Obituaries

Alyce D. Overbaker

Alyce D. Overbaker

Dec 10, 2008

Alyce D. Overbaker, 76, of 275 E. Carl Sandburg Dr., Galesburg, formerly of 782 S. Seminary St., died at 12:50 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at Marigold Health Care Center.    Alyce was born on July 21, 1932 in Galesburg, the daughter of Herbert and Jeannie Villardo Kinton.  She married Orval Baker in 1950.  She later married Harry Overbaker...

John W. "Hop" Lybarger

John W. "Hop" Lybarger

Dec 9, 2008

John W. "Hop" Lybarger, age 58, of Monmouth, passed away on Tuesday morning December 9, 2008, at his residence. John was born on August 21, 1950 in Monmouth. He is the son of Louis Carrol and Maxine Norma Ross Lybarger. He was reared and educated in Monmouth, and attended Monmouth Public Schools. He was married to Carol Ann Toops....

Carrel  T. Isenberg

Carrel T. Isenberg

Dec 7, 2008

Carrel T. Isenberg, age 68, of Kirkwood, Illinois; passed away at 12:30 pm on Sunday December 7, 2008 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth, Illinois. Carrel was born on July 11, 1940 in Monmouth, Illinois and is the son of Thomas Jeff and Frances L. Estes Isenberg. He was raised and educated in Monmouth and Roseville where...

Richard Irons

Richard Irons

Dec 5, 2008

Richard “Dick” Irons, 76, of 1384 N. Henderson St., Galesburg, died at7:44 a.m. on Friday, December 5, 2008 at OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center, Galesburg.   Dick was born in Galesburg on September 20, 1932 the son of Bernard and Helen Mae Fifield Irons.  He married Sandra Lee Jameson on August 20, 1960 in Galesburg.  She preceded him in death...

Roger Lee Guild,  Sr.

Roger Lee Guild, Sr.

Dec 4, 2008

Roger Lee Guild, Sr., 67, of 170 S. West St., Galesburg, died at home on Thursday, December 4, 2008 at 11:20 a.m.   Roger was born on February 20, 1941 in Chicago, the son of Alexander and Elaine Mullen Guild.  Surviving Roger are 5 sons, Roger Jr. of Arkansas, Raymond of Tennessee, Randy and Ronnie of Galesburg, and Robert Alex...

Elizabeth  A. Tarr

Elizabeth A. Tarr

Dec 3, 2008

Elizabeth A. Tarr, age 76, of Peoria, Illinois, passed away at 1:25 a.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at Fondulac Rehab and Health Care Center in East Peoria. Elizabeth was born February 19, 1932 in Hurst. Illinois. She is the daughter of Hughy and Leila Robison Russell. She spent her early life in Hurst. Elizabeth married Charles F. Tarr...

Regina M. Liggett

Regina M. Liggett

Dec 1, 2008

Regina M. Liggett, 88, of 659 W. Grove St., Galesburg, died at 8:48 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2008 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.   She was born on January 6, 1920 in Hardensburg, KY the daughter of Michael W. and Lenora Wilson Flood.  She married William G. Liggett on March 14, 1941 in Alexis.  He preceded her...

Arnold  E. Stonebeck

Arnold E. Stonebeck

Nov 29, 2008

Arnold E. Stonebeck, age 90, of Oquawka, passed away at 4:00 a.m., Saturday, November 29, 2008, at Monmouth Nursing Home in Monmouth. Arnold was born on June 20, 1918 in Gladstone, Illinois. He is the son of Peter and Hilma Lindburg Stonebeck. Arnold was reared and educated in the Stronghurst area, and graduated from Stronghurst High School. He served...

Wanda  L. Francis

Wanda L. Francis

Nov 27, 2008

Wanda L. Francis, age 79 of Los Angeles, CA, formerly of the Warren County area passed away on November 27, 2008, in Los Angeles. She was born on February 8, 1929 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Norris and Olive Kinney Francis. Wanda was reared and educated in the Warren County area graduating from Abingdon High School in 1947...

Jack  L. Rountree

Jack L. Rountree

Nov 24, 2008

Jack L. Rountree, age 71, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, November 24, 2008, at St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, Illinois. Jack was born April 28, 1937 in Monmouth. He is the son of Samuel and Beulah M. Clark Rountree. He was raised in Monmouth attending Monmouth Public Schools and Monmouth High School. Jack served...

