Obituaries

Nov 24, 2022

Kenneth J. Hathaway, 84, of Wataga, Illinois, died at 3:55 a.m. Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville, Illinois.

He was born March 5, 1938 in Kirkwood, Illinois to Chester A. and Katie L (Philpots) Hathaway. He was first married to Judy Young of Galesburg. She survives. He then married Janet...

Nov 23, 2022

Dolores Patricia Formhals, 96, of Galesburg, died Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, Illinois.

Pat was born September 13, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Frank and Adeline (Paschke) Bulinski. After high school Pat worked for Illinois Bell Telephone Company until 1952. Upon graduating from teachers college in Chicago, Pat began her...

Nov 23, 2022

Robert E. Hughes, age 77, of Oquawka, Illinois; passed away at 2:33 am on November 23, 2022 at OSF St. Anthony's Hospital in Rockford, Illinois. Robert was born on November 4, 1945 in Cumberland, Wisconsin and is the son of Lloyd Eugene and Wanda Delia Kurschner Hughes. Robert was raised in Barron, Wisconsin where he attended local schools and...

Nov 22, 2022

Carl James Bland, 82, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home November 22, 2022 at 8:45 a.m.

Carl was born January 12, 1940 in Kewanee, Illinois the son of Owen B. and Goldie L. (Sapp) Bland. He graduated from Toulon High School and attended Bradley University. Carl married Janet Kay Winslow on November 23, 1958 in...

Nov 19, 2022

Joan H. Carlson, 88, of Galesburg, died Saturday, November 19, 2022 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Joan Helyn Carlson was born on August 17, 1934, in Galesburg, Illinois, the daughter of Raymond G. and Juanita B. Carlson, of Knoxville, Illinois. She was married to Ben H. Sherwood from June 26, 1955 to 1991.

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Nov 19, 2022

Michael L. " Mike " Link, age 51, formerly of Oquawka and currently of Iowa City, Iowa; passed away at University Hospitals in Iowa City, Iowa on November 19, 2022 at 2:35 pm. Mike was born on March 10, 1971 in Monmouth, Illinois and was raised and attended school in Oquawka and Union High School. Michael had various employments...

Nov 18, 2022

Gladys Mary Krueger, age 92, of Galesburg, died at 6:45 a.m. on Friday, November 18, 2022 at Seminary Manor in Galesburg.

On July 31, 1930, Gladys was born in Tampico, Illinois to John P. and Grace (Houston) Kirst. After graduating high school, Gladys would go on to obtain her bachelor’s degree in nursing. She worked...

Nov 12, 2022

On November 12 George started his last adventure...perhaps the greatest one of all. He passed away at his home in southwest Reno.

George was born in Pasadena, CA, on December 4, 1934 to parents, George C. and Mary Elizabeth Hemminger. They were a corporate family and moved many times, finally settling in Reno where George attended B.D....

Nov 11, 2022

Marilyn Ann Evans, age 90, formerly of Monmouth, Illinois passed away in the early morning hours of Friday November 11, 2022 at the Accent Care Hospice in Largo, Florida. Marilyn was born on December 13, 1931 in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of William and Rhoda Wolford. Marilyn was raised in Biggsville and later in Monmouth where she attended local...

Nov 10, 2022

Kenneth "Dean" Bundy, age 78, of Gladstone, IL. passed away at 8:38 AM on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at his home. Dean was born December 30, 1943 in Gladstone; the son of Charles “Chet” and Bertha Elizabeth (Tracy) Bundy. He grew up in Gladstone and attended Union High School. On October 23, 1965, he married Patricia Keever in Biggsville,...

Nov 8, 2022

Jeremy E. Brough, age 46, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 7:45 PM on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at his residence. He was born June 20, 1976 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Ronald Clyde and Jeannette Ines (Vargason) Brough. Jeremy attended school in Monmouth. He also studied at South Eastern Community College and Carl Sandburg College.

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Nov 5, 2022

Daniel William Holland, 65, of Schaumburg, Illinois passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022.

Born August 12, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois to Joan and John Holland, MD; Daniel was a 1975 Galesburg High School graduate and spent much of his life in Schaumburg working in the field of finance.

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Nov 5, 2022

Christine Eik Winick, 71, of Galesburg, Illinois– beloved mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend– died on November 5, 2022, in her home following a short illness.

Chris filled her home with paintings, prints and sculptures– many from local Galesburg artists and Knox classmates. She was known for her passionate views, style and her impeccable wardrobe....

Nov 5, 2022

Dixie L. Spiker, age 80, passed away at 11:20 am at OSF St. Mary Medical Center on Saturday November 5, 2022. Dixie was born on November 2, 1942 at Kingstone Mines, Illinois and is the daughter of Edward S. and Gladys M (Palmer) Pegan. She was raised and attended school and high school in Kingston Mines, Illinois. Dixie received...

Nov 2, 2022

David L. Cox, Sr., 81, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.

David was born June 23, 1941 in Frederic, Wisconsin, the son of Paul E. and Alberta E. (Belisle) Cox. He married Marjorie Irene Raymond on August 24, 1963 at St. Andrews Church in Rock Falls, Illinois. Marjorie preceded him...

Nov 2, 2022

Frances G. "Fran" Jones, age 46, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at 3:50 AM on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at her residence. She was born July 1, 1976 in Tucson, Arizona, the daughter of George P. and Frances L. (Green) Hollins. Fran attended schools in Galesburg. On August 28, 2020, she married George "Lucky" Wallace in Monmouth, Illinois and...

Nov 2, 2022

Ameda M. Wilson, age 60, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at 7:49 PM on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at her residence. She was born on May 1, 1962 in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of Robert Dean and Leatha May (Shultz) Wilson. She attended schools in Monmouth. Ameda enjoyed her computer and was always on the go.

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Oct 31, 2022

Ronald Ray Roberts, 72, of rural Galesburg, passed away peacefully at home on October 31, 2022.

Ron was born May 20, 1950 in Galesburg, Illinois the son of Raymond J. and Marcile F. (Healey) Roberts. After graduating from Galesburg High School, Ron was inducted into the US Army on September 28, 1970. He earned a...

Oct 30, 2022

Jennifer Jean Smith, 71, of Gilson, Illinois, died at 1:47 A.M. on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at home with her family by her side.

She was born May 16, 1951, in Galesburg, the daughter of William Amos and Betty Elouis (Cramer) Jefferson. Jennifer graduated from Galesburg High School in 1969. She spent her life as a homemaker....

Oct 30, 2022

(Zelma) Marie O’Malley Brewer died in Wheat Ridge, Colorado on October 30, 2022, at age 93. She was a resident of Broomfield, Colorado.

Marie was born October 22, 1929 in Galesburg, Illinois, to Austin and Zelma O’Malley. She had 11 siblings: Margaret (Peggy), Austin (Bud), Catherine (Kay), John, William (Bill), James, Phil, Nancy, Helen, Michael...