Obituaries

Barbara H. Johnson

Barbara H. Johnson

May 2, 2009

Barbara Johnson, 71, of Woodridge Living Center formerly of 783 Franklin Ave., Galesburg, died at 6:15 a.m. Saturday May 2, 2009 at Rosewood Care Center.   Barbara was born on February 20, 1938 in Glen Head, NY, the daughter of Stanley and Helen Opalaski Buckowski. She married Warren Johnson on February 21, 1960 in Port Washington, NY. Surviving Barbara are...

Kathryn  M. Clark

Kathryn M. Clark

Apr 25, 2009

Kathryn M. Clark, age 84, of Monmouth, Ill., passed away at 2:10 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2009, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Ill. Kathryn was born on October 9, 1924, in Monmouth the daughter of Orin and Hannah Doyle Abbott. Kathryn attended Monmouth Public Schools. She married Charles D. Clark on December 23, 1970, in...

Ruth H. "Ruby" Pullen

Ruth H. "Ruby" Pullen

Apr 25, 2009

Ruth H. "Ruby" Pullen, age 81, passed away at 12:40 a.m., April 25, 2009, at Monmouth Nursing Home in Monmouth. Ruby was born on July 10, 1927, in Keytsville, Missouri. She is the daughter of Charles T. and Elizabeth RaffertyRogers. Ruby was reared and educated in the Keytsville, Missouri area. She married Lyle R. "Trader" Pullen on August 20,...

Tommy  E. Mcclanahan

Tommy E. Mcclanahan

Apr 24, 2009

Tommy E. McClanahan, age 55, passed away at 7:36 a.m., Friday, April 24, 2009, at OSF Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth. He was born on August 18, 1953 in Wallingford, Kentucky. Tommy is the son of Ernest R. and Sarah Alice Gulley McClanahan. He was reared and educated in the Fleming County, Kentucky. Tommy married Joan Rucker on...

Patricia L. Shepherd

Patricia L. Shepherd

Apr 22, 2009

Patricia L. Shepherd, 72, of Oneida, died at 3:15 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center.   Pat was born on November 13, 1936 in Galesburg, the daughter of Virgil and Alma Haynes Ruland. She married Ross Shepherd on June 27, 1954 in Galesburg. Surviving Pat are her husband, Ross of Oneida; a son, Bruce...

James M. Foster

James M. Foster

Apr 22, 2009

James McClellan “Zeke” Foster, 86, of Galesburg, died at 9:18 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at Seminary Manor.  Zeke was born on October 8, 1922 in Oneida, the son of Clyde M. and Rosella Wilkins Foster. He married Shirley Jean Rich on December 21, 1941 in Kahoka, MO. She preceded her in death on December 12, 1994. Surviving...

Dr. Bernard W. Coan

Dr. Bernard W. Coan

Apr 20, 2009

Dr. Bernard W. Coan, 92, of 207 S. State St., Henderson, died at 6:15 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2009 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center.   Bernard was born on July 13, 1916 in Sheffield, the son of Perry and Mary O’Rourke Coan. He married Maxine Montgomery. He later married Margaret “Peggy” Allison on January 3, 1981. Surviving are...

Anastasia Riesebieter

Anastasia Riesebieter

Apr 19, 2009

Anastasia Riesebieter, 79, of 2360 Monmouth Blvd., Galesburg, died at 7:26 a.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2009 at Marigold Health Care Center.   Anastasia was born on April 18, 1930 in Galesburg, the daughter of Nicholas L. and Pauline T. Polich Rodich. She married Robert Riesebieter on May 5, 1950 in Galesburg. He died on October 25, 1983. Surviving Anastasia...

Mary J. Rutledge

Mary J. Rutledge

Apr 16, 2009

Mary J. Rutledge, 80, of 1419 Hollycrest Circle, Galesburg, died at 9:28 a.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2009 at Cottage Hospital.   Mary was born on January 20, 1929 in Galesburg, the daughter of John L. and Mildred R. Gavin Cline. She married Kenneth “Mike” Rutledge on July 24, 1947 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on August 25,...

Donna  I. Kissick

Donna I. Kissick

Apr 10, 2009

Donna I. Kissick, age 78, of Kirkwood, Ill., passed away at 5:40 a.m. on Friday, April 10, 2009, at Heartland Health Care Center in Galesburg, Ill. Donna was born on October 3, 1930, in Hopper, Ill. the daughter of Edgar and Blanche Young Kissick. Donna attended Monmouth Public Schools. Donna married Loyd Keith Duffie, Sr. in Hiawatha, Kansas on...

