 16, 1924 in Burlington, Iowa. Robert was reared and educated in Galesburg, graduating from Galesburg High School in 1942. After high school he enlisted in the United...

David L. Simpson

Jul 27, 2024

David Lee Simpson, 72, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 10:01 p.m. in OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.

Dave was born December 25, 1951, in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Beatrice A. (Benge) and Richard H. Simpson. He married Janice Brewer. Together they had one daughter, Janel. After the death...

Donna Jo Becker

Jul 27, 2024

Donna Jo Becker, age 63, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 1:57 AM on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at her residence. She was born October 17, 1960 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Irvin Eugene and Gladys Loretta (Thomas) Sage. Donna was a graduated from Monmouth High School and later Carl Sandburg College with a Associates Degree in Business....

Daniel T. Shea

Jul 26, 2024

Daniel Thomas Shea, 74, of Gilson, Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 26th, 2024, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, Illinois.

He was born to William & Connie (Kneeream) Shea in Galesburg on 10 December 1949. ‘Babe’ as he was called, grew up on the farm doing what he loved, taking care...