Obituaries

Feb 9, 2023

John Ockert, 80, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away February 9, 2023. He died peacefully, in his home, surrounded by his wife and two sons. He was a kind and patient husband, father, brother, and grandpa, an empathetic and devoted math teacher, and a dad-joke pioneer. His calm presence, warmth, and sense of humor will be deeply missed by his...

Feb 6, 2023

Ronald Dean Canon, 78, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 9:25 p.m. Monday, February 6, 2023 at ProMedica Skilled Nursing, Galesburg.

Ron was born October 3, 1944 in Galesburg, Illinois, the son of Gerald "Mutt" L and Geraldine B (Damitz) Canon. Ron and Evon Susan (Olson) Canon were united in marriage on October 27,...

Feb 6, 2023

Robert Lane “Bob” Rogers, Jr., age 67, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away at 10:35 P.M. on Monday, February 6, 2023 at his home.

He was born on October 19, 1955 in Galesburg, the eldest son of Robert L. and Patsy A. (Dawson) Rogers, Sr. He made many wonderful memories growing up in the Galesburg area...

Feb 4, 2023

Constance ‘Connie’ Lea (Lloyd) Podeszwa, 82, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 12:59 pm, Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Courtyard Estates in Monmouth, Illinois, surrounded by loved ones.

Connie was born on October 25, 1940, in Moline, Illinois to Milo and Arlene (Logdson) Lloyd and was raised in Fruitland, Iowa. Fourteen years later, she moved to...

Feb 3, 2023

Ronald L. "Red" Tee, age 83, of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at 1:20pm on Friday, February 3, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa. He was born October 20, 1939 in Wapello, Iowa the son of Elmer Alvin and Belva Irene (Ashby) Tee. Red was reared and educated in the area and was a...

Feb 2, 2023

Jim A. Thye, age 60, of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at 10:12 AM on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, Iowa. He was born June 2, 1962 in Davenport, Iowa, the son of Jerald Roland and Gwenyth Rue (Steingraber) Morrison. Jim was a graduate of Union High School. In 1982, he married...

Feb 1, 2023

Mindy J. Ortery, age 44, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 6:37 PM on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at her residence. She was born May 12, 1978 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Craig and Pamela (Raymond) Ortery. Mindy attended school in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School with the Class of 1996.

Mindy worked several...

Jan 31, 2023

Jean Beverly Adams-Hall, 91, of East Galesburg, died Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Illini Restorative Care in Silvis, Illinois.

She was born January 14, 1932 in Galesburg, the daughter of Merwin and Ruthe (Oblander) Runbeck. Jean graduated from Galesburg High School. She worked as a teletype operator for BNSF for 16 years. Jean married Jack...

Jan 28, 2023

Cinda R. Downin, 72, died after a short bout with cancer, Saturday, January 28, 2023 in the emergency room at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg with her family by her side.

Cinda was born December 6, 1950 in Galesburg, Illinois the daughter of Wayne B. and Mary A. (Pifer) Reynolds. She graduated from Avon...

Jan 27, 2023

Mary Josephine Carle, 66, of London Mills, Illinois, died Friday, January 27, 2023 at 9:21 a.m. in the emergency room at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Mary was born July 21, 1956 in Monmouth, Illinois the daughter of Samuel Floyd and June Eloise (Rickels) Larkins. Mary is survived by her husband, William Carle; two...

Jan 25, 2023

Delinda Lee Hawkins, 49, of Gerlaw, Illinois died peacefully at home Wednesday, January 25, 2023, after a courageous 5 year battle with cancer.

Delinda was born September 13, 1973, in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Dale Edward and Diana Kay (Guthrie) Simon. Delinda graduated from Camp Point Central High School in 1991 and earned her...

Jan 25, 2023

Clinton James “CJ” Hall, 33, of Alexis, Illinois died peacefully surrounded by his loving family and pets on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at home after a valiant and courageous battle with cancer.

CJ was born on October 22, 1989 in Covina, California the son of Daniel and Melody T. (Haynes) Hall. He graduated from United...

Jan 25, 2023

Mildred Darlene Warner, age 96, of Kirkwood, Illinois, passed away at 2:50 PM on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Monmouth Nursing Home. She was born August 18, 1926 in Kirkwood, Illinois, the daughter of Daniel Edgar and Blanche M. (Tweed) Warner. Mildred was raised and educated in Kirkwood, graduating from Kirkwood High School with the Class of 1944.

Jan 24, 2023

Harry “Russell” Murray, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away on January 24, 2022, at  home. Russell was born on August 6, 1948 in Hannibal, Missouri to Harry Eugene and Louise (nee Rubison) Murray Hank. He moved with his family to Galesburg, Illinois in 1953 and later moved to Monmouth, Illinois in 1955. He was raised and educated in Monmouth. He...

Jan 23, 2023

Judith A. Mitchell, age 81, of Galesburg, Illinois, formerly of Monmouth, passed away at 11:22 PM on Monday, January 23, 2023 at Renaissance Care Center in Canton, Illinois. She was born November 10, 1941 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Charles Raymond and Marie Louise (Shawgo) Floyd. Judith was raised and educated in Monmouth and later in Chicago. She...

Jan 19, 2023

Lloyd D. Gall, age 89, of Oquawka, Illinois passed away at Oak Lane Nursing and Rehab in Stronghurst, Illinois on January 19, 2023 at 1:17 pm. Lloyd was born on May 2, 1933 in New Boston, Missouri and is the son of Rudolph and Hazell McCollum Gall. He was raised in New Boston where he attended local schools. Lloyd...

Jan 18, 2023

Gary L. Rule, age 78, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 7:20 AM on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Monmouth Nursing Home. Gary was born on January 27, 1944 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Kenneth and Helen (Bailey) Rule. He attended and graduated from Monmouth High School. After school, Gary proudly served his Country in the United States...

Jan 17, 2023

Filomena Suardi Pia, affectionately known as Mina, was born in Fasana, Italy, on February 12, 1929, to Antonio and Adda Suardi. Filomena grew up while Italy was in extreme economic straits, and her family was not exempt from these difficult times. Her educational opportunities were limited, due to her family’s need to have her work and contribute to the...

Jan 17, 2023

Sharon Kay Murphy/Haffner, 76, of Galesburg, died at 3:05 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

Sharon was born to Ivan and Doris Murphy/Dunn on November 27, 1946. She was raised in London Mills and attended London Mills school and Valley High School at Fairview, before the new school was built. She passed away at home,...

Jan 17, 2023

Lyndon D. Sauter, age 67, of Matherville, Illinois; passed away at his residence on Tuesday January 17, 2023 at 1:35 pm. Lyndon was born on October 28, 1955 in Galesburg, Illinois and is the son of Rodney Gene and Margaret Claudette Bellamy Sauter. Lyndon was raised in Galesburg where he attended local schools and graduated from Galesburg High School....