Deborah  L. Horner

Deborah L. Horner

Apr 9, 2009

Deborah L. Horner, age 61, of Monmouth, Ill., passed away at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2009, at her residence. Deb was born on July 27, 1947, in Monmouth the daughter of Fred and Marilyn Jones Welch. Deb was raised in the Little York area and graduated from Yorkwood High School. She graduated Gem City Business College in...

Cortez Capri White

Cortez Capri White

Apr 9, 2009

Cortez Capri White, Jr. of Galesburg, was stillborn at 8:45 p.m. on April 9, 2009. Survivors include the parents, Cortez White and Billie Jean Claeys of Galesburg, brothers; Billy Gene and Samuel, sisters; Dionte and Samira all at home, maternal grandparents, Kenneth and Brelinda Rusher of Galesburg and the late William Beaty, paternal grandparents, James and Brenda Williams of...

Louis N Rodich

Louis N Rodich

Apr 9, 2009

Louis N. Rodich, 85, of the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, Illinois formerly of Galesburg, died April 9, 2009 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Louis was born on April 18, 1923 in Galesburg the son of Nick L and Pauline T. Palich Rodich. Surviving Louis are his brothers Frank, Anthony, and Michael all of Galesburg; his sisters, Ruby (Bud)...

Russell  "Dean" Redding

Russell "Dean" Redding

Apr 6, 2009

Russell "Dean" Redding, age 61, of Gladstone, Illinois; passed away at 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 6, 2009, at his residence. Dean was born on August 4, 1947 in Monmouth, Illinois and is the son of Glen H. and Gertie V. Wells Redding. Dean was reared and educated in the Monmouth area, and attended Monmouth Public Schools. Dean served in...

Grant  "Sam" Mackey,  Jr.

Grant "Sam" Mackey, Jr.

Apr 6, 2009

Grant "Sam" Mackey Jr. passed away at 5:40 a.m on April 6, 2009 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth, Illinois. Grant was born on December 6, 1922 in rural Berwick, Illinois to Grant Sr. and Mary (Newman) Mackey. He attended rural school at "Muddy Corners" near Berwick. He married Ruth G. Poulson on December 17, 1942 in...

Joanne O'Connor

Joanne O'Connor

Apr 3, 2009

Joanne O’Connor, 78, 2969 Parkway Ct., Galesburg died at 8:56 a.m., Friday, April 3, 2009 at Rosewood Nursing Home. Joanne was born August 6, 1930, in Peoria, Il., the daughter of Ryburn and Goldie McKenzie. She married Frederick O’Connor on June 20, 1953 at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Chillicothe, Il.  Surviving is her husband, four sons, Thomas (Jane)...

Margaret S. "Marge" Reading

Margaret S. "Marge" Reading

Apr 1, 2009

Margaret S. "Marge" Reading, age 80, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 9:07 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at Roseville Country Manor in Roseville, Ill. Marge was born on January 12, 1929, in Whitehall, New York and is the daughter of Gordon and Edith Jordan Keyworth. She served in the United States Navy from 1950 - 1953. Marge...

Stella M. Barba

Stella M. Barba

Apr 1, 2009

Stella Mary Barba, 89, of 1977 W Knox Rd., Alexis, died at 5:35 a.m. Wednesday, April 01, 2009 at home.  Stella was born on June 25, 1919 in Gallitzin, PA the daughter of Angelo and Josephine Zizzia Bongiorno. She married Louis J. Barba on June 21, 1940 in Altoona, PA. He preceded her in death on February 9, 1987. ...

George  W. Cavallo

George W. Cavallo

Mar 30, 2009

George W. Cavallo, age 72, of Oquawka, Illinois; passed away at 9:33pm on Monday March 30, 2009 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth. George was born on January 29, 1937 in St. Louis, Missouri and is the son of George Henry and Frances Elizabeth Glenville Cavallo. At the age of five George moved to Quincy where he...

Marlo E. Brannon (Smith)

Marlo E. Brannon (Smith)

Mar 30, 2009

Marlo E. Brannon (Smith), 49, of 38 N. Pearl St., Galesburg, died at 10:25 a.m. on Monday, March 30, 2009 at home. Marlo was born on February 18, 1960 in Galesburg, the son of Arthur Brannon and Maggie Semington. He was raised by his mother and step father Maggie and Lloyd Smith. Surviving Marlo are his sons, Sean Smith...