Obituaries

Mark  A. Murray

Mark A. Murray

Dec 13, 2010

Mark A. Murray, age 49, of Monmouth; passed away at his residence on December 13, 2010 at 1:00 pm. Mark was born on January 21, 1961 in Galesburg and is the son of Charles Albert and Marilyn Louise Shaub Murray. He was raised and educated in Monmouth and attended Monmouth Public Schools and graduated from Monmouth High School in...

Kimberly  S. Nees

Kimberly S. Nees

Dec 12, 2010

Kimberly S. Nees, age 42, of Monmouth, passed away at 5:00 a.m., Sunday, December 12, 2010 at her home. She was born on February 26, 1968 in Aledo, IL, the daughter of Brent and Cindy Young Henry. Kim was reared and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School in 1986. She married John Klingler on June 18,...

Joseph L. Dryden

Joseph L. Dryden

Dec 12, 2010

Joseph L. "Joe" Dryden, 85, of Galesburg, died at 3:13 AM, Sunday, December 12, 2010 at the Bounce Back Unit at Seminary Manor. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, December 15 with Msr. Ernest Pizzamiglio officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM Tuesday, December 14...

Robert  E. Shunick

Robert E. Shunick

Dec 10, 2010

Robert E. Shunick, age 81, of Ottawa, Illinois, and formerly of Monmouth, IL; passed away December 10, 2010 at the Ottawa Regional Hospital in Ottawa, Illinois at 1:30 pm. Robert was born March 9, 1929 in Monmouth, Illinois and is the son of Edward James and Marry Ellen McNamera Shunick. Robert was raised and educated in Monmouth attending Immaculate...

Norm M. Winick

Norm M. Winick

Dec 10, 2010

Norm Winick, Editor and Publisher of The Zephyr, died in the comfort of his home in Galesburg on Friday, December 10, 2010, following a short illness. Norm was born on June 5, 1952 in Plainfield, NJ, the son of Lester and Barbara Feldhuhn Winick. He graduated from Homewood-Flossmoor High School in 1970 and from Knox College in 1974. He...

Richard L Lehne

Richard L Lehne

Dec 4, 2010

Richard L. Lehne, 71, of Galesburg, died at 5:51 a.m. on Saturday, December 04, 2010 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.                               Richard was born on July 11, 1939 in Brown County, Illinois, the son of Leo J. and Marie E. (Gleeson) Lehne.  He married Betty Karrick on July 12, 1994.  Richard is survived by his wife, Betty of...

Charlotte  M. Golden

Charlotte M. Golden

Dec 2, 2010

Charlotte M. Golden, age 72, of Rock Island, Illinois; passed away at 10:02 pm on December 2, 2010 at Heartland Care Center in Moline, Illinois. She was born on August 30, 1938 in Monmouth, Illinois and is the daughter of Charles Wesley and Leola Saunders Orsburn Peoples. Charlotte was raised in Monmouth where she attended local schools and Monmouth...

Eugene  W. Stotts

Eugene W. Stotts

Dec 2, 2010

Eugene W. Stotts, age 84, of Oquawka, Illinois; passed away at 9:14 a.m. on December 2, 2010 at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa. ene was born on April 10, 1926 in Oquawka, Illinois, the son of Chester McKinley and Vivian Victoria McGraw Stotts. He was reared and educated in Oquawka and attended Henderson Co. Schools....

Audrey Jane Roller

Audrey Jane Roller

Dec 1, 2010

Audrey Jane Roller, 89, of Galesburg, died at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, December 01, 2010 at Heartland Health Care, Galesburg. Audrey was born on April 24, 1921 in Danville, the daughter of John D. and Ruby (Todd) O’Connell.  She married Walter E. Roller on November 3, 1945 in Danville.  He preceded her in death on June 10, 1979.  Audrey is...

Hilary M. Cliff

Hilary M. Cliff

Nov 26, 2010

Hilary M. Cliff, 61, of Galesburg, died at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, November 26,2010 at home.  Hilary was born on January 10, 1949 in Terre Haute, IN the daughter of William Cliff and Megan Gilder.  She is survived by her mother, Megan Gilder of Rhode Island; 2 daughters, Susanne Wintheiser and Linda (and Stacey) Jackson both of Troy, MO;...

