Obituaries

May 1, 2024

Donald Ralph Remer, 85, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, surrounded by his loving family.

Don was born February 22, 1939, in Trinidad, Colorado, the son of Ernest Ralph and Rebecca Alice (Nicol) Remer. Don graduated from Valley Senior High School in Fairview, Illinois, in 1957....

Apr 30, 2024

David Alan King, 73, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.

David was born June 25, 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Edward L. and Marcella B. (Matthews) King. He graduated from Galesburg High School in 1968 and Carl Sandburg College in 1983. David...

Apr 29, 2024

John Roger Duerre (Johnny, Du-ray, Big John), 68, of Galesburg, died at 9:21 p.m. Monday, April 29, 2024 at his home.

He was born June 30, 1955 in Galesburg, the son of Stanley Leroy and Bernadine Lucille (Martinson) Duerre. John was raised in Galesburg and graduated high school in 1973. He married Debbie A. Coburn...

Apr 28, 2024

Jenny Marie Park, 69, of Galesburg, died Sunday, April 28, 2024 at Marigold Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Galesburg.

She was born May 25, 1954 in Galesburg, the daughter of Albert Ardell and Burnice Juanita (Heaton) Allen. Jenny married Forrest A. Park, Sr. on September 23, 1980 in Galesburg.

Jenny...

Apr 27, 2024

Luz Nuncio Schick, née Nuncio Garza, died on Saturday, April 27th, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family. She was 69 years old. Luz is survived by her husband, William Charles Schick of Galesburg; her children, Emily Nuncio Schick of Galesburg and Robert Nuncio Schick of Brooklyn, NY; and her sisters María Esperanza, Ana, and Cristina Nuncio, all residents of...

Apr 26, 2024

Cody Jo Teel, 35, gentle, kind and caring brother, uncle and son suddenly passed away at home, Friday, April 26, 2024 in Galesburg.

Cody was born September 11, 1988 in Galesburg, Illinois, the son of Steven Ross and Mary Petra (Zalazar) Teel. Cody is survived by six sisters, Mia Teel, Mary Sue Teel, and Claudia...

Apr 21, 2024

Ollie Mae Colwell, 84, of Galesburg, formerly of Abingdon, died on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville.

She was born August 22, 1939, the oldest of 9 children born to Cleo and Bernita (Coats) Taylor in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. Ollie was reared and educated in Abingdon. She married Carl E....

Apr 21, 2024

Phyllis Irene Salsman, loving daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, 86, of Galesburg, died peacefully at 12:52 a.m. Sunday, April 21, 2024 in Seminary Manor.

Phyllis was born February 22, 1938 in Waverly, KY, the daughter of Charles Everett and Anna M. Russelburg. She married Eric A. Salsman on July 18, 1955. They had...

Apr 21, 2024

Augustine Berthe Ouamba, 79, of Galesburg, Illinois died peacefully at home, Sunday, April 21, 2024.

Augustine was born May 15, 1944 in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo, Africa, the daughter of François Matiala and Germaine Maleka. Augustine attended and graduated from a four year university in Africa and worked as a manager at a retail...

Apr 20, 2024

Creola Davidson was born on December 1, 1923, in Burnt Corn, Alabama to the late Richard and Mattie Lee Cunningham. She grew up in Georgiana, Alabama. She worked in various areas after graduating from high school and was well-known as the family chef who could make a meal out of anything.

She moved to Galesburg,...

Apr 20, 2024

Heidi Lynn Eaves, 37, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Saturday, April 20, 2024 at UIC Hospital, Chicago, Illinois.

Heidi was born March 18, 1987 in Galesburg, the daughter of Hank Eldon Beaty and Tammy Sue Eaves. Heidi is survived by her mother Tammy of Galesburg; her three children, LaM’ya JaNah Summerville and Jerry Nial Summerville of...

Apr 20, 2024

LaMarr W. Evans, age 85, of Oquawka, Illinois passed away suddenly at 3:55 PM on Saturday, April 20, 2024 in Oquawka. He was born January 26, 1939 in rural Carman, Illinois, the son of Oscar Alfred and Roxie (Gittings) Evans. LaMarr attended schools in Bushnell and graduated as Valedictorian from Terre Haute High School  Class of 1957. He then...

Apr 17, 2024

Charles K. “Charlie” Cook, 78, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Charlie was born in Caneyville, Kentucky on November 24, 1945 to Roy and Delores (Kinser) Cook. He graduated from Avon High School in 1969. He then joined the US Air Force, serving in Vietnam. He...

Apr 17, 2024

Clair Leo Underhill Dunn, 67, of Galesburg, died at 12:05 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Allure of Knox County Nursing Home in Galesburg.

He was born January 26, 1957 in Galesburg, the son of Kenneth LeRoy and Marilyn Lorraine (Baughman) Dunn. Clair was reared and educated in Galesburg. He worked at Maytag for many...

Apr 17, 2024

Dr. J. Prescott Johnson, age 102, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 2:25 AM on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at his residence. He was born April 24, 1921 in Tumalo, Oregon, the son of John Edward and Caroline Prescott (Eaton) Johnson. Dr. Johnson attended many schools and lastly obtained his PhD from Northwestern University in 1959. On June 9,...

Apr 16, 2024

Janet Eileen Nelson, 75, of Galesburg, died Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville.

She was born January 9, 1949 in Galesburg, the daughter of Clarence C. and Odessa Electa (Stephan) Augustson. Jan was reared and educated in Galesburg, graduating from high school in 1967. She attended Colorado Women’s College and...

Apr 16, 2024

Christine Franz Mellish, 75 of Bolingbrook, Illinois died peacefully at her home in Bolingbrook Illinois on April 11th.

She was the daughter of Bill Franz and Barbara Parkins Franz, had one brother, Mikey Franz, and one sister, Joan Franz Schott. Her children include Brad & Greg Bennett & Erin Miller Garfield, step children Dave &...

Apr 13, 2024

John J. Pacheco, 62, of Galesburg, Illinois, died unexpectedly at home, Saturday, April 13, 2024.

John was born September 21, 1961 in Galesburg, Illinois the son of Adelphino and Wilma W. (Wensel) Pacheco. He was reared and educated in Galesburg, graduating from Galesburg High School in 1980.

John married Theresa Martinez...

Apr 13, 2024

John H. Herren, age 70, of Gladstone, Illinois passed away at 9:40 am on April 13, 2024 at his Gladstone residence. John was born on November 26, 1953 in Severna Park, Maryland and is the son of Robert J. and Mary B. Albright Herren. His early years were in Severna Park, where he attended local schools. He then attended...

Apr 12, 2024

Mr. Bruce W. Wilder, 88, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 2:27 p.m. Friday, April 12, 2024 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Bruce was born December 6, 1935 in Galesburg, the son of Louise and Don Wilder, Sr. He attended and graduated from Galesburg High School. After graduation, he worked briefly at the Galesburg...