Obituaries
Amanda Mae Wells
May 31, 2021
Amanda Mae Wells, 37, of Galesburg, died Monday, May 31, 2021 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Amanda was born November 20, 1983 in Galesburg, the daughter of Glenn Hammond and Brenda Sue Cotton. Amanda married the love of her life, Nicholas Wells on May 1, 2021 in Aledo. Amanda is survived by her husband, Nick of Galesburg;...
Jaymie N. Kilpatrick
May 30, 2021
Jaymie Nicole Kilpatrick, 41, of Galesburg, died at 12:07 a.m. Sunday, May 30, 2021. Jaymie was born October 8, 1979 in Galesburg, the daughter of T. Shannon Kilpatrick and Mary Roberts. Jaymie is survived by three sons, Devontre Campbell, Tayshaun Campbell, and Kolten Campbell all of Galesburg; a daughter, Tatianna Campbell of Galesburg; and two granddaughters, Gabriella and Tayliyah...
Patricia L. Kenan
May 28, 2021
Patricia Lynn Kenan, 59, passed away into the waiting arms of her parents and Lord, Jesus Christ on Friday, May 28, 2021 at 2:21 pm. Pattie was born July 16, 1961 to Richard Lee and Carol (Hagan) Kenan in Galesburg, IL.Patricia is survived by one brother, Richard (Diana) Kenan of Galesburg; one sister, Deborah (Kerry) Swanson of Wake Forest,...
James "Jim" E. Smith
May 27, 2021
James “Jim” Edward Smith, 63, of Knoxville, died Thursday May 27, 2021 at OSF St. Francis, Peoria. Jim was born April 12, 1958 in Jacksonville, IL, the son of Ed and Jan (Hickox) Smith. On April 5, 1981, he married Mary Lawson in Galesburg. Along with his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Kimberly Smith and Karie (Josh)...
Sam W. Sottos
May 27, 2021
Sam William Sottos, 50, of Byron, died at 12:38 a.m. Thursday, May 27, 2021 in Rockford. Sam was born February 4, 1971 in Galesburg, Illinois. Sam married Andrea Peterson on May 20, 1995. Their marriage brought two daughters, Madison Sottos of Crown Point, IN and Sadie Sottos of Colfax, IL. They later divorced. Along with his two daughters, Sam...
Kenneth A. Carver
May 24, 2021
Kenneth Allen Carver, 57, of Galesburg, died Monday, May 24, 2021 at home. Ken was born December 16, 1963 in Geneva, IL the son of Allen A. and Mabel L. (Weakland) Carver. Ken is survived by one sister, Linda Warf of Galesburg; two brothers, David (Holly) Carver and Wayne Carver all of Galesburg; one nephew, Matthew Carver; and two...
Carol A. Kenan
May 23, 2021
Carol Ann Kenan, 82, of Galesburg, died at home Sunday, May 23, 2021 at 3:09 p.m. Carol was born March 19, 1939 in Galesburg, the daughter of Patrick and Garnet (Babbit) Hagan. She married Richard Lee Kenan on January 12, 1955 in Burlington, IA. Dick preceded her in death on August 18, 2015. Carol is survived by one son,...
Roberta L. Wood
May 22, 2021
Roberta Lea Wood, 72, of Moline, died at 5:41 p.m. Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Unity Point Trinity, Rock Island, IL. Roberta was born September 30, 1948 in Galesburg, the daughter of Robert Leroy and Anna (Sholl) Sundberg. Roberta graduated from GHS in 1966. She later married Richard Eugene Wood on May 19, 1968 in Galesburg. He preceded her...
William "Bill" E. O'Daniel
May 21, 2021
William “Bill” Edward O’Daniel, 77, of Galesburg, died at 1:08 p.m. Friday, May 21, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Bill was born June 7, 1943 in Bloomington, IL, the son of John Henry and Helen Marie (Lewis) O’Daniel. Bill married Rosemary Stotler on July 3, 1970 in Monmouth. He is survived by his loving wife, Rosemary...
Vincent Laird
May 17, 2021
Vincent Laird, 87, of Galesburg, died peacefully Monday May 17, 2021. Vincent was born May 1, 1934 in Griggsville, IL, the son of Merrill and N. Laverne (Moore) Laird. Vince married Kay Nordgren on December 21, 1956 in Galesburg at First United Methodist Church. He is survived by his loving wife, Kay Laird and their four children; Susan (John)...
