Obituaries

Apr 11, 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, stepchildren Dave & Dan...

Apr 11, 2024

Linda K. Fredrickson, age 80, formerly of Kirkwood, IL  passed away at the Lacon Rehab and Nursing Home in Lacon, Illinois on April 11, 2024 at 12:10 pm. Linda was born on February 1, 1944 in Monmouth, Illinois and is the daughter of Dale E. and Mildred B. Munson Van Riper. She was raised in Kirkwood, Illinois where she...

Apr 7, 2024

Mary Lou Gonzalez, 83, of Galesburg, Illinois died peacefully Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg with her family by her side.

Mary Lou was born April 27, 1940 in Galesburg, the daughter of Eulalio A. and Guadalupe (Perez) Ramirez. She was reared and educated in Galesburg, graduating from Corpus Christi High School in...

Apr 7, 2024

Lexi Naomi Davis, 41, of Galesburg, Illinois died 11:55 a.m. Sunday, April 7, 2024 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg with her mother by her side.

Lexi was born July 4, 1982 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the daughter of Charles E. and Sheridale (Hopping) Davis. Lexi is survived by her mother, Sheridale Davis of...

Apr 4, 2024

Michael "Mike" Todd Painter, 58, of Smithville, Texas, formerly of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at St. David's Medical Center, in South Austin, Texas at 11:15 AM on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Mike was born in Monmouth, Illinois on February 11, 1966, the son of Betty (Schisler) and Russell Painter. Mike grew up in Monmouth and attended Monmouth schools. Mike...

Apr 2, 2024

Charles W. " Charlie " Huss, age 99, late of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at Oak Lane Nursing and Rehab, Stronghurst Illinois on April 2, 2024 at 8:27 am. Charles was born on November 11, 1924, in Oquawka, Illinois, the son of Walter Cecil  and Leora Verle Sebring Huss. He was raised in the Oquawka-Gladstone, Illinois area where he...

Apr 2, 2024

Ruby P. Steele, age 90, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 1:57 AM on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at the Monmouth Nursing Home in Monmouth, Illinois. She was born September 6, 1933 in Carman, Illinois, the daughter of Earl and Linda May (Smith) Waterman. Ruby was raised in the Lomax/Dallas City area and she attended schools there. On March...

Apr 2, 2024

Nancy Jo Tennant, age 65, of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, quietly at home after at 2 1/2 year battle with small cell lung cancer. She was born January 17, 1959 at the Gibson City Hospital, Gibson City, Illinois, the daughter of Alvin and Bernice (McDavid) Tennant. Nancy's first six years were...

Mar 31, 2024

Allen Kent Brunkhardt, 69, died Sunday, March 31, 2024 at Allure of Knox County, Galesburg, Illinois.

Allen was born March 3, 1955 in Fort Morgan, Colorado, the son of Robert J. and Audrey A. (Church) Brunkhardt. Allen received his Doctor of Podiatry and worked as a Podiatrist for several years. He later attended Nursing School...

Mar 30, 2024

Patricia Ann Banks, 65, of Galesburg, died at 5:58 p.m. Saturday, March 30, 2024 at home.

She was born March 14, 1959, in Galesburg, the daughter of Arthur L. and Virginia L. (Pruett) Banks. Growing up, she attended schools in Knoxville, Illinois. Patricia worked in construction for about 12 years. She was a member of...

Mar 30, 2024

Bruce Owen Barkley, 90, of Galesburg, Illinois died Saturday, March 30, 2024, at home. Born in Chicago, Illinois on August 9, 1933, son of Kenneth and Mary L (Richards) Barkley, he grew up on farms near Newton, Illinois. Bruce attended Deep Springs College (California) and graduated from the University of Illinois with a B. A. in English and a...

Mar 28, 2024

Frederick “Allan” Faust, 86, of Galesburg, died Thursday, March 28, 2024 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born October 24, 1937 in Galesburg, the son of Charles Stuart and Mary Elizabeth (Hall) Faust. Allan married Evelyn “Joyce” Faust on August 13, 1966 in Rock Island, Illinois. She preceded him in death on February...

Mar 28, 2024

Darin L. “Howie” Howerter, 58, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Thursday, March 28, 2024, at home.

Darin was born October 12, 1965, in Galesburg. He is survived by his father, Jack Howerter and mother, Beverley (Belt) McCone, both of Galesburg; one son, Michael Howerter, of Galesburg; two sisters, Lisa (James) Blake and Rita (Robert)...

Mar 28, 2024

Jorge Prats, 91, of Galesburg, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, surrounded by family at Seminary Manor.

Jorge was born August 1, 1932 in Barcelona, Spain and came to the United States in his twenties. After pursuing a master’s degree at the University of Illinois, he married Edda Leker and settled in Galesburg to...

Mar 27, 2024

Muriel L. Oaks, age 97, of Biggsville, Illinois passed away at 5:20 pm on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at the Oak Lane Nursing and Rehab in Stronghurst, Illinois. Muriel was born on July 9, 1926 in Stronghurst and is the daughter of Ervan L. and Emma McPeak Magee. She was raised in Stronghurst, Illinois where she attended local schools....

Mar 25, 2024

Roger W. "Rog" Higbee, age 70, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away at 11:05 AM on Monday, March 25, 2024 at his residence. He was born March 20, 1954 in Galesburg, Illinois, the son of Richard Martin and Marge (Zimmerman) Higbee. Roger attended schools locally and graduated from Warren High School with the Class of 1972. On July 7, 2006,...

Mar 25, 2024

Fred A. Leath, age 90, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 8:34 AM on Monday, March 25, 2024 at the Monmouth Nursing Home. He was born July 18, 1933 in Macon, Missouri, the son of James Everett and Vurgil Ruth (Shafer) Leath. At the age of ten, Fred and his family moved to the Cameron, Illinois area, and Fred...

Mar 23, 2024

Janet Mary Kahle, 80, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at 3:55 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg.

Janet was born January 18, 1944 in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Gerald and Marie (Roths) Clark. Janet worked as a train attendant for AMTRAK for 17 years, before retiring in...

Mar 22, 2024

Sandra Kay Ulm, 71, of Knoxville, Illinois, passed away at 1:33 a.m. Friday, March 22, 2024, at Allure of Lake Storey, Galesburg.

Sandra was born July 9, 1952, to parents Barbara Rice and Neal Melvin. She married and divorced Jerry Ulm, Sr. They had three children all of whom survive, Jerry (Rebecca) Ulm, Jr. of...

Mar 20, 2024

Charles E. " Rusty " Gillette, age 65, of Monmouth, Illinois; passed away at 9:05 pm on Wednesday March 20, 2024 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth. Rusty was born on March 4, 1959 in Monmouth, Illinois and is the son of Merle D. and Arlene E. Headen Gillette. Rusty attended local schools and Monmouth High School....