Obituaries

Jun 18, 2024

Maria Jane Stone, 66, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at 10:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Allure of Lake Storey, Galesburg.

Maria was born June 17, 1958 in Macomb, Illinois, the daughter of Ernest Holt and Marlene Ann (Williams) Stone. After graduating from high school, Maria attended Carl Sandburg College earning her nursing degree....

Jun 18, 2024

Sharon K. Gorman, age 79, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 2:58 PM on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois. She was born January 3, 1945 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Eldred Allen and Mary Lois (Sage) Crain. Sharon was reared and educated in Monmouth, Illinois. On April 4, 1988, she...

Jun 16, 2024

Roger Baughman passed peacefully at home in his sleep at 11:45 p.m. June 16, 2024 after a short illness.

Roger was born in Galesburg, Illinois on March 25, 1951 to Roger and Caroline (Vancil) Baughman, joining his seven older siblings.

After graduating from Knoxville High School in 1969, Roger soon started...

Jun 16, 2024

Tammey G. Swanson, age 61, or Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at 7:00 PM on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at her home. She was born December 25, 1962 in Island County, Washington, the daughter of Robert L. and Judith E. (Johnson) Pratt. Tammey attended school in Morristown, Tennessee and was a graduate of Morristown East High School. On June 29,...

Jun 14, 2024

On June 14, 2024, Mary Joan Cooley Patterson, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, passed away at the age of 87.

She was born in Galesburg, IL, May 19, 1937, to Ray and Lois Anna Gleeson Cooley. Her early years were spent in Galesburg, and in Seneca, IL, where her parents worked in the LST shipyard....

Jun 13, 2024

Linda Kay McClay, 74, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 12:15 a.m. Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois.

Linda was born in Galesburg on September 21, 1949, the daughter of Mary K. (Brown) and William R. McGee. She graduated from Galesburg High School in 1967 and Galesburg Cottage Hospital School of...

Jun 7, 2024

Cam’Ron Lei Glass, 18, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Friday, June 7, 2024 at home.

Cam’Ron was born August 20, 2005 in Kewanee, Illinois the son of Chalece L. Wright and Halter L. Glass. Cam’Ron graduated from Galesburg High School in 2023.

Cam’Ron is survived by his mother Chalece of Galesburg; his...

Jun 7, 2024

Sandra B. Schaley, age 84, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away at 4:55 AM on Friday, June 7, 2024 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Illinois. She was born October 25, 1939 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of John and Florence (Hageman) Stull. Sandra attended school in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School with the Class of...

Jun 6, 2024

Jeffrey Wayne Newcomb, 63, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 5:53 a.m. Thursday, June 6, 2024 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Jeff was born June 11, 1960 in Benton, Illinois, the son of Evelyn Marie (Sneed) and Ronald Dean Newcomb. He married Beverly Lynn Hays on November 2, 1990 in Winnington, Illinois. She preceded...

Jun 4, 2024

Don “Gene” Hedrick, 82, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at 10:50 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois.

Gene was born on March 9, 1942 in Galesburg, the son of Evelyn M. (Stegall) and Don C Hedrick. Gene joined the US Navy in October 14, 1964. He was honorably discharged...

Jun 1, 2024

Mornice Yvonne Wilburn, 69, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 6:53 p.m.

Mornice married Sanford S. Wilburn on August 16, 1997 in Galesburg. He survives of Galesburg.

Cremation will be accorded. Services will be held in Phoenix, Arizona. Arrangements have been entrusted to Watson...

Jun 1, 2024

Duane A. Pratt, Sr. age 93, of Berwick, Illinois, passed away at 4:15 am at the Roseville Nursing and Rehab Center in Roseville, Illinois on June 1, 2024. Duane was born on August 4, 1930 in Berwick, Illinois and is the son of Arnold Meachum and Hazel Leona Underwood Pratt. Duane attended the Berwick grade school and attended the...

May 30, 2024

Brenda Gail Baker, 78, of Galesburg, died at 2:45 a.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2024.

She was born November 26, 1945, in Galesburg, the daughter of Gale Clayton and Mary Louise (Smith) Baker.

Left to cherish her memory is one brother, Mike (Martha) Baker of Hartsville, South Carolina; a sister-in-law, Vicki...

May 30, 2024

Douglas L. "Doug" Wilson, age 56, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 1:21 AM on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at his residence in Monmouth. He was born November 9, 1967 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Allan James and Patricia Ann (Simonson) Wilson. Doug attended schools in the area and graduated from Carthage High School.

Doug worked...

May 26, 2024

Angela Lynn Pacheco, 60, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 11:14 p.m.

Angie was born August 2, 1963 in Galesburg, the daughter of Beatrice Marie (McAfee) and Jacinto Pacheco. Angie is survived by two daughters, Ashley (Maggie) Sanchez and Secilia (Jose) Reyes both of Galesburg; two sons, Brandon Sibley...

May 25, 2024

Wilma Winona Pacheco, 90, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 8:10 p.m.

Wilma was born April 8, 1934, the daughter of Hazel (Moss) and Henry H. Wensel. She married Adelphino Pacheco, Sr. on July 20, 1952 in Galesburg, Illinois. He preceded her in death on October 28, 1996. Wilma is survived by...

May 25, 2024

James “Jim” Leroy Johnson, 83, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Born on November 16, 1940, in Cameron, Illinois, he was the son of the late Bert and Phyllis Johnson. Jim was a cherished member of the Cameron community, where he built his home, family and friendships. On July 4, 1965, Jim...

May 23, 2024

Patty Joan Zepeda, 75 of Galesburg passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at her home. She was born on January 23, 1949 in Galesburg, the daughter of Willie B. Jones and Reba L. Hickerson.

Patty was raised in Abingdon and attended schools in Abingdon as well as Cunningham School in Urbana, IL.

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May 22, 2024

Pamela Ann Butz, 63, of Galesburg, died peacefully Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at her home where she was loved by all.

She was born December 26, 1960 in Park Ridge, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Eileen Butz. Pam resided at St. Mary’s Square Living Center in Galesburg from 1998 until she moved into Hedger...

May 22, 2024

Kenneth Nelson Nyman, 75, of Galesburg, IL, slipped off to heaven peacefully on May 22, 2024. He was given his heart’s desire, which was to stay in his home until the end. Born on February 21, 1949, Ken was the second son in a family of two boys. After high school in Galesburg, he began college at Northwestern University...