Ned R. Flesher
May 17, 2021
Ned Raynor Flesher, 87, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home on May 17, 2021 at 10:15 p.m. Ned was born August 25, 1933 in Oak Park, IL, the son of Ruth Timme Flesher and Clarence Gail Flesher. He married Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Bonesteel, his high school sweetheart and the love of his life on May 15, 1955 in Honolulu,...
Catherine A. Seper
May 16, 2021
Catherine Anna Seper, 75, of Galesburg, died peacefully Sunday May 16, 2021 at home, surrounded by her loving siblings. Cathy was born May 11, 1946 in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of William A. and Alice E. (McKeever) Riley. She graduated Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights, in 1964. She then attended and graduated from University of Illinois Chicago...
Jeanne A. Stout
May 14, 2021
Jeanne Anne Stout, 53, of Galesburg, died Friday May 14, 2021 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Jeanne was born May 17, 1967 in Galesburg, IL the daughter of Gail Arnold and Penelope D. Hare. She married Kevin J. Stout on October 7, 1987 in Galesburg at Foursquare Gospel Church. Jeanne is survived by two sons, Matthew Stout...
Gayle E. Whipple
May 13, 2021
Gayle Elline Whipple, 85, of Galesburg, died at 12:26 a.m. Thursday, May 13, 2021 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Gayle was born March 2, 1936 in Blue Jacket, OK, the daughter of Elmon Kelley and Mary Pauline (Thornburg) Crownover. She married Gary Lee Whipple on July 30, 1955 in Miami, OK. Gayle is survived by her husband...
Robert E. Dennis
May 3, 2021
Robert "Bobby" Eugene Dennis passed away peacefully at home on May 3, 2021. He was born on July 4, 1945 to Wilbur Dennis and Marvis (Cox) Dennis. He married Connie (Polson) Dennis in Galesburg, IL on March 29, 1973.Surviving, is Bobby's wife, two children, son Justin (Angela) Johnson, daughter Brandi (Aaron) Young, four grandchildren Ashley Johnson, Corey (Crista) Johnson,...
Jacob D. Smith
May 1, 2021
Jacob Dean Smith, 26, of Galesburg, died Saturday, May 1, 2021 at home. Jacob was born July 28, 1994 in Alton, IL the son of Stephen D. and Joan (Vasquez) Smith. Jacob is survived by his parents, Stephen and Joan Smith of Galesburg; the light of his life, his only daughter, Isabella Michelle Smith of Galesburg; one brother, Joe...
Tommy "T.J." J. Short
Apr 30, 2021
Tommy Joe “T.J.” Short, 75, of Galesburg, died peacefully at 1:50 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2021 at home with his family by his side. Tommy was born May 4, 1945 at home in Ottumwa, IA, the son of George R. and Hattie E. (Eaves) Short. He married Rita Carole Stanton on August 2, 1988 in Mt. Pleasant, IA. Tommy...
Sheila A. Crandall
Apr 29, 2021
Sheila Ann Crandall, 65, of Galesburg, died at 5:30 p.m. April 29, 2021. Sheila was born September 23, 1955 in Bessemer, AL, the daughter of Judge David and Margaret (Melton) Mathews, Sr. She married Robert Dean Crandall. He survives as do two sons, Joshua Lee Crandall and Zachary Leon (Darcy) Crandall both of Lewisburg, TN; 10 grandchildren; and 9...
Msgr. William A. Watson
Apr 27, 2021
Msgr. William A. Watson, 85, of Odell, Illinois died in Pontiac, IL on April 27, 2021. He was born March 9, 1936 in Pontiac, the son of Jarlath M. and Lucille M. (Johnson) Watson. He is survived by one sister, Catherine (the late Bud) Verdun of Odell; three brothers, John (Peg) Watson of Galesburg, Joe (Caroline) Watson of Bonita...
Michael "Milo" G. Johnson
Apr 26, 2021
Michael “Milo” Gene Johnson, 64, of Galesburg, died at 4:28 p.m. Monday, April 26, 2021 after a battle with cancer. Milo was born in Geneseo, the son of Carl Dean and Patricia (Vickroy) Johnson. He is survived by his significant other of 12 years, Elaine Shane of Galesburg; one daughter, Heid Johnson of Galesburg; step children, David Hilman, Terri...
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