Obituaries

Brian Lee Maynard

Brian Lee Maynard

Apr 14, 2012

Brian Lee Maynard, 51 of Galesburg, died at 1:40 a.m. Saturday, April 14, 2012 at his mother’s residence.  Brian was born April 15, 1960 in Terra Haute, IN the son of Trella (Daughtery) and Richard Maynard.  Brian is survived by his mother, Trella of Galesburg; 3 brothers, Grant (and Irene), Hans, and Ray all of Austin, TX; and a...

Dean  E. Johnston

Dean E. Johnston

Apr 12, 2012

Dean E. Johnston, age 66, of Monmouth, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at his residence in Monmouth. Dean was born on December 18, 1945 in Monmouth, Ill., and is the son of Russell H. and Bertha Rose Peterson Johnston. He was reared and educated in Roseville and graduated from Roseville High School. Dean served in the United...

James Leo Weber

James Leo Weber

Apr 11, 2012

James Leo Weber, a resident of Rio, Illinois, a lifetime farm owner and a former railroad conductor, nicknamed “Smilin’ Jim” by his railroad friends, died late Wednesday, April 11th, while surrounded by his family. He was 82.  His death was preceded by a stroke in the early morning hours. Born in Wataga, to Karl and Grace Weber, Jim, his...

Bertrell Robinson

Bertrell Robinson

Apr 5, 2012

Bertrell Robinson, 69 of Galesburg, formerly of Chicago, died at 1:07 a.m. Thursday, April 5, 2012 at Seminary Manor. Per Bertrell's wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial service will be held at his church in Chicago.

Phyllis  M Stewart

Phyllis M Stewart

Apr 4, 2012

Phyllis M. Stewart, age 93, of Gladstone, Illinois; passed away at 4:50 am on April 4, 2012 at Oak Lane Nursing and Rehab in Stronghurst, IL. Phyllis was born on July 24, 1918 in Gladstone, Illinois and is the daughter of Smith E. and Donzella M. Furnald Morris. She was raised in Gladstone and attended local schools and the...

Gary  L. Icenogle

Gary L. Icenogle

Apr 2, 2012

Gary L. Icenogle, age 67, of Monmouth, Illinois; passed away at his home on April 2, 2012 at 10:15 am. Gary was born on March 12, 1945 in Monmouth, Illinois and is the son of Finley Icenogle and Opal Munson. He was raised in Smithfield and Cuba Illinois where he attended public schools and High School. After high school...

Donald  W. Kettering

Donald W. Kettering

Apr 2, 2012

Donald W. Kettering age 81, of Monmouth, beloved father, husband and friend, passed from this life on Monday, April 02, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. The son of John Ray and Florence Louise Weston Kettering, he was born on July 11, 1930 in Monmouth, IL. In 1956, he married Phyllis Lanphere and rejoiced in being the father...

Paul C. Webb

Paul C. Webb

Mar 26, 2012

Paul C. Webb, 85, of Cape Canaveral, FL, formerly of Galesburg,died at 11:07 p.m. Monday, March 26, 2012 at Wuesthoff Medical Center, Rockledge, FL. Services are pending arrangements.

Ruth Obermiller

Ruth Obermiller

Mar 26, 2012

Frances Ruth Obermiller passed away at 12:20 p.m. on Monday, March 26, 2012, at the Champaign County Nursing Home, Urbana, Illinois. She was born on October 30, 1922, to Edd F. Shea and Kathryn Terese Locklin Shea.  She was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.  She married Lawrence "Pete" Obermiller on April 20, 1943, and he...

Keith R. Senders

Keith R. Senders

Mar 24, 2012

Keith R. Senders, 78, of Galesburg, died at 4:25 a.m. Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Heartland Healthcare Center in Galesburg. He was born August 2, 1933 in Farmington to Leonard and Nina Spence Senders and married Lois Senders on January 26, 1957 in California. They were married for 32 years. Keith later married Mary R. Martinez on June 28,...

