Obituaries

Blake M. Earp

Blake M. Earp

Mar 11, 2021

Blake M. Earp, 28, of Gresham, Oregon died on March 11, 2021 in Gresham, Oregon at Mount Hood Hospital. She was born July 15, 1992 in San Diego, CA, the daughter of Greg Callihan and Patti Callihan. Blake graduated with honors from United High School, attended St. Ambrose University and later Carl Sandburg College earning her CNA license. Blake...

Robert E. Dowd

Robert E. Dowd

Mar 9, 2021

Robert Emmett Dowd, 83, of Galesburg, died at 10:16 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. Bob was born November 24, 1937 in Cairo, IL, the son of Peter Joseph and Rose E. (Costello) Dowd.  He married Dorsie Ann Thompson on April 4, 1959 in Cairo.  Their marriage brought one son, Christopher (Marsha) Dowd...

Kathleen E. Neave

Kathleen E. Neave

Mar 6, 2021

Kathleen Emerita Neave, 79, of Galesburg, died at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Courtyard Estates, Knoxville. Kathy was born March 28, 1941 in Monmouth, the daughter of Richard Elbert and Mary Cecilia (Costello) Sults.  Kathy graduated from Monmouth High School in 1959 and later married Lawrence Edward Neave on July 29, 1961 at the First Christian Church...

Gregory C. Davis

Gregory C. Davis

Feb 27, 2021

Gregory C. Davis, 73, of Galesburg, passed peacefully at home with his family by his side at 6:02 p.m. Saturday, February 27, 2021. Greg was born November 1, 1947 in Macomb, the son of Charles Albert and Margaret Evelyn (Heffren) Davis. He married Mary A. Hannen on June 6, 1974 in Moline. Greg is survived by his wife of...

Jesse K. Hamblen

Jesse K. Hamblen

Feb 23, 2021

Jesse Kyle “Chopper” Hamblen, 38, Abingdon, a beautiful life came to an end at home Tuesday, February 23, 2021. He died as he lived, everyone's friend!  Jesse was born July 18, 1982 in Naperville, the son of Robert E. and Judith Ann (Arbogast) Hamblen.  Jesse is survived by his mother, Judi of Abingdon and one brother, George Hamblen of...

Judith Mae Harrelson

Judith Mae Harrelson

Feb 19, 2021

Judith Mae Harrelson, 78, formerly of Gilson and East Galesburg, died at 9:05 p.m. Friday, February 19, 2021 at the Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville. Judy was born February 14, 1943 in Davenport, IA, the daughter of Warren Erving and Dorothy Marie (Carstenson) Carter.   In 1961 she married Frederick R. Meinburg.  He preceded her in death on July 22,...

Marie E. Noblitt

Marie E. Noblitt

Feb 18, 2021

Marie Elaina Noblitt, 71, of, Galesburg, died Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 8:50 a.m. at Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth.  Marie was born May 5, 1949 in Burlington, IA the daughter of Roy and Goldie E. Cook.  She married Howard Noblitt on April 11, 1981 in Oquawka.  He preceded her in death on May 15, 2003.  Marie is survived by...

Kenneth  L. Hans, Sr.

Kenneth L. Hans, Sr.

Feb 17, 2021

Kenneth Leigh Hans, Sr., 59, of Galesburg, IL, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 12:26 p.m. Kenny was born December 17, 1961 in Galesburg, the son of Clyde Riley and Jeannette Dallas (Fricke) Hans.  Kenny married Karen Lynn Weedman on December 16, 1989 in Galesburg.  Karen survives as do three sons,...

Charmone A. Howard

Charmone A. Howard

Feb 13, 2021

Charmone Antionette Howard, 55, of Galesburg, died at 1:50 p.m. Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg. Charmone was born May 18, 1965 in Chicago, the daughter of John and Frances (Beckley) Howard.  She is survived by one daughter, Dominique A. Grant of Orland Park; four sisters, Marsha Arrington of Chicago, Elizabeth Fowler of Galesburg,...

Charles "Chuck" R. Wessels

Charles "Chuck" R. Wessels

Feb 13, 2021

Charles Robert “Chuck” Wessels, 67, died Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 10:11 p.m. at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Chuck was born December 28, 1953 in Sterling, the son of John Lee and Virginia Florence (Fitzgerald) Wessels.  Chuck graduated from Sterling High School in 1973 and later married Connie Sue Janssen on September 30, 1978 in Sterling.  Chuck...

