Obituaries
Glenn "Dick" R. Boyer
Nov 11, 2010
Glenn “Dick” Richard Boyer, 81, of Galesburg, died at 7:50 a.m., November 11, 2010 at his residence. He was born August 17, 1929 in Galesburg, the son of Glenn Nelson and C. Lucille Dennis Boyer. He married Margaret “Peg” Bellamy on October 10, 1970 in Galesburg. Surviving Dick is his wife, Peg of Galesburg; a son, Richard D. Boyer...
Patty Jo Smith
Nov 3, 2010
Patty Jo Smith, 67, of Galesburg, died at 2:42 p.m. on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Patty was born on April 7, 1943 in Galesburg, the daughter of Donald R. and Audrey L. (Powell) Camren. She married Gerald "Gary" Smith in 1966 in Galesburg. Patty is survived by her husband, Gerald of Galesburg;...
Eileen Margaretta Breslin
Nov 1, 2010
Eileen Margaretta (Plunkett) Breslin died peacefully on Monday, Nov.1, 2010 at Rosewood Care Center, Galesburg. She was born on September 23, 1911, to Frances Marie and John Plunkett in Cormeen, Stradone, Co. Cavan, Ireland. In 1929 she came to the US and settled in Chicago. She met her future husband, Michael Breslin, from Donegal, Ireland, at an Irish dance...
Leon Everett Haneghan
Nov 1, 2010
Leon Everett Haneghan, 73, of Galesburg, formerly of Moon Towers, died at 12:21 a.m., November 1, 2010 at Heartland Healthcare Center. He was born September 21, 1937 in Warsaw, IL, the son of Joseph and Hazel Miller Haneghan. He married Pat Smith in 1957. Survivors include, a son, Kevin Haneghan of Galesburg; three daughters, Tami (and Mike) Lawson, Wendy...
Charlene V. Caldwell
Oct 29, 2010
Charlene V. Caldwell, age 89, of Monmouth, passed away at 9:45 a.m., Friday, October 29, 2010 at her home. She was born on October 8, 1921 in Millersburg, Ill., the daughter of Eldon and Lillian Frankenberry Belt. Charlene was reared and educated in Aldeo and Monmouth and attended Monmouth High School. She married Donald R. Caldwell on January 3,...
Harriett G. Jones Stevenson
Oct 24, 2010
Harriett G. Jones Stevenson, age 93, of Burlington, Iowa; formerly of Biggsville, IL & Sperry, IA passed away Sunday, October 24, 2010 at Blair House in Burlington, IA. Harriett Genevieve Jackson was born March 10, 1917, the daughter of Edward Burr and Nellie Louise Ellerhoff Jackson in Des Moines County, Iowa. Burr Jackson nicknamed his daughter "Babe" and her...
Mary Jane Johnson
Oct 23, 2010
Mary “Jane” (McNamara) Johnson, 85, of Gilson, Illinois went to be with the Lord on Sat., Oct. 23, 2010 at her home. She was born March 7, 1925, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of John Dale and Hazel Elizabeth McNamara. She grew up in Greene Township, Mercer Co. She graduated from Aledo High School in 1942. On January 19,...
E. Eugene "Ike" Ashby
Oct 22, 2010
E. Eugene "Ike" Ashby, age 86, of Oquawka, Illinois; passed away at his residence on Friday October 22, 2010 at NOON. "Ike" was born on July 16, 1924 in Edina, Missouri and is the son of Delbert and Leta Bishop Ashby. He was raised and educated in Monmouth where he attended local schools. He was previously married to Harriett...
Benjamin Rollo Bruner
Oct 14, 2010
Benjamin Rollo Bruner, age 74, of Oquawka, passed away at 9:35 a.m., Thursday, October 14, 2010 at the Galesburg Cottage Hospital in Galesburg, Ill. He was born on December 2, 1935 in Woodhull, Ill., the son of Ben E.and Ione Frost Bruner. Benjamin was reared and educated in Woodhull, and graduated from Rova High School. He married Patty Turner...
