Obituaries

Jun 29, 2024

Richard Louis “Dick” Duff, age 85, of Henderson, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 3:06 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.

Dick was born February 27, 1939 in Kewanee, Illinois, the son of Lawrence Carter and Truilly Amolly (VanDewoestine) Duff. After graduating from Kewanee High School in 1957 Dick went to work for...

Jun 28, 2024

Steven Charles Lischwe, beloved son, brother and uncle, passed away on June 28, 2024.

Born on April 24. 1953 in St. Paul, MN to Anthony and Marcelline (Kimmes) Lischwe. Shortly, thereafter, the family moved to Galesburg, IL. Steve attended Immaculate Heart of Mary and Costa Catholic High School in Galesburg, IL, where he was active...

Jun 26, 2024

Marlene M. Miller, age 85, of Mediapolis, Iowa, formerly of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at 7:40 AM on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at the South East Regional Hospice House, West Burlington, Iowa with her family by her side. She was born March 10, 1939 in Arcola, Indiana, the daughter of Wayne and Helen (Vaughn) Miller. She was reared and...

Jun 26, 2024

Wilda Mae "Nana" Thompson, age 82, of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at 1:58 am on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at the Monmouth Nursing Home in Monmouth, Illinois. Mae was born on January 4, 1942 in rural Kirkwood, Illinois and is the daughter of Milford Joseph and Dorothy Opal VanMeter Decker. Nana attended elementary grades in Monmouth Schools and after...

Jun 25, 2024

Rose F. Swan, age 88, of Sterling, Illinois, formerly of Monmouth, passed away at 1:38 AM on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at KSB Hospital in Dixon, Illinois. She was born May 18, 1936 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Wilbur and Vivian (Sage) Miller. She was reared and educated in Monmouth. On February 3, 1955, she married Oscar Swan,...

Jun 22, 2024

Rachel D. Vega, 89, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at her home with her children by her side at 1:25 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2024.

Rachel was born April 4, 1935 in Galesburg, the daughter of Basilio and Herminia (Martinez) Gimenez. Rachel graduated from Galesburg High School in 1954 and married Angelo Andrew Vega, Sr....

Jun 21, 2024

Wanda J. Casey, age 79, of Oquawka, Illinois passed away at 6:24 am on June 21, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois. Wanda was born on December 3, 1944 in Arkansas and is the daughter of C.D. and Dessie Griffin Edlemon. Her early years and schooling were in Memphis, Tennessee. She later married Terrance Casey...

Jun 20, 2024

Daniel Brian Lester, 68, of Galesburg, Illinois, died unexpectedly Thursday, June 20, 2024.

Dan was born on May 17, 1956 in Galesburg, Illinois the son of Clarence Everett and Nellie (Kennedy) Lester. After graduating high school Dan joined the United States Navy Reserves, serving in Adak, AK during Desert Storm, two years in Spain, and...

Jun 19, 2024

Gregory Evan McQueen, 59, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 6:50 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Greg was born November 16, 1964 in Galesburg, the son of Carol Frances (Ankeney) and Jerald Lewis McQueen. After graduating from ROVA High School, Greg enlisted in the US Army in 1987 and...

Jun 19, 2024

Nathaniel S. " Nate " Hawk, age 31, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away after a traffic accident in Galesburg on Wednesday June 19, 2024 at 8:09 pm. Nate was born on July 21, 1992 in Galesburg, Illinois and is the son of James Dale Hawk and Beth Ann Hupp. Nate was raised in Presho, South Dakota where he attended...

Jun 18, 2024

Maria Jane Stone, 66, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at 10:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Allure of Lake Storey, Galesburg.

Maria was born June 17, 1958 in Macomb, Illinois, the daughter of Ernest Holt and Marlene Ann (Williams) Stone. After graduating from high school, Maria attended Carl Sandburg College earning her nursing degree....

Jun 18, 2024

Sharon K. Gorman, age 79, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 2:58 PM on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois. She was born January 3, 1945 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Eldred Allen and Mary Lois (Sage) Crain. Sharon was reared and educated in Monmouth, Illinois. On April 4, 1988, she...

Jun 16, 2024

Roger Baughman passed peacefully at home in his sleep at 11:45 p.m. June 16, 2024 after a short illness.

Roger was born in Galesburg, Illinois on March 25, 1951 to Roger and Caroline (Vancil) Baughman, joining his seven older siblings.

After graduating from Knoxville High School in 1969, Roger soon started...

Jun 16, 2024

Tammey G. Swanson, age 61, or Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at 7:00 PM on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at her home. She was born December 25, 1962 in Island County, Washington, the daughter of Robert L. and Judith E. (Johnson) Pratt. Tammey attended school in Morristown, Tennessee and was a graduate of Morristown East High School. On June 29,...

Jun 14, 2024

On June 14, 2024, Mary Joan Cooley Patterson, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, passed away at the age of 87.

She was born in Galesburg, IL, May 19, 1937, to Ray and Lois Anna Gleeson Cooley. Her early years were spent in Galesburg, and in Seneca, IL, where her parents worked in the LST shipyard....

Jun 13, 2024

Linda Kay McClay, 74, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 12:15 a.m. Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois.

Linda was born in Galesburg on September 21, 1949, the daughter of Mary K. (Brown) and William R. McGee. She graduated from Galesburg High School in 1967 and Galesburg Cottage Hospital School of...

Jun 7, 2024

Cam’Ron Lei Glass, 18, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Friday, June 7, 2024 at home.

Cam’Ron was born August 20, 2005 in Kewanee, Illinois the son of Chalece L. Wright and Halter L. Glass. Cam’Ron graduated from Galesburg High School in 2023.

Cam’Ron is survived by his mother Chalece of Galesburg; his...

Jun 7, 2024

Sandra B. Schaley, age 84, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away at 4:55 AM on Friday, June 7, 2024 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Illinois. She was born October 25, 1939 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of John and Florence (Hageman) Stull. Sandra attended school in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School with the Class of...

Jun 6, 2024

Jeffrey Wayne Newcomb, 63, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 5:53 a.m. Thursday, June 6, 2024 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Jeff was born June 11, 1960 in Benton, Illinois, the son of Evelyn Marie (Sneed) and Ronald Dean Newcomb. He married Beverly Lynn Hays on November 2, 1990 in Winnington, Illinois. She preceded...

Jun 4, 2024

Don “Gene” Hedrick, 82, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at 10:50 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois.

Gene was born on March 9, 1942 in Galesburg, the son of Evelyn M. (Stegall) and Don C Hedrick. Gene joined the US Navy in October 14, 1964. He was honorably discharged...