Obituaries

Feb 15, 2023

Sheri E. Meehan, 55, of Galesburg, died at 7:26 a.m. Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born July 1, 1967 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of John L. and Brenda L. (Perry) Stambaugh. Sheri was a stay-at-home mom of her six children as they were growing up....

Feb 14, 2023

Daniel Lee Rice, 76, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 1:40 p.m. Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Allure of Knox County, Galesburg.

Dan was born April 18, 1946 in Galesburg, the son of Bernard Leonard and Mary Catherine (Frederick) Rice. He attended St. Joseph’s Academy and graduated from the last class at Corpus Christi High School...

Feb 14, 2023

Bonnie Jean Arnold, 67, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

Bonnie was born August 14, 1955, to Richard S. and Margaret Jean (VeNard) Arnold. Bonnie attended Galesburg area schools and graduated from the nursing program at Carl Sandburg College. She worked in the nursing field for over 20 years, last...

Feb 14, 2023

Janice Ryder, age 77 of Hermon, IL. passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Janice was born in Cameron, IL on March 11, 1945 to Beulah (Reimolds) and Wayne P. Hart. She attended Monmouth High School.

Janice married Gerald Ryder, and together they had two children, Eugene and Annette. She worked as a Cosmetologist for many years...

Feb 13, 2023

Kathleene Marie England “Katie” went to be with the Lord at 5:05 p.m. on February 13, 2023.

She was born on April 11, 1931, in Galesburg, Ill., the third daughter of Richard Leon Freeman and Thelma (Clark). She went to Catholic schools in Galesburg and graduated from Corpus Christi Academy in 1949. She married Edward...

Feb 11, 2023

Carin Lea Johnson, 56, of Galesburg, died at 2:42 p.m. Saturday, February 11, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born May 20, 1966 in Galesburg, the daughter of Jackie Jerald and Jo Ann (Smith) Johnson. Carin was reared and educated in Galesburg, graduating from Galesburg High School in 1984. She...

Feb 11, 2023

Gerald L. " Jerry " Clark, age 88, of Rozetta, Illinois; passed away at 6:00 pm on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at his home. Jerry was born on March 13, 1934, in Monmouth, Illinois, and is the son of James W. and Ada B. Snyder Clark. Jerry grew up in Rozetta and attended Hazel Dell Rural Grade School and...

Feb 10, 2023

Helen Cecelia Rupert, 91, of Galesburg, died peacefully with her family by her side, Friday, February 10, 2023 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Helen was born December 13, 1931 in Mt. Sterling, Illinois the daughter of Leo John and Marie Ellen (Gleason) Lehne. Helen married Robert Lee Rupert on July 31, 1952 in...

Feb 10, 2023

Lloyd James Cochran was born at home in Oquawka, IL on October 18, 1932 to George and Anna Gertrude Cochran. He was the oldest of 7 children. He passed away on February 10, 2023 at the age of 90. After graduating from Oquawka High School in 1950, Lloyd worked a variety of jobs. He was working at the ordnance...

Feb 9, 2023

Anna Sophia Johnson, 95, of rural Wataga, Illinois died peacefully at 12:55 p.m. Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, Illinois.

Anna was born February 5, 1928 in Galesburg, the daughter of Carl Agustus and Grace Etta (Volk) Johnson. Anna began her education at Military Country School near her home in Wataga. She went...

Feb 9, 2023

John Ockert, 80, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away February 9, 2023. He died peacefully, in his home, surrounded by his wife and two sons. He was a kind and patient husband, father, brother, and grandpa, an empathetic and devoted math teacher, and a dad-joke pioneer. His calm presence, warmth, and sense of humor will be deeply missed by his...

Feb 6, 2023

Ronald Dean Canon, 78, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 9:25 p.m. Monday, February 6, 2023 at ProMedica Skilled Nursing, Galesburg.

Ron was born October 3, 1944 in Galesburg, Illinois, the son of Gerald "Mutt" L and Geraldine B (Damitz) Canon. Ron and Evon Susan (Olson) Canon were united in marriage on October 27,...

Feb 6, 2023

Robert Lane “Bob” Rogers, Jr., age 67, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away at 10:35 P.M. on Monday, February 6, 2023 at his home.

He was born on October 19, 1955 in Galesburg, the eldest son of Robert L. and Patsy A. (Dawson) Rogers, Sr. He made many wonderful memories growing up in the Galesburg area...

Feb 4, 2023

Constance ‘Connie’ Lea (Lloyd) Podeszwa, 82, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 12:59 pm, Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Courtyard Estates in Monmouth, Illinois, surrounded by loved ones.

Connie was born on October 25, 1940, in Moline, Illinois to Milo and Arlene (Logdson) Lloyd and was raised in Fruitland, Iowa. Fourteen years later, she moved to...

Feb 3, 2023

Ronald L. "Red" Tee, age 83, of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at 1:20pm on Friday, February 3, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa. He was born October 20, 1939 in Wapello, Iowa the son of Elmer Alvin and Belva Irene (Ashby) Tee. Red was reared and educated in the area and was a...

Feb 2, 2023

Jim A. Thye, age 60, of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at 10:12 AM on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, Iowa. He was born June 2, 1962 in Davenport, Iowa, the son of Jerald Roland and Gwenyth Rue (Steingraber) Morrison. Jim was a graduate of Union High School. In 1982, he married...

Feb 1, 2023

Mindy J. Ortery, age 44, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 6:37 PM on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at her residence. She was born May 12, 1978 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Craig and Pamela (Raymond) Ortery. Mindy attended school in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School with the Class of 1996.

Mindy worked several...

Jan 31, 2023

Jean Beverly Adams-Hall, 91, of East Galesburg, died Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Illini Restorative Care in Silvis, Illinois.

She was born January 14, 1932 in Galesburg, the daughter of Merwin and Ruthe (Oblander) Runbeck. Jean graduated from Galesburg High School. She worked as a teletype operator for BNSF for 16 years. Jean married Jack...

Jan 28, 2023

Cinda R. Downin, 72, died after a short bout with cancer, Saturday, January 28, 2023 in the emergency room at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg with her family by her side.

Cinda was born December 6, 1950 in Galesburg, Illinois the daughter of Wayne B. and Mary A. (Pifer) Reynolds. She graduated from Avon...

Jan 27, 2023

Mary Josephine Carle, 66, of London Mills, Illinois, died Friday, January 27, 2023 at 9:21 a.m. in the emergency room at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Mary was born July 21, 1956 in Monmouth, Illinois the daughter of Samuel Floyd and June Eloise (Rickels) Larkins. Mary is survived by her husband, William Carle; two...