Ruth A. Odendahl
Oct 14, 2010
Ruth Ann Odendahl, age 88, passed away October 14, 2010 at Monmouth Nursing Home. A lifelong resident of Western Illinois, she lived the past 25 years in Monmouth. Ruth was born March 4, 1922 in Moline, Illinois and is the daughter of John and Eleanor Carlson. She graduated from Moline High School, and while there, met her future husband,...
Shawn A. Chandler
Oct 13, 2010
Shawn A. Chandler, age 47, of rural Oquawka, Illinois; passed away at her rural residence on October 13, 2010 at 10:00 am. Shawn was born on March 17, 1963 in Monmouth, Illinois and is the daughter of Harry E. and Mary J. Lamb Talley. She was raised and educated in various area schools and attended High School in Rock...
Jacqueline C Noel
Oct 8, 2010
Jacqueline C. Noel, 82, of Galesburg, died at 8:00 a.m. Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Rosewood Care Center, Galesburg. Arrangements are pending at Watson Funeral Home.
Julie Ann Thomas
Oct 8, 2010
Julie Ann Thomas, 48, of 712 Hawkinson St., Galesburg, died at 10:44 a.m. on Friday, October 08, 2010 at home. Julie was born on December 17, 1961 in Galesburg, the daughter of Jay and Helen (Simpson) Thomas. She is survived by her parents Jay and Helen of Galesburg; a brother, John of Galesburg; and a sister, Jean L. Howerton...
Ronald E. Modine
Oct 3, 2010
Ronald E. Modine, age 67, of Monmouth, passed away at 12:15 a.m., October 3, 2010 at the Galesburg Cottage Hospital in Galesburg, Ill. He was born on December 1, 1942 in Stockton, Ca., the son of Bill E. and Nadine Tubbs Modine. He was reared and educated in Orange, California and graduated from Orange High School. Ronald served in...
Max R. Peterson
Oct 2, 2010
Max R. Peterson, age 88, of Knoxville, formerly of Monmouth, passed away at 4:50 a.m., Saturday, October 2, 2010 at the Seminary Manor in Galesburg, Ill. He was born on December 22, 1921 in rural Warren County, the son of Emmett and Ruth Crandall Peterson. Max attended rural schools and graduated from Monmouth High School in 1939. He was...
Ernest R. "Pete" Jern
Sep 30, 2010
Ernest R. "Pete" Jern, age 65, of Oquawka, Ill., passed away at 10:55 p.m., Thursday, September 30, 2010 at the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington, Ia. He was born on November 27, 1944 in Burlington, Ia., the son of Phillip and Arlah Wingfield Jern. Pete was reared and educated in Oquawka and graduated from G & O...
Penelope Delrose Hedden
Sep 28, 2010
Penelope Delrose Hedden, 65, of 121 W. Simmons St., Galesburg, died at 2:10 p.m. on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Penelope was born on May 10, 1945 in Galesburg, the daughter of Delby and Patricia Ann (Rosenberg) Hare. She married Larry Hackspacher. He preceded her in death. She later married Roy Allen Hedden...
Mary Alice Otten
Sep 27, 2010
Mary Alice Otten, age 85, of Cameron, Ill., passed away at 10:50 p.m., Monday, September 27, 2010 at the Seminary Manor in Galesburg, Ill. She was born on July 3, 1925 in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, the daughter of Orum and Gracie Meador Norton. Mary Alice was reared and educated in Breckinridge County and attended local schools. She married Elmo...
Bobby Ray Johnson
Sep 23, 2010
Bobby Ray Johnson, 58, of Galesburg, died at 7:50 a.m. September 23, 2010 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Bobby was born on August 1, 1952 in Galesburg, the son of Junior Russell and Letha Mae (Rafferty) Johnson. Bobby is survived by two daughters, Angie Slater and Kathy Johnson both of Canton; three brothers, Billy of Oquawka, Russell (and Bonnie) and...
Willie Lee Thomas
Sep 23, 2010
Willie Lee Thomas, 39, of Galesburg died on Thursday, September 23, 2010 at Cottage Hospital. Cremation rites have been accorded. No funeral services are planned.
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