Obituaries

Jun 1, 2024

Mornice Yvonne Wilburn, 69, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 6:53 p.m.

Mornice married Sanford S. Wilburn on August 16, 1997 in Galesburg. He survives of Galesburg.

Cremation will be accorded. Services will be held in Phoenix, Arizona. Arrangements have been entrusted to Watson...

Jun 1, 2024

Duane A. Pratt, Sr. age 93, of Berwick, Illinois, passed away at 4:15 am at the Roseville Nursing and Rehab Center in Roseville, Illinois on June 1, 2024. Duane was born on August 4, 1930 in Berwick, Illinois and is the son of Arnold Meachum and Hazel Leona Underwood Pratt. Duane attended the Berwick grade school and attended the...

May 30, 2024

Brenda Gail Baker, 78, of Galesburg, died at 2:45 a.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2024.

She was born November 26, 1945, in Galesburg, the daughter of Gale Clayton and Mary Louise (Smith) Baker.

Left to cherish her memory is one brother, Mike (Martha) Baker of Hartsville, South Carolina; a sister-in-law, Vicki...

May 30, 2024

Douglas L. "Doug" Wilson, age 56, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 1:21 AM on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at his residence in Monmouth. He was born November 9, 1967 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Allan James and Patricia Ann (Simonson) Wilson. Doug attended schools in the area and graduated from Carthage High School.

Doug worked...

May 26, 2024

Angela Lynn Pacheco, 60, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 11:14 p.m.

Angie was born August 2, 1963 in Galesburg, the daughter of Beatrice Marie (McAfee) and Jacinto Pacheco. Angie is survived by two daughters, Ashley (Maggie) Sanchez and Secilia (Jose) Reyes both of Galesburg; two sons, Brandon Sibley...

May 25, 2024

Wilma Winona Pacheco, 90, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 8:10 p.m.

Wilma was born April 8, 1934, the daughter of Hazel (Moss) and Henry H. Wensel. She married Adelphino Pacheco, Sr. on July 20, 1952 in Galesburg, Illinois. He preceded her in death on October 28, 1996. Wilma is survived by...

May 25, 2024

James “Jim” Leroy Johnson, 83, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Born on November 16, 1940, in Cameron, Illinois, he was the son of the late Bert and Phyllis Johnson. Jim was a cherished member of the Cameron community, where he built his home, family and friendships. On July 4, 1965, Jim...

May 23, 2024

Patty Joan Zepeda, 75 of Galesburg passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at her home. She was born on January 23, 1949 in Galesburg, the daughter of Willie B. Jones and Reba L. Hickerson.

Patty was raised in Abingdon and attended schools in Abingdon as well as Cunningham School in Urbana, IL.

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May 22, 2024

Pamela Ann Butz, 63, of Galesburg, died peacefully Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at her home where she was loved by all.

She was born December 26, 1960 in Park Ridge, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Eileen Butz. Pam resided at St. Mary’s Square Living Center in Galesburg from 1998 until she moved into Hedger...

May 22, 2024

Kenneth Nelson Nyman, 75, of Galesburg, IL, slipped off to heaven peacefully on May 22, 2024. He was given his heart’s desire, which was to stay in his home until the end. Born on February 21, 1949, Ken was the second son in a family of two boys. After high school in Galesburg, he began college at Northwestern University...

May 22, 2024

Argyle R. Lydic, age 94, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 2:28 AM on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Monmouth Nursing Home. She was born January 19, 1930 in Roseville, Illinois, the daughter of Roy A. and Alice M. (Siders) Thurman. Argyle was a graduate of Little York High School and also attended Browns Business College. On June...

May 19, 2024

Gary L. Sage, 85, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully, Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois.

Gary was born on May 5, 1939, the son of Ross T. and Zelma (Robbins) Sage. He married Betty Dennison and later married Marilyn L. (Flaar) Caulkins on April 6, 1996, in Galesburg. She survives...

May 19, 2024

Angelo Patrick James “Pickle” Mangieri, 23, of Wataga, Illinois, died at 10:00 p.m. Sunday, May 19, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

Angelo was born November 3, 2000 in Galesburg, Illinois the son of Felicia E. (Hunt) and Paul L Mangieri.

Angelo is survived by his parents of Galesburg; the love...

May 12, 2024

Margaret A. Shafer, age 99, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 8:20 PM on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at the Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville, Illinois. She was born June 16, 1924 in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Charles Fredrick and Maria Caroline Dorthea (Oge) Lenz. She was reared and educated in the Biggsville area and attended school...

May 11, 2024

Sandra A. "Sonie" Olson, age 88, of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at 3:33 AM on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at The Klein Center in West Burlington, Iowa. She was born July 5, 1935 in Bennett, Nebraska, the daughter of Francis Lynn and Alice Lucille (Hall) Hagaman. She was raised in Bennett, graduating from Bennett High School. Sandra then attended...

May 9, 2024

Richard LeRoy Dalton, 91, of Beech Island, South Carolina, formerly of Galesburg, Illinois, died Thursday, May 9, 2024 in Beech Island, South Carolina.

Dick was born December 27, 1932 in Galesburg, the son Otis LeRoy and Maxine Dorothy (Kent) Dalton. After graduating from Galesburg High School in 1950, Dick joined the US Navy on August...

May 7, 2024

Rose Mary Crick, 82, of Galesburg, Illinois died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

Rose was born November 22, 1941 in Rineyville, Kentucky the daughter of Emil G. and Anna F. (Alvey) Brangers, Jr. She graduated from Rineyville High School and later moved to Galesburg, Illinois. Rose worked at the...

May 3, 2024

Helen “Joan” Vancil went home to join her beloved husband and sons on May 3rd, 2024. Joan was born on March 7, 1933 to James and Martha (Crowl) Rock in Maquon Township IL. She married the love of her life James E Vancil on December 30, 1951 in Avon IL. After their marriage she supported and helped her husband...

May 2, 2024

Gene Benton Endthoff, 91, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 8:08 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.

Gene was born December 16, 1932 in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, the son of Benton and Clara (Haasl) Endthoff. Gene married Betty Lou Hill on June 17, 1951 in Rochelle, Illinois. He went on to serve in the...

May 2, 2024

Melva J. Essex, age 93, of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at 6:40 pm on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in the Betty’s Garden wing of Courtyard Estates in Monmouth, Illinois. Melva was born on January 23, 1931, in rural Rozetta, Illinois and is the daughter of Joseph J. and Martha M. (Collins) McVey. Melva spent her early childhood in Rozetta....