Obituaries

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....

Jun 21, 2024

Wanda J. Casey, age 79, of Oquawka, Illinois passed away at 6:24 am on June 21, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois. Wanda was born on December 3, 1944 in Arkansas and is the daughter of C.D. and Dessie Griffin Edlemon. Her early years and schooling were in Memphis, Tennessee. She later married Terrance Casey...

Jun 20, 2024

Daniel Brian Lester, 68, of Galesburg, Illinois, died unexpectedly Thursday, June 20, 2024.

Dan was born on May 17, 1956 in Galesburg, Illinois the son of Clarence Everett and Nellie (Kennedy) Lester. After graduating high school Dan joined the United States Navy Reserves, serving in Adak, AK during Desert Storm, two years in Spain, and...

Jun 19, 2024

Gregory Evan McQueen, 59, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 6:50 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Greg was born November 16, 1964 in Galesburg, the son of Carol Frances (Ankeney) and Jerald Lewis McQueen. After graduating from ROVA High School, Greg enlisted in the US Army in 1987 and...

Jun 19, 2024

Nathaniel S. " Nate " Hawk, age 31, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away after a traffic accident in Galesburg on Wednesday June 19, 2024 at 8:09 pm. Nate was born on July 21, 1992 in Galesburg, Illinois and is the son of James Dale Hawk and Beth Ann Hupp. Nate was raised in Presho, South Dakota where he attended...

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...