Obituaries

Steven "Dick" Richard Miller

Steven "Dick" Richard Miller

Jun 25, 2010

Steven R. "Dick" Miller, age 64, of Monmouth, passed away at 1:23 a.m., Friday, June 25, 2010 at the Monmouth Nursing Home in Monmouth. He was born on January 27, 1946 in Monmouth, the son of Joseph L. and Dorothy P. Murphy Miller. He was reared and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School in 1964. Steven...

Brooklyn Nicole Clay

Brooklyn Nicole Clay

Jun 21, 2010

Brooklyn Nicole Clay, infant daughter of Derek James Clay and Michelle LeAnn Rodriguez died Monday, June 21, 2010 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. She is survived by her parents and a sister Keira Marie Rodriguez.  She was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandmother, Carolina Swanner.  No services are planned.

Marietherese Creighton

Marietherese Creighton

Jun 21, 2010

Marietherese Creighton passed away Monday morning in the Marigold Nursing Home at 9:50 a.m. attended by family members and two special friends.  She suffered a sudden stroke April 5, 2007 losing her left side, leaving her bedfast. Her active life in Knoxville and Galesburg, since 1960, included raising four children, offering Spanish lessons to young children, volunteering as a...

Raymond  L. Fogarty

Raymond L. Fogarty

Jun 20, 2010

Raymond L. Fogarty, 93, Monmouth, formerly of Biggsville passed away at 3:15 p.m., Sunday, June 20, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital in Galesburg with his daughter Patti by his side. Ray was born September 16, 1916 in St. Augustine in the family home, the son of Louis Patrick Fogarty and Mary Kennedy Fogarty. Ray was employed his entire lifetime...

Jerry  S. Ramage

Jerry S. Ramage

Jun 18, 2010

Jerry S. Ramage, age 62, passed away at 5:31 p.m., Friday, June 18, 2010 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Ill. He was born on June 16, 1948 in Anchorage, Alaska the son of Jarrel S. and Naomi B. Harper Ramage. Jerry was reared and educated in the Yuma, Arizona, he later graduated from Northern Arizona University....

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Karlovich

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Karlovich

Jun 14, 2010

Elizabeth “Betty” J. Karlovich, 85, of Galesburg, died at 4:50 a.m. Monday, June 14, 2010 at Cottage Hospital, Galesburg. Betty was born on October 28, 1924 in Streator, the daughter of Michael and Mary Ann Chergovsky Andrick.  She married Laurance P. Karlovich on October 31, 1953 in Galesburg.  He preceded her in death in 1962.  She is survived by...

Jon Deen

Jon Deen

Jun 4, 2010

Jon L. Deen, age 72, of Decatur, Illinois passed away on June 4, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur, IL. Jon was born on January 3, 1938 to Lowell Main and Mildred Grace (Hook) Deen in Monmouth, IL. He was raised in Monmouth attending Monmouth schools and graduating from Monmouth High School and graduated from Monmouth College in...

Adrian  L. Lefler

Adrian L. Lefler

Jun 2, 2010

Adrian L. Lefler, age 81, of Monmouth, passed away at 3:15 p.m., Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at his residence in Monmouth. He was born on June 19, 1928 in Lomax, Ill., the son of Ross C. and Ellen V. Williams Lefler. Adrian attended Jackson Corners school. He served in the United States Air Force from 1946 to 1949. Adrian...

Rose Mary Chasteen

Rose Mary Chasteen

May 24, 2010

Rose Mary Chasteen, 58, of Galesburg, died at 3:48 p.m., Monday, May 24, 2010 at home. She was born July 22, 1951 in Sunbright, Tennessee the daughter Melvina L. Camper.  She married Richard A. Chasteen on November 15, 1970 in Galesburg.  He survives.  Also surviving is a son, Michael L. Chasteen of Galesburg, daughter, Terrie Ann (Matthew) Roden of...

Joan Olson

Joan Olson

May 14, 2010

Joan Olson, 72, of Galesburg, died at 12:05 a.m. on Friday, May 14, 2010 at Heartland Health Care, Galesburg. Joan was born on December 10, 1937 in Macomb, the daughter of Joe and Luella Kitch Winter.  She married Gus Olson on June 2, 1957 in McDonough County.  Surviving Joan is her husband, Gus of Galesburg and many cousins.  She...

