Obituaries

Karen J. Mccombs

Oct 10, 2023

Karen Jean McCombs, 62, of Galesburg, died at4:12 a.m. on October 10, 2023, in Abingdon, Illinois. Born on November 27, 1960, Karen lived a life marked by kindness and generosity.

Karen is survived by her loving mother, Rosalie D. (Hendricks) Kempster, of Galesburg, Illinois; her son, Heath Robinson of Iowa; her siblings, Becky McCombs of...

Richard L. Turner

Oct 7, 2023

Richard “Rick” Lawrence Turner, 63, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois surrounded by his children.

Rick was born April 25, 1960 to Howard Lawrence and Judith “Judy” Ann (Brones) Turner in Iowa City, Iowa. He was the eldest of five children, Teresa (Ronnie) of...

Tammy J. Debusschere

Oct 6, 2023

Tammy J. DeBusschere, age 65, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 9:25 AM on Friday, October 6, 2023 at the Monmouth Nursing Home. She was born May 19, 1958 in Rock Island, Illinois, the daughter of Robert Charles and Anna Luella (Richardson) DeBusschere. She grew up and attending schools in Moline, attending Moline High School. Although never married, Tammy...

Dale L. Ehlen

Oct 5, 2023

Dale LaVerne Ehlen, 90, of Monmouth, Illinois, died peacefully on October 5, 2023, at 10:37 p.m. in Peoria, Illinois. Born on September 25, 1933, in Canton, Illinois, the son of Herman John and Ellen Marie (Walker) Ehlen. Dale lived a life characterized by kindness, friendliness, and an unwavering love for his family and friends.

Dale...

David A. Rademaker

Oct 4, 2023

David Allen Rademaker, 65, of Galesburg, Illinois died on October 4, 2023 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria Illinois.

David was born on May 28, 1958 in Peoria, Illinois to the late Dale and Maureen Rademaker. He was the second of four children, His older brother Doug (Regina), younger brother Daric...

Georgia Louise Murray Hank

Oct 3, 2023

Georgia “Louise” (nee Rubison) Murray Hank, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away on October 3, 2023.

Louise was born on September 23, 1931, in Center, Missouri to William Russell and Elizabeth Alberta (nee Couch) Rubison. She was raised and educated in Missouri. Louise attended the Hannibal School System in Hannibal, Missouri.

Louise was married to Harry...

Heather D. Strange-Dunn

Oct 3, 2023

Heather D. Strange-Dunn, age 41, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away at 10:54 PM on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois. She was born August 5, 1982 in Galesburg, Illinois, the daughter of Jerry Sanchez and Mary Strange. She grew up in Monmouth and attended school there. She married Andrew Dunn in Monmouth,...

Mason H. Simpson

Sep 29, 2023

Mason Simpson, age 79, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away at 9:30 PM on Friday, September 29, 2023 at his residence. He was born March 7, 1944 in Lancaster, Kentucky, the son of Richard Howard and Beatrice Alexandra (Benge) Simpson. Mason was raised in Kentucky on the family tobacco farm, moving to Monmouth at the age of five, where he...

David L. Ryner

Sep 27, 2023

David LeRoy Ryner, 80, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 9:12 p.m. Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

David was born November 7, 1942 in Galesburg and raised by his parents, Robert and Frances M. (Ring) Ryner. Dave married Becky S. Strahlman on September 27, 2005 in Galesburg.

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Kimberly J. Cooper

Sep 26, 2023

Kimberly Jean Cooper, 58, of Galesburg, Illinois, died unexpectedly in the emergency room at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 8:43 p.m.

Kim was born April 14, 1965 in Mankato, Minnesota, the daughter of George Frank and Beverly Jean (Fritz) Sullivan. Kim married Kevan J. Cooper on August 1, 2009 in...

Richard L. Hart

Sep 25, 2023

Richard Lyle Hart, 69, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Monday, September 25, 2023 at home.

Rick was born September 4, 1954 in Canton, Illinois the son of Richard Vern and Shirley Jean (Cramblet) Hart. After graduating high school Rick enlisted in the US Army on September 23, 1972 and was honorably discharged on September 18, 1975....

Wayne L. Sehlstrom

Sep 25, 2023

Wayne Leroy Sehlstrom, 55, of Roseville, Illinois, died at 6:56 p.m. Monday, September 25, 2023 at home.

Wayne was born January 28, 1968 Roseau, Minnesota, the son of Willmer Arthur and Leona (Bush) Sehlstrom. Wayne is survived by one daughter, Amber (Remilia) Illian of Roseville, Illinois; four brothers, Donald Sehlstrom, Larry Sehlstrom, and Leland (Theresa)...

Jay W. Hammond, Jr.

Sep 24, 2023

Jay Winfield Hammond, Jr., 91, of London Mills, Illinois, died peacefully at home, Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 4:15 p.m.

Jay was born June 13, 1932 at home in St. Augustine, Illinois the son of Jay Winfield and Mary Ethel (Chambers) Hammond, Sr. Jay married Barbara Jane Ragon in 1952. He enlisted in the US...

Betty J. Schrodt

Sep 21, 2023

Betty Joyce Schrodt, 90, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 6:15 p.m. Thursday, September 21, 2023 at her daughter’s home with her family by her side.

Betty was born November 17, 1932 in Bushnell, Illinois, the daughter of Walter Maurice and Haidee Belle (Wilson) Chatterton. Betty was reared and educated in Bushnell, graduating from high school...

Betty C. Pearce

Sep 21, 2023

Betty C. Pearce, age 85, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 8:46 am on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Illinois. She was born May 26, 1938 in Macomb, Illinois, the daughter of Cecil and Beulah (Stoneking) Rittenhouse. Betty was a graduate of Macomb High School. She later attended Browns Business College and...

J. Steven Tolle

Sep 20, 2023

J. Steven Tolle, 76, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 9:57 p.m. Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, Peoria, Illinois.

Steve was born September 3, 1947 in Galesburg, the son of James Sherman and Frances Louise (DiPrima) Tolle. After graduating from high school, Steve worked for a time at OMC Gale...

Stephen P. Robison

Sep 17, 2023

Stephen Paul Robison, 70, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 12:05 a.m. at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.

Stephen was born June 26, 1953 in Galesburg, the son of Richard Dean and Jessie Alice (Sellers) Robison. Stephen married Ruth Reed. They later divorced. He later married Laurie Ann Sperlin on...

Lorethea "Lori" Ockert

Sep 16, 2023

Lorethea “Lori” (Amsler) Ockert, 76, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away Saturday morning, September 16. She died peacefully in Scottsdale, Arizona, where she had lived for the past 6 months with her sons and their families following the death of her husband in February.

Lori loved being a mom and wife. She was fiercely loyal and outwardly affectionate...

Michael R. "Caddy" Cadwell

Sep 15, 2023

Michael Ray “Caddy” Cadwell, 62, of Galesburg, passed away from liver cancer at 11:18 a.m. Friday, September 15, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born January 31, 1961 in Galesburg, the son of Donald Gene and Phyllis Louise (Edgerton) Cadwell, Sr. Michael was reared and educated in Hammond, Indiana. He was a...

Kenneth I. Tharp

Sep 10, 2023

Kenneth I. "Irv" Tharp, age 76, passed away at 6:10 AM on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at his residence in Oquawka, Illinois. He was born April 23, 1947 in Muscatine, Iowa, the son of Kenneth S. and Eva (Kenney) Tharp. Irv was raised and educated in the New Boston and Keithsburg area schools. On September 11, 1965, he married...