Obituaries

Hannah Brown

Jun 3, 2023

Hannah Elise Lee Brown, 31, of Davenport, Iowa, died at 5:45 a.m. Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg, Illinois.

Hannah was born December 5, 1991 in Davenport, Iowa the daughter of Guy Anthony Brown and Darla Jean Dandridge.

Hannah is survived by one daughter, Sophia Lee Elise Brown...

Richard J. Klossing, Sr.

Jun 1, 2023

Richard James Klossing, Sr., 77, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 4:14 p.m. Thursday, June 1, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.

Richard was born June 13, 1945 in Moline, Illinois, the son of Everett J. and Mildred M. (Webster) Klossing. Richard is survived by one brother, Raymond (Jeannine) Klossing of Andalusia, Illinois;...

Robert E. Burke

May 27, 2023

Robert Edward Burke, 71, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home, Saturday, May 27, 2023.

Bob was born June 4, 1951 in Galesburg, Illinois, the son of Robert J. and Lois (Howes) Burke. Bob attended catholic schools and graduated from Costa High School. He honorably served his county in the United States Air Force. Bob went...

Ofelia Garcia Martinez

May 25, 2023

Ofelia Garcia Martinez, 73, of Galesburg, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at home with her husband by her side.

Ofelia was born in Moroleon, Mexico on November 14, 1949, the oldest daughter of Esteban and Josefina (Martinez) Garcia. She was one of nine children. Ofelia immigrated to the United States in 1967,...

Madalyn K. (Hendrickson) Yeast

May 24, 2023

Madalyn K. Yeast, age 83, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at 7:09  pm on May 24, 2023 at Monmouth Nursing Home. Madalyn was born on December 25, 1939 in Toulon, Illinois and is the daughter of Dale Thomas and Mary Pauline Spencer Hendrickson. She was raised in Toulon and Galesburg, Illinois where she attended local schools and graduated from...

Leisa R. Coburn

May 20, 2023

Leisa R. Coburn, age 59, of Roseville, Illinois, passed away at 10:22 AM on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at her residence. She was born December 4, 1963 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of John William and Judy Violet (Pinney) Abbadusky. Leisa attended school in Monmouth, and graduated from Monmouth High School with the Class of 1982. She later attended...

Tami J. Stellern

May 19, 2023

Tami J. Stellern, age 62, of Cameron, Illinois passed away at 4:55 pm on Friday May 19, 2023 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Illinois. Tami was born on August 17, 1960 in Monmouth, Illinois and is the daughter of Donald E. Ludington  and M. Louise Poulson Jahde. Tami was raised in Monmouth, and attended Warren School...

Richard Nels Christianson

May 17, 2023

Richard Nels Christianson, 77, of Galesburg, formerly of Williamsfield, Illinois, died at 8:40 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at the Kensington in Galesburg.

Nels was born February 10, 1946 in Galesburg, the son of Henry Arvid and C. Louise (Gustafson) Christianson. He graduated from Galesburg High School with the class of 1964. Nels was...

Patricia J. Woods

May 17, 2023

Patricia Joan Woods, 90, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois.

Pat was born August 12, 1932 in Galesburg, the daughter of William and Mildred Ellen (Mackey) Farrell. Pat is survived by one son, William R. (Jenny-Lynne) Lee of Galesburg; one daughter, Mary W. (Jon) Prain,...

Steven C. Shotts

May 16, 2023

Steven Charles Shotts, 67, of Galesburg, Illinois passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 3:10 a.m. surrounded by his family.

Steve was born September 21, 1955 in Peoria, Illinois to Samuel and Aline (Gilbert) Shotts. They preceded him in death.

Steve married Cynthia Cervantez on September 4, 1985 in Galesburg, Illinois....

Mark A. Reed

May 16, 2023

Mark Allen Reed, 67, of Galesburg, Illinois, died 9:20 a.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Mark was born July 13, 1955 in Streator, Illinois, the son of Lawrence and Eileen Mae (Henderson) Reed. They both preceded him in death.

After high school, Mark attended and...

Steven M. Bainter

May 14, 2023

Steven Michael Bainter, 54, of Galesburg, died at 11:20 a.m. Sunday, May 14, 2023 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab in Galesburg.

He was born January 16, 1969 in Galesburg, the son of John and Susan (Hutchings) Bainter. Steven was reared and educated in Galesburg, graduating from Galesburg High School in 1987.

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Jamie L. Larkins

May 13, 2023

Jamie Lynn Larkins, 66, of Henderson, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 8:31 a.m. surrounded by her family.

Jamie was born January 1, 1957 in Galesburg. She was the daughter of Jeames Naslund and Judy Selman. Jamie married Larry Larkins, Jr. on June 8, 1974 in Altona, Illinois.

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Elizabeth A. "Tootie" Harshbarger

May 10, 2023

Elizabeth Ann “Tootie” Harshbarger, 89, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at home Wednesday, May 10, 2023.

Elizabeth was born March 19, 1934 in Kirkwood, Illinois, the daughter of Frederick R. and Margaret Anne (Sward) Scalf. She was united in marriage to James Jay Harshbarger on December 17, 1952 in Streator, Illinois. Their 63-year marriage brought three...

Joseph B. Welsh

May 9, 2023

Joseph B. Welsh, 69, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 2:13 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at St. Anthony’s Nursing and Rehab, Rock Island, Illinois.

Joe was born May 24, 1953 in Galesburg, the son of William R. and Virginia A. (Bradford) Welsh. Joe is survived by a son, Gary Welsh; two brothers, Mike Welsh of...

Lawrence Duane "Worm" Garman, Jr.

May 9, 2023

Lawrence Duane Garman, Jr. a.k.a. “Worm”, 67, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 10:39 p.m. with his family by his side.

Worm was born June 19, 1955 in Galesburg, Illinois, the son of Lawrence D. Garman and Patricia J. (Tuthill) Garman. Duane honorably served in the US Army. He...

Mary L. Lindsey

May 7, 2023

Mary Louise Lindsey, 90, of Abingdon, Illinois, died at 7:08 p.m. Sunday, May 7, 2023 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, Illinois.

Mary was born July 18, 1932 the daughter of Russell and Neola (Gossard) Kepple. Mary married Charles E. Lindsey on August 14, 1948 in Galesburg, Illinois. He preceded her in death on...

Leo Nathan Varela

May 6, 2023

Leo Nathan Varela, infant son of Alejandro and Megan Varela was born a quiet birth at 1:40 a.m. Saturday, May 6, 2023 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Leo is survived by his loving parents, Alejandro and Megan Allison (Lee) Varela of Galesburg; paternal grandparents, Juana and Jorge Cabrera of Phoenix, Arizona; maternal grandparents,...

Georgia A. Davis

May 4, 2023

Georgia A. Davis, 83, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 4:50 a.m. Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.

Georgia was born January 19, 1940, in Abingdon, Illinois the daughter of George E. and Gladys E. (Todd) Landon. She graduated from Abingdon High School in 1958. Georgia went on to have a 30-year career in...

Sean H. Hartshorn

May 1, 2023

Sean Henry Hartshorn, 51, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Monday, May 1, 2023 in Galesburg.

Sean was born October 9, 1971 in Galesburg, the son of James B. and Linda K. (Toops) Hartshorn. Sean graduated from Galesburg High School and had worked at Midwestern Pet Foods in Monmouth, Illinois.

Sean is survived...