Obituaries

Wilma W. Pacheco

Wilma W. Pacheco

May 25, 2024

Wilma Winona Pacheco, 90, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 8:10 p.m.

Wilma was born April 8, 1934, the daughter of Hazel (Moss) and Henry H. Wensel. She married Adelphino Pacheco, Sr. on July 20, 1952 in Galesburg, Illinois. He preceded her in death on October 28, 1996. Wilma is survived by...

James " Jim " Leroy Johnson

James " Jim " Leroy Johnson

May 25, 2024

James “Jim” Leroy Johnson, 83, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Born on November 16, 1940, in Cameron, Illinois, he was the son of the late Bert and Phyllis Johnson. Jim was a cherished member of the Cameron community, where he built his home, family and friendships. On July 4, 1965, Jim...

Patty J. Zepeda

Patty J. Zepeda

May 23, 2024

Patty Joan Zepeda, 75 of Galesburg passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at her home. She was born on January 23, 1949 in Galesburg, the daughter of Willie B. Jones and Reba L. Hickerson.

Patty was raised in Abingdon and attended schools in Abingdon as well as Cunningham School in Urbana, IL.

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Pamela A. Butz

Pamela A. Butz

May 22, 2024

Pamela Ann Butz, 63, of Galesburg, died peacefully Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at her home where she was loved by all.

She was born December 26, 1960 in Park Ridge, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Eileen Butz. Pam resided at St. Mary’s Square Living Center in Galesburg from 1998 until she moved into Hedger...

Kenneth N. Nyman

Kenneth N. Nyman

May 22, 2024

Kenneth Nelson Nyman, 75, of Galesburg, IL, slipped off to heaven peacefully on May 22, 2024. He was given his heart’s desire, which was to stay in his home until the end. Born on February 21, 1949, Ken was the second son in a family of two boys. After high school in Galesburg, he began college at Northwestern University...

Argyle R. (Thurman)  Lydic

Argyle R. (Thurman) Lydic

May 22, 2024

Argyle R. Lydic, age 94, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 2:28 AM on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Monmouth Nursing Home. She was born January 19, 1930 in Roseville, Illinois, the daughter of Roy A. and Alice M. (Siders) Thurman. Argyle was a graduate of Little York High School and also attended Browns Business College. On June...

Gary L. Sage

Gary L. Sage

May 19, 2024

Gary L. Sage, 85, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully, Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois.

Gary was born on May 5, 1939, the son of Ross T. and Zelma (Robbins) Sage. He married Betty Dennison and later married Marilyn L. (Flaar) Caulkins on April 6, 1996, in Galesburg. She survives...

Angelo P.J. Mangieri

Angelo P.J. Mangieri

May 19, 2024

Angelo Patrick James “Pickle” Mangieri, 23, of Wataga, Illinois, died at 10:00 p.m. Sunday, May 19, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

Angelo was born November 3, 2000 in Galesburg, Illinois the son of Felicia E. (Hunt) and Paul L Mangieri.

Angelo is survived by his parents of Galesburg; the love...

Margaret A. Shafer

Margaret A. Shafer

May 12, 2024

Margaret A. Shafer, age 99, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 8:20 PM on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at the Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville, Illinois. She was born June 16, 1924 in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Charles Fredrick and Maria Caroline Dorthea (Oge) Lenz. She was reared and educated in the Biggsville area and attended school...

Sandra A. Olson

Sandra A. Olson

May 11, 2024

Sandra A. "Sonie" Olson, age 88, of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at 3:33 AM on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at The Klein Center in West Burlington, Iowa. She was born July 5, 1935 in Bennett, Nebraska, the daughter of Francis Lynn and Alice Lucille (Hall) Hagaman. She was raised in Bennett, graduating from Bennett High School. Sandra then attended...

Richard L. Dalton

Richard L. Dalton

May 9, 2024

Richard LeRoy Dalton, 91, of Beech Island, South Carolina, formerly of Galesburg, Illinois, died Thursday, May 9, 2024 in Beech Island, South Carolina.

Dick was born December 27, 1932 in Galesburg, the son Otis LeRoy and Maxine Dorothy (Kent) Dalton. After graduating from Galesburg High School in 1950, Dick joined the US Navy on August...

Rose Mary Crick

Rose Mary Crick

May 7, 2024

Rose Mary Crick, 82, of Galesburg, Illinois died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

Rose was born November 22, 1941 in Rineyville, Kentucky the daughter of Emil G. and Anna F. (Alvey) Brangers, Jr. She graduated from Rineyville High School and later moved to Galesburg, Illinois. Rose worked at the...

Helen "Joan" Vancil

Helen "Joan" Vancil

May 3, 2024

Helen “Joan” Vancil went home to join her beloved husband and sons on May 3rd, 2024. Joan was born on March 7, 1933 to James and Martha (Crowl) Rock in Maquon Township IL. She married the love of her life James E Vancil on December 30, 1951 in Avon IL. After their marriage she supported and helped her husband...

Gene B. Endthoff

Gene B. Endthoff

May 2, 2024

Gene Benton Endthoff, 91, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 8:08 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.

Gene was born December 16, 1932 in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, the son of Benton and Clara (Haasl) Endthoff. Gene married Betty Lou Hill on June 17, 1951 in Rochelle, Illinois. He went on to serve in the...

Melva J. (Mcvey)  Essex

Melva J. (Mcvey) Essex

May 2, 2024

Melva J. Essex, age 93, of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at 6:40 pm on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in the Betty’s Garden wing of Courtyard Estates in Monmouth, Illinois. Melva was born on January 23, 1931, in rural Rozetta, Illinois and is the daughter of Joseph J. and Martha M. (Collins) McVey. Melva spent her early childhood in Rozetta....

Donald R. Remer

Donald R. Remer

May 1, 2024

Donald Ralph Remer, 85, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, surrounded by his loving family.

Don was born February 22, 1939, in Trinidad, Colorado, the son of Ernest Ralph and Rebecca Alice (Nicol) Remer. Don graduated from Valley Senior High School in Fairview, Illinois, in 1957....

David A. King

David A. King

Apr 30, 2024

David Alan King, 73, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.

David was born June 25, 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Edward L. and Marcella B. (Matthews) King. He graduated from Galesburg High School in 1968 and Carl Sandburg College in 1983. David...

John R. Duerre

John R. Duerre

Apr 29, 2024

John Roger Duerre (Johnny, Du-ray, Big John), 68, of Galesburg, died at 9:21 p.m. Monday, April 29, 2024 at his home.

He was born June 30, 1955 in Galesburg, the son of Stanley Leroy and Bernadine Lucille (Martinson) Duerre. John was raised in Galesburg and graduated high school in 1973. He married Debbie A. Coburn...

Jenny Marie Park

Jenny Marie Park

Apr 28, 2024

Jenny Marie Park, 69, of Galesburg, died Sunday, April 28, 2024 at Marigold Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Galesburg.

She was born May 25, 1954 in Galesburg, the daughter of Albert Ardell and Burnice Juanita (Heaton) Allen. Jenny married Forrest A. Park, Sr. on September 23, 1980 in Galesburg.

Jenny...

Luz Schick

Luz Schick

Apr 27, 2024

Luz Nuncio Schick, née Nuncio Garza, died on Saturday, April 27th, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family. She was 69 years old. Luz is survived by her husband, William Charles Schick of Galesburg; her children, Emily Nuncio Schick of Galesburg and Robert Nuncio Schick of Brooklyn, NY; and her sisters María Esperanza, Ana, and Cristina Nuncio, all residents of...