Obituaries

Mary A. Severns

Mary A. Severns

Dec 25, 2020

Mary Ann Severns, 84, of Oquawka, formerly of Galesburg, passed away at 6:25 a.m. Friday, December 25, 2020 at Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth. Mary was born February 17, 1936 in Galesburg, the daughter of Walter F. and Anna Gladys (Deane) Shane.  She married David Ralph Severns on August 16, 1958 in Galesburg.  Mary is survived by her husband of...

Andrew P. Orozco

Andrew P. Orozco

Dec 25, 2020

Andrew “Drew” P. Orozco, 53, died at 9:15 am, December 25, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, with his wife and son by his side. Drew was born on August 6, 1967 in Galesburg, the son of Andres H. and Delores (Garza) Orozco.  He married Ana Maria Ceja on April 24, 2010 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church,...

Joanne Rabenau

Joanne Rabenau

Dec 24, 2020

JoAnne Rabenau, 86, of Galesburg, died at 1:30 a.m. Thursday, December 24, 2020 at OSF Richard Owens Hospice House, Peoria. JoAnne was born December 15, 1934 in Chicago, the daughter of Joseph and Alice (Smith) Jonaitis.  She married C. Thomas Rabenau on December 20, 1952 in Galesburg.  He preceded her in death on January 26, 2007.  JoAnne is survived...

June C. O'Brien

June C. O'Brien

Dec 20, 2020

June Christine (Plym) O'Brien, 73, of Galesburg, died on Dec. 20, 2020, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois.  June was born on Feb. 2, 1947, in Kewanee, Illinois, the daughter of Ellen and Donald Plym. As a child, she lived on various farms in the Peoria and Knox County area. She graduated from Galesburg High School...

Donna J. Ross

Donna J. Ross

Dec 20, 2020

Donna Jean Ross, 74, of Galesburg, went home to her Lord and Savior at 5:01 p.m. Sunday, December 20, 2020. She was born in Hannibal, MO in the family home on September 5, 1946 to Claude Lee Earnest and Esther Pearl (Riechard) Garrett.  Donna graduated from Hannibal High School class of 1964 and married the love of her life,...

Marcella M. Atwater

Marcella M. Atwater

Dec 20, 2020

Marcella Marie Atwater, 90, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home with her daughter by her side Sunday, December 20, 2020. Marcella was born January 15, 1930 in Fairfield, IA, the daughter of Anthony and Bertha Olive (Kilburn) Peck.  She married William H. Atwater.  They later divorced.  Marcella is survived by her daughter, Judy D. Krueger of Galesburg; two granddaughters,...

Sandra K. Ingles

Sandra K. Ingles

Dec 19, 2020

Sandra Kay Ingles, 78, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home Saturday, December 19, 2020. Sandra was born on April 16, 1942 in Galesburg.  Sandra married Terry L. Ingles June 19, 1960 in Galesburg.  He preceded her in death on November 1, 1990.  She is survived by four sons, Kevin Ingles of Altona, Brian (Sarah) Ingles of Colorado Springs, CO,...

Theodore "Pete" Thierry

Theodore "Pete" Thierry

Dec 19, 2020

Theodore “Pete” Thierry, 86, of Galesburg, died at 5:27 a.m. Saturday, December 19, 2020 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Pete was born August 19, 1934 in Galesburg, the son of Ollie and Mattie Thierry, Sr.  He is survived by two sons, Theodore Thierry, Jr. of Springfield and Kevin Thierry of Phoenix, AZ; one daughter, Trudy Lynn Thierry...

Mary E. Smith

Mary E. Smith

Dec 16, 2020

Mary Ella Smith, 71, of Galesburg, entered into eternal rest, Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at home. Mary was born December 2, 1949 in Brownsville, TN, the daughter of Dupree and Lue Lillie (Bond) Smith.   Mary is survived by her daughter, Stacy L Smith of Everett, WA; two sons, Cary L Smith of Albuquerque, NM and A. Dion (Kelli) Smith...

Corin "Cori" Hegleson-Selman

Corin "Cori" Hegleson-Selman

Dec 16, 2020

Corin “Cori” Pamela Helgeson-Selman, 49, of Altona, died at 3:45 a.m. Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Cori was born October 11, 1971 in Seoul, Korea.  Cori was naturalized on July 20, 1976 and grew up in Dawson, MN.  She graduated from Dawson-Boyd HS in 1990.  Cori graduated from S. Dakota State with a...