Walter  A. Pierson

Walter A. Pierson

May 13, 2010

Walter A. Pierson, age 91, of Monmouth, Illinois; passed away at 5:01 pm on May 13, 2010 at his Monmouth home. Walter was born on December 4, 1918 in Wadena, Minnesota and is the son of August and Anna Ramberg Pierson. He raised and attended rural schools in Wadena Minnesota. He also graduated from United Electronics in Des Moines,...

Warren A. Riley

Warren A. Riley

May 12, 2010

Warren A. Riley, 74, of Galesburg, died at 7:48 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at Cottage Hospital. Warren was born on January 10, 1936 in Galesburg, the son of Francis and Mary Loretto Cofield Riley.  He married Marsha Helton on February 22, 1964 in Galesburg.  Marsha preceded him in death on June 10, 2004.  Surviving Warrren is his son,...

Gary W. Gohlinghorst

Gary W. Gohlinghorst

May 8, 2010

Mr. Gary Wayne Gohlinghorst, 60, of Galesburg died at 5:34 a.m., Saturday, May 8, 2010, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. He was born July 13, 1949, in Marshall, Missouri to Albert W. and Florence Horstmann Gohlinghorst.  He married Nancy D. Clay on October 8, 1983, in Knoxville at St. Mary’s Chapel.  She survives. Also surviving is a...

Mary M. Southwell

Mary M. Southwell

May 3, 2010

Mary Monica Southwell, 87, of Galesburg, died at 1:10 a.m. on Monday, May 03, 2010 at Rosewood Care Center, Galesburg. Mary was born on June 27, 1922 in Clinton, IA the daughter, of Thomas J. and Agnes Marie Mahoney Leonard.  She married Robert M. Southwell on September 15, 1951 in Clinton, IA.  Surviving Mary is a son, Robert (Stormy)...

Kathleen H Kennedy

Kathleen H Kennedy

Apr 27, 2010

Kathleen H. Kennedy, 93, of Galesburg, died at 2:05 a.m. on April 27, 2010 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.   Kathleen was born on April 9, 1917 in Peoria, the daughter of Edward Lee and Bessie Blanche Foster Laughlin.  She first married George Lavender.  She then married Billy Dean Allen.  She later married Lewis Kennedy.  Surviving Kathleen is her son, Darrel...

William  Sr. Hillier

William Sr. Hillier

Apr 26, 2010

William Hillier, Sr., 78, of Galesburg, died at 5:36 a.m. Monday, April 26, 2010 at Cottage Hospital Galesburg. Bill was born on March 23, 1932 in Streator, the son of George and Delores Barnwell Hillier.  He married Marianne Kremer on June 22, 1950 in Rock Island.  Surviving Bill is his wife of almost 60 years, Marianne of Galesburg; 3...

Bradley  J. Scanlan

Bradley J. Scanlan

Apr 18, 2010

Bradley J. Scanlan, age 45, of Monmouth, passed away at 2:03 a.m., Sunday, April 18, 2010 at the McDonough District Hospital in Macomb, Ill. He was born on January 31, 1965 in Burlington, Ia., the son of Gale and Connie Jones Scanlan. Brad was raised by his grandmother Ida Jackson in Fountain Green, Ill. and attended local schools. He...

James R. Pogue

James R. Pogue

Apr 13, 2010

James R. Pogue, 88, of Galesburg, died at 9:44 a.m. on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at Cottage Hospital. Jim was born on October 27, 1921 in Galesburg, the son of Ralph and Mary Welsh Pogue.  He married Joan Eddy on August 30, 1947 in Galesburg.  Surviving is his son, Tom (Rose) of Oneida; 2 daughters, Ann (Joseph) Filer of...

David  L. Liby

David L. Liby

Apr 12, 2010

David L. Liby, age 64, of Monmouth, passed away at 8:00 p.m., Monday, April 12, 2010 at his home. He was born on September 14, 1945 in Avon, Ill., the son of John L. and Dorothy E. Brown Liby. He was reared and educated in Monmouth and attended Monmouth Public Schools. David married Elizabeth Anne Clifford on August 16,...

James George Sutkowski

James George Sutkowski

Apr 11, 2010

James George Sutkowski, 64, of Galesburg, died at 12:15 p.m. on Sunday, April 11, 2010 at Cottage Hospital, Galesburg. Cremation rites have been accorded.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Watson Funeral Home.