Obituaries

Oct 9, 2024

Allen Lee Hosier, 78, of Galesburg, Illinois, died October 9, 2024.

Allen was born in Galesburg on May 9, 1946, the son of Clifford Allen and E. Viola (Griffitts) Hosier. Following high school, Allen enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving a tour in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged on September 2, 1967.

Oct 9, 2024

John W. "Bill" Abbott, Sr. age 87, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 12:42 AM on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Seminary Manor in Galesburg, Illinois. He was born August 3, 1937 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Orin Preston and Hanna (Doyle) Abbott. Bill attended schools in Little York and Monmouth. On May 9, 1958 he married Sonya...

Oct 8, 2024

Karen Catherine Schwieter, 78, of Galesburg, died Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at her home.

She was born July 28, 1946, in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Willis Anthony and Alma Lillian (Price) Heubner. Karen graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1964. She worked as a line worker and machine operator at Maytag...

Oct 6, 2024

James F. Beaty, 67, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 2:56 a.m. Sunday, October 6, 2024 at home.

Jim was born July 21, 1957 in Beardstown, Illinois, the son of Patricia Ann (Heller) and Harold Beaty. He worked at Lacky Monument in Galesburg for several years, prior to moving to Florida. Whiling living in Florida, he...

Oct 6, 2024

A. Jean Birkhead, 91, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at 1:09 pm at Courtyard Estates in Monmouth where she had been a resident for many years and received excellent care from a loving staff.  Jean was born on November 22, 1932 in Viroqua, Wisconsin, and is the daughter of Kenneth and Audrey (Miller) Potts. Jean was raised...

Oct 5, 2024

Laura L. Fults, 79, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 5:56 a.m. Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg.

She was born September 19, 1945 in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of Fredrick C. and Frances E. (Bjork) Fults. She was raised in Peoria and married Larry Stone in Peoria in 1967. He...

Oct 4, 2024

Michael Joseph Cone’, 67, of Galesburg, Illinois was welcomed into Jesus’s arms, peacefully and at home surrounded by his family on October 4, 2024 around 8:30 a.m.

Mike was born January 24, 1957 in Kewanee, Illinois to his father and mother James J. and Julia M. (Asbell) Cone’. He is survived by his two sons,...

Oct 4, 2024

Joyce L. Lee, age 93, formerly of Monmouth, Illinois; passed away at 9:30 am on October 4, 2024 at the Regent of Burnsville in Burnsville, Minnesota. Joyce was born on October 17, 1930 in Alexis, Illinois and is the daughter of Melvin and Iola Laughead McBride. She was raised in Alexis and attended area schools and the Viola area...

Oct 2, 2024

Gloria M. Carothers, 98, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at 2:10 a.m. on October 2, 2024 at Allure of Knox County, Galesburg.

Gloria was born April 25, 1926 in St. David, Illinois, the daughter of Kathry A. (Shragal) and Joseph T. Shiner. After high school, Gloria attended and graduated from St. Francis School of Nursing...

Oct 1, 2024

John Norman Charlson, 84, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home, Tuesday, October 1, 2023.

John was born June 26, 1940 in Moline, Illinois, the son of Raymond W. and Audrey M. (Cook) Charlson. John entered in the US Army on June 19, 1958, serving 3 years during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged...

Sep 29, 2024

Peggy Sue DeWitt, 65, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 9:55 p.m. Sunday, September 29, 2024 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Peggy was born June 3, 1959 in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of Jay D. and Marian L. (Enlow) DeWitt. Peggy is survived by three sisters, Teresa DeWitt of Galesburg, Vicki DeWitt of Macomb,...

Sep 28, 2024

Anna M. Zeephat, 87, of Palm Coast, Florida, formerly of Galesburg passed away on September 28, 2024 at her residence. She was born on May 26, 1937, in Augusta, Illinois to the late Maxwell and Lucille (Dooley) Burton.

Anna graduated from Galesburg High School in 1955. She married James Zeephat on September 30, 1978 and...

Sep 27, 2024

Dan Piper, 70, of Galesburg, passed away September 27, 2024 at his home, surrounded by family.

Dan was born in Peoria, IL to Nelda Piper on December 24, 1953, and lived his life giving to others as only befits a Christmas Eve arrival. He married his high school sweetheart, Jackie Lee, on August 16, 1974...

Sep 27, 2024

Kairee Joy Elane Hippen-Stipp, of Galesburg, Illinois, affectionately known as Kai, graced this earth with her joy and smile from December 18, 2017, until September 27, 2024, dying at 4:20 a.m. alongside her father, John Stipp, II, in a house fire. Born and raised in Galesburg, Illinois, Kai left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew...

Sep 27, 2024

John E. Stipp, II, 50, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 4:24 a.m. Friday, September 27, 2024 in the emergency room at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, after courageously entering their burning home to save his daughter, Kaiiree.

John was born July 15, 1974 in Galesburg. John was father to 15 children and the sole...

Sep 23, 2024

Charles A. Allaman, age 97, of rural Rozetta, Illinois, passed away at 9:57 AM on Monday, September 23, 2024 at the Roseville Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born May 2, 1927 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Marion H. and Louie L. (Thompson) Allaman. Charles attended Liberty School in Rozetta, Oquawka Grade School, and graduated from Biggsville High...

Sep 22, 2024

Paul Ellsworth Davis, Jr., 69, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Sunday, September 22, 2024 at home.

Paul was born September 28, 1954 in Beardstown, Illinois, the son of Ruth Marie (Learned) and Paul Ellsworth Davis, Sr. He was married to Sandra Emerick for over 15 years. Paul is survived by his children, Alisha Emerick of Rock...

Sep 20, 2024

Mangabhai Makanbhai Patel, 88, of Galesburg, died at 8:25 p.m. Friday, September 20, 2024, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.

He was born October 9, 1935, in Kothamdi, India, to Makanbhai and Dhaniben Patel. Mangabhai was a small business owner for 25 years, retiring in 2005. He married Bhanuben Patel on December 12,...

Sep 20, 2024

Melanie Gayle Lewis, 67, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024, in Chicago, surrounded by family after a brief battle with cancer.

It is with immense pain that our family says goodbye to the treat baking, quilt sewing, storytelling, matriarch of our gang. From childhood memories, to teacher chronicles, Mel always had a story to tell, and her...

Sep 18, 2024

Marlene M. Gehring, 65, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at her home.

She was born April 21, 1959 in Galesburg, the daughter of Paul R. and Ellen L. (Bean) Johnson. Marlene married Gary L. Gehring of Galesburg on June 1, 2009 in Berwick, Illinois.

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