Tammy S. Osborne

Tammy S. Osborne

Dec 16, 2020

Tammy Sue Osborne, 51, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home on December 16, 2020, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Tammy was born November 25, 1969 in Germany, the daughter of Joseph and Dorothy (McKenna) Osborne.  Tammy is survived by her daughter, Brittany Osborne of Galesburg and her two beloved grandchildren, Devonte Morrison and Jordan Ostrander; and...

Philip J. Medina

Philip J. Medina

Dec 15, 2020

Philip Joseph Medina, was greeted at the rainbow bridge by all the loving animals he cared for at 9:32 a.m. Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Phil was born August 13, 1953 in Galesburg, the son of Mario and Dorothy D. (Charles) Medina.  He is survived by two brothers, Michael A. Medina and Steven W. (Helen) Medina both of Galesburg; and...

Capernicus "Caper" Brown

Capernicus "Caper" Brown

Dec 12, 2020

Capernicus R. “Caper” Brown, 41, of Galesburg, died at 12:35 a.m. Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Unity Point Methodist Medical Center, Peoria, from ongoing complications caused by a burn injury when he was 10 years old. Caper was born October 4, 1979 in Galesburg, the son of Sherri Aleen Lewis and Ronald Ray Brown.  Caper is survived by his...

Thomas "Tom" Burek

Thomas "Tom" Burek

Dec 12, 2020

Thomas (Tom) Joseph Burek, 62, of Galesburg, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020, surrounded by his family, after a 42 day courageous battle with Covid-19.    Tom was born on January 16, 1958 in Chicago.  He was the son of Thomas C. and Vivienne F. (Hrusa) Burek.  Tom was married to Gaye Lynn (Hovind) Burek on October 4, 1986...

Rebecca "Beckie" Stout

Rebecca "Beckie" Stout

Dec 12, 2020

Rebecca A. “Beckie” Stout, 79, of Galesburg, went to with the angels, family, and friends at 6:50 p.m. Saturday, December 12, 2020 at home. Beckie is survived by two daughters, LeAnn (Terry) Boone and Jonna (Phil) Stout; a sister, Nancy (Guy) Smith; her grandchildren; great grandchildren; and great great grandchildren.  She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and...

Eric B. Ericson

Eric B. Ericson

Dec 11, 2020

Eric Bradley Ericson, 62, of Galesburg, died Friday, December 11, 2020 from injuries he sustained after being hit by a car.    Eric was born February 9, 1958 in Galesburg, the son of Phillip and Patricia (Mealman) Ericson.  He went to schools in Galesburg, Wataga, and Bushnell.  He married Gina Petrakis.  Eric is survived by daughters, Ashley Ericson, Ellijay, GA...

Beverly L. Newcomb

Beverly L. Newcomb

Dec 11, 2020

Beverly Lynn Newcomb, 62, of Galesburg, died at 8:18 am Friday, December 11, 2020 at home. Beverly married Jeffrey Wayne Newcomb on November 2, 1990 in Winnington, IL.  Jeff survives.  Beverly is also survived by one son, Travis Hays of Benton; one daughter, Mary Elizabeth (Timothy) Longcor of Galesburg; five grandchildren, DeAnna Hays, Mary Hays, Tristan, Elijah, and Luca...

Jack M. Olson

Jack M. Olson

Dec 9, 2020

Jack Martin Olson, 87, of Galesburg, died peacefully at 10:30 p.m. at home Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Jack was born February 27, 1933 at home in rural Fulton County, the son of Dane and Alma (Thompson) Olson.  He married Barbara Joan Allen on February 11, 1953 at the Adair Methodist Church.  Six days later Jack left for the Army,...

Petra "Pat" Leon

Petra "Pat" Leon

Dec 9, 2020

Petra “Pat” Leon, 86, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home with her family by her side Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 2:55 a.m. Pat was born in Mexico on June 29, 1934, the daughter of Perfecto and Juana (Ponce) Sanchez.  Her family eventually immigrated to the United States.  Pat met Salbador “Sam” Leon and they were married June 30,...

Mary Roseann Shea

Mary Roseann Shea

Dec 7, 2020

Mary Roseann Shea, age 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 7, 2020, at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home in Joliet, IL, with her family by her side.   Roseann was born in Galesburg, IL on March 21, 1939, the daughter of the late Leslie and Ann (nee Cavanaugh) Shea.  She was a graduate of Corpus Christi High School...