Jan M. Mayon

Jan M. Mayon

Feb 12, 2021

Jan Marie Mayon, 65, of Galesburg, died at 2:28 p.m. Friday, February 12, 2021 at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville. Jan was born March 27, 1955 in Galesburg, the daughter of LeRoy and Delores (Wilson) Hollowell.  Jan married David Coleman, Sr., in 1971 in Galesburg.  They had one son, David Coleman, Jr., who survives of Galesburg; as does one...

Ruby L. Cirimotich

Ruby L. Cirimotich

Feb 11, 2021

Ruby L. Cirimotich, 76, of Galesburg, died peacefully at her son’s home on February 11, 2021 at 8:13 a.m. Ruby was born November 23, 1944 in Kirkcaldy, Scotland the daughter of William and Helen (Smith) Livermore.  She married Robert F. Cirimotich on December 3, 1966 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Galesburg.  Ruby is survived by one son, Brad (Cassie)...

Linda L. Fitzsimmons

Linda L. Fitzsimmons

Feb 8, 2021

Linda Lou Fitzsimmons, 82, of Galesburg, died at 11:55 p.m. Monday, February 8, 2021 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Linda was born May 29, 1938 in Ottumwa, IA the daughter of Jesse Earl and Rena Mae (Lewis) Young.  She married Robert E. Fitzsimmons, Sr. on September 21, 1958 in Ottumwa, IA.  He preceded her in death on March 28, 2010. ...

Rodney A. Flaherty

Rodney A. Flaherty

Feb 5, 2021

Rodney A. Flaherty, 66, of Galesburg, passed away at home on February 5, 2021. Rodney was born on September 3, 1954 in Galesburg, the son of John and Ethel (Carlson) Flaherty. A kind and brilliant man, Rodney worked for more than 40 years at the Galesburg Register-Mail, where his work ethic and devotion made him a valued member of...

Paul C. Stewart

Paul C. Stewart

Feb 5, 2021

Paul Clark Stewart, 87 of Galesburg passed away on February 5, 2021. Paul was born July 15, 1933 in Galesburg to Robert C. Stewart and Lillian (Clark) Stewart. Paul was married for 63 years to the love of his life and faithful companion, Dorothy K. (Reigle) Stewart. He is survived by two daughters; Jane (Steve) Connel of Moneta, VA....

Gloria K. Rodriguez

Gloria K. Rodriguez

Feb 4, 2021

Gloria Kay Rodriguez, 80, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home, Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 6:39 a.m. Gloria was born June 11, 1940 in Galva, the daughter of Max and Eleanor (Hainline) Carlson.  She graduated from GHS in 1959.  Gloria married Richard Frakes.  He preceded her in death.  Gloria later married Victor Rodriguez on November 16, 2015 in Rock...

Angela M. Jones

Angela M. Jones

Feb 3, 2021

Angela Michelle Jones, 52, of Knoxville, died at 5:41 p.m. Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Angie was born March 19, 1968 in Galesburg, the daughter of Barbara Jean Vaughn.  She married Dusty Lee Jones, May 26, 1990 in Jacksonville, FL.  He preceded her in death on January 16, 2012.  Angie is survived by...

Diana K. Long

Diana K. Long

Feb 1, 2021

Diana Kaye Long, 74, of Galesburg, died peacefully Monday, February 1, 2021 at home. Diana was born May 28, 1946 in Galesburg, the daughter of Ralph Clyde and Lucille Helen (Filich) Thielbert.  She married Paul W. Long on April 21, 1974 in Galesburg.  He survives, as does one son, Brian J. (Chantel) Long of Springfield and their children, Jaden,...

Patricia R. Lewis

Patricia R. Lewis

Jan 28, 2021

Patricia Ruth Lewis, 90, Galesburg, died peacefully at 6:47 a.m. Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Pat was born March 17, 1930 in Galesburg, the daughter of Grover Cleveland and Margaret (Muffick) Fogarty.  Pat married Henry “Hank” Howell Lewis on April 26, 1947 in Thomasville, GA.  Hank preceded her in death on October 29, 1987.  Pat is...

Andrew M. "Mickey" Gugliotta

Andrew M. "Mickey" Gugliotta

Jan 27, 2021

Andrew Michael “Mickey” Gugliotta, 77, of Galesburg, died at 7:37 p.m. Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at home with his family by his side. Mickey was born September 10, 1943 in Chicago, the son of John Angelo and Marion (Faraci) Gugliotta.  On May 9, 1964, Mickey married the love of his life, Bonnie Joy Kasper at St. Odilo Catholic Church...