Bessie  A. Martin

Bessie A. Martin

Nov 24, 2010

Bessie A. Martin, age 55, of Monmouth, passed away at 8:20 p.m., November 24, 2010 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg. She was born on July 21, 1955 in Monmouth, the daughter of John T. and Verna B. Shultz Logsdon. She was reared and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School. She married William A....

Carol J. Emery

Carol J. Emery

Nov 22, 2010

Carol J. Emery, age 72, of Monmouth, Illinois; passed away at 3:39 am on November 22, 2010 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth, Illinois. Carol was born September 22, 1938 in Canton, Illinois. She is the daughter of Parl W. and Louise E. Wheeler Andre. She was raised and educated in Canton, Illinois where she attended schools and...

Samuel C. Shotts

Samuel C. Shotts

Nov 22, 2010

Samuel C. Shotts, 86, of Galesburg, died at 9:57 a.m. on Monday, November 22, 2010 at Illinois Veteran’s Home in Quincy. Sam was born the oldest son of Samuel E. and Doris (Ray) Shotts on February 20, 1924 in Champaign.  He married Aline Gilbert on January 14, 1949 in Monmouth.   Sam is survived by his wife, Aline of Galesburg;...

Herbert C. Trego

Herbert C. Trego

Nov 19, 2010

Herbert C. Trego 82 of Monmouth, Illinois passed away on Friday, November 19, 2010 at Roseville Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Roseville, Illinois. He was born on October 28, 1928 in Stronghurst, Illinois to Ralph & Ida (Johnson) Trego. He was reared and educated in Kirkwood. He married Agnes K. Griffin in Monmouth, Illinois and she survives. He...

Goldie  A. Mckelvey

Goldie A. Mckelvey

Nov 19, 2010

Goldie A. McKelvey, age 96, of Monmouth, passed away at 11:20 a.m., Friday, November 19, 2010 at the Monmouth Nursing Home. Goldie was born August 6, 1914 n Ottawa, IL. and was the daughter of Leon V. and Goldie A. Covell Gonigam. She was raised in Ottawa where she attended local schools and graduated from Ottawa High School in...

Marjorie J. Puckett

Marjorie J. Puckett

Nov 19, 2010

Marjorie J. Puckett, 85, of Galesburg, died at 9:48 p.m. on Friday, November 19, 2010 at Cottage Hospital.   She was born on October 15, 1925 in Monmouth, the daughter of R. Earl and Marie M. (Bacon) Grant.  She married Raymond J. “Tony” Puckett on September 25, 1948 in Corpus Christi Church, Galesburg.  Tony preceded her in death on October...

Nicolette Eileen Harrison

Nicolette Eileen Harrison

Nov 19, 2010

Nicolette Eileen Harrison, 6, of Galesburg, died at 7:48 a.m., November 19, 2010 at home.   She was born May 19, 2004 in Barrington, Illinois, the daughter of Troy and Jennifer Harrison.  She is survived by her parents; two sisters, Alexis and Kaitlyn Harrison of Galesburg; and a half brother, Justin Harrison of California.    Nicolette attended Steele School in Galesburg. ...

Ruth  E. Simpson

Ruth E. Simpson

Nov 16, 2010

Ruth E. Simpson, age 84, of Oquawka, passed away at 1:55 p.m., Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at the Monmouth Nursing Home. She was born on April 28, 1926 in Seaton, Ill., the daughter of William and Jessie Needham Watts. Ruth attended Keithsburg schools. She married William E. Simpson in Gladstone, Ill., on February 28, 1948, he preceded her in...

Chad  L. Hennenfent

Chad L. Hennenfent

Nov 16, 2010

Chad L. Hennenfent, age 75 of Roseville, passed away November 16, 2010 at OSF St. Francis in Peoria Illinois. He was born on January 25, 1937 in Galesburg, Illinois to Thomas and Mildred (Francis) Hennenfent. Chad was reared and educated in Monmouth attending Monmouth High School. He then attended the Kemper Military Academy in Bloomville, MO. He served in...

David  M. Hallam

David M. Hallam

Nov 13, 2010

David M. Hallam, formerly of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away on November 13, 2010 in North Riverside, Illinois. David was born on March 16, 1922 in rural Monmouth, Illinois to George M. and Anna (Robb) Hallam. He was born on the family farm east of Monmouth, which farm he and has brother continue to own. The farm has been in...