Obituaries

Frank C. Rogers

Aug 24, 2024

Frank Carl Rogers Galesburg, IL died at 3:20 a.m. on Saturday, August 24th, 2024, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.

He was born February 5th, 1938, in Galesburg, IL. The son of Sam and Signa Rogers. Frank married Judy Bradford and they had four children. He is survived by: His wife of 66 years; Two...

Evan M. Wade

Aug 23, 2024

Evan Matthew Wade, of Macomb, Illinois died at 1:24 a.m. Friday, August 23, 2024 in Schuyler County, Illinois.

Evan was born December 12, 2002 in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, the son of Landon Wade and Melissa Hackwith. He graduated from Galesburg High School in 2021 and was currently working as a CNA at Rushville Nursing Home and...

Pastor Lv Cliff

Aug 23, 2024

We bid farewell to Superintendent Emeritus, Pastor LV Cliff, of Galesburg, Illinois who departed from this world on Friday, August 23, 2024, at the age of 85 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg, Illinois. A pillar of strength and a beacon of love, his absence leaves a void in our hearts.

LV was born...

John W. "Billy Abbott

Aug 22, 2024

John W "Billy" Abbott Jr., of Alexis Il passed away peacefully, in his home, surrounded by family and loved ones, August 22, 2024 after a valiant battle against cancer. Billy was born Feb 5, 1959 to John W "Bill" Abbott and Sonya Higham Abbott in Monmouth, Il. He was raised in Monmouth and the surrounding area. He was the...

Neil K. Bitting

Aug 21, 2024

Neil Keith Bitting, 84, of Corpus Christi, Texas died peacefully on August 21, 2024, surrounded by loved ones in Galesburg, Illinois. He was on an extended trip visiting relatives when he died unexpectedly after a brief illness.

He was born on January 2, 1940, in Buda, Illinois, the son of Clarence “CF” and Margaret “Peg”...

Dr. Jeffrey Hill

Aug 20, 2024

Dr. Jeffrey Hill, 82, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, with his family by his side.

Born on April 13, 1942 in Neath, Wales, UK the son of Mary (Rees) and Joseph Charles Hill. Jeffrey went on to marry Christine Anne Weaver on January 18,...

Jerome E. Swanson

Aug 19, 2024

Jerome Edward Swanson, 85, of Galesburg, IL died peacefully while in the company of loved ones on August 19, 2024, after a brief illness.

Jerry was born on April 30, 1939, in Galesburg, the son of Helen E. (Haskins) and James W. Swanson. After graduating from Corpus Christi High School in 1957, Jerry worked on...

Randy C. Scott

Aug 18, 2024

Randy C. Scott, age 65, of Oquawka, Illinois; passed away at his Oquawka residence at an earlier date. Randy was born on March 18, 1959 in Macon, Missouri and is the son of LaHoyt Richard and Thelma Yevonne Cress Scott. Randy and the family moved to Stronghurst when he was eight years of age, where he attended local schools...

Heath D. Williams

Aug 17, 2024

Heath Devon Williams, 47, of Galesburg, IL, passed away unexpectedly on August 17, 2024 at OSF St. Mary's Medical Center.

Heath was born on October 3, 1976 in Galesburg to Melissa and Charles R. Williams Jr.

Heath had a longtime best friend, who also happened to be his sister Tia.

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Robert K. Freeman

Aug 14, 2024

Robert Kermit Freeman, known to many as Uncle Bob, a devoted patriot and cherished family member, passed away at 9:27 p.m. on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Illinois. He was 79 years old.

Bob was born on February 5, 1945, in LaSalle, Illinois, to Kermit F. and Florence...

Mary Ann J. Frey

Aug 14, 2024

Mary Ann J. Frey, 81, of Galesburg, died Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.

She was born January 30, 1943 in Jolet, Illinois, the daughter of Harold and Mary (Kubus) Staniszewski. Mary Ann graduated from Lockport High School in 1963. After graduating, she married the father of her children,...

Gerald "Jerry" L. Beaty

Aug 13, 2024

Gerald Lee Beaty, 61, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home, Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

Jerry was born July 5, 1963 in Beardstown, Illinois, the son of Patricia Ann (Heller) and Harold Beaty. He is survived by one daughter, Nicole Stinson of Galesburg; two brothers, James Beaty and Doug (Betty) Beaty both of Galesburg; four...

Ruth Ann Ball

Aug 12, 2024

Ruth Ann Ball, 81, of Bettendorf, Iowa, formerly a resident of Galesburg, Illinois, died Monday, August 12, 2024 at The Fountains Senior Living in Bettendorf.

She was born October 8, 1942 in Canton, Illinois, the daughter of John Sheldon and Nettie Teresa (Norris) Combs. Ruth graduated from Spoon River Valley High School in 1960. She...

Mary Helen Swanson

Aug 12, 2024

Mary Helen Swanson, 82, of Galesburg, IL died peacefully on August 12, 2024, while in hospice care due to complications from a stroke.

Mary was born on September 3, 1941, in Galesburg, the daughter of Helen M. (Lineen) Collins and Dean W. Collins. She graduated from Corpus Christi High School in 1959. Mary held many...

Patricia M. Conklin

Aug 11, 2024

Patricia Marie Conklin (nee Kremer), born December 30, 1942, passed away peacefully on August 11 in Galesburg, Illinois.

Pat is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Rosemary Kremer and her brother, Rev. Joseph Kremer. She is survived by her brother, James (Mary Beth) Kremer; her husband Richard; their two children, Kathy (Ruediger Thul)...

Roger D. Frazier

Aug 10, 2024

Roger Dean Frazier, 74, of Galesburg, died Saturday, August 10, 2024, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.

He was born January 30, 1950, in Galesburg, the son of Ebert Jackson and Polly (Powell) Frazier. Roger worked for Canada Dry Bottling for about 8 months. Lastly, he worked for Smurfit-Stone, formerly Alton Box, for...

Marjorie Linelle (Bricker) Goff

Aug 9, 2024

Marjorie Linelle Goff, age 87, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at Marigold Nursing Home in Galesburg, Illinois on Friday August 9, 2024 at 2:08 pm. Linelle was born on July 18, 1937 in Burlington, Iowa and is the daughter of Elbert James and Florence Gladys Lant Bricker. She was raised in Biggsville, Illinois where she attended and graduated from...

Evelyn J. (Schroeder) Carlson

Aug 8, 2024

Evelyn J. Carlson, age 82, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 2:30 am on Thursday August 8, 2024 at Courtyard Estates of Monmouth, Illinois. Evelyn was born on March 30, 1942 in Monmouth and is the daughter of Emory A and Elizabeth C. Eyler Schroeder. She was raised in Monmouth where she attended local schools and graduated from Monmouth...

Thomas M. Carithers, Sr.

Aug 7, 2024

Thomas M. Carithers, Sr., 82, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home, Wednesday, August 7, 2024.

Tom was born April 4, 1942 in Burlington, Iowa, the son of Venita Dora (Brandes) Carithers. After graduating from high school, Tom enlisted in the United States Air Force. He went on to a long career in law enforcement,...

Mike T. Diamond

Aug 4, 2024

Mike Thomas Diamond, 72, of Galesburg, Illinois, died August 4,2024 after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by those who loved him.

Mike was born September 27, 1951. Mike always loved to help those around him. He was kind and would give a listening ear even to strangers. Thinking of helping others to the end....