Obituaries
M. Frank Robbins
Jul 1, 2026
Michael “Frank” Robbins, 76, of Oquawka, Illinois, died surrounded by his family at 4:22 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, Illinois after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Frank was born August 2, 1949, in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Melvin Herbert and Ruby Marie (Morris) Robbins.
Frank graduated from Union High School in 1967. He went...
David R. Tate
Jun 29, 2026
David Russell Tate, 81, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 11:02 p.m. Monday, June 29, 2026 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.
David was born December 31, 1944, in Joliet, Illinois, the son of William Edley and Evelyn Margaret (Mortenson) Tate. He worked as a tool and die maker in Chicago, the Quad Cities, and Galesburg, most notably working at M&W Quality Tool and...
Richard W Bills
Jun 21, 2026
Richard "Rich" W. Bills, 66, of Galesburg, IL, formerly of Dubuque, IA, passed away suddenly, Sunday, June 21, 2026 at St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington, IL, surrounded by his family.
Rich was born July 3, 1959, the son of Robert L. & Leona (King) Bills, Sr, in Syracuse, NY. Richard married his soul mate, Christine C. Hillery on July 15, 1989,...
Thomas L. Pullen
Jun 20, 2026
Thomas L. Pullen, 82, of Gladstone, Illinois, died at 1:40 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Oak Lane Nursing and Rehab, Stronghurst, Illinois.
Judge Pullen was born in Pecos, Texas on August 29, 1943 to Clarence L. and Verna (Asbury) Pullen. He was raised and educated in Gladstone where his family had lived since 1835. Judge Pullen was a graduate...
Ron A. Smith
Jun 19, 2026
Ron Anthony “Smitty” Smith, 63, an icon of Oquawka, Illinois, died at home Friday, June 19, 2026.
Smitty was born August 22, 1962 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of James Milford and Wava Maxine (Thompson) Smith. Smitty was a go to man in Oquawka to get something fixed or job completed around the house. He loved spending time outdoors fishing and...
Matt A. Wilmot
Jun 19, 2026
Matt Andrew Wilmot, 70, of Rio, IL, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.
Matt was born on May 20, 1956, the son of Dale Wilmot and Ramona (Haitt) Wilmot-Tessier, in Galesburg, IL. He was a graduate of Abingdon High School and received an associates degree from Carl Sandburg College. He was...
Danny R. Connour
Jun 14, 2026
Danny Ray Connour, 63, of Galesburg, Illinois, died unexpectedly, Sunday, June 14, 2026 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
Danny was born September 13, 1962 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Carlus Eugene and Linda Lee (Anderson) Connour. Following high school Danny served in the US Army. He later went on to a long career as an over the road...
John L. Thomas
Jun 11, 2026
John L. Thomas, 73, of Galesburg, entered eternal rest at home on Friday, June 11, 2026.
John was born at Cottage Hospital in Galesburg on May 3, 1953, the son of Jay and Helen (Simpson) Thomas. After graduating from Galesburg High School in 1971, John went to work for Butler Manufacturing in Galesburg. It is there that he began his lifelong...
Terri "Sis" C. Hopping
Jun 11, 2026
Terri C. “Sis” Hopping, 71, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully, Thursday, June 11, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.
Terri was born August 19, 1954, in Galesburg, the daughter of Wilbert and Constance (Burton) McLaren. Terri graduated from Galesburg High School and married Ricky R. Hopping on February 19, 1972 in Galesburg.
Terri is survived by her husband of...
Normalee Hroziencik
Jun 10, 2026
Normalee Hroziencik, 94, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully, Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 10:40 a.m. at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois.
Normalee was born March 18, 1932 in Galesburg, the daughter of Glenn and Lucille (Dennis) Boyer. Normalee graduated from Galesburg High School and went on to marry Robert L. “Rozie” Hroziencik on August 17, 1952 in Galesburg, Illinois. He...
