Obituaries

Nov 15, 2023

Roger Keith Meeker, 75, born June 21, 1948, in Hutsonville, Illinois, died November 15, 2023, in Galesburg, Illinois.

Roger was a proud veteran, having honorably served in the US Army from 1966 to 1969, stationed in Anchorage, Alaska, in the barracks his father-in-law had built. He carried this acquired discipline and commitment into his professional...

Nov 13, 2023

Ruth Marie Nelson, 93, of Galesburg, Illinois, died November 13, 2023 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Ruth was born at home in rural McDonough County, Illinois on October 15, 1930 the daughter of Floyd “Mike” and Lucille Ruth (Nordgren) McNeil. After graduating from high school, Ruth went on to graduate from Brown’s Business...

Nov 13, 2023

Delores A. Olson, age 91, of Oquawka, Illinois passed away at the Henderson County Retirement Center in Stronghurst, Illinois on Monday November 13, 2023 at 10:27 pm. Delores was born on August 12, 1932 in Gladstone, Illinois and is the daughter of Adolphus and Sarah Simmins Hinshaw. She was raised in Oquawka where she attended the Oquawka Grade School...

Nov 10, 2023

John Michael Horaney, 75, peacefully died in Galesburg, Illinois, the place of his birth, on November 10, 2023. He was born on February 14, 1948, to the late Robert W. and Rosemary (Tederman) Horaney.

John received his high school diploma from Corpus Christi High School in 1966, and later gained a bachelor’s degree in business...

Nov 8, 2023

On November 8, 2023, Lynette Lombard, 69, of Galesburg, IL and Glenford, NY, passed away peacefully with her beloved husband Tony Gant by her side, after a courageous 20 month battle with glioblastoma.

Lynette was born in Newton, Massachusetts to the late June H. (Leshynska) and Peter A. Lombard, and grew up in the Boston...

Nov 7, 2023

Susan Kay (Bruington) Unger passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Susan was born on October 26, 1939 to Lorene L. (Herod) and Reimer W. Bruington in Monmouth, IL.

Susan married the love of her life, Charles E. Unger on August 30, 1957 in Alexis. Their marriage was blessed with...

Nov 6, 2023

Ronald Eugene Freeman, Jr., 55, of Galesburg, died on Monday, November 6, 2023 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg surrounded by his family.

He was born May 15, 1968 in Sycamore, Illinois, the son of Ronald Eugene and Jane Ellen (Hopkins) Freeman, Sr. After graduating from high school, Ron joined the United States...

Nov 6, 2023

Allen Hathaway, age 88, of Kirkwood, Illinois, passed away at 5:09 PM on Monday, November 6, 2023 at his residence. He was born September 9, 1935 in Biggsville, Illinois, the son of Chester and Katie Lee (Philpott) Hathaway. Allen was raised and attended school in both Biggsville and Kirkwood. He married Evelyn Price in Kirkwood, Illinois and she is...

Nov 5, 2023

Sally J. Weymouth, age 75, of Millsboro, DE went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional Hospital in Salisbury, MD. Sally was born in Monmouth, Illinois on September 16, 1948 daughter of the late Ralph Piper and the late Belle (Logsdon) Piper.  Sally was an integral part of her husband, Leroy’s...

Nov 4, 2023

Willard E. Whitacre, born on November 23, 1927, in Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully in Aledo, Illinois, on November 4, 2023. He is remembered fondly for his love of family, dedication to work, and zest for life.

Willard married the love of his life, Stella Mae Serven on July 6, 1946 in Newport, Kentucky. Their...

Nov 1, 2023

Elmer Eugene "Gene" Sparrow, age 88, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 3:27 PM on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth. Gene was born February 6, 1935 in Media, Illinois, the son of Ed and Hattie (McPeak) Sparrow. He attended schools in Swan Creek and Roseville, graduating from Roseville High School. Gene proudly...

Oct 28, 2023

Jennifer S. "Jenny" Frazier, 72, a vibrant and loving woman, was born on December 23, 1950, in Galesburg, Illinois, and peacefully passed away in Peoria, Illinois, on October 28, 2023, after a courageous three-time battle with cancer.

Born to parents Phillip Stegall and JoAnne E. (Babbitt) Stegall, both of whom preceded her in death. Jenny...

Oct 26, 2023

Kathryn S. "Kathy" Hopkins, age 73, of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at 8:05 PM on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at her residence. She was born September 28, 1950 in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Robert Lean and Pauline Rae (Rhoades) Russell. She was raised in the Gladstone area, attending Gladstone grade school. She attended and graduated from Union High...

Oct 25, 2023

Dawn R. Horaney, 70,a resident of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away at the age of 70 on October 25, 2023. Born in Galesburg on March 25, 1953, to the late Donald H. and Jean M. (Foster) Sparling, she spent most of her life in the community she loved so dearly.

Dawn is fondly remembered by her...

Oct 25, 2023

Catherine S. Kramer, resident of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2023, at Legacy Estates in Monmouth, Illinois. Born in Galesburg, Illinois, Catherine carried the values that her dear parents, Orville B. and Helen (Brown) Sims, instilled in her: love, resilience, and dedication. Catherine married Clyde “Tod” E. Kramer on July 23, 1955 in Galesburg.

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Oct 23, 2023

With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of John G. Day on October 23, 2023. Born March 30, 1974, in Peoria, Illinois, he was an extraordinary man whose memory will be cherished by all who knew him. A tragic motorcycle accident ended his life too soon.

John was born in Peoria, Illinois, the son...

Oct 22, 2023

Joyce Ann Foster, 80, of Galesburg, died on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Seminary Manor in Galesburg.

She was born February 22, 1943 in Brimfield, the daughter of Everett Henry and Violet Rose (Rynerson) Foster. Joyce was reared and educated in Brimfield, graduating from high school in 1961. She worked at Admiral’s and later worked...

Oct 19, 2023

Earl D. Seitz, age 81, of Gladstone, IL., passed away in the comforts of his home on October 19, 2023. Earl was born November 2, 1941 in Gladstone, Illinois, and is the son of Earl and Grace Bielser Seitz. Earl was raised in Gladstone, where he attended a one room schoolhouse that later transitioned into the Gladstone school. Earl...

Oct 18, 2023

Katherine Louise Parrott, 59, of Macomb, Illinois, died at 2:06 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.

She was born February 25, 1964 in Monmouth, the daughter of Roy Frederick and Helen Louise (Smock) Matthews and later raised by Raymond and Helen Boys. Kathy was reared and...

Oct 15, 2023

Betty Ann Burns, a resident of Galesburg, Illinois, was born on September 29, 1940, and passed from this world on October 15, 2023. She was the beloved daughter of the late James C. Cloyd and Anna E. Davidson, also of Galesburg. Betty worked diligently at the local Maytag Factory for many years until her retirement. Betty married Michael O....