Obituaries

M. Jackie Kronsted

Sep 5, 2023

Mary Jacqueline “Jackie” Kronsted, 78, of Galesburg, Illinois, died 5:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois.

Jackie was born January 15, 1945 in Evergreen Park, Illinois, the daughter of Walter John and Johanna Helen (Dudas) Kiefer. She married Terry Lee Kronsted on May 30, 1964 in Ottawa, Illinois. He...

Sheri L. Caldwell

Sep 4, 2023

Sheri L. "Bear" Caldwell, age 70, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 6:27 AM on Monday, September 4, 2023 at Seminary Manor in Galesburg, Illinois. She was born June 17, 1953 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Fred and Dorothy (Ross) Needham. Sheri grew up in Monmouth and was a graduate of Monmouth High School.

Sheri worked...

Frances Callaway Anderson

Sep 1, 2023

Frances A. Kondrat Callaway Anderson, 95, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 8:05 a.m. Friday, September 1, 2023 at Allure of Knox County, Galesburg.

Frances A. Kondrat was born on August 25, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois to Konstantine and Frances Kondrat. Frances had one brother, Constantine. All three preceded her in death.

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Kenneth B. Maner

Aug 31, 2023

Kenneth B. Maner, 86, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 8:40 p.m. at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois.

Ken was born August 25, 1937 in Williamsfield, Illinois, the son of Thomas A. and Julia (Eastman) Maner. After graduating from Williamsfield High School, Ken served in the US Army from October 31,...

Michael "Hawk" S. Patterson

Aug 30, 2023

Michael “Hawk” Stephen Patterson, 64, of Galesburg, died on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 in Galesburg.

He was born March 19, 1959 in Butte, Montana, the son of William James and Anne Lillian (Johnson) Patterson. Mike was reared and educated in Butte, graduating from high school in 1977. He then joined the US Navy on July...

Douglas E. Hoelscher

Aug 27, 2023

Douglas E. Hoelscher, age 76, of Gladstone, Illinois, passed away at 8:35 PM on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Monmouth Nursing Home. He was born May 6, 1947 in Macomb, Illinois, the son of Earl L. and I. Louise (Staff) Hoelscher. Doug attended school in the area and graduated from Warren High School with the Class of 1965. He...

Linda A (Schroeder) White

Aug 25, 2023

Linda A. White, age 77, of  Lake Warren, passed away at 8:25 pm on Friday August 25, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois. Linda was born on January 16, 1946 in Monmouth, and is the daughter of Emory and Elizabeth Eyler Schroeder. Linda attended Monmouth public schools and Monmouth High School where she graduated with...

Ronald K. Thomas

Aug 24, 2023

Ron Thomas 72 of Galesburg Illinois passed away peacefully at home on August 24, 2023, with loved ones by his side.

Ron is survived by his wife Elaine and their children. Jennifer(Cody) Karger, Susie(Zeb) Shultz, Andy(Emily) Mathews, Lacey(Ry) Colwell, and Dusty(Cindy Steirman) Thomas. Ron has 9 granddaughters and 5 grandsons.

Ron...

Ronald Carnaggio

Aug 23, 2023

Ronald Carnaggio, 83, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Ronald was born February 13, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Frank and Susie (LaPenna) Carnaggio.  They preceded him in death.

Cremation has been accorded.  Private family memorial services were held. ...

Arlan R. Fox

Aug 23, 2023

Arlan R. Fox, age 76, of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at 9:19 AM on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at his residence. He was born June 30, 1947 in Wheatland, Iowa, the son of Lester R. and Ella L. (Schnack) Fox. Arlan attended schools in Wheatland, and was a graduate of Wheatland High School with the Class of 1965. On...

Jean L. Gummerson

Aug 21, 2023

Jean Lucille Gummerson, 90, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 5:27 p.m. Monday, August 21, 2023 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Jean was born on April 25, 1933 in North Henderson, Illinois, the daughter of Fredrick P. and Zella E. (Stickle) Cole. Jean graduated from Knoxville High School in 1951 and went on to...

Emmett Laverne Mcgeehon

Aug 16, 2023

E. LaVerne McGeehon, age 76, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at 4:48PM on Wednesday August 16, 2023 at his residence in Monmouth, Illinois. LaVerne was born on May 4, 1947 in Monmouth and is the son of Bessie Marie Arnold. He was raised in Kirkwood and Little York, where he attended school and graduated from the Little York High...

William P. "Bill" Whiteside, Jr.

Aug 15, 2023

William P. "Bill" Whiteside, Jr. age 80, of rural Smithshire, Illinois, passed away at 1:20 PM on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at his farm. Bill was born April 4, 1943 in Downing, Missouri, the son of William P. and Bessie (Lair) Whiteside. Bill attended schools in Roseville. He was married to Sue Carlson and they later divorced.

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John W. Mackey, Jr.

Aug 14, 2023

John Walter Mackey, Jr., 78, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully Monday, August 14, 2023 in Galesburg surrounded by family.

He was born to John Walter and Clarice Therese (VanCamp) Mackey, Sr. on July 9, 1945 in Davenport, Iowa. John graduated from Corpus Christi High School. Upon graduation he enlisted in the USMC serving in Vietnam....

Amanda Gabriel Sherwin

Aug 13, 2023

Amanda Gabriel Sherwin, 34, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Sunday August 13, 2023.

Amanda was born May 1, 1989 the daughter of Thomas J. and Barbara J. (Boynton) Sherwin in Moline, Illinois. Amanda is survived by her parents Tom and Barb of Galesburg; three children, Ryan Sherwin, Cooper Sherwin, and Dylan Cook all of Galesburg; a...

Carol Anne Castillo

Aug 12, 2023

Carol Anne (Seibert) Castillo, 38, passed away on August 12, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

Carol was born on September 21, 1984 in Galesburg, to Charles J. Seibert and Kathy Jackson. She graduated with honors from Galesburg High School. Later she graduated Magna Cum Laude from Southern New Hampshire University with a...

Kenneth W. "Zeke" Harris

Aug 11, 2023

Kenneth Wayne “Zeke” Harris, 86, of Galesburg, died at 6:42 a.m. Friday, August 11, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.

Kenneth was born February 15, 1937 in Mankato, Minnesota, the son of Lewis H. and Ruth B. (Tilton) Harris. He graduated from Roseville High School in 1956. He served in the US...

Gary W. Nichols

Aug 10, 2023

Gary William Nichols, 86, of rural Galesburg, died at 11:25 a.m. Thursday, August 10, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.

Gary was born November 5, 1936 in Elmwood, Illinois, the son of Frederick W. and Floy E. (Breece) Nichols. Gary graduated from Corpus Christi High School in 1954. He married Marilyn Ann...

Frederick L. Peterson

Aug 9, 2023

Frederick L. Peterson, age 100, passed away at 12:39 PM on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at his residence in Gladstone, Illinois. He was born January 8, 1923 in Biggsville, Illinois, the son of Frederick Lawrence and Florence Clara (Batey) Peterson. Fred attended schools in the Biggsville area. on November 27, 1950, he married Katherine Eileen Dalton in Gladstone, and...

Harry "Smitty" Dewayne Smith

Aug 4, 2023

Harry DeWayne “Smitty” Smith, 70, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home, Friday, August 4, 2023 at 5:18 a.m.

Harry was born September 26, 1952 in Galesburg, the son of Harry Edgar and Ethel Juanita (Roberts) Smith. He married Karna Goehl on February 25, 1978 in Galesburg. They later divorced in 2004.

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