Obituaries

David L. Wilson

Jun 5, 2023

David Lee Wilson, 75, of Galesburg, Illinois died peacefully at 2:35 a.m. Monday, June 5, 2023 at OSF Richard L. Owens, Hospice Home, Peoria, Illinois.

David was born December 4, 1947, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of Charles T. and Elizabeth (Pettay) Wilson. After graduating high school, David attended Northern Illinois University where he received...

Julie Golding

Jun 5, 2023

Julie Golding, 63, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 11:39 p.m. Monday, June 5, 2023 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Julie was born April 29, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Arthur and Phyllis (Pfiffer) Golding.

Julie enjoyed music, reading books, and spending time outdoors. She loved living in...

Delbert Simpson

Jun 5, 2023

Delbert Simpson, Sr. age 76, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 4:20 PM on Monday, June 5, 2023 at Royal Oaks Nursing Home in Kewanee, Illinois. He was born on November 18, 1946 in Richmond, Kentucky, the son of Richard Howard and Beatrice (Benge) Simpson. Delbert attended schools in both Galesburg and Monmouth, Illinois. On May 21, 1994, he...

Bryan L. Clewell

Jun 4, 2023

Bryan Lee Clewell “Beaver”, 32, a lifelong resident of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away after a long battle of addiction.

Bryan was born in Galesburg to Dale and Tia Clewell on August 28, 1990. Growing up, Bryan was a typical boy. He enjoyed fishing, riding dirt bikes, and mushroom hunting. He loved going on walks with...

William A. " Fig " Taylor

Jun 4, 2023

William A. " Fig " Taylor, age 78, of Kirkwood, Illinois; passed away suddenly at his home at 10:33 am on Sunday June 4, 2023. "Fig" as he was known, was born on June 9, 1944 in Monmouth, Illinois and is the son of LeRoy and Harriet C. (Hopkins) Taylor. Fig first attended Coonville rural school and later Kirkwood...

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...