Obituaries

Feb 10, 2023

Helen Cecelia Rupert, 91, of Galesburg, died peacefully with her family by her side, Friday, February 10, 2023 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Helen was born December 13, 1931 in Mt. Sterling, Illinois the daughter of Leo John and Marie Ellen (Gleason) Lehne. Helen married Robert Lee Rupert on July 31, 1952 in...

Feb 9, 2023

Anna Sophia Johnson, 95, of rural Wataga, Illinois died peacefully at 12:55 p.m. Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, Illinois.

Anna was born February 5, 1928 in Galesburg, the daughter of Carl Agustus and Grace Etta (Volk) Johnson. Anna began her education at Military Country School near her home in Wataga. She went...

Feb 6, 2023

Ronald Dean Canon, 78, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 9:25 p.m. Monday, February 6, 2023 at ProMedica Skilled Nursing, Galesburg.

Ron was born October 3, 1944 in Galesburg, Illinois, the son of Gerald "Mutt" L and Geraldine B (Damitz) Canon. Ron and Evon Susan (Olson) Canon were united in marriage on October 27,...

Feb 6, 2023

Robert Lane “Bob” Rogers, Jr., age 67, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away at 10:35 P.M. on Monday, February 6, 2023 at his home.

He was born on October 19, 1955 in Galesburg, the eldest son of Robert L. and Patsy A. (Dawson) Rogers, Sr. He made many wonderful memories growing up in the Galesburg area...

Feb 4, 2023

Constance ‘Connie’ Lea (Lloyd) Podeszwa, 82, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 12:59 pm, Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Courtyard Estates in Monmouth, Illinois, surrounded by loved ones.

Connie was born on October 25, 1940, in Moline, Illinois to Milo and Arlene (Logdson) Lloyd and was raised in Fruitland, Iowa. Fourteen years later, she moved to...

Jan 31, 2023

Jean Beverly Adams-Hall, 91, of East Galesburg, died Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Illini Restorative Care in Silvis, Illinois.

She was born January 14, 1932 in Galesburg, the daughter of Merwin and Ruthe (Oblander) Runbeck. Jean graduated from Galesburg High School. She worked as a teletype operator for BNSF for 16 years. Jean married Jack...

Jan 28, 2023

Cinda R. Downin, 72, died after a short bout with cancer, Saturday, January 28, 2023 in the emergency room at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg with her family by her side.

Cinda was born December 6, 1950 in Galesburg, Illinois the daughter of Wayne B. and Mary A. (Pifer) Reynolds. She graduated from Avon...

Jan 27, 2023

Mary Josephine Carle, 66, of London Mills, Illinois, died Friday, January 27, 2023 at 9:21 a.m. in the emergency room at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Mary was born July 21, 1956 in Monmouth, Illinois the daughter of Samuel Floyd and June Eloise (Rickels) Larkins. Mary is survived by her husband, William Carle; two...

Jan 25, 2023

Delinda Lee Hawkins, 49, of Gerlaw, Illinois died peacefully at home Wednesday, January 25, 2023, after a courageous 5 year battle with cancer.

Delinda was born September 13, 1973, in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Dale Edward and Diana Kay (Guthrie) Simon. Delinda graduated from Camp Point Central High School in 1991 and earned her...

Jan 25, 2023

Clinton James “CJ” Hall, 33, of Alexis, Illinois died peacefully surrounded by his loving family and pets on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at home after a valiant and courageous battle with cancer.

CJ was born on October 22, 1989 in Covina, California the son of Daniel and Melody T. (Haynes) Hall. He graduated from United...

Jan 17, 2023

Filomena Suardi Pia, affectionately known as Mina, was born in Fasana, Italy, on February 12, 1929, to Antonio and Adda Suardi. Filomena grew up while Italy was in extreme economic straits, and her family was not exempt from these difficult times. Her educational opportunities were limited, due to her family’s need to have her work and contribute to the...

Jan 17, 2023

Sharon Kay Murphy/Haffner, 76, of Galesburg, died at 3:05 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

Sharon was born to Ivan and Doris Murphy/Dunn on November 27, 1946. She was raised in London Mills and attended London Mills school and Valley High School at Fairview, before the new school was built. She passed away at home,...

Jan 15, 2023

Mary Ann O’Connor, 96, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at 6:49 a.m. Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Farmington Village Nursing and Rehab, Farmington, Illinois.

Mary Ann was born October 28, 1926 in Seaton, Illinois the daughter of Paul and Ethel Marie (Callahan) Welch. Mary Ann Welch and William “Bill” Thomas O’Connor were united in marriage...

Jan 15, 2023

Linda L. Feely, 73, of Galesburg, IL passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at her home.

Linda was born October 24, 1949 in Monticello, IL, the daughter of Vernon J. “Joe” Sr. and D. Wanda (Brown) Blickem.

Linda married Joseph E. “Jeff” Feely II on May 23, 1969, followed by a formal...

Jan 14, 2023

Ruth Ann Nelson, 57, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 7:50 p.m. Saturday, January 14, 2023 at home.

Ruth was born February 2, 1965 in Galesburg, the daughter of Weldon Charles and Lennie Evelyn (Simpson) Nelson. She married Andrew Larson. He preceded her in death in 2018. Ruth is survived by three sons, Jamie Nelson and...

Jan 13, 2023

C. Jo Blickem, 79, of Knoxville, Illinois died at 2:25 p.m. Friday, January 13, 2023 at Courtyard Estates in Knoxville with her daughters by her side.

Jo was born May 25, 1943 in Galesburg, Illinois, the daughter of William Martin and Dorothy Adelle (Churchill) Dawdy. After graduating from Galesburg High School, Jo married Norman Lee...

Jan 10, 2023

Timothy Michael Longcor, 44, of Galesburg, passed away on January 10, 2023.

Tim leaves behind a wife, 3 children, a mother, 3 sisters, a brother, and several nieces and nephews.

He was very loving, sweet, smart, and hardworking man.  Tim will be sadly missed.

The memorial for Tim will...

Jan 9, 2023

Michael LeRoy Canon, 76, of Altona, Illinois, died at 7:34 a.m. Monday, January 9, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.

Mike was born January 4, 1947 in Galesburg, Illinois, the son of Gerald “Mutt” L. and Geraldine B. (Damitz) Canon. Mike and Kathryn Darlene Butler were united in marriage on November 23,...

Jan 7, 2023

George Edwin “Eddie” Harrison, 78, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 12:35 p.m. Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.

Eddie was born August 25, 1944 in Galesburg, the son of Arthur and Delia (Hurt) Harrison. After graduating from high School Eddie enlisted in the United States Air Force on July 22, 1965. He was...

Jan 4, 2023

Richard ‘Dick’ Donald Podeszwa, 87, of Galesburg, died at 9:04 am, Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria surrounded by loved ones.

Richard was born November 26, 1935 in Rockford, Illinois, to Jacob J. and Rose (Fiduccia) Podeszwa. After graduating from Rockford West High School in 1955, Richard enlisted in...