Obituaries

Oct 29, 2022

Christine Ann Robertson, 60, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 7:05 A.M. on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at home with her family by her side.

She was born December 26, 1961 in Galesburg, the daughter of Robert Ralph and Ruth Marie (Sargeant) Tingley. Christine graduated from Knoxville High School in 1980. Her first job was at...

Oct 28, 2022

Mary “Rosita” Zalazar, 92, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family at 7:35 p.m. Friday, October 28, 2022.

Born September 5, 1930 in LaBarca, Jalisco, Mexico as Cruzita Maria Delacruz Gonzalez Salazar, the daughter of Demetrio and Petra (Salazar) Gonzalez. The family moved to Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico the capital for work....

Oct 28, 2022

Robert E. Jern Sr. age 93, of  Monmouth/Oquawka; passed away at 5:54 am on Friday October 28, 2022 at the home of his son, Robert in West Burlington, Iowa. Robert was born on July 16, 1929 in Oquawka, Illinois and is the son of Emil Warner and Hazel Edna (Decker) Jern. He was raised in Oquawka, Illinois where her...

Oct 26, 2022

Larry Dean Fahlund, 77, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 6:03 a.m. Thursday, October 26, 2022 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg.

Larry was born September 5, 1945 in Galesburg, the son of Lawrence Axel and Nellie Berniece (Teel) Fahlund. Larry spent his youth growing up in Knoxville and eventually moved to Galesburg. After graduating...

Oct 26, 2022

Clarice V. Radmacher, age 88, formerly of Monmouth, passed away at Senior Star Care Center in Bettendorf, IA on October 26, 2022 at 2:55 am. Clarice was born on September 7, 1934 in Swan Creek and is the daughter of Charles Claire and Blanche Albina (McDonald) Sands. She was raised in Monmouth and attended local schools and graduated from...

Oct 25, 2022

Janet Claire Antal, 84, of Galesburg, passed away at 4:50 P.M. on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Promedica Skilled Nursing in Galesburg.

She was born January 13, 1938 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Vance Edward and Marie Katherine (Pierce) Lutzke. She loved gardening, camping, and traveling. Janet spent a big part of her life...

Oct 25, 2022

Diana L. Caldwell, age 69, of Galesburg, Illinois and formerly of Monmouth, passed away at 11:00 am on Tuesday October 25, 2022 at her Galesburg apartment. Diana was born on May 17, 1953 in Monmouth and is the daughter of Homer K.and Ruth Gaskill Jared. She was raised in Monmouth where she attended school and graduated from Assumption High...

Oct 24, 2022

Leroy “Andy” Anderson, 84, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on October 24, 2022. Leroy was born March 27, 1938, in Monmouth, IL, the son of Lawrence E. and Bettie S. (Conard) Anderson. He was raised and lived in the Monmouth area his entire life. Leroy graduated from Monmouth High School in 1956. He married Phyllis A. McIntyre on March...

Oct 22, 2022

Joy P. Woods, age 94, of Gladstone, Illinois passed away at Monmouth Nursing on Saturday October 22, 2022 at 6:39 pm.  Joy was born in Lomax, Illinois on July 9, 1928 and is the daughter of Clifford E. "Red" and Bertha Baxter McGraw. She was raised in Henderson County where she attended school and graduated from Oquawka High School...

Oct 20, 2022

Mary E. Carruthers, 41, of Galesburg, died on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at the University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago.

She was born to Thomas and Glenda (Akers) Carruthers on November 24, 1980, in Galesburg. Mary graduated from Galesburg High School in 1999. She then attended and received her associate degree from Carl Sandburg College...

Oct 19, 2022

Roger E. Thompson, 60, of Alpha, Illinois, died at 6:07 p.m. Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, Illinois.

Cremation has been accorded.  No services are planned.

Oct 18, 2022

William T. Price, Sr. 91, of Galesburg, Illinois died on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center.

Bill was born on January 16, 1931 in Galesburg, the son of William and Jessie (Cawkins) Price. He graduated from Galesburg High School and then served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Bill...

Oct 18, 2022

Ernest Holt Stone, 88, of Galesburg, died at 12:44 p.m. Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Ernie was born June 3, 1934 at home in Colchester, Illinois the son of Thomas Henry and Nina Dell (Holt) Stone. Ernie entered the US Army on September 5, 1956 and married Marlene Ann...

Oct 17, 2022

Brenda Lee Olson Workman, 60, of Davenport, Iowa, died at 12:35 p.m. Monday, October 17, 2022 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, Illinois.

Brenda was born on September 25, 1962 in Galesburg, the daughter of Lloyd Leroy and Grace Millie (Cadwell) Boughton.

Brenda is survived by one daughter, Amy (Skyler) Cauthon of Galesburg; one son,...

Oct 17, 2022

James "Jim" McClintic, age 78, of Biggsville, Illinois, passed away at 5:15 PM on Monday, October 17, 2022 at his home in Biggsville. Jim was born February 3, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Robert Lee and Harriett Marie (Morgan) McClintic. He attended school in the area and was a graduate of Burlington High School with the Class...

Oct 16, 2022

Rex E. A. Carlson, 58, of Wataga, Illinois died peacefully at home with his family by his side at 4:23 p.m. Sunday, October 16, 2022.

Rex was born April 14, 1964 in Galesburg, Illinois the son of Raymond and Ethel (Heck) Carlson. He graduated from Alwood High School and earned his AAS from Carl Sandburg...

Oct 13, 2022

Edward M. Stephan, 64, of Olathe, KS, formerly of Galesburg, died at his residence with his loving family by his side on Thursday, October 13, 2022 after a battle with cancer.

Ed was born on February 19, 1958 in Galesburg, the son of Russell E. and Lillian B. (Farrell) Stephan. He graduated from Galesburg High...

Oct 12, 2022

Ida A. Cauthon, 84, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 3:13 a.m. Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois.

Ida Arminda (Larkins) Cauthon was born October 29 1937 in Monmouth Illinois the first born of 5 daughters to Floyd & June (Rickles) Larkins. She married Autry Cauthon on May 8 1960 in...

Oct 12, 2022

Paul Lawrence Burton, age 92, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 11:15 PM on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at his residence. Paul was born May 21, 1930 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Margarette Cole. He attended school in Canton, Illinois, where he graduated from high school. He proudly served in the United States Army. On October 4,...

Oct 9, 2022

Donald Andrew “Andy” Rutledge, 59, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 4:27 p.m. Sunday, October 9, 2022 at his home.

Andy was born October 3, 1963 in Galesburg, the son of Robert Wayne and Mary Catharine (Dudman) Rutledge. He married Amy L. Bainbridge on May 28, 1988 in Woodhull, Illinois. She survives of Galesburg as do...