Obituaries

Margery J. Lopez

Dec 29, 2022

Margery Jean Lopez, 65, of Galesburg, died peacefully at 8:43 p.m. Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Seminary Manor in Galesburg.

She was born January 4, 1957, in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Donald J. and Betty M. (Walker) Mills. Margie graduated from Galesburg High School in 1975. She worked at OSF St. Mary Medical Center...

Gustav "Gus" A. Olson

Dec 24, 2022

Gustav “Gus” Andrew Olson, 86, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully, Saturday, December 24, 2022 at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois.

Gus was born May 26, 1936 in Macomb, Illinois, the son of Carl Andrew and Beulah Augusta (Anderson) Olson. Gus married Joan Winter on June 2, 1957 in Sciota, Illinois. He served in the...

William E. Wright

Dec 24, 2022

William Edward Wright, 79, of Galesburg, died Saturday, December 24, 2022 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Bill was born June 23, 1943 in Cumberland County, Virginia the son of Horace William and Nannie Sue (Sloan) Wright. In his early years, Bill worked at Briggs Manufacturing and then worked at Gates Rubber Company more...

Donald R. Brittingham, Jr.

Dec 18, 2022

Donald Ray Brittingham, Jr. 70, of Galesburg, died at 7:08 p.m. Sunday, December 18, 2022 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Don was born December 4, 1952 in Galesburg, the son of Donald Ray and Ila Alberta (Lufkin) Brittingham, Sr. Don married Sandra Sue Smith on July 8, 1988 in Burlington, Iowa. Don is...

Theortrice Young, Jr.

Dec 15, 2022

Theortrice Young, Jr., 72, of Galesburg, died Thursday, December 15, 2022 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

He was born February 28, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Theortrice and Ruby (Mapps) Young, Sr. Theortrice graduated from Cregier Vocational High School and then went on to earn his certification in auto-mechanics from DeVry...

Robert J. Fox

Dec 15, 2022

Robert Joseph Fox, 74, of Galesburg, died at 9:52 p.m. Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.

Bob was born August 26, 1948 in Galesburg, the son of Rolland Fredrick and Helen Mary (Kennedy) Fox. He graduated from Galesburg High School. Bob worked for many years as a groundskeeper at Knox College, later working...

Aaron D. Bollinger

Dec 15, 2022

Aaron Dean Bollinger, 56, of East Galesburg, died at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, December 15, 2022 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Aaron was born September 22, 1966 in Galesburg, Illinois the son of Bobby Dean and Linda L. (Corbin) Bollinger. Aaron married Wendy C. Wells. She survives. Also surviving Aaron is his mother, Linda...

Randy C. Downard

Dec 12, 2022

Randy Charles Downard, 63, of Rio, Illinois died at 3 p.m. Monday, December 12, 2022 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg following a brief illness.

Randy was born May 25, 1959 in Galesburg, the son of Chester W. and Ruby Fern (Teel) Downard. After graduating from Knoxville High School he went on to marry...

Richard "Van" L. Vandemark

Dec 6, 2022

Richard “Van” Lee Vandemark, 85, of Galesburg, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 6, 2022.

Richard was born July 24, 1937 in Kewanee, the son of Lester and Marjorie Ruth (Teece) Vandemark. He married Carole Jean Bland on December 8, 1957 in Kewanee. Richard is predeceased by his wife of 64 years and two brothers: William...

Guadalupe "Lupe" Perez

Dec 6, 2022

Guadalupe “Lupe” Perez, 102, of Galesburg, died at 5 p.m. Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at home.

She was born December 16, 1919 in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Basilio and Hermenia (Martinez) Gimenez. Lupe attended St. Joseph’s Academy and graduated from Galesburg High School. Lupe married Louis B. Perez on October 18, 1947 in Chicago,...

Holly G. Laporte

Dec 4, 2022

Holly Gayle LaPorte, 64, of Galesburg, died at 5:35 a.m. on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at her home.

She was born February 19, 1958 in Galesburg, the daughter of Earl Clyde and Lois Pauline (Bonesteel) Miller. Holly graduated from Galesburg High School in 1976. She worked as a service coordinator for Central Illinois Center for...

Charles B. "Jackie" Kimbrough

Dec 4, 2022

Charles Bond "Jackie" Kimbrough, 70, of Galesburg, died at 9:13 p.m. on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois.

He was born February 15, 1952 in Galesburg, the son of Frank and Hazel (Gullick) Kimbrough. Charles graduated from Galesburg High School in 1970. On July 14, 1970, Charles enlisted...

Patricia L. Farrell

Nov 27, 2022

Patricia “Pat” Lucille Farrell, 95, of Galesburg, died at 6:29 a.m. Sunday, November 27, 2022.

Pat was born June 27, 1927 in Beatrice, Nebraska the daughter of Clarence and Marie (Hladky) Mack. She married Bernard C. Farrell on May 20, 1950 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on January 26, 1996.

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Mary C. Ortery

Nov 25, 2022

Mary Catherine Ortery, 91, of Galesburg, died peacefully on Friday, November 25, 2022, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center.

She was born April 10, 1931, to Raymond Lewis McCullough and Minnie Blanche Courtright. She was known as “Katie” to her family, and as Mary to her husband and the many friends she met after her...

Judith A. Konecki

Nov 24, 2022

Judith Ann Konecki, 82, of Galesburg, died at 10:04 a.m. Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Hannibal Region Hospital, Hannibal, MO.

Judy was born March 28, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Joseph Julius and Sophie Ann (Chaston) Wanat. Judy and Edward R. Konecki were married October 31, 1959 in Chicago.

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Kenneth J. Hathaway

Nov 24, 2022

Kenneth J. Hathaway, 84, of Wataga, Illinois, died at 3:55 a.m. Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville, Illinois.

He was born March 5, 1938 in Kirkwood, Illinois to Chester A. and Katie L (Philpots) Hathaway. He was first married to Judy Young of Galesburg. She survives. He then married Janet...

Dolores Patricia Formhals

Nov 23, 2022

Dolores Patricia Formhals, 96, of Galesburg, died Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, Illinois.

Pat was born September 13, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Frank and Adeline (Paschke) Bulinski. After high school Pat worked for Illinois Bell Telephone Company until 1952. Upon graduating from teachers college in Chicago, Pat began her...

Carl J. Bland

Nov 22, 2022

Carl James Bland, 82, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home November 22, 2022 at 8:45 a.m.

Carl was born January 12, 1940 in Kewanee, Illinois the son of Owen B. and Goldie L. (Sapp) Bland. He graduated from Toulon High School and attended Bradley University. Carl married Janet Kay Winslow on November 23, 1958 in...

Joan H. Carlson

Nov 19, 2022

Joan H. Carlson, 88, of Galesburg, died Saturday, November 19, 2022 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Joan Helyn Carlson was born on August 17, 1934, in Galesburg, Illinois, the daughter of Raymond G. and Juanita B. Carlson, of Knoxville, Illinois. She was married to Ben H. Sherwood from June 26, 1955 to 1991.

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Gladys M. Krueger

Nov 18, 2022

Gladys Mary Krueger, age 92, of Galesburg, died at 6:45 a.m. on Friday, November 18, 2022 at Seminary Manor in Galesburg.

On July 31, 1930, Gladys was born in Tampico, Illinois to John P. and Grace (Houston) Kirst. After graduating high school, Gladys would go on to obtain her bachelor’s degree in nursing. She worked...