Obituaries

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...

Dec 16, 2023

Carol Jean Baldwin, affectionately known as C.B. by her loved ones, passed away in Galesburg, Illinois, on December 16, 2023. Born on October 1, 1935, in East Galesburg, Illinois, to the late Orland D. and Martha J. (Mates) Lindsey, Carol’s life was a journey of joy, love, and dedicated service.

C.B. was the beloved wife...

Dec 15, 2023

Jean Louise Musolf, age 80, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2023. Born on October 19, 1943, in Pemberville, Ohio, Jean was a beacon of kindness in the lives of all who knew her.

She was the beloved wife of James Walter Musolf, whom she married on August 15, 1965 in Pemberville,...

Dec 14, 2023

VaNita J. Bresnahan, the daughter of Morin Beck and E. Jeannette (Martin) Schaeffer passed from this life Thursday, December 14,2023 at Monmouth Nursing Home. She remained sharp as a tack even as the body destroying Parkinson disease overcame her. Her birth, October 8, 1936 took place in Champaign, IL. She was raised near and in Monmouth graduating from Monmouth...

Dec 11, 2023

On December 11, 2023, Paul Samuel Haptonstahl left his tired earthly body at the Grove in Jacksonville, IL and took the express train to heaven.

Paul was born to Helen and O.R. “Hap” Haptonstahl in Des Moines, Iowa in 1955, the ninth of their 10 children. He attended school at Sunnyside and Silas Willard in...

Dec 11, 2023

Lyle L. Jones, age 68, of Burlington, Iowa; passed away at 6:50 pm on Monday December 11, 2023 at University Hospitals in Iowa City, Iowa. Lyle was born on October 27, 1955 in Aberdeen, South Dakota and is the son of Everett D. and Marietta M. Froehlich Jones. Lyle lived on the farm in Mina, South Dakota before moving...

Dec 10, 2023

Lorraine Ann Miller, 65, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Sunday, December 10, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.

Lorraine was born January 15, 1958 in Peoria, Illinois. She is survived by two sons, William L. (Carly Nelson) Phillips, II of Galesburg and Gregory (Brittany) Miller, II of Rio, Illinois; and one daughter, Anngee...

Dec 10, 2023

Carole D. Stull, 75, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home on December 10, 2023.

Cremation will be accorded and no services are planned.  Private burial of cremated remains will be at East Linwood Cemetery, Galesburg, Illinois.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg.

Dec 9, 2023

Sandra Kay Hanley, 70, of Galesburg, died at 9:10 a.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Marigold Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Galesburg.

She was born February 2, 1953 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of James F. and Josephine A. (Shawgo) Hanley. Sandy worked at Casey’s in Galesburg for 13 years. She was an...

Dec 9, 2023

Celia “Sally” Rosenda Ponce, 97, passed away December 9, 2023 at Allure of Lake Storey, Galesburg, Illinois. She was born March 1, 1926 in Galesburg, to Jose and Isabel (Casillas) Padilla, and married Salvador Ponce on July 10, 1942 in Kahoka, Missouri.

Sally is survived by 5 sons, Jaime (Irene) Ponce, Samuel (Maria) Ponce, Ernesto...

Dec 9, 2023

Oreonia LaShay Jackson, aged 23, illuminated the lives of those around her with her gentle soul and loving kindness. Born on July 11, 2000, in Galesburg, Illinois, Oreonia was a constant source of joy and inspiration to her family and friends. On December 9, 2023, she passed away peacefully in Iowa City, Iowa, leaving behind a legacy of warmth...

Dec 9, 2023

Mark Painter, 67, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, December 9, 2023. Mark Phillip Painter was born in Monmouth, Illinois on March 4, 1956, the son of Russell and Betty (Schisler) Painter.

Mark grew up in Monmouth and attended Monmouth Schools, graduating with the Monmouth High School Class of 1974. Mark was a...

Dec 8, 2023

Michael D. Norris, 62, of Galesburg, died on December 8, 2023, in Galesburg, Illinois. Born on September 6, 1961, in Clearwater, Florida, to Clyde D. and Joyce E. (Rigs) Norris, he was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew him.

Professionally, Mike dedicated 15...

Dec 8, 2023

Kyle B. Johnson, age 66, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 5:00 AM on Friday, December 8, 2023 at Roseville Nursing and Rehab Center in Roseville, Illinois. He was born November 21, 1957 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Eugene and Marjorie (Morford) Johnson. Kyle was reared and educated in Monmouth, where he graduated from Monmouth High School with...

Dec 6, 2023

Bernice Wehering, age 86, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed from this life at 7:35 AM on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at the Monmouth Nursing Home. Bernice was diagnosed in August with an aggressive cancer, and was placed into hospice care soon after. She was born October 27, 1937 in Keithsburg, Illinois, the daughter of Thomas and Lucille (Gray) Green Gray....

Dec 4, 2023

SSGT Michael L. Welsh, 72, of St. Robert, Missouri, died Monday, December 4, 2023 in St. Robert.

Mike was born May 22, 1951 in Galesburg, Illinois the son of William R. and Virginia Ann (Bradford) Welsh. Following high school, Mike enlisted in the United States Marine Corp, serving 4 years. After being home for a...