Obituaries

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....

Jan 8, 2024

Joseph Dean “Pepsi Joe” Knutson, 71, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Monday, January 8, 2024 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Joe was born October 12, 1952 in Mineral Wells, Texas the son of Donald B. and Joan F. (Lynch) Knutson. He married Sue DeMoss in 1974. They divorced in 1983. He then married Dee...

Jan 7, 2024

Eva Delores Bainbridge, 90, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg.

Eva was born April 10, 1933 in Jamestown, Missouri, the daughter of Walter L. and Neoma Marie (Black) Bennett. She married Richard Bainbridge and later married George E. Johnson.

Eva is survived...

Jan 5, 2024

Margaret Ann "Peg" Hennenfent Hannam passed away peacefully on January 5, 2024 in Knoxville, Illinois. Born on September 3, 1946, in Galesburg, Illinois, to Shirley A. (Cunningham) and Leo A. Hennenfent, Peg was a cherished sibling, loving mother, and doting grandmother.

Peg devoted her life to the care and wellbeing of others. After completing her...

Jan 1, 2024

Suzanne “Susie” C. Howard (87), of Galesburg, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, January 1, 2024.

Susie was born April 7, 1936, in Galesburg, the daughter of Jake and Elizabeth Glasnovich. She attended St. Joseph Academy and Corpus Christi High School. She married Daniel Howard on June 25, 1955 at...

Jan 1, 2024

Destiny Elizabeth Dixon, 23, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Monday, January 1, 2024 as a result of injuries sustained after being struck by a passing vehicle while assisting a previous auto accident.

Destiny was born July 13, 2000 in Galesburg, the daughter of Marnesha Lynn Flowers. Destiny had recently been attending Carl Sandburg College.

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Jan 1, 2024

Due to the forecast of inclement weather, the family has re-scheduled the funeral service until 10:30 AM on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at the Roseville United Methodist Church. Visitation for Friday, January 12, 2024 is still scheduled. Randal's family is concerned for everyone's safety, and feel that at this time, this is the best option. Thank You for your...

Dec 28, 2023

Franklin Delano Colwell, 86, of Galesburg, Illinois died Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg.

Frank was born February 5, 1937 in Galesburg, the son of Robert E. and Marjorie (Swank) Colwell. Frank joined the US Air Force on June 19, 1956 honorably serving for two years and was discharged on...

Dec 28, 2023

D. Gayle Behymer, 77, of Galesburg, passed away at 6:05 p.m. Thursday, December 28, 2023 at her home.

Born on October 19, 1946, to the late John Kenneth Hill and Lorraine Schaedler in Colorado Springs, Colorado. When her father John died, she was later raised by Lorraine and adopted father, Jimmie Cooke. Gayle was reared...

Dec 27, 2023

Thomas Brent Johnson, also known as Stone, passed away on December 27, 2023, at the age of 69 in Galesburg, Illinois. He was born on September 7, 1954, in Galesburg, Illinois, to Rodney and Betty Johnson. Thomas was preceded in death by his father, mother, and brother, Howard Johnson.

Thomas, or Stone as he preferred...

Dec 25, 2023

Juan J. Shipp, aged 52, of Lockport, Illinois, died on December 25, 2023 in the emergency room at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Juan was bon June 9, 1971 in Galesburg, Illinois the son of Cecilia Cervantez Shipp. After graduating from Galesburg High School, Juan went on to attend Wyoming Tech. He worked on...

Dec 19, 2023

Renda J. Sharp, 65, known for her compassionate heart and loving spirit, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2023, in her hometown of Galesburg, Illinois. Born on April 5, 1958, to the late Eugene R. and Ruby Myrtle Jane (Wade) Gibbons.

Renda's life was marked by her commitment to her family and her work. For...

Dec 18, 2023

Fairy E. Ditto, age 84, of Oquawka, Illinois passed away at Great River Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa on Monday, December 18, 2023. Fairy was born on October 25, 1939 in Aledo, Illinois and is the daughter of Herb and Mable Long Mikel.  She was raised in New Boston where she attended local schools and graduated from High...

Dec 18, 2023

Michelle M. Nichols, age 50, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 10:56 AM on Monday, December 18, 2023 at Roseville Nursing and Rehab, Roseville, Illinois. She was born March 24, 1973 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Jack L. and Robert M. (Davidson) Hasten. Michelle attended schools in Monmouth and was a graduated of Monmouth High School's Class of...