Andrew J. "A.J." Fields
Jun 10, 2026
Andrew Joseph “A.J.” Fields, 37, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on June 10, 2026. Though his time here was far too short, Andrew lived a life marked by passion, loyalty, athletic excellence and a deep love for those closest to him.
Born to Mark & Julie Fields on June 9, 1989, AJ was a devoted son, loving...
Nancy E. Borg
Jun 10, 2026
Nancy Ellen Borg, 72 of Oquawka, IL passed away at Hospice House in West Burlington, IA on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. Nancy was born on August 23, 1953, in Burlington, IA. She was the daughter of Gunard and Frances (Tyne) Borg. Nancy attended Gladstone Grade School and graduated from Union High School in 1971....
Linda L. Bollinger
Jun 9, 2026
Linda Lou Bollinger, 81, Galesburg, Illinois, died at 12:21 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
Linda was born in Galesburg on February 7, 1945, the daughter of Robert Louis and Vera Leona (Lynch) Corbin. Linda graduated from Knoxville High School and married Bobby Dean Bollinger on June 9, 1963 in Knoxville, Illinois. Linda and Bobby...
Barbara R. Parkinson-Wood
Jun 8, 2026
Barbara Ruth Parkinson-Wood, 67, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 4:11 p.m. Monday, June 8, 2026 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
Barb was born May 31, 1959 in Galesburg, the daughter of Robert Dale and Lois Jeanette (Kemp) Parkinson. After graduation high school, Barb went on to attend Carl Sandburg College where she graduated from the Registered Nurse Program in...
John C. Anderson
Jun 6, 2026
John Charles Anderson, 88, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 6:03 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, Peoria, Illinois.
John was born October 13, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Paul W. and Sally C. (Andersen) Anderson. Following high school, John served in the US Army from July 24, 1956 until he was honorably discharged on...
Gregory M. Mowen
Jun 6, 2026
Gregory Micahl Mowen, 22, of Abingdon, Illinois, passed as the result of a fatal automobile accident, where he was a passenger, near Kirkwood, Illinois, on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
Gregory was born on December 15, 2003 in Peoria, Illinois, the son of Micah Daniel and Lanetta June (Mitchell) Mowen. Gregory graduated from Abingdon-Avon High School in 2023. Gregory recently began working...
John "Jack" V. Nichols, Sr.
Jun 5, 2026
John “Jack” Vincent Nichols, Sr., 94, of Gilson, Illinois, died at 3:57 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2026 at Settler’s Grove Senior Living Community, Knoxville, Illinois.
Jack was born December 24,1931 in Galesburg, Illinois, the son of Roy Vincent and Viola Louise (Larson) Nichols. His early childhood was spent exploring and playing on the farms his grandparents owned. He attended school in...
Gary E. Runge
Jun 5, 2026
Gary E. Runge, 84, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 5, 2026 in Chesapeake, Virginia. He was born on July 23, 1941, in Davenport, Iowa, to Francis Jule Runge and Nellie Mae Tipton. After his mother later married Wayne Hunter, Gary was raised in a home that valued hard work and loyalty—qualities that shaped the man he became.
On...
James J. O'Brien
Jun 3, 2026
James “Jim” O’Brien, 82, of Galesburg, died on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice in Peoria, Illinois.
Jim was born on June 24, 1943, in Fall River, Mass. He spent his early years living on the east coast. Soon after birth, his family moved to Brooklyn, N.Y. He also lived in Webster City, Iowa, and Genoa, Wisconsin,...
Nicole L. Hull
Jun 1, 2026
Nicole Lynn Hull, 43, of Oquawka, Illinois, died unexpectedly at home, Monday, June 1, 2026 at 9:45 p.m.
Nicole was born November 6, 1982 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Freeman G. and Susan K. (Tonding) Rhodes. Nicole was educated in St. Louis area schools and went on to earn two separate criminal justice degrees both in Iowa and Illinois.
Nicole...
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