Paul  R. Piper

Paul R. Piper

Mar 23, 2012

Paul R. Piper, age 92, of Monmouth, passed away at 8:30 a.m., March 23, 2012 at his home in Monmouth. Paul was born on March 4, 1920 in Dekalb County, Missouri, and is the son of Henry M. and Bessie M. Guyer Piper. He served in the United States Navy. Paul married Ida Rosella Skiles on February 14, 1940...

Richard  A. Ward

Richard A. Ward

Mar 22, 2012

Richard A. Ward, age 50, of Monmouth, Illinois; passed away at his Monmouth home on March 22, 2012. Richard was born on October 26, 1961 in Monmouth, and is the son of James E. and Mary L. Ross Ward. Rich was raised in Monmouth where he attended local schools and graduated from Monmouth High School with the class of...

Betty  J. Sage

Betty J. Sage

Mar 21, 2012

Betty J. Sage, age 75, of Monmouth, passed away at 4:51 a.m., Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at the OSF Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth. Betty was born on February 26, 1937 in Monmouth and is the daughter of Eddie L. and Mallie Buckingham Denison. She was reared and educated in Monmouth and attended Monmouth Public Schools. Betty first...

Wilbur L. "Web" Murphy

Wilbur L. "Web" Murphy

Mar 20, 2012

Wilbur L. "Web" Murphy, age 84, of Monmouth, Illinois; passed away at 5:30 am on March 20, 2012 at the Monmouth Nursing Home. Web was born on April 1, 1927 in Monmouth, Illinois; and is the son of Fred J. and Minnie B. Anderson Murphy. He was raised in Monmouth where he attended local schools. Web enlisted in the...

William J. Krupps

William J. Krupps

Mar 16, 2012

William “Bill” J. Krupps, 90, of Galesburg, died at 12:40 a.m. Friday, March 16, 2012 at Rosewood Care Center, Galesburg. Bill was born July 20, 1921 in Mt. Sterling, the son of Raymond and Rose (Boylen) Krupps.  He married Dorothy O’Brien on May 29, 1948 in Galesburg.  She preceded him in death on July 5, 2011.   Bill and Dorothy...

Richard  C. Spangler

Richard C. Spangler

Mar 15, 2012

Richard D. Spangler, age 72, of Monmouth, Illinois; passed away at his residence on March 15, 2012 at 7:55 am. Richard was born on August 14, 1939 in Burlington, Iowa and is the son of Truman and Mary Galbraith Spangler. Richard was raised in the Gladstone area of Henderson County where he attended rural school and the Biggsville High...

Michael E. Cratty

Michael E. Cratty

Mar 12, 2012

Michael E. Cratty, 57, of Galesburg, died at 6:40 p.m. Monday, March 12, 2012 at home. Mike was born February 16, 1955 in Galesburg, the son of John D. and Patricia J. (Morrison) Cratty.  He married Karen Boynton on July 15, 1978 in Galesburg.  Mike is survived by his wife, Karen; his mother, Pat Cratty of Galesburg; 2 sons,...

Sherry  L. Ekstrom

Sherry L. Ekstrom

Mar 7, 2012

Sherry L. Ekstrom, age 63, of Oquawka, passed away at 6:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at her home. She was born on April 24, 1948 in Monmouth, Ill., and is the daughter of Blaine and Mildred Hewitt Barr. She was reared and educated in rural Monmouth and graduated from Yorkwood High School. Sherry married Larry Ekstrom on July...

Rolland  C. Stone

Rolland C. Stone

Mar 7, 2012

Rolland C. Stone, age 89, formerly of Monmouth, passed away in Franklin Grove, Illinois on March 7th, 2012. Rolland was born December 9, 1922 in Delong, Illinois of Knox County and is the son of Earl S. and Lucille J Callahan Stone. Rolland was raised in the Alexis area and graduated from Alexis High School in the class of...

Ronald  W. Youngquist

Ronald W. Youngquist

Mar 6, 2012

Ronald W. Youngquist, age 80, of Cameron, Ill., passed away at 1:32 a.m., Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at his residence. Ron was born on March 4, 1932 in Cameron, Ill., and is the son of Harold and Rose Jane Dollinger Youngquist. He was educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School. Ron married Willadene Sprout on November 9,...