Obituaries

Feb 16, 2024

Alan Richard Kimpel, 65, of Abingdon, Illinois, died peacefully at home with his wife by his side after a battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia at 8:00 p.m. Friday, February 16, 2024.

Alan was born on August 14, 1958 in Dixon, Illinois the son of Richard Allen and Nancy Jean (Bardell) Kimpel.

On September...

Feb 14, 2024

Harry S. Fernando, 58, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota after a valiant battle with cancer.

Harry was born on July 15, 1965 in the Philippines the son of Dionesio and Eusebia Fernando. After graduating from high school Harry went on to attend and graduate from Cebu Institute...

Feb 13, 2024

James A. Barry, Sr. of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 5:15 PM on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth. He was born December 17, 1940 in Peoria, Illinois, the son of Ernest Edward and Ethel Louise (Bennett) Barry. He spent his early years in Peoria, Illinois before moving to Monmouth. Jim attended Immaculate...

Feb 13, 2024

Sue Ann Hendrickson, age 67, of Biggsville, Illinois, passed away at 3:27 PM on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa. She was born January 1, 1957 in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Charles Walter and Nancy Ramsey (Morris) Hendrickson. Sue was educated in Biggsville, attended Union High School, and later...

Feb 9, 2024

Albert “Abby” F. Holmes, Jr., 62, of Galesburg passed away Friday, February 9, 2024.

Born November 8, 1961 to Shirley Jean Foster and Albert F. Holmes, Sr. in Galesburg. He was reared and educated in Galesburg. Abby joined the United States Navy in 1979. He worked at Roger Bros for several years. Abby was also...

Feb 9, 2024

Nancy A. Ricketts, age 87, of Oquawka, Illinois; passed away at 5:10 pm on February 9, 2024 at the Mercer Manor in Aledo, Illinois. Nancy was born on August 19, 1936 in Burlington, Iowa and is the daughter of Frank J. and Florence Rau Koehler. Nancy was raised in Burlington where she attended Catholic schools and graduated from the...

Feb 7, 2024

Jane Fairchild Walker, 87, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2024. She was born on June 1, 1936 to Edward Cary Williams and Ruth Fairchild Whiteside in Cambridge, MA.  She attended Wellesley High School and then studied Nursing at Skidmore College, obtaining her Registered Nursing Degree in 1958. She started her nursing career in the United States Army where...

Feb 7, 2024

Christa M. Waller, age 87, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 10:28 pm on Wednesday February 7, 2024 at Seminary Manor in Galesburg, Illinois. Christa was born on November 4, 1936 in Monmouth, Illinois and is the daughter of Ernest John and Dorothy Bertram Bellis. She was raised in Monmouth where she attended public schools and graduated from Monmouth...

Feb 7, 2024

David E. Spoerl, age 70, of Monmouth, Illinois; passed away at 3:51 pm on Wednesday February 7, 2024 at Royal Oaks Nursing Home in Kewanee, Illinois. David was born on October 11, 1953 in Moline, Illinois and is the son of Edgar O. and Charlotte P. Krieg Spoerl. He was raised in Moline where he received his Special Education...

Feb 6, 2024

Larry Keith Fitzanko, 83, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 4:10 a.m. Tuesday, February 6, 2024 peacefully at home.

Larry was born July 30, 1940 in Pekin, Illinois. Larry married Charlotte Ann “Sue” Lamb on September 24, 1966 in Pekin, Illinois. Larry is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sue of Galesburg; one son, William...

Feb 5, 2024

Michael Anthony Pacheco, 67, of Altona, Illinois, died peacefully at home, Monday, February 5, 2024, surrounded by his family.

He was born August 26, 1956 in Galesburg, the son of Delphino and Wilma (Wenzel) Pacheco. Mike was reared and educated in Galesburg, graduating from high school in 1975. He then enlisted into the United States...

Feb 2, 2024

Roberta "Bobbie" Eileen Fox, age 75, of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at 10:35 PM on Friday, February 2, 2024 at the SE Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa. She was born May 6, 1948 in Clear Spring, MD the daughter of David L. and Jane Rosella (Keyser) Snyder. Bobbie was one of six children born to them....

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...