Obituaries

Feb 1, 2024

Karen Marie Thomas, 76, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home, Thursday, February 1, 2024, with her children by her side.

Karen was born October 1, 1947, in Galesburg, Illinois, the daughter of Ivan W. and Veta B. (Marshall) Schroeder. After graduating from Galesburg High School, Karen attended Methodist School of Nursing in Peoria, Illinois....

Jan 31, 2024

Roger James Hartshorn, 80, of Galesburg, died at 7:58 p.m. Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Allure of Knox County in Galesburg.

He was born April 9, 1943 in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Henry S. and Rose M. (Baxter) Hartshorn. Roger worked as a mover for Mayflower for several years. He later worked as a...

Jan 28, 2024

Harry G. “Jay” Erickson, Jr. 48, of Gilson, Illinois. It is with sorrow we must announce the death of Jay Erickson. He died from complications of a stroke on January 28, 2024. He will be remembered as a great son, dad, brother, grandson, nephew, and friend to many.

Jay was born September 16, 1975 to...

Jan 27, 2024

Robert L. Stenander II, 78, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Saturday, January 27, 2024.

Robert (Bob) was born March 19, 1945, in Rockford, Illinois, the only son of Robert L. and Lorraine (Halsey) Stenander. Bob attended Iowa Wesleyan University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and studied abroad in the country formerly known as...

Jan 26, 2024

Winnetta Lurabelle Peters, died peacefully on January 26, 2024, at the age of 97, at her daughters home rural Lewistown, Illinois. Born on August 3, 1926, in Bryant, Illinois, she was a daughter to the late Arlo Jackson and Winnetta Luela (McCullough) Ford, and grew up in a large and lively family.

For twelve rewarding...

Jan 26, 2024

Marilyn Jane Shawver, 77, of Winterville, Georgia passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024.

Born June 30, 1946 in Monmouth, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Ben and Jean Shawver.

Marilyn is survived by her children Kimberly McGee Johnston (David), Ryan McGee (Bekah) and by her grandchildren Sarah Johnston, Zach McGee and Anna...

Jan 26, 2024

Randy L. Turnquist, age 65, of Monmouth, Illinois; passed away at 2:52 pm on Friday, January 26, 2024 at his Monmouth residence. Randolph Lee Turnquist was born on February 3, 1958 in Monmouth, Illinois and  is the son of Robert D. and Betty J. (Isaacson) Turnquist. Randy was raised in rural Monmouth and graduated from Warren High School. Randy...

Jan 21, 2024

Bill L. Blakley, age 81, of Oquawka, Illinois passed away at 11:55 am on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at home with family at his side. Bill was born May 29, 1942, in St Joseph, Missouri, and is the son of William Oliver and Nadine Lea (Vandever) Blakley. Bill attended public school in St. Joseph, MO and graduated from Lafayette...

Jan 20, 2024

Sara Jane (Mears) Warfield, age 89, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at 10:14 am on January 20, 2024 at Seminary Manor of Galesburg, Illinois. Jane was born on July 8, 1934 in Indianapolis, Indiana and is the daughter of Joseph Alexander  and Maud Anne DeVore Mears. Jane, known as Sara Jane in her younger days, had a transient childhood...

Jan 18, 2024

Elaine R. Henshaw, age 64, of Keithsburg, Illinois passed away at University Hospitals in Iowa City, Iowa at 8:45 pm on January 18, 2024. Elaine was born on February 12, 1959 in North Carolina and is the daughter of Carl E. and Betty        (Cook) Mehaffy. Elaine is a military daughter and was raised in various communities where her father...

Jan 17, 2024

Leota M. Grover, age 84, of Monmouth; passed away at 8:32 pm on January 17, 2024 at Seminary Manor Nursing Home in Galesburg, Illinois. Leota was born on March 19, 1939 in Monmouth and is the daughter of Theodore and Vera Hall. She was raised in the home of Bert and Blanche Allen here in Monmouth. Leota attended the...

Jan 16, 2024

Edward "Eddy" L. Purchase, age 45, of Kirkwood, Illinois, passed away at 8:28 PM on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth, Illinois. He was born January 30, 1978 in Aledo, Illinois, the son of Henry L. and Mary J. (Guenther) Purchase. Eddy was raised and educated in Plano, Texas. On August 20, 2022,...

Jan 14, 2024

(Virginia) Darlene Noll, the second of five children born to Andrew E. and Louise (Biewen) Shelangoski near Brighton, Iowa, on October 5, 1936, died peacefully Sunday, January 14, 2024, in Galesburg, Illinois. Her family farmed in the Brighton, Fairfield, and Birmingham Iowa areas until a 1949 move to Muscatine, Iowa, where she completed high school at Muscatine Catholic School...

Jan 14, 2024

Brenda S. Robinson, age 74, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 8:45 PM on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Roseville Nursing and Rehab Center in Roseville, Illinois. She was born April 26, 1949 in Macomb, Illinois, the daughter of Charles "Earl" and Pauline (Applegate) Heaton. Brenda was raised and educated in Vermont, Illinois, graduating from V.I.T. with the Class...

Jan 14, 2024

Rosemary M. Pullen, age 75, of Monmouth, passed away at 3:00 am on January 14, 2024 at Liberty Village in Peoria, Illinois. Rosemary was born on February 15, 1948 in Biggsville, Illinois and is the daughter of Neil and Gladys Smith McVey. Rosemary was raised on the farm in Biggsville where she attended local schools and graduated from Biggsville...

Jan 13, 2024

Barbara Ann Whitaker, 81, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Saturday, January 13, 2024 at home.

Barbara was born January 21, 1942 in Peoria, Illinois the daughter of Leon F. and Imogene M. (Robinson) King, whom preceded her in death. Barbara grew up in Hanna City, Illinois where she graduated from high school. On November 2, 1962,...

Jan 11, 2024

Bonnie Kay Watters, 83, of Colona, Illinois, died on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at home surrounded by her family, after a brief but bravely fought battle.

She was born May 28, 1940 in Galesburg, the daughter of Jewel L. and A. Delene (Tomlinson) Cook. Bonnie was reared and educated in Galesburg, graduating from high school...

Jan 9, 2024

Randy Dean Watts, 53, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 4:41 p.m. Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.

Randy was born July 7, 1970 in Fort Collins, Colorado, the son of Norman Dean and Barbara Louise (Snodgrass) Watts. Randy married Nicole Michelle Sturgis on October 11, 2020 in Kirksville, Missouri....

Jan 9, 2024

Patricia Ann “Pat” Collins, 78, formerly of Knoxville, Illinois, died Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.

Pat was born July 9, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of James Floyd and Florence Belle (Doty) Davenport who preceded her death. After graduating from Jerseyville high school Pat worked as a talented hairdresser and stylist...

Jan 9, 2024

Janet Ann Foust, 82, passed away peacefully on January 9th.2024 at 12:14 am in Henderson, Nevada. Born on September 18th, 1941 in Chicago Illinois, she is the daughter of  Lenel and Rita Kane Michelin. Janet graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in 1960. Janet married Gary Richard Foust on March 23, 1963 at American Martyrs Church in Manhattan Beach, California....