Obituaries
James C. Clayton
Nov 2, 2020
James C. Clayton, 79, of Knoxville, died at 9:50 a.m. Monday, November 2, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Cremation will be accorded. No services are planned. Arrangements have been entrusted to Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg. Memorials may be directed to a charity of the donor's choosing.
Chris "Cid" Jones
Oct 31, 2020
Chris “Cid” Jones finished his last round and headed for the 19th hole on October 31, 2020. Cid was born to Harold and Dorothy (Short) Jones on August 30, 1953 in Ottumwa, IA. He is survived by his wife Jill; his sons, Kyle of Ankeny, IA and Drew (Amanda) Jones of Grand Forks, ND; his daughter, Dawn Walters of...
Rodney "Rod" E. Simkins
Oct 30, 2020
Rodney “Rod” E. Simkins, 80, of Galesburg, formerly of Cottonwood, CA, died at 5:32 a.m. Friday, October 30, 2020 Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Rod was born on August 26, 1940, the son of Kenneth L. and Mary E. (Holloway) Simkins. He was reared and educated in Abingdon. Rod married Darlene Ketner in 1971 in Las Vegas, NV. She preceded him...
Thomas L. Hankins, Jr.
Oct 30, 2020
Thomas Lee Hankins, Jr., 56, of Wataga, died peacefully at home with his family by his side. Tom was born May 15, 1964 in Galesburg, the son of Thomas Lee and Carol Ann (Moore) Hankins, Sr. Tom is survived by his parents of Wataga; one sister, Tammy (Kevin) Connour of Wataga; a niece, Brittany Connour of Oneida; great nieces,...
Lewis M. Nichols
Oct 30, 2020
Lewis Matthew Nichols, formerly of Knoxville, died at2:03 a.m. Friday, October 30, 2020 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg. Lewis was born at home near Knoxville on May 26, 1923 the son of George and Katherine (Felcher) Nichols. He married Anna Marie Hughes at Corpus Christi Catholic Church on May 29, 1946. He preceded her in death on...
Xavier Lin Daniel Lasley-Thompson
Oct 29, 2020
Xavier Lin Daniel Lasley-Thompson, 7 weeks, son of Robert Daniel Thompson and Alecsandra Marie Lasley, died unexpectedly Thursday, October 29, 2020 in the Emergency Room at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Xavier was born in Galesburg on September 9, 2020 the son of Robert Daniel Thompson and Alecsandra Marie Lasley. He is survived by his parents; two brothers, Dominic Lasley of...
Alice A. Goodrich
Oct 28, 2020
Alice A. Goodrich, 74, of Galesburg, formerly of Miami, FL died at 2:44 a.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg. Alice was born September 5, 1946 in Miami, FL, the daughter of David Herbert and Dorothy S. (Smith) Goodrich. Alice is survived by one brother, James W. (Deborah J.) Goodrich of Wataga along with...
Anita C. Driffill
Oct 28, 2020
Anita C. Driffill, 80, of rural Galesburg, died at 6:50 p.m. October 28, 2020 at home. Anita was born March 28, 1940 in Indiana, the daughter of George and Grace (Spires) Youngstrand. Anita is survived by one son, Bill Smith of Galesburg; a daughter, Donna (Bill) Broadwell of Sherman, TX; two granddaughters; and one brother, Larry Youngstrand, Sr. of...
Jerry A. Salsman
Oct 27, 2020
Jerry A. Salsman, 78, formerly of Galesburg, died at 3:35 a.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Methodist Hospital, St. Louis Park, MN. Private family services will be held. Burial will be at Mount Bloom Cemetery, Tiskilwa, IL. Arrangements have been entrusted to Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg.
James F. Nichols
Oct 24, 2020
James Frederic Nichols, 85, of Gilson, died peacefully at home Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 10:45 a.m. Jim was born July 1, 1935 in Galesburg, the son of Frederick W. and Floy E. (Breece) Nichols. He graduated from Corpus Christi Catholic High School and attended Western Illinois University. He married Anita M. Nelson on December 15, 1972 in Galesburg. ...
