Obituaries

Helen F. Mijatovic

Helen F. Mijatovic

Sep 5, 2021

Helen Florence Mijatovic, 92, of Galesburg passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at 1:05 a.m. with her family by her side. Helen was born on July 13, 1929 in London, England. She is the daughter of Joseph and Rose (Bennett) Bolton. Helen married Michael L. Mijatovic in London on February 2, 1949. Michael preceded her in death on...

Charlene A. Coon

Charlene A. Coon

Sep 5, 2021

Charlene Ann Coon, 71, of Galesburg, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021, in her home. Charlene was born on March 12, 1950, in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Garrett M. and Annie V. (Means) Larkins. She married Richard Coon in Galesburg on June 22, 1968. Charlene is survived by a daughter, Carrie (Jon) Short of Oskaloosa, IA; a...

Terry M. Baughman

Terry M. Baughman

Sep 4, 2021

Terry Michael Baughman, 69, of Galesburg, died on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galseburg. Terry was born on December 15, 1951 in Galesburg, the son of Robert K. and Maralene J. (Whitney) Baughman. He is survived by a brother, Steven Baughman of Galesburg and two sisters, Karin Pierson of Knoxville and Brenda Sellon of...

Rosaline M. Trupiano

Rosaline M. Trupiano

Sep 1, 2021

Rosaline Mary Trupiano, 99, of Galesburg, died peacefully Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Rosaline was born August 15, 1922 in Galesburg, the daughter of John and Amelia (Oros) Evans.  She graduated from Galesburg High School.  Rosaline later married Joe Trupiano on July 28, 1956 in Galesburg.  Their marriage brought two daughters, Susan Trupiano and Rosalia Trupiano...

Phebe A. Sprinkle

Phebe A. Sprinkle

Aug 31, 2021

Phebe Anne Louise Sprinkle, 51, of Galesburg, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home with her family nearby, Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Phebe was born December 24, 1969 in Ames, IA, the daughter of Thomas Lee and Shirley Anne (Wall) Hatfield, I.  Phebe married Brian Eugene Sprinkle on March 3, 1998 at Coldbrook Christian Church, rural Cameron, IL. ...

Charles J. Luker

Charles J. Luker

Aug 30, 2021

Charles Jeffrey Luker, 81, of Galesburg, died Monday, August 30, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Charles was born April 11, 1940 in Edina, MO the son of Ralph Elmer and Virginia Ruth (Shumate) Luker.  Charles married Christine Constance Johnson on May 20, 1961 in Galesburg.  Their marriage brought four children.  Christine died on August 18, 1985. ...

Arlen E. Harrison

Arlen E. Harrison

Aug 27, 2021

Arlen Edwin Harrison, 75, of Galesburg, formerly of Abingdon, died peacefully Friday, August 27, 2021 at home with his family by his side. Arlen was born August 7, 1946 in Greeneville, TN, the son of William Boyd and Susie Ellen (McAfee) Harrison.  Arlen is survived by four sons, Terry (Beverly) Harrison and Jeffrey Harrison both of Galesburg, Damon Harrison...

Linda R.  Ward

Linda R. Ward

Aug 27, 2021

Linda R. Ward, 74, of Smiths Grove, KY, formerly of Galesburg died at 3:32 p.m. on Friday, August 27, 2021. Linda was born August 9, 1947 in Galesburg, the daughter of Benjamin James and Ruth Elizabeth (Cecil) Simpson. She is survived by two daughters, Teresa (Lowell) Martin of Smiths Grove, KY and Karen (Bob) Decker of Henderson, IL; three...

David F. Duke

David F. Duke

Aug 22, 2021

David Franklin Duke, 78, died peacefully Sunday, August 22, 2021 at home, surrounded by his loving family. David was born January 16, 1943 in Galesburg, the son of Muril and Amy (Stephens) Duke. He married Janice L. Liniger on November 4, 1973 in Knoxville. He is survived by his loving wife; two sons, Aaron (Dara) Duke of Galesburg and...

Fidencia Interial

Fidencia Interial

Aug 22, 2021

Fidencia Interial, 92, of San Angelo, TX, formerly of Galesburg, entered eternal rest at Shannon Medical Center on August 22, 2021 in Texas. Fidencia was born August 6, 1929 in Rodriguez, Coahuila, Mexico, the daughter of Ramona (Valdes) and Manuel Rosales. She married Antonio Interial in Zaragoza, Coahuila, Mexico on March 12, 1945.   Antonio preceded her in death on...

