Obituaries

Betty J. Schrodt

Sep 21, 2023

Betty Joyce Schrodt, 90, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 6:15 p.m. Thursday, September 21, 2023 at her daughter’s home with her family by her side.

Betty was born November 17, 1932 in Bushnell, Illinois, the daughter of Walter Maurice and Haidee Belle (Wilson) Chatterton. Betty was reared and educated in Bushnell, graduating from high school...

J. Steven Tolle

Sep 20, 2023

J. Steven Tolle, 76, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 9:57 p.m. Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, Peoria, Illinois.

Steve was born September 3, 1947 in Galesburg, the son of James Sherman and Frances Louise (DiPrima) Tolle. After graduating from high school, Steve worked for a time at OMC Gale...

Stephen P. Robison

Sep 17, 2023

Stephen Paul Robison, 70, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 12:05 a.m. at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.

Stephen was born June 26, 1953 in Galesburg, the son of Richard Dean and Jessie Alice (Sellers) Robison. Stephen married Ruth Reed. They later divorced. He later married Laurie Ann Sperlin on...

Michael R. "Caddy" Cadwell

Sep 15, 2023

Michael Ray “Caddy” Cadwell, 62, of Galesburg, passed away from liver cancer at 11:18 a.m. Friday, September 15, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born January 31, 1961 in Galesburg, the son of Donald Gene and Phyllis Louise (Edgerton) Cadwell, Sr. Michael was reared and educated in Hammond, Indiana. He was a...

M. Jackie Kronsted

Sep 5, 2023

Mary Jacqueline “Jackie” Kronsted, 78, of Galesburg, Illinois, died 5:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois.

Jackie was born January 15, 1945 in Evergreen Park, Illinois, the daughter of Walter John and Johanna Helen (Dudas) Kiefer. She married Terry Lee Kronsted on May 30, 1964 in Ottawa, Illinois. He...

Frances Callaway Anderson

Sep 1, 2023

Frances A. Kondrat Callaway Anderson, 95, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 8:05 a.m. Friday, September 1, 2023 at Allure of Knox County, Galesburg.

Frances A. Kondrat was born on August 25, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois to Konstantine and Frances Kondrat. Frances had one brother, Constantine. All three preceded her in death.

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Kenneth B. Maner

Aug 31, 2023

Kenneth B. Maner, 86, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 8:40 p.m. at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois.

Ken was born August 25, 1937 in Williamsfield, Illinois, the son of Thomas A. and Julia (Eastman) Maner. After graduating from Williamsfield High School, Ken served in the US Army from October 31,...

Michael "Hawk" S. Patterson

Aug 30, 2023

Michael “Hawk” Stephen Patterson, 64, of Galesburg, died on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 in Galesburg.

He was born March 19, 1959 in Butte, Montana, the son of William James and Anne Lillian (Johnson) Patterson. Mike was reared and educated in Butte, graduating from high school in 1977. He then joined the US Navy on July...

Ronald K. Thomas

Aug 24, 2023

Ron Thomas 72 of Galesburg Illinois passed away peacefully at home on August 24, 2023, with loved ones by his side.

Ron is survived by his wife Elaine and their children. Jennifer(Cody) Karger, Susie(Zeb) Shultz, Andy(Emily) Mathews, Lacey(Ry) Colwell, and Dusty(Cindy Steirman) Thomas. Ron has 9 granddaughters and 5 grandsons.

Ron...

Ronald Carnaggio

Aug 23, 2023

Ronald Carnaggio, 83, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Ronald was born February 13, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Frank and Susie (LaPenna) Carnaggio.  They preceded him in death.

Cremation has been accorded.  Private family memorial services were held. ...

Jean L. Gummerson

Aug 21, 2023

Jean Lucille Gummerson, 90, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 5:27 p.m. Monday, August 21, 2023 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Jean was born on April 25, 1933 in North Henderson, Illinois, the daughter of Fredrick P. and Zella E. (Stickle) Cole. Jean graduated from Knoxville High School in 1951 and went on to...

John W. Mackey, Jr.

Aug 14, 2023

John Walter Mackey, Jr., 78, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully Monday, August 14, 2023 in Galesburg surrounded by family.

He was born to John Walter and Clarice Therese (VanCamp) Mackey, Sr. on July 9, 1945 in Davenport, Iowa. John graduated from Corpus Christi High School. Upon graduation he enlisted in the USMC serving in Vietnam....

Amanda Gabriel Sherwin

Aug 13, 2023

Amanda Gabriel Sherwin, 34, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Sunday August 13, 2023.

Amanda was born May 1, 1989 the daughter of Thomas J. and Barbara J. (Boynton) Sherwin in Moline, Illinois. Amanda is survived by her parents Tom and Barb of Galesburg; three children, Ryan Sherwin, Cooper Sherwin, and Dylan Cook all of Galesburg; a...

Carol Anne Castillo

Aug 12, 2023

Carol Anne (Seibert) Castillo, 38, passed away on August 12, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

Carol was born on September 21, 1984 in Galesburg, to Charles J. Seibert and Kathy Jackson. She graduated with honors from Galesburg High School. Later she graduated Magna Cum Laude from Southern New Hampshire University with a...

Kenneth W. "Zeke" Harris

Aug 11, 2023

Kenneth Wayne “Zeke” Harris, 86, of Galesburg, died at 6:42 a.m. Friday, August 11, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.

Kenneth was born February 15, 1937 in Mankato, Minnesota, the son of Lewis H. and Ruth B. (Tilton) Harris. He graduated from Roseville High School in 1956. He served in the US...

Gary W. Nichols

Aug 10, 2023

Gary William Nichols, 86, of rural Galesburg, died at 11:25 a.m. Thursday, August 10, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.

Gary was born November 5, 1936 in Elmwood, Illinois, the son of Frederick W. and Floy E. (Breece) Nichols. Gary graduated from Corpus Christi High School in 1954. He married Marilyn Ann...

Harry "Smitty" Dewayne Smith

Aug 4, 2023

Harry DeWayne “Smitty” Smith, 70, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home, Friday, August 4, 2023 at 5:18 a.m.

Harry was born September 26, 1952 in Galesburg, the son of Harry Edgar and Ethel Juanita (Roberts) Smith. He married Karna Goehl on February 25, 1978 in Galesburg. They later divorced in 2004.

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Edward Richard Kunkle

Aug 1, 2023

Edward Richard Kunkle, 85, of Knoxville, Illinois, died Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Home.

Richard was born September 21, 1937 at home in Wataga, Illinois, the son of George H. and Dorothy Louise (Steele) Kunkle. He graduated from Galesburg High School in 1955. Richard was united in marriage to Patricia Ann Zimmerman on June 18,...

Richard L. Hogan

Aug 1, 2023

Richard Lee Hogan, 63, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at home.

Richard was born November 27, 1959 in Galesburg, the son of Ronald Lee and Laurel Joyce (Sorenson)Hogan. On October 29, 1979, Richard married Judy Anne Qualls in Galesburg.

Richard is survived by his wife, Judy of Galesburg,...

John T. Rogers

Jul 25, 2023

John Thomas Rogers, 57, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home with his family by his side at 4:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2023.

John was born May 21, 1966 in Galesburg, the son of Frank Carl and Judith Ann (Bradford) Rogers. John worked for many years at the family business, R&B Distributors. He later...