Obituaries

Jul 17, 2024

Glenn Richard "Rich" Wehering, age 86, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 7:35 PM on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Seminary Manor in Galesburg, Illinois. He was born October 1, 1937 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Carl Fredrick and Anna Mae (Jared) Wehering. Rich was raised and educated in Monmouth, attending Monmouth High School, and later, Carl Sandburg...

Jul 11, 2024

Melvin Franklin Lynch, 62, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Thursday, July 11, 2024 in the emergency room at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Mel or Frank as some knew him, was born September 5, 1961 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma the son of Patricia Ann (France) and Melvin Cleo Lynch. Mel was an independent over the...

Jul 9, 2024

Paul Richard Rudow, age 85, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away at 5:27 am on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Alure of Knox County Nursing Home in Galesburg, Illinois. Dick was born on March 3, 1939 in Decatur, Illinois and is the son of Paul Fredrick and Margaret Spencer Rudow. He was raised in Pena, Illinois where he attended local...

Jul 7, 2024

Earla Long Swope, 101, of Galesburg, Illinois, formerly of Green Valley, Arizona, died peacefully Sunday, July 7, 2024 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Earla was born August 16, 1922 in Havanna, Illinois, the daughter of Edith (Thompson) and Edward S. Long. She married Lowell W. Markert and later married Donald D. Swope on...

Jul 7, 2024

Wilbur Donald “Don” Ray, 91, passed away Sunday morning, July 7, 2024 surrounded by family. Don was born December 6, 1932 in Monmouth Illinois to Wilbur and Doris (Bullwinkle) Ray. Don was the oldest of 5 children and developed his love of farming and family at an early age. Don started farming with his Dad and farmed in Warren...

Jul 5, 2024

Eric Keith McKinney, 46, of Galesburg, died Friday, July 5, 2024 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center.

He was born November 5, 1977 in Galesburg, the son of Gaylord Keith and Debra Marie (Darst) McKinney. Eric is survived by one son; two half-brothers, Thomas Myers and Richard Lucas, both of Galesburg; a half-sister, Michelle (Danny)...

Jul 4, 2024

Danny Craig Little, 74, of Galesburg, Illinois, formerly of Okoboji, Iowa died peacefully at home, Thursday, July 4, 2024.

Danny was born September 8, 1949 in Estherville, Iowa the son of Lorraine Virginia (Wilson) and Franklin Craig Little. Danny married Mary Margaret (Daws) Ryan on December 9, 1983 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He is survived...

Jul 4, 2024

Robert Vinson Scotton, 72, of rural Galesburg, died on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at his home.

Bob was born October 15, 1951 in Camden, New Jersey, the son of Charles Harrison and Lenna (Polly) Mary (Vinson) Scotton. After graduating from Heidelberg American High School in West Germany in 1969, he studied philosophy at the University...

Jul 3, 2024

Colette Kathryn Carlson, 88, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Aledo Health Care and Rehab Center in Aledo, Illinois.

Colette was born August 10, 1935 in Elgin, Illinois, the daughter of Gertrude Leona (Janaes) and Clifford William Reinert. After graduating from high school, Colette married Charles Arthur Carlson on February 19,...

Jul 3, 2024

Brian D. Vollbracht, age 48, of Monmouth, Illinois; passed away at 8:05 pm on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at his Monmouth residence. Brian was born on January 9, 1976 in Monmouth, and is the son of Carl Wayne Vollbracht, Sr. and Linda Lou (Garner) Louck. Brian was raised in Monmouth and attended Monmouth Public Schools and Monmouth High School....

Jul 2, 2024

Christopher Robin Fredrickson, 64, of Monmouth, Illinois, died Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.

Chris was born March 23, 1960 in Monmouth, the son of Ruth Caroline (Burns) and Paul William Fredrickson. On January 4, 1984 in Monmouth, Chris was united in marriage to Peggy Louise Hunt. Their 40-year...

Jul 2, 2024

Rodney Alan Blue, Sr., 66, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.

Rodney was born June 20, 1958 in Monmouth, Illinois the son of Mary Ella (Gibson) and Walter Blue. After graduating from Galesburg High School, Rodney went on to earn his BA from Western Illinois...

Jul 2, 2024

Michael G. Hopkins, age 75, of Gladstone, Illinois passed away at 1:48 pm on Tuesday July 2, 2024 at Southeastern Iowa Regional Hospital Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa. Michael was born on September 19, 1948 in Monmouth, Illinois and is the son of Glenn A. and Ruth E. Wheeler Hopkins. He was raised in Monmouth where he attended...

Jul 1, 2024

Valerie Kay (Stanley) Duerre, 70, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 1, 2024 at Marigold Healthcare Center in Galesburg, after a long journey with dementia.

Valerie was born on June 20, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Dean and Dolores (Friday) Stanley. She was raised in Galesburg and...

Jun 29, 2024

Richard Louis “Dick” Duff, age 85, of Henderson, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 3:06 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.

Dick was born February 27, 1939 in Kewanee, Illinois, the son of Lawrence Carter and Truilly Amolly (VanDewoestine) Duff. After graduating from Kewanee High School in 1957 Dick went to work for...

Jun 28, 2024

Steven Charles Lischwe, beloved son, brother and uncle, passed away on June 28, 2024.

Born on April 24. 1953 in St. Paul, MN to Anthony and Marcelline (Kimmes) Lischwe. Shortly, thereafter, the family moved to Galesburg, IL. Steve attended Immaculate Heart of Mary and Costa Catholic High School in Galesburg, IL, where he was active...

Jun 26, 2024

Marlene M. Miller, age 85, of Mediapolis, Iowa, formerly of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at 7:40 AM on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at the South East Regional Hospice House, West Burlington, Iowa with her family by her side. She was born March 10, 1939 in Arcola, Indiana, the daughter of Wayne and Helen (Vaughn) Miller. She was reared and...

Jun 26, 2024

Wilda Mae "Nana" Thompson, age 82, of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at 1:58 am on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at the Monmouth Nursing Home in Monmouth, Illinois. Mae was born on January 4, 1942 in rural Kirkwood, Illinois and is the daughter of Milford Joseph and Dorothy Opal VanMeter Decker. Nana attended elementary grades in Monmouth Schools and after...

Jun 25, 2024

Rose F. Swan, age 88, of Sterling, Illinois, formerly of Monmouth, passed away at 1:38 AM on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at KSB Hospital in Dixon, Illinois. She was born May 18, 1936 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Wilbur and Vivian (Sage) Miller. She was reared and educated in Monmouth. On February 3, 1955, she married Oscar Swan,...

Jun 22, 2024

Rachel D. Vega, 89, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at her home with her children by her side at 1:25 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2024.

Rachel was born April 4, 1935 in Galesburg, the daughter of Basilio and Herminia (Martinez) Gimenez. Rachel graduated from Galesburg High School in 1954 and married Angelo Andrew Vega, Sr....