Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

Nov 5, 2022

Daniel William Holland, 65, of Schaumburg, Illinois passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022.

Born August 12, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois to Joan and John Holland, MD; Daniel was a 1975 Galesburg High School graduate and spent much of his life in Schaumburg working in the field of finance.

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Nov 5, 2022

Christine Eik Winick, 71, of Galesburg, Illinois– beloved mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend– died on November 5, 2022, in her home following a short illness.

Chris filled her home with paintings, prints and sculptures– many from local Galesburg artists and Knox classmates. She was known for her passionate views, style and her impeccable wardrobe....

Nov 2, 2022

David L. Cox, Sr., 81, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.

David was born June 23, 1941 in Frederic, Wisconsin, the son of Paul E. and Alberta E. (Belisle) Cox. He married Marjorie Irene Raymond on August 24, 1963 at St. Andrews Church in Rock Falls, Illinois. Marjorie preceded him...

Oct 31, 2022

Ronald Ray Roberts, 72, of rural Galesburg, passed away peacefully at home on October 31, 2022.

Ron was born May 20, 1950 in Galesburg, Illinois the son of Raymond J. and Marcile F. (Healey) Roberts. After graduating from Galesburg High School, Ron was inducted into the US Army on September 28, 1970. He earned a...

Oct 30, 2022

Jennifer Jean Smith, 71, of Gilson, Illinois, died at 1:47 A.M. on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at home with her family by her side.

She was born May 16, 1951, in Galesburg, the daughter of William Amos and Betty Elouis (Cramer) Jefferson. Jennifer graduated from Galesburg High School in 1969. She spent her life as a homemaker....

Oct 30, 2022

(Zelma) Marie O’Malley Brewer died in Wheat Ridge, Colorado on October 30, 2022, at age 93. She was a resident of Broomfield, Colorado.

Marie was born October 22, 1929 in Galesburg, Illinois, to Austin and Zelma O’Malley. She had 11 siblings: Margaret (Peggy), Austin (Bud), Catherine (Kay), John, William (Bill), James, Phil, Nancy, Helen, Michael...

Oct 29, 2022

Christine Ann Robertson, 60, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 7:05 A.M. on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at home with her family by her side.

She was born December 26, 1961 in Galesburg, the daughter of Robert Ralph and Ruth Marie (Sargeant) Tingley. Christine graduated from Knoxville High School in 1980. Her first job was at...

Oct 28, 2022

Mary “Rosita” Zalazar, 92, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family at 7:35 p.m. Friday, October 28, 2022.

Born September 5, 1930 in LaBarca, Jalisco, Mexico as Cruzita Maria Delacruz Gonzalez Salazar, the daughter of Demetrio and Petra (Salazar) Gonzalez. The family moved to Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico the capital for work....

Oct 26, 2022

Larry Dean Fahlund, 77, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 6:03 a.m. Thursday, October 26, 2022 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg.

Larry was born September 5, 1945 in Galesburg, the son of Lawrence Axel and Nellie Berniece (Teel) Fahlund. Larry spent his youth growing up in Knoxville and eventually moved to Galesburg. After graduating...

Oct 25, 2022

Janet Claire Antal, 84, of Galesburg, passed away at 4:50 P.M. on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Promedica Skilled Nursing in Galesburg.

She was born January 13, 1938 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Vance Edward and Marie Katherine (Pierce) Lutzke. She loved gardening, camping, and traveling. Janet spent a big part of her life...

Oct 20, 2022

Mary E. Carruthers, 41, of Galesburg, died on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at the University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago.

She was born to Thomas and Glenda (Akers) Carruthers on November 24, 1980, in Galesburg. Mary graduated from Galesburg High School in 1999. She then attended and received her associate degree from Carl Sandburg College...

Oct 19, 2022

Roger E. Thompson, 60, of Alpha, Illinois, died at 6:07 p.m. Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, Illinois.

Cremation has been accorded.  No services are planned.

Oct 18, 2022

William T. Price, Sr. 91, of Galesburg, Illinois died on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center.

Bill was born on January 16, 1931 in Galesburg, the son of William and Jessie (Cawkins) Price. He graduated from Galesburg High School and then served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Bill...

Oct 18, 2022

Ernest Holt Stone, 88, of Galesburg, died at 12:44 p.m. Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Ernie was born June 3, 1934 at home in Colchester, Illinois the son of Thomas Henry and Nina Dell (Holt) Stone. Ernie entered the US Army on September 5, 1956 and married Marlene Ann...

Oct 17, 2022

Brenda Lee Olson Workman, 60, of Davenport, Iowa, died at 12:35 p.m. Monday, October 17, 2022 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, Illinois.

Brenda was born on September 25, 1962 in Galesburg, the daughter of Lloyd Leroy and Grace Millie (Cadwell) Boughton.

Brenda is survived by one daughter, Amy (Skyler) Cauthon of Galesburg; one son,...