Obituaries

Jun 9, 2023

Paula Marie Kennedy, 49, of Maquon, IL, died at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 9, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.

“My mom was the strongest person I’ve ever met, from battling Hodgkin’s lymphoma while keeping up with 3 rambunctious kids, to eventually breaking free from a living hell with an abusive man,...

Jun 8, 2023

Richard Lee Boynton, 58, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away June 8, 2023 at OSF St. Joseph Hospital in Bloomington, Illinois.

He was born on January 3, 1965 in Galesburg to Paul Boynton and Sally (Buck) Vacca. Richard has one son, Kalip Wallace; two grandchildren, Cylas and Karlie Wallace all of Louisiana; many siblings, John Anderson,...

Jun 8, 2023

Dan Jay “D.J.” Allbright, 51, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 2:08 p.m. at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.

Dan was born October 10, 1971 in Bellevue, New Jersey, the son of Donald Roth Allbright and Jeralyn Louise (Calhoun) Wood. Dan married Cristie Lyn Alderman on May 24, 2008 in...

Jun 6, 2023

Bernard Michael Dougherty, 74, of Galesburg, died at 10:28 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Allure of Knox County, Galesburg.

Michael was born August 24, 1948 in Galesburg, the son of Paul Patrick and Mary Frances (Besser) Dougherty.

He is survived by two brothers, Bob Dougherty of Mission Viejo, California and John Dougherty...

Jun 5, 2023

David Edgar Tressell, 80, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 4:45 a.m. Monday, June 5, 2023 at Allure of Knox County, Galesburg, Illinois.

Dave was born June 10, 1942 in Galesburg, Illinois the son of Charles John and Rosalind Lorraine (Westersfield) Tressell. Dave attended St. Joseph’s Academy and graduated from Corpus Christi Catholic High School in...

Jun 5, 2023

David Lee Wilson, 75, of Galesburg, Illinois died peacefully at 2:35 a.m. Monday, June 5, 2023 at OSF Richard L. Owens, Hospice Home, Peoria, Illinois.

David was born December 4, 1947, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of Charles T. and Elizabeth (Pettay) Wilson. After graduating high school, David attended Northern Illinois University where he received...

Jun 5, 2023

Julie Golding, 63, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 11:39 p.m. Monday, June 5, 2023 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Julie was born April 29, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Arthur and Phyllis (Pfiffer) Golding.

Julie enjoyed music, reading books, and spending time outdoors. She loved living in...

Jun 5, 2023

Delbert Simpson, Sr. age 76, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 4:20 PM on Monday, June 5, 2023 at Royal Oaks Nursing Home in Kewanee, Illinois. He was born on November 18, 1946 in Richmond, Kentucky, the son of Richard Howard and Beatrice (Benge) Simpson. Delbert attended schools in both Galesburg and Monmouth, Illinois. On May 21, 1994, he...

Jun 4, 2023

Bryan Lee Clewell “Beaver”, 32, a lifelong resident of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away after a long battle of addiction.

Bryan was born in Galesburg to Dale and Tia Clewell on August 28, 1990. Growing up, Bryan was a typical boy. He enjoyed fishing, riding dirt bikes, and mushroom hunting. He loved going on walks with...

Jun 4, 2023

William A. " Fig " Taylor, age 78, of Kirkwood, Illinois; passed away suddenly at his home at 10:33 am on Sunday June 4, 2023. "Fig" as he was known, was born on June 9, 1944 in Monmouth, Illinois and is the son of LeRoy and Harriet C. (Hopkins) Taylor. Fig first attended Coonville rural school and later Kirkwood...

Jun 3, 2023

Hannah Elise Lee Brown, 31, of Davenport, Iowa, died at 5:45 a.m. Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg, Illinois.

Hannah was born December 5, 1991 in Davenport, Iowa the daughter of Guy Anthony Brown and Darla Jean Dandridge.

Hannah is survived by one daughter, Sophia Lee Elise Brown...

Jun 1, 2023

Richard James Klossing, Sr., 77, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 4:14 p.m. Thursday, June 1, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.

Richard was born June 13, 1945 in Moline, Illinois, the son of Everett J. and Mildred M. (Webster) Klossing. Richard is survived by one brother, Raymond (Jeannine) Klossing of Andalusia, Illinois;...

May 27, 2023

Robert Edward Burke, 71, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home, Saturday, May 27, 2023.

Bob was born June 4, 1951 in Galesburg, Illinois, the son of Robert J. and Lois (Howes) Burke. Bob attended catholic schools and graduated from Costa High School. He honorably served his county in the United States Air Force. Bob went...

May 25, 2023

Ofelia Garcia Martinez, 73, of Galesburg, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at home with her husband by her side.

Ofelia was born in Moroleon, Mexico on November 14, 1949, the oldest daughter of Esteban and Josefina (Martinez) Garcia. She was one of nine children. Ofelia immigrated to the United States in 1967,...

May 24, 2023

Madalyn K. Yeast, age 83, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at 7:09  pm on May 24, 2023 at Monmouth Nursing Home. Madalyn was born on December 25, 1939 in Toulon, Illinois and is the daughter of Dale Thomas and Mary Pauline Spencer Hendrickson. She was raised in Toulon and Galesburg, Illinois where she attended local schools and graduated from...

May 20, 2023

Leisa R. Coburn, age 59, of Roseville, Illinois, passed away at 10:22 AM on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at her residence. She was born December 4, 1963 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of John William and Judy Violet (Pinney) Abbadusky. Leisa attended school in Monmouth, and graduated from Monmouth High School with the Class of 1982. She later attended...

May 19, 2023

Tami J. Stellern, age 62, of Cameron, Illinois passed away at 4:55 pm on Friday May 19, 2023 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Illinois. Tami was born on August 17, 1960 in Monmouth, Illinois and is the daughter of Donald E. Ludington  and M. Louise Poulson Jahde. Tami was raised in Monmouth, and attended Warren School...

May 17, 2023

Richard Nels Christianson, 77, of Galesburg, formerly of Williamsfield, Illinois, died at 8:40 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at the Kensington in Galesburg.

Nels was born February 10, 1946 in Galesburg, the son of Henry Arvid and C. Louise (Gustafson) Christianson. He graduated from Galesburg High School with the class of 1964. Nels was...

May 17, 2023

Patricia Joan Woods, 90, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois.

Pat was born August 12, 1932 in Galesburg, the daughter of William and Mildred Ellen (Mackey) Farrell. Pat is survived by one son, William R. (Jenny-Lynne) Lee of Galesburg; one daughter, Mary W. (Jon) Prain,...

May 16, 2023

Steven Charles Shotts, 67, of Galesburg, Illinois passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 3:10 a.m. surrounded by his family.

Steve was born September 21, 1955 in Peoria, Illinois to Samuel and Aline (Gilbert) Shotts. They preceded him in death.

Steve married Cynthia Cervantez on September 4, 1985 in Galesburg, Illinois....