Obituaries
Bonnie J. Keever
Feb 26, 2012
Bonnie J. Keever, age 80, of Gladstone, Illinois; passed away at 11:45 am Sunday February 26, 2012 at Oak Lane Nursing and Rehab in Stronghurst, Illinois. Bonnie was born January 1, 1932 in Burlington,IA and is the daughter of Clarence E and Bertha L Polson Millizer. She was raised in Gladstone and attended the Gladstone school and G&O high...
James M. Graves
Feb 26, 2012
James M. Graves, 59, of Racine, WI, died at 7 p.m. February 26, 2012 in Knoxville, IL.Per his wishes cremation rites have been accorded and no services are planned.
Howard E. Nix
Feb 23, 2012
Dr. Howard E. Nix, 96, of White Heath, formerly of Galesburg, died peacefully at home on February 23, 2012. Howard was born April 3, 1916 in Madison, TN, the son of William and Laura (Huey) Nix. He married Carrie Vanderbilt in Madison, TN in 1943. She preceded him in death in 1973. He is survived by 2 daughters, Mary...
Elizabeth "Betty" E. Cottom
Feb 22, 2012
Elizabeth “Betty” E. Cottom, 88, of Galesburg, died at 10:24 p.m. Wednesday evening February 22, 2012 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Betty was born November 26, 1923 in New Hradec, ND the daughter of Wencel and Philomina “Minnie” (Mihulkie) Kostelecky. She married Earl M. Cottom on January 28, 1946 in Galesburg, IL He preceded her in death on December 27,...
Richard E. Barber
Feb 20, 2012
Richard E. “Rick” Barber, 59, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2012, at his home in Galesburg, Illinois. Rick was born on July 21, 1952, in Champaign, Illinois, to Mabel C. (Entwistle) Barber and Marion E. Barber. He graduated in 1974 from the University of Illinois with a B.S. in Communications. While at Illinois, Rick met his future wife...
Dwayne Davis
Feb 19, 2012
Dwayne Davis, 40, of Galesburg, died at 3:53 p.m. Sunday February 19, 2012 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital.Cremation rites have been accorded no services are planned. Arrangements have been entrusted to Watson Funeral Home.
Lula V. Bickell
Feb 17, 2012
Lula V. Bickell, age 95, of Monmouth, passed away at 9:30 a.m., February 17, 2012 at the Monmouth Nursing Home in Monmouth. She was born on January 18, 1917 in Rocky Branch, Ky., and is the daughter of George and Essie Bell Phipps. Lula married Charles Bickell on June 6, 1937 in Monmouth, he preceded her in death in...
Linda Strahan
Feb 17, 2012
Linda Rosemary Strahan, 69, of Galesburg, died at 8:51 p.m. Friday, February 17, 2012 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Linda was born August 24, 1942 in Galesburg, the daughter of Harry W. and Virginia (Decker) Strahan. She is survived and greatly missed by her daughter & son-in-law, Wendy & Joel Davis, and granddaughter, Erin Davis all of...
Kenneth W. Carlson
Feb 15, 2012
Kenneth W. Carlson, age 77, of Monmouth, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at the OSF Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth. He was born on March 23, 1934 in Monmouth, and is the son of Chester and May Irene Miller Carlson. Kenneth was reared and educated in Monmouth, and graduated from Monmouth High School. He served for...
Charles J. "Jimmy" Tatman
Feb 11, 2012
Charles J. "Jimmy" Tatman, age 56, of Hendersonville, Tenn., formerly of Monmouth, passed away on February 11, 2012 in Hendersonville, Tenn.. He was born on October 15, 1955 in Monmouth, and was the son of Howard "Shorty" and Mary Elizabeth Rixie Tatman. He was reared and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School in 1973. Jimmy then...
Esther Ann Musser
Feb 11, 2012
Esther Ann Musser, age 83, of Smithshire, Ill., passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Ill.. She was born on October 3, 1928 in the Gladstone Township, Ill., and is the daughter of Carl A. and Hildur Danielson Johnson. Esther Ann graduated from the Media Weaver High School, and she...
Mary Eileen Nolan
Feb 10, 2012
Mary Eileen Nolan, age 81, of Oquawka, passed away at 10:47 p.m., February 10, 2012 at the Great River Hospice House in Burlington, Ia. Eileen was born on April 26, 1930 in Burlington, Ia., and is the daughter of Michael Edward and Alma Rea Cooper Nolan. She was reared and educated in Oquawka and graduated from Oquawka High School...
Helen G. Vaughan
Feb 10, 2012
Helen G. Vaughan, age 100, Formally of 0quawka died February 10, 2012 at the Monmouth Nursing Home. She was born September 29, 1911, the daughter of William & Elzabeth Gibb Sterett, She was a Biggsville High School graduate. She married Clarence John Vaughan September 15, 1928 in St Louis, .Mo.. He preceded her in death on July 6, 1982....
Chris N Piper
Feb 8, 2012
Chris N. Piper, age 49, of Monmouth, Illinois; passed away at OSF St.Mary Medical Center on February 8, 2012 at 7:24 pm. Chris was born March 19, 1962 in Monmouth and is the son of Harry and June Cornett Piper. Chris was raised in Monmouth and attended local public school and graduated from Monmouth High School in 1980. Chris...
Betty M. Ryner
Feb 7, 2012
Betty M. Ryner, age 84, of Monmouth passed away at 11:56 am on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at the OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, IL. Betty was born on May 26, 1927 in Alexis, she was the daughter of Frank E. and Daisy M. Olin Caldwell. She was reared and educated in Norwood and Alexis. After attending...
Mary Jo Poole
Feb 5, 2012
Mary Jo Poole, age 65, of Monmouth, Illinois; passed away at 8:48 pm on February 5, 2012 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Mary Jo was born on June 13, 1946 in Monmouth, Illinois and is the daughter of Clifford and Bessie Schultz Lefort. She was raised in Monmouth where she attended public schools and high school. Mary Jo was married...
Franklin E Brokaw
Feb 4, 2012
Franklin E. Brokaw, age 79, of Rozetta, Illinois passed away at his residence on Saturday February 4, 2012 at 4:50 pm Frank was born on December 23, 1932 in Canton, Illinois and is the son of Chester O. and Mabel I. Hoerntlein Brokaw. Frank's early years were in Stronghurst. He was educated in Stronghurst, Biggsville, and Oquawka and graduated...
Linda Renee Bastow
Feb 3, 2012
Linda Bastow, 54, Galesburg, died on February 3, 2012 at Marigold Health Care Center, Galesburg. Linda was born August 12, 1957 to Kenneth and Delores Bastow. She is survived by her Trulson House family, friends from KCCDD and St. Mary Square. Although Linda had no formal education, she was a great teacher. Through her exuberant personality, she was able...
Mark E Johnson
Feb 1, 2012
Mark E. Johnson, age 62, of Monmouth, passed away at 10:35 am on Wednesday February 1, 2012 at Monmouth Nursing Home. Mark was born October 26, 1949 in Monmouth, and is the son of Edward E. and Marjorie Morford Johnson. He was raised in Monmouth where he attended local schools and graduated from Monmouth High School with the class...
Val V. Pshenychny
Feb 1, 2012
Val V. Pshenychny, 53, of Galesburg, died at 7:05 p.m. Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at home. Val was born on July 5, 1958 in Ukraine, the son of Vladimir and Anna (Homenko) Pshenychny. He married Natalya Ugneva on January 27, 1984 in Ukraine. Val is survived by his wife, Natalya of Galesburg; two daughters, Tanya and Anya both of...
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