Patricia Ann Arnold

Patricia Ann Arnold

Aug 11, 2021

Patricia Ann Arnold, 90, of Galesburg, died peacefully Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was born June 16, 1931 in Williamsfield, the daughter of Everett Walker and Ruth Irene (Maher) Tucker.  She graduated from Williamsfield High School in 1949.  She married Harold James Arnold, Sr. on December 29,...

Marilee Theobald

Marilee Theobald

Aug 8, 2021

Marilee Theobald, 97, passed away peacefully at Knox County Nursing Home on August 8, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. Marilee was born in Danville, IL on July 16, 1924, the daughter of Walter and Callie (Johnston) Ayers. She married Philip Theobald on September 19, 1940 in Muscatine, IA. Philip preceded her in death on November 10, 2005. She is survived...

Mildred I. Horaney

Mildred I. Horaney

Aug 6, 2021

Mildred Irene Horaney, 93, of Galesburg, passed away at 2:18 AM on Friday, August 6, 2021. Mildred was born on August 24, 1927 in Morrison, IL. She was the daughter of Fred and Mabel (Twombly) Kemmer. She married the love of her life, William R. “Bill” Horaney on August 13, 1947 at the Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Galesburg. Together...

Robert Cooley

Robert Cooley

Jul 30, 2021

Robert (Bob) Cooley, 90, Galesburg, died at 11:22 am on Friday, July 30, 2021, at home. He was born November 1, 1930, in Galesburg, the son of Mildred (Dugger) and William Cooley. He was raised and educated in Galesburg. He joined the army in 1948. Bob married Vivian (Brittingham) Cooley on November 20, 1954, at the First United Methodist...

Marie A. Lavender

Marie A. Lavender

Jul 26, 2021

Marie Anne Lavender, 90, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home, Monday, July 26, 2021. Marie was born February 7, 1931 in Galesburg, the daughter of Carl N. and Vivian C. (Infusina) Polillo.  She married Wilbur E. Lavender on February 4, 1950 in Galesburg.  He preceded her in death on May 18, 1983.  Marie is survived by two sons, Stephen...

Rita F. Hultquist

Rita F. Hultquist

Jul 25, 2021

Rita Frances Hultquist, 76, of Galesburg, died peacefully Sunday, July 25, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Rita was born December 1, 1944 in Galesburg, the daughter of Paul and Mary (Besser) Dougherty.  She married William Hultquist on August 22, 1964 in California.  Together they had two children, Kimberly and Jeff.  They later divorced.  Rita is survived by her...

Sabrina M. Keith

Sabrina M. Keith

Jul 25, 2021

Sabrina Marie Keith, 24, of Galesburg, passed away at 8:52 p.m. Sunday, July 25, 2021. Sabrina was born July 18, 1997 in Galesburg, the daughter of Joshua Keith and Misty Eagle.  Sabrina is survived by her mother and step-father, Misty and Joseph Haneghan of Galesburg; one son, Aiden Baker of Galesburg; one daughter, Isla Tarrant of Galesburg; one brother,...

Scott P. Vanvelsor

Scott P. Vanvelsor

Jul 21, 2021

Scott Paul Van Velsor, 52, of Dahinda, died at 10:16 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. Scott was born May 17, 1969 in Galesburg, the son of Larry Eugene and Katherine Joyce (Callahan) Van Velsor. He married Christine (Trulson) Van Velsor in Galesburg, IL on July 16, 1987. He is survived by his wife,...

Frederick "Skip" Stier

Frederick "Skip" Stier

Jul 15, 2021

Frederick W. "Skip" Stier, 74, of Galesburg, died at 8:11 p.m. Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg. Skip was born November 14, 1946 in Boston, MA.  He married Sandra K. Rosenberry on June 8, 1973 in East Galesburg.  She preceded him in deth on December 12, 2020. Skip served in the US Navy.  He...

Eulalio Paul Ramirez

Eulalio Paul Ramirez

Jul 15, 2021

Eulalio Paul Ramirez, 89, of Bakersfield, CA, died at 9:40pm Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Magnolia Place Senior Living Facility, Bakersfield, CA. Paul, also known as Lalo, was born January 15, 1932 in Galesburg, IL, the son of Eulalio A. and Guadalupe (Perez) Ramirez.  He joined the US Air Force in 1950 and was honorably discharged as Staff Sergeant...