William H. Wessels

William H. Wessels

Nov 24, 2008

William H. Wessels, 88, formerly of Rio, died at 6:14 p.m. on Monday, November 24, 2008 at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville.  Bill was born on September 27, 1920 in Sparta Twp., Knox County, Illinois, the son of John Bernard and Barbara Krentz.  He married Verna June Ryan on May 31, 1941 in St. Louis, MO.  Surviving Bill are,...

Frances J. Tamimie

Frances J. Tamimie

Nov 24, 2008

Frances Johanna (Eischens) Tamimie of Urbana, formerly of Galesburg, passed peacefully from this life at 11:40 am November 24, 2008 at home surrounded by her family.              Frances was born in New Prague, Minnesota to John and Mary Svoboda Eischens, the seventh of 12 children.  She graduated from New Prague High School and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from...

Chad Hall

Chad Hall

Nov 23, 2008

Chad E. Hall, age 35, of Gladstone, Illinois; passed away at his residence on November 23, 2008. Chad was born March 6, 1973 in Burlington, Iowa and is the son of Gary Wayne Hall and Thelma Jean Myers Stewart. He was raised in Burlington, Iowa and Henderson county and is a graduate of Southern High School and the class...

Paula  M. Britton

Paula M. Britton

Nov 21, 2008

Paula M. Britton, Age 53, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, formerly of Monmouth, passed away on November 21, 2008, at the Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. Paula was born on December 13, 1954 in Morrison, Illinois. She is the daughter of Duane and Rose Maurine Tyler Croxton. She was reared and educated in the Little York area, and attended Yorkwood...

Donald Ray Owens,  Jr.

Donald Ray Owens, Jr.

Nov 15, 2008

Donald Ray Owens, Jr., 46, of 109 W. Main St., East Galesburg, died at 8:23 p.m. Saturday, November 15, 2008 at Cottage Hospital. Donald was born on April 6, 1963 in Quincy the son of Donald and Teresa A. Gonzalez Owens, Sr.  He is survived by his father Donald  (step mother Jan) Owens, Sr., of Henderson, his mother Teresa...

Frances  E. Gibson

Frances E. Gibson

Nov 14, 2008

Frances E. Gibson, age 88, of Monmouth, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2008, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg. Frances was born on August 7, 1920 in Monmouth. She is the daughter of Emmett Francis and Cora Elizabeth Webb Birditt. Frances was reared and educated in Monmouth, and attended Monmouth schools. She graduated from Monmouth High...

Bruce Nelson

Bruce Nelson

Nov 6, 2008

Bruce Nelson, 68, of Galesburg, died at 12:40 p.m. on Thursday November 6, 2008 at Marigold Health Care Center.  Bruce was born on August 4, 1940 in Joliet, the son of Lester and Brehm Nelson.  He was of the protestant faith and attended day training at KCCDD.  Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, November 10, 2008 at...

Diana  L. Johnson

Diana L. Johnson

Nov 5, 2008

Diana L. Johnson, age 52, of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 9:40 a.m. She was born on January 20, 1956 in Burlington, Iowa the daughter of James L. and Melva Pullen Sells. She was raised and educated in Oquawka, attending Oquawka Grade School, graduating from Union High School. She married Billy...

Weldon  O. Earp

Weldon O. Earp

Nov 4, 2008

Weldon O. Earp, age 96, of Monmouth, Illinois; passed away at his residence on November 4, 2008 at 2:46 pm. Weldon was born September 1, 1912 in Spring Grove Township of Warren County, Illinois. He is the son of Edgar O. and Jessie Irene Tinkham Earp. Weldon was raised in the rural Spring Grove area and attended "Cedar Hill"rural...

Sharon K. Mallender

Sharon K. Mallender

Nov 4, 2008

Sharon K. Mallender, 69, of Galesburg, died at 3:04 a.m. Tuesday November 4, 2008 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.   Sharon was born on June 16, 1939 in Galesburg, the daughter of William and Vivian Lundquist Mallender.  Sharon is survived by numerous cousins, 2 aunts, and 2 close friends.   Sharon worked as a bookkeeper at the Carriage House...