Obituaries

Nov 11, 2024

Carl W. Vollbracht, Sr. age 73, of Monmouth, Illinois; passed away at 10:20 am on Monday November 11, 2024 at his residence in Monmouth, Illinois. Carl was born on September 20, 1951 in Monmouth and is the son of Omer Delbert and Ruby Jane Jones Vollbracht. Carl was raised in the Monmouth area and attended local schools and the...

Nov 11, 2024

Laura M. Simpson, age 63, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 9:50 AM on Monday, November 11, 2024 at St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Illinois. She was born December 8, 1960 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Helen Christine Bertelsen. Laura and raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School with the Class of 1979. On...

Nov 9, 2024

Joan Eileen Metzner, 77, of Alpha, Illinois, died at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 9, 2024 at home surrounded by family.

She was born December 30, 1946 in Moline, Illinois, the daughter of Ralph William and Marion Ileen (Shroyer) Keck. Joan was reared and educated in New Windsor, Illinois. She met the love of her life...

Nov 9, 2024

Thomas Lee Howerter, 75, of Galesburg, died at 1:15 p.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.

He was born to Harry LaVerne and Mildred Elvera (Johnson) Howerter, Sr. on February 27, 1949 in Galesburg. Thomas was reared and educated in Galesburg, graduating from high school in 1967. After graduating, he...

Nov 6, 2024

Kenneth (Kenny) Joseph Egger, age 91, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 1:27 PM at his residence on November 6, 2024. He was born May 22,1933 in Davenport, Iowa, the son of Charles Anthony and Irma Louise (Dunbar) Egger. Kenny attended school in Davenport, Iowa and Monmouth High School. On November 11, 1951, he enlisted in the Illinois National...

Nov 5, 2024

Julie Lynn Dawson, 63, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 8:31 p.m. at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, with her family by her side.

Julie was born August 4, 1961 in Galesburg, the daughter of William Earl and Frances Ann (Motter) Dawson. Julie is survived by her mother, Ann Norgart of...

Nov 2, 2024

Judith Ann McGaan, 85, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at home, Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 8:14 a.m.

Judy was born September 13, 1939 in Galesburg, the daughter of Russell LeRoy and Adah Isabel (Simpson) Selman. Judy worked as a bookkeeper at Gateway Co-Op Galva for 31 years, retiring in 2003.

Judy...

Oct 31, 2024

Shirley Jeanette Frakes, 93, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully, Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Toulon Rehab and Health Care, Toulon, Illinois.

Shirley was born December 24, 1930 in Colchester, Illinois, the daughter of George Franklin and Ruth Elizabeth (Keithley) Rammage.

Shirley lived in Utah for many years when she and her...

Oct 30, 2024

James Andrew “Butch” Turner, known fondly by friends and family as Jim, passed away on October 30, 2024, at the age of 79. Born on May 7, 1945, in Galesburg, Illinois, the son of Mildred McCoy. Mildred died when Jim was 18 months old. He was adopted by his aunt and uncle Doyne E. (Weigert) and Verne L. Turner. ...

Oct 28, 2024

Charlotte Ilene Wetterow, 81, of Galesburg, IL, died peacefully, Monday, October 28, 2024 at Allure of Lake Storey in Galesburg.

Charlotte was born November 8, 1942 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Carl and Neona M. (McGrew) Cooper. Charlotte graduated from Knoxville High School and went on to work many jobs: She worked for several...

Oct 28, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Katherine L Knott; she took her last breath in the early morning hours of 10/28/24 & her beautiful soul went to be with our Lord. Katherine, AKA Kat, was born on 2/16/77 in Galesburg; she was 47 years, 8 months, one week & 2 days young.

Born to...

Oct 26, 2024

A Time To Be Born-

Deacon Jimmy Louis Turner, 68, Galesburg, IL transitioned to his heavenly home at 10:36 a.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, IL. He was born on September 24, 1956, in Moro, Arkansas to Curnel and Dorothy Mae Turner. From this union nine children were born;...

Oct 22, 2024

John R. " Johnny " Stivers. age 61, of Oquawka, Illinois; passed away at 12:19 pm on Tuesday October 22, 2024 at the University of Chicago Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. Johnny was born on December 29, 1962 in Monmouth, Illinois and is the son of John R. " Jack " and Rilla C. Lefler Stivers. He was raised...

Oct 22, 2024

Mary "Luan" Butler, age 88, of Springfield, Illinois, formerly of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 2:25 AM on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 in her Lewis Memorial Christian Village apartment in Springfield. She was born November 5, 1935 in Macomb, Illinois, the daughter of Harvey and Helen Mirian (Krauser) Doll. Luan attended and graduated from Bushnell Prairie City High School...

Oct 21, 2024

Roger Lee Johnson, 87, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully with his family by his side at 1:30 a.m. Monday, October 21, 2024 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.

Roger was born June 29, 1937 in Galesburg, the son of Fredrick Joseph and Beatrice Francis (McCulloch) Johnson. He graduated from Galesburg High School. Roger proudly served in the...

Oct 20, 2024

Danny Lee Hare, 90, of Viola, Illinois, died unexpectedly Sunday October 20, 2024 in the emergency room at Unity Point Hospital, Moline, Illinois.

Danny was born August 26, 1934, in Galesburg, Illinois the son of Edgar Zimri and Mary Violet (Carlson) Hare. After graduating high school, Danny began attending the University of Illinois in the...

Oct 19, 2024

William A. Moody, Jr., age 89, of Oquawka, Illinois; passed away at 4:28 am on Saturday October 19, 2024 at the Monmouth Nursing Home in Monmouth, Illinois. Bill was born on May 19, 1935 in Asheville, North Carolina and is the son of William Arthur and Sara Kathryn Neal Moody. He was raised and educated in Asheville and Union...

Oct 17, 2024

Christine T. (Turnbull) Jorgensen, age 83, formerly of Monmouth, Illinois and of Denver, Colorado; passed away in her residence in Colorado on October 17, 2024. Christine was born on September 12, 1941 in Champaign, Illinois and is the daughter of David and Ruth Buchholz Turnbull. She was raised in Monmouth where she attended local schools and graduated from Monmouth...

Oct 16, 2024

Lance D. Neilson, a hearty soul known for his love of life and indomitable spirit, passed away peacefully in Galesburg, Illinois, on October 16, 2024, at the age of 54. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on December 26, 1969, to Edna L. (Lindsey) and the late Donald F. Neilson.

In his professional journey, Lance's strong work...

Oct 16, 2024

Robert D. Hoskins, 91, of Oneida, Illinois, died peacefully, Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Courtyard Estates of Knoxville, surrounded by family.

Bob was born August 11, 1933 in Sparland, Illinois, the son of Neil and Violet Irene (Stoecker) Hoskins. He attended Lacon schools and enlisted in the US Army, serving in Korea. He later went...