Richard A. Ireland
Oct 23, 2020
Richard A. Ireland, 87, North Henderson died Friday October 23, 2020 at Knox County Nursing Home one day short of his 88th birthday. Richard was born October 24, 1932 in Galesburg, the son of William and Mary Ireland of Gilson. He attended Knoxville Schools. He was a veteran and having in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Richard...
Mathilda Miller
Oct 17, 2020
Mathilde Maria Karolina (Schie) Miller of Galesburg, Illinois, was welcomed into heaven on October 17, 2020 and into the loving arms of her Daughter, Billie Marie Miller, Son, James Mikel Miller, Mama, Hedwig (Wolf) Schie, Papa, Karl Schie and her Sister, Gertrude (Schie) Shachtner. Hilda or Hildy as she was called by many, leaves behind many broken hearts. Daughter,...
Karen D. Cratty
Oct 16, 2020
Karen D. Cratty, 65, of Galesburg, died at 7:08 a.m. Friday, October 16, 2020 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Karen was born August 16, 1955 in Galesburg, the daughter of Max Gerald and Marilyn Joan (Phillips) Boynton. Karen married Michael E. Cratty on July 15, 1978 in Galesburg. Mike preceded her in death on March 12, 2012. Karen is survived...
John E. Kelley
Oct 13, 2020
John E. Kelley, 95, of Galesburg, died peacefully Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Serenity of Lake Storey, Galesburg. Cremation has been accorded. No services are planned. Memorials may be made in John's memory to the First Lutheran Church, Galesburg Rescue Mission, or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Dickie L. Chamberlain
Oct 13, 2020
Dickie Lee Chamberlain, 94, of Galesburg, died at 12:50 a.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Dickie was born May 4, 1926 in Galesburg the son of Bert C. and Hazel Marie (Cotton) Chamberlain. He was born premature weighing less than 2 pounds but was determined to survive. Dick married Susan Winters. They had one son, Rodney...
Nick L. Plackett
Oct 8, 2020
Nick L. Plackett, 69, of Galesburg, died peacefully, Thursday, October 8, 2020 at home with his family by his side. Nick was born February 22, 1951 in Paxton, the son of Robert Leroy and Mary June (Lowery) Plackett. Nick graduated from Stronghurst High School and earned his AAS from Carl Sandburg College. He married Delma Jean Russell on March...
Paul M. Medina, Sr.
Oct 5, 2020
Paul Michael Medina, Sr., 82, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Paul was born June 26, 1938 in Galesburg, the son of Cenobio and Petra (Martinez) Medina. He married Esmeralda R. Villarreal on October 22, 1960 in Galesburg. Paul worked at Jefferson-Smurfitt for 44 years retiring in 2000. Paul is survived by his wife of...
James D. Cowan
Oct 4, 2020
James Douglas Cowan, son of James H. and Doranne Cowan, passed away at home on October 4, 2020. He is survived by a daughter, Cirissa (Mike) Bentley, a grandson, Nebraska Bentley, all of Eldridge, IA. Three sisters, Carrie Cervantez of Galesburg, Penny Hughey of Phoenix AZ, Jill (Travis) Phillips of Galesburg, several nieces and nephews. While working in construction,...
Richard R. Wilkes, Jr.
Oct 3, 2020
Richard Wayne Wilkes, 51, of Galesburg, died Saturday, October 3, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Richard was born March 13, 1969 in Long Beach, CA the son of Richard Wayne and Wanda Marie (Blile) Wilkes, Sr. After high school he served in the US Navy. Richard married Kimberly Rae Sperry on September 30, 1995 in Galesburg. ...
Steven M. Eiker
Sep 29, 2020
Steven M. Eiker, 76, of Galesburg, died at home Tuesday, September 29, 2020. Steve was born October 22, 1943 in Galesburg, the son of Harley and Blanche V. (Huffman) Eiker. Steve graduated from GHS in 1961 and WIU in 1968. He then enlisted in the US Army and was deployed to Vietnam. He was honorably discharged on December 3,...
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