Obituaries

Jul 24, 2023

Pamela Sue Hulse, 76, of Galesburg, died at 6:36 a.m. on Monday, July 24, 2023 at Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville.

She was born November 22, 1946 in Galesburg, the daughter of Gerald Eugene and Clara Belle (Brush) Hopping. Pam was reared and educated in Galesburg, graduating from high school in 1964. She married...

Jul 22, 2023

The Boy Scout Law, “…trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent” was often recited by our husband, brother, uncle, great-uncle and friend, Ronald Dean Muller, who at age 76 left this earthly home on July 22,2023 after a tough struggle with the unrelenting foe that is cancer.

Ron was...

Jul 20, 2023

Christina Diane Moffett, 75, of Bloomington, Illinois, died at 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2023 and is now in her final resting place in heaven.

She was born December 29, 1947 in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Francis Virgil and Ella Louise (Kaufman) Wolf. Christina was reared and educated in Decatur, graduating from high...

Jul 18, 2023

Lisa Marie Owings, 54, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 11:35 p.m. at the Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois.

Lisa was born March 6, 1969 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Robert Archie and Alice Ann (Fields) Reitman. She graduated from Yorkwood High School in 1988. On October 7, 1989, Lisa...

Jul 17, 2023

Francis Michael Mallee, III, 70, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home on July 17, 2023.

Frank was born October 18, 1952 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of Francis Michael and Mary (Vahey) Mallee. Frank earned his bachelor’s degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and his PhD in chemical engineering from the University of...

Jul 17, 2023

Berta Mae Adams, 87, of Galesburg, formerly of Prairie City, Illinois, died peacefully Monday July 17, 2023 at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois.

Berta was born May 4, 1936 in Farmville, Virginia the daughter of Joseph Sweeney and Ola Mae (Meadows) Meadows. Berta married Paul Oliver Adams on October 6, 1951 in Columbia, South...

Jul 14, 2023

Dennis John Lepisto, 69 of Wataga, Illinois passed away July 14,2023 at his home.

He was born July 12,1954 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the son of Carl William and Lila Miriam (Karki) Lepisto. Dennis graduated from Shenango High School, New Castle, Pennsylvania class of 1972 and Edinboro State College of Pennsylvania class of 1976. He...

Jul 8, 2023

John Louis Melton, 88, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 4:22 p.m. Saturday, July 8, 2023 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

John was born May 10, 1935 in Galesburg, the son of W. Walter and LaVonne Mae (Robertson) Melton. John graduated from ROVA High School in 1953 and attended Brown’s Business College in Galesburg...

Jul 6, 2023

Robert Henry McAllister, 82, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 7:28 a.m., Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Allure of Knox County, Galesburg, Illinois.

Bob was born June 24, 1941 in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, the son of Harry S. and Nellie (Black) McAllister. After graduating from Hamilton, Illinois High School, Bob enlisted in the United States Marine...

Jul 5, 2023

Roger Stanley Fones, 70, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home, Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at 5:02 p.m., with his family by his side.

Roger was born September 29, 1952 in Galesburg, the son of Richard Stanley and Betty Suzanna (Westfall) Fones. Roger graduated from Galesburg High School in 1971 and began working at White’s...

Jul 2, 2023

Mary Ellen Lydic, 64, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home, Sunday, July 2, 2023 at 7:45 a.m.

Mary was born November 22, 1958 in Galesburg, Illinois, the daughter of Clarence James and Dorothy Ruth (Landon) Roberts. After graduating from Abingdon High School, Mary went to work for Frank Seben State Farm. Mary went on to work in...

Jul 1, 2023

Susan Allene Behrens, 72, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 12:40 p.m. at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois.

Susan was born August 14, 1950 in Galesburg, the daughter of H. Allen and Marianna M. (Nesbit) McOlgan. Susan married Ted A. Behrens on August 13, 1977 at the First United Methodist Church,...

Jun 29, 2023

Margaret Elizabeth Hagler, 72, of Henderson, Illinois, died peacefully at home, Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 10:13 a.m.

Margaret was born September 1, 1950 in Mounds, Illinois, the daughter of Ivo and Perliner (Rodgers) Everett. After graduating high school, Margaret attended and received her A.A.S. at Carl Sandburg College, Galesburg, Illinois. Margaret married Earl Luarther Hagler on...

Jun 28, 2023

Frank O. Unger, 80, Knoxville, Illinois, died peacefully with his family by his side, Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at home.

Frank was born June 29, 1942 in Galesburg, Illinois, the son of Hugh M. and Margaret C. (Bower) Unger. After graduating high school, Frank began a career with The Burlington Northern Railroad (now BNSF) as...

Jun 26, 2023

Marjorie Jean Augerson, 87, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully, Monday, June 26, 2023 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.

Marg was born February 3, 1936 in Tomah, Wisconsin, the daughter of Claude R. and Elsie E. (Fonger) Armstrong. After graduating from Galesburg High School in 1954, Marjorie married Robert G. Augerson on October 30, 1954 in Galesburg....

Jun 25, 2023

Sister Ruth Amelia Lewis Smith, 99, was born February 29, 1924 in Unionville, VA. She was the daughter of Daisy and Eugene Lewis. Sister Ruth Lewis Smith, the Lewis Family matriarch died, Sunday, June 25, 2023 at the Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, IL after a five-week stay. Sister Smith was preceded in death by her parents and siblings:...

Jun 22, 2023

Mrs. Patricia Celestine (Hall) Eldridge, 90, of Galesburg, IL passed away peacefully to return to her

Heavenly Father on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 12:10 p.m. C.T. in her home with family by her side. She

fought a long and tedious illness with bravery and sometimes tears, but always with the support and

...

Jun 19, 2023

Rebecca Sue Sottos, 70, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Monday, June 19, 2023 at home.

Becky was born October 12, 1952 in Gaelsburg, the daughter of Sam and Mildred Irene (Nelson) Sottos. After graduating from Galesburg High School, Becky began working at Maytag, remaining there until its closure in 2004. Becky had recently been working at...

Jun 14, 2023

Roney L. Noble, 62, of Galesburg, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at home with family present.

He was born in Galesburg on July 10, 1960 to Kenneth Noble and Bertha Mesecher Noble. He attended Coldbrook School, Steele Middle School, Churchill Jr. High and graduated from Galesburg Senior High in 1978. While in school...

Jun 13, 2023

Roland John Benjamin, PhD, died peacefully at Tucson (AZ) Medical Center on June 13, 2023 at 95 years of age. He was born May 18, 1928 near Williamsfield, Illinois, the son of Harley W. and Beulah Doubet Benjamin. He married Maxine Cadwell, daughter of Delbert A. and Rose McMillan Cadwell, on June 25, 1950.

Surviving...