Obituaries

Melba R. (Larson) Matson

Jan 11, 2025

Melba Rose (Larson) Matson, 94, former thirty year teacher in Monmouth, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at the MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City, IA. Melba was born on January 30, 1930, to C.O. Virgil and Eunice Rosalie (Fahlund) Larson in Monmouth, IL.  Melba attended the local schools and graduated from Monmouth High School...

Lewis Dean Shaw

Jan 11, 2025

Lewis Dean Shaw, age 93, of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at his Gladstone residence on Saturday January 11, 2025. Dean was born on December 14, 1931 in Gladstone, Illinois and was the son of Lewis Franklin and Ruth Merle Thompson Shaw. Dean was raised in Gladstone,  where he attended local schools and G & O High School. Dean first...

Edith E. Winter

Jan 10, 2025

Edith E. Winter, 89, of Wataga, Illinois, passed away on January 10, 2025 at Knox County Nursing Home.

Edith was born on March 2, 1935, in Hickson, Ontario, Canada the daughter of Alfred L. and M. Lillian (Welch) King. Edith married Paul D. Winter on February 15, 1958 in Nanuet, New York.

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Vincent A. Luna

Jan 10, 2025

Vincent Alvarez Luna, 91, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Friday, January 10, 2025 at Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Peoria, Illinois.

Vince was born April 4, 1933, in Galesburg, the son of Juan and Lenora (Mejia) Luna. In 1953, Vince enlisted in the US Army, serving in Korea, and was honorably discharged on January 6, 1955. Shortly...

Beverly J. (Gott) Earp

Jan 10, 2025

Beverly J. Earp, age 91, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at her residence on Friday January 10, 2025 at 11:39 am. Beverly was born on July 19, 1933 in Buffalo, Missouri and is the daughter of Vernon and Mabel Clevenger Gott. Beverly attended Henderson County Schools and graduated from Little York High School with the class of 1951. She...

Lidio A. Oduca

Jan 8, 2025

Lidio Amon Oduca, 60, of Galesburg, Illinois, died unexpectly at home, on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

Lidio was born September 2, 1964 in the Philippines, the son of Elpidio Bayna Oduca and Maria Lilia Amon Oduca. The family emigrated to the United States in the early 1970's to Chicago, Illinois.

Following high school,...

D. Fred Madvig

Jan 6, 2025

Donald Frederick “Fred” Madvig, 91, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Monday, January 6, 2025 at Knox County Nursing Home at 9:30 p.m.

Fred was born April 5, 1933 in Galesburg, the son of Donald F. and Lillian M. (Summers) Madvig. After graduating from Galesburg High School in 1951 he married Alice Leon Bellamy on November 30,...

Patricia J. Kelly

Jan 5, 2025

Patricia Joann Kelly, 82, of Galesburg, Illinois, died 1:15 a.m. Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg.

Patricia was born October 14, 1942 in Kewanee, Illinois, the daughter of Jack R. and Marion A. (Conner) Rogers. She married Daniel Robert Kelly. He preceded her in death on November 29, 2006. Patricia...

Denise L. Motz

Jan 5, 2025

Denise Lynn Motz, 63, of Galesburg, Illinois, died unexpectedly at 7:23 a.m. on January 5, 2025 in the emergency room at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Denise was born on May 13, 1961 in Galesburg, the daughter of Thomas E. and Betty J. (Whaley) Camper, Sr. Denise is survived by her parents Thomas and...

Ken N. Goodman

Jan 5, 2025

Ken Norton Goodman, 77, of Galesburg, died Sunday, January 5, 2025 at his home with his daughters by his side.

He was born March 10, 1947 in Avon, Illinois, the son of Harold Norton and Helen Lenore (Day) Goodman. After graduating high school, Ken proudly served in the United States Army. His love of cars...

Neil L. Chambers

Dec 29, 2024

Neil Leonard Chambers, Jr., 83, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg, at 1:42 p.m.

Neil was born August 18, 1941 in Centerville, Iowa, the son of Neil L. and Molly M. (Childers) Chambers, Sr. After graduating from high school, Neil went on to serve in the...

Mary E. (Hultz) Denison

Dec 28, 2024

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Mary Elizabeth (Hultz) Denison. Mary was born September 24, 1933 in Troy, Illinois and passed on December 28, 2024 at Parkside Lutheran Nursing Home in Lisbon, North Dakota at the age of 91. Mary touched the lives of all who knoew her with her legacy of warmth, kindness,...

Ida L. Motz

Dec 28, 2024

Ida Leana Motz, 81, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois, Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

Ida was born July 27, 1943 in Galesburg, the daughter of Bernhard F. and Leona M. (Crouse) Jorganson. She married William Walter Motz on March 3, 1962 in Galesburg. He preceded her...

Norma J. Hensley

Dec 28, 2024

Norma Jean Hensley, 88, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family at 2:40 a.m. on Saturday, December 28, 2024.

Norma was born August 15, 1936 in Church Hill, Tennessee, the daughter of Earl E. and Rebecca K. (Woods) Long. After graduating high school Norma married Shields Hensley on December 24, 1955...

Dr. Otho J Miller

Dec 28, 2024

Dr. Otho J. Miller of Kirkwood, Illinois; passed away at 4:35 pm on Saturday December 28, 2024 at his residence in Legacy Estates of Monmouth, Illinois.  Otho was born on July 4, 1924 in Darke County and Bradford, Ohio and is the son of Earl M. and Olive Wagaman Miller, the youngest of three sons. He was reared in...

Connie S. Selman

Dec 27, 2024

Connie Sue Selman, 78, of Henderson, Illinois, died Friday, December 27, 2024 at Memorial Hospital, Shiloh, Illinois.

Connie was born January 16, 1946 in Princeton, Illinois, the daughter of Robert H. and Juanita J. (Coyne) Cambron. She attended Visitation Catholic School and Wethersfield High School in Kewanee. Connie later married John R. Selman on June...

James L. Brant

Dec 24, 2024

James L. Brant, age 68, of Oquawka, Illinois passed away on December 24, 2024 at his residence. Jim is the son of Robert I and Bonnie J. DuVal Brant. He attended local schools and Union High School locally. After his schooling he served his country in the United States Air Force and attained the rank of Senior Airman. Jim...

Shahn M. Storm

Dec 23, 2024

Shahn Marcadies Storm, 65, of Maquon, Illinois, died at 9:54 a.m. Monday, December 23, 2024 at Allure of Knox County, Galesburg, Illinois.

Shahn was born on July 6, 1959 in Portsmouth, Virginia, the daughter of James Dale and Vernita Joan (Philbee) Storm. Shahn graduated from Williamsfield High School in 1977 and earned an A.A.S. from...

Della J. Foster

Dec 23, 2024

Della Jean Foster, 93, of Oneida, Illinois, died peacefully at home, Monday, December 23, 2024 at 2:32 p.m.

Della was born June 16, 1931 in Rio, Illinois, the daughter of Herman P. and Martha E. (Munson) Devlin. She graduated from R.O.V.A. High School and married Jack Lee Foster on October 30, 1950 in Burlington, Iowa....

Sandra L. Fullerton Moody

Dec 22, 2024

Sandra L. Fullerton Moody, age 85, of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at 12:55 PM on December 22, 2024 at her residence in Oquawka. She was born October 6, 1939 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Clarence and Helen (Sterett) Vaughan. Sandra graduated from G&O High School in 1957 and later attended Western Illinois University. Sandra was married to Lawrence...