Obituaries

Jan 25, 2023

Delinda Lee Hawkins, 49, of Gerlaw, Illinois died peacefully at home Wednesday, January 25, 2023, after a courageous 5 year battle with cancer.

Delinda was born September 13, 1973, in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Dale Edward and Diana Kay (Guthrie) Simon. Delinda graduated from Camp Point Central High School in 1991 and earned her...

Jan 25, 2023

Clinton James “CJ” Hall, 33, of Alexis, Illinois died peacefully surrounded by his loving family and pets on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at home after a valiant and courageous battle with cancer.

CJ was born on October 22, 1989 in Covina, California the son of Daniel and Melody T. (Haynes) Hall. He graduated from United...

Jan 25, 2023

Mildred Darlene Warner, age 96, of Kirkwood, Illinois, passed away at 2:50 PM on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Monmouth Nursing Home. She was born August 18, 1926 in Kirkwood, Illinois, the daughter of Daniel Edgar and Blanche M. (Tweed) Warner. Mildred was raised and educated in Kirkwood, graduating from Kirkwood High School with the Class of 1944.

Jan 24, 2023

Harry “Russell” Murray, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away on January 24, 2022, at  home. Russell was born on August 6, 1948 in Hannibal, Missouri to Harry Eugene and Louise (nee Rubison) Murray Hank. He moved with his family to Galesburg, Illinois in 1953 and later moved to Monmouth, Illinois in 1955. He was raised and educated in Monmouth. He...

Jan 23, 2023

Judith A. Mitchell, age 81, of Galesburg, Illinois, formerly of Monmouth, passed away at 11:22 PM on Monday, January 23, 2023 at Renaissance Care Center in Canton, Illinois. She was born November 10, 1941 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Charles Raymond and Marie Louise (Shawgo) Floyd. Judith was raised and educated in Monmouth and later in Chicago. She...

Jan 19, 2023

Lloyd D. Gall, age 89, of Oquawka, Illinois passed away at Oak Lane Nursing and Rehab in Stronghurst, Illinois on January 19, 2023 at 1:17 pm. Lloyd was born on May 2, 1933 in New Boston, Missouri and is the son of Rudolph and Hazell McCollum Gall. He was raised in New Boston where he attended local schools. Lloyd...

Jan 18, 2023

Gary L. Rule, age 78, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 7:20 AM on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Monmouth Nursing Home. Gary was born on January 27, 1944 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Kenneth and Helen (Bailey) Rule. He attended and graduated from Monmouth High School. After school, Gary proudly served his Country in the United States...

Jan 17, 2023

Filomena Suardi Pia, affectionately known as Mina, was born in Fasana, Italy, on February 12, 1929, to Antonio and Adda Suardi. Filomena grew up while Italy was in extreme economic straits, and her family was not exempt from these difficult times. Her educational opportunities were limited, due to her family’s need to have her work and contribute to the...

Jan 17, 2023

Sharon Kay Murphy/Haffner, 76, of Galesburg, died at 3:05 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

Sharon was born to Ivan and Doris Murphy/Dunn on November 27, 1946. She was raised in London Mills and attended London Mills school and Valley High School at Fairview, before the new school was built. She passed away at home,...

Jan 17, 2023

Lyndon D. Sauter, age 67, of Matherville, Illinois; passed away at his residence on Tuesday January 17, 2023 at 1:35 pm. Lyndon was born on October 28, 1955 in Galesburg, Illinois and is the son of Rodney Gene and Margaret Claudette Bellamy Sauter. Lyndon was raised in Galesburg where he attended local schools and graduated from Galesburg High School....

Jan 15, 2023

Mary Ann O’Connor, 96, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at 6:49 a.m. Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Farmington Village Nursing and Rehab, Farmington, Illinois.

Mary Ann was born October 28, 1926 in Seaton, Illinois the daughter of Paul and Ethel Marie (Callahan) Welch. Mary Ann Welch and William “Bill” Thomas O’Connor were united in marriage...

Jan 15, 2023

Linda L. Feely, 73, of Galesburg, IL passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at her home.

Linda was born October 24, 1949 in Monticello, IL, the daughter of Vernon J. “Joe” Sr. and D. Wanda (Brown) Blickem.

Linda married Joseph E. “Jeff” Feely II on May 23, 1969, followed by a formal...

Jan 14, 2023

Ruth Ann Nelson, 57, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 7:50 p.m. Saturday, January 14, 2023 at home.

Ruth was born February 2, 1965 in Galesburg, the daughter of Weldon Charles and Lennie Evelyn (Simpson) Nelson. She married Andrew Larson. He preceded her in death in 2018. Ruth is survived by three sons, Jamie Nelson and...

Jan 13, 2023

C. Jo Blickem, 79, of Knoxville, Illinois died at 2:25 p.m. Friday, January 13, 2023 at Courtyard Estates in Knoxville with her daughters by her side.

Jo was born May 25, 1943 in Galesburg, Illinois, the daughter of William Martin and Dorothy Adelle (Churchill) Dawdy. After graduating from Galesburg High School, Jo married Norman Lee...

Jan 10, 2023

Timothy Michael Longcor, 44, of Galesburg, passed away on January 10, 2023.

Tim leaves behind a wife, 3 children, a mother, 3 sisters, a brother, and several nieces and nephews.

He was very loving, sweet, smart, and hardworking man.  Tim will be sadly missed.

The memorial for Tim will...

Jan 9, 2023

Michael LeRoy Canon, 76, of Altona, Illinois, died at 7:34 a.m. Monday, January 9, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.

Mike was born January 4, 1947 in Galesburg, Illinois, the son of Gerald “Mutt” L. and Geraldine B. (Damitz) Canon. Mike and Kathryn Darlene Butler were united in marriage on November 23,...

Jan 9, 2023

Sara N. Hull, age 93, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 1:17 PM on Monday, January 9, 2023 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Illinois. She was born March 10, 1929 in Avon, Illinois, the daughter of Elmer and Hilda (Dykeman) Sickles. Sara attended schools in the Monmouth Area and graduated from Kirkwood High School. On August...

Jan 7, 2023

George Edwin “Eddie” Harrison, 78, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 12:35 p.m. Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.

Eddie was born August 25, 1944 in Galesburg, the son of Arthur and Delia (Hurt) Harrison. After graduating from high School Eddie enlisted in the United States Air Force on July 22, 1965. He was...

Jan 4, 2023

Richard ‘Dick’ Donald Podeszwa, 87, of Galesburg, died at 9:04 am, Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria surrounded by loved ones.

Richard was born November 26, 1935 in Rockford, Illinois, to Jacob J. and Rose (Fiduccia) Podeszwa. After graduating from Rockford West High School in 1955, Richard enlisted in...

Dec 31, 2022

Jeffrey E. Parrigin, 58, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 2:24 a.m. Saturday, December 31, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.

Jeff was born November 30, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Norman Eric and Jeanetta Dimple (Murray) Parrigin. Jeff is survived by his mother, Jeanetta Parrigin of Galesburg, Illinois; one daughter,...