Obituaries

Aug 3, 2023

Richard David "Rick"  Barker, age 60, of Oquawka, Illinois passed away peacefully, at The Brent residence in Kim's arms, on Thursday August 3, 2023 at 10:10 pm. Rick was born on November 8, 1962 in Peoria, Illinois and is the son of Jerry and Kay Crays Barker. Rick was raised in Gladstone and attended school at Union and was...

Aug 2, 2023

Cathy Perry passed away peacefully at 4:00 PM on August 02, 2023, at Cornerstone Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Peoria Heights, IL. Cathy was born in Monmonth, IL on August 8, 1954, to Catherine (Irene) Link (Lant) and Ivan Lant. She was the oldest of 7 siblings. She is survived by her siblings Craig Lant of Macomb, IL;...

Aug 2, 2023

Mary Boozan Stivers, age 92, formerly of Monmouth, passed away at Concordia Village Care Center in Springfield, Illinois on Wednesday morning, August 2nd, 2023. Mary was born on June 24, 1931 in Monmouth, Illinois and is the daughter of Richard William and Ethel Greenstreet Boozan. Mary began her schooling in the rural Foster School and continued at Denny rural...

Aug 1, 2023

Edward Richard Kunkle, 85, of Knoxville, Illinois, died Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Home.

Richard was born September 21, 1937 at home in Wataga, Illinois, the son of George H. and Dorothy Louise (Steele) Kunkle. He graduated from Galesburg High School in 1955. Richard was united in marriage to Patricia Ann Zimmerman on June 18,...

Aug 1, 2023

Richard Lee Hogan, 63, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at home.

Richard was born November 27, 1959 in Galesburg, the son of Ronald Lee and Laurel Joyce (Sorenson)Hogan. On October 29, 1979, Richard married Judy Anne Qualls in Galesburg.

Richard is survived by his wife, Judy of Galesburg,...

Jul 29, 2023

Michael David Louck, age 44, of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at 11:05 AM on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at his residence. He was born October 25, 1978 in Burlington, Iowa, the son of James and Sherry (Hinshaw) Louck. Michael attended schools in Henderson County and graduated from Union High School with the Class of 1996.

Michael was...

Jul 25, 2023

John Thomas Rogers, 57, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home with his family by his side at 4:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2023.

John was born May 21, 1966 in Galesburg, the son of Frank Carl and Judith Ann (Bradford) Rogers. John worked for many years at the family business, R&B Distributors. He later...

Jul 24, 2023

Pamela Sue Hulse, 76, of Galesburg, died at 6:36 a.m. on Monday, July 24, 2023 at Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville.

She was born November 22, 1946 in Galesburg, the daughter of Gerald Eugene and Clara Belle (Brush) Hopping. Pam was reared and educated in Galesburg, graduating from high school in 1964. She married...

Jul 22, 2023

The Boy Scout Law, “…trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent” was often recited by our husband, brother, uncle, great-uncle and friend, Ronald Dean Muller, who at age 76 left this earthly home on July 22,2023 after a tough struggle with the unrelenting foe that is cancer.

Ron was...

Jul 20, 2023

Christina Diane Moffett, 75, of Bloomington, Illinois, died at 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2023 and is now in her final resting place in heaven.

She was born December 29, 1947 in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Francis Virgil and Ella Louise (Kaufman) Wolf. Christina was reared and educated in Decatur, graduating from high...

Jul 18, 2023

Lisa Marie Owings, 54, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 11:35 p.m. at the Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois.

Lisa was born March 6, 1969 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Robert Archie and Alice Ann (Fields) Reitman. She graduated from Yorkwood High School in 1988. On October 7, 1989, Lisa...

Jul 17, 2023

Francis Michael Mallee, III, 70, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home on July 17, 2023.

Frank was born October 18, 1952 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of Francis Michael and Mary (Vahey) Mallee. Frank earned his bachelor’s degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and his PhD in chemical engineering from the University of...

Jul 17, 2023

Berta Mae Adams, 87, of Galesburg, formerly of Prairie City, Illinois, died peacefully Monday July 17, 2023 at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois.

Berta was born May 4, 1936 in Farmville, Virginia the daughter of Joseph Sweeney and Ola Mae (Meadows) Meadows. Berta married Paul Oliver Adams on October 6, 1951 in Columbia, South...

Jul 16, 2023

N. Joan "Joann" Davis, age 61, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at 9:45 AM on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois. She was born May 2, 1962 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Robert Granger and Peggy Ann (Colley) Venard. Joann attended school in Monmouth and was a graduate of Monmouth High...

Jul 14, 2023

Dennis John Lepisto, 69 of Wataga, Illinois passed away July 14,2023 at his home.

He was born July 12,1954 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the son of Carl William and Lila Miriam (Karki) Lepisto. Dennis graduated from Shenango High School, New Castle, Pennsylvania class of 1972 and Edinboro State College of Pennsylvania class of 1976. He...

Jul 12, 2023

Carolyn L. East, age 80, of Illinois and Colorado; passed away at U C North Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Wednesday July 12, 2023. Carolyn was born in Missouri and was the daughter of Carroll and Thelma. Carolyn attended schools in Missouri and New Mexico. She then went on to receive her teachers certification after four years...

Jul 9, 2023

Gary L. Sells, age 77, of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at 9:10 AM on Sunday, July 9, 2023 after a fishing trip on the Mississippi River. He was born August 28, 1945 in Oquawka, Illinois, the son of Ralph and Anna Jane (Bass) Sells. Gary was educated in the area and was a graduate of Union High School. Gary...

Jul 8, 2023

John Louis Melton, 88, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 4:22 p.m. Saturday, July 8, 2023 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

John was born May 10, 1935 in Galesburg, the son of W. Walter and LaVonne Mae (Robertson) Melton. John graduated from ROVA High School in 1953 and attended Brown’s Business College in Galesburg...

Jul 6, 2023

Robert Henry McAllister, 82, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 7:28 a.m., Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Allure of Knox County, Galesburg, Illinois.

Bob was born June 24, 1941 in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, the son of Harry S. and Nellie (Black) McAllister. After graduating from Hamilton, Illinois High School, Bob enlisted in the United States Marine...

Jul 5, 2023

Roger Stanley Fones, 70, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home, Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at 5:02 p.m., with his family by his side.

Roger was born September 29, 1952 in Galesburg, the son of Richard Stanley and Betty Suzanna (Westfall) Fones. Roger graduated from Galesburg High School in 1971 and began working at White’s...