Obituaries

Charles B. "Jackie" Kimbrough

Dec 4, 2022

Charles Bond "Jackie" Kimbrough, 70, of Galesburg, died at 9:13 p.m. on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois.

He was born February 15, 1952 in Galesburg, the son of Frank and Hazel (Gullick) Kimbrough. Charles graduated from Galesburg High School in 1970. On July 14, 1970, Charles enlisted...

Virginia L. " Gin " (Atwell) Cherrington

Dec 1, 2022

Virginia L. " Gin " Cherrington, age 75, of Wataga, Illinois passed away at her residence on December 1, 2022 at 12:50 pm. Virginia was born on November 12, 1947 in Iowa and is the daughter of Finess and Edna M. Cronk Atwell. She was raised in Monmouth where she attended local schools and graduated from Warren High School....

Kent Hamilton

Nov 29, 2022

Kent Hamilton, age 78, passed away at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics on Tuesday, November 29, 2022.

Born on December 6, 1943 to William "Bill" and Virginia Kiger Hamilton. Kent graduated from Union High School in 1961. He attended Southeastern Community College, where he played on the basketball team.

Kent was a legend in...

Patricia L. Farrell

Nov 27, 2022

Patricia “Pat” Lucille Farrell, 95, of Galesburg, died at 6:29 a.m. Sunday, November 27, 2022.

Pat was born June 27, 1927 in Beatrice, Nebraska the daughter of Clarence and Marie (Hladky) Mack. She married Bernard C. Farrell on May 20, 1950 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on January 26, 1996.

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Edna Lou Watson

Nov 26, 2022

Edna Lou Watson, age 79, of Greencastle, Indiana, formerly of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022 surrounded by her family. Born March 25, 1943 in Lincoln, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph Lee and Virginia Belle (Bagwell) Griffis.

Lou had worked in the lunch room at TZ Intermediate School. She had previously worked at Garfield...

Mary C. Ortery

Nov 25, 2022

Mary Catherine Ortery, 91, of Galesburg, died peacefully on Friday, November 25, 2022, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center.

She was born April 10, 1931, to Raymond Lewis McCullough and Minnie Blanche Courtright. She was known as “Katie” to her family, and as Mary to her husband and the many friends she met after her...

Judith A. Konecki

Nov 24, 2022

Judith Ann Konecki, 82, of Galesburg, died at 10:04 a.m. Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Hannibal Region Hospital, Hannibal, MO.

Judy was born March 28, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Joseph Julius and Sophie Ann (Chaston) Wanat. Judy and Edward R. Konecki were married October 31, 1959 in Chicago.

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Kenneth J. Hathaway

Nov 24, 2022

Kenneth J. Hathaway, 84, of Wataga, Illinois, died at 3:55 a.m. Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville, Illinois.

He was born March 5, 1938 in Kirkwood, Illinois to Chester A. and Katie L (Philpots) Hathaway. He was first married to Judy Young of Galesburg. She survives. He then married Janet...

Dolores Patricia Formhals

Nov 23, 2022

Dolores Patricia Formhals, 96, of Galesburg, died Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, Illinois.

Pat was born September 13, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Frank and Adeline (Paschke) Bulinski. After high school Pat worked for Illinois Bell Telephone Company until 1952. Upon graduating from teachers college in Chicago, Pat began her...

Robert E. Hughes

Nov 23, 2022

Robert E. Hughes, age 77, of Oquawka, Illinois; passed away at 2:33 am on November 23, 2022 at OSF St. Anthony's Hospital in Rockford, Illinois. Robert was born on November 4, 1945 in Cumberland, Wisconsin and is the son of Lloyd Eugene and Wanda Delia Kurschner Hughes. Robert was raised in Barron, Wisconsin where he attended local schools and...

Carl J. Bland

Nov 22, 2022

Carl James Bland, 82, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home November 22, 2022 at 8:45 a.m.

Carl was born January 12, 1940 in Kewanee, Illinois the son of Owen B. and Goldie L. (Sapp) Bland. He graduated from Toulon High School and attended Bradley University. Carl married Janet Kay Winslow on November 23, 1958 in...

Joan H. Carlson

Nov 19, 2022

Joan H. Carlson, 88, of Galesburg, died Saturday, November 19, 2022 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Joan Helyn Carlson was born on August 17, 1934, in Galesburg, Illinois, the daughter of Raymond G. and Juanita B. Carlson, of Knoxville, Illinois. She was married to Ben H. Sherwood from June 26, 1955 to 1991.

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Michael L. "Mike" Link

Nov 19, 2022

Michael L. " Mike " Link, age 51, formerly of Oquawka and currently of Iowa City, Iowa; passed away at University Hospitals in Iowa City, Iowa on November 19, 2022 at 2:35 pm. Mike was born on March 10, 1971 in Monmouth, Illinois and was raised and attended school in Oquawka and Union High School. Michael had various employments...

Gladys M. Krueger

Nov 18, 2022

Gladys Mary Krueger, age 92, of Galesburg, died at 6:45 a.m. on Friday, November 18, 2022 at Seminary Manor in Galesburg.

On July 31, 1930, Gladys was born in Tampico, Illinois to John P. and Grace (Houston) Kirst. After graduating high school, Gladys would go on to obtain her bachelor’s degree in nursing. She worked...

George M. Hemminger

Nov 12, 2022

On November 12 George started his last adventure...perhaps the greatest one of all. He passed away at his home in southwest Reno.

George was born in Pasadena, CA, on December 4, 1934 to parents, George C. and Mary Elizabeth Hemminger. They were a corporate family and moved many times, finally settling in Reno where George attended B.D....

Marilyn A. (Wolford) Evans

Nov 11, 2022

Marilyn Ann Evans, age 90, formerly of Monmouth, Illinois passed away in the early morning hours of Friday November 11, 2022 at the Accent Care Hospice in Largo, Florida. Marilyn was born on December 13, 1931 in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of William and Rhoda Wolford. Marilyn was raised in Biggsville and later in Monmouth where she attended local...

Kenneth "Dean" Bundy

Nov 10, 2022

Kenneth "Dean" Bundy, age 78, of Gladstone, IL. passed away at 8:38 AM on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at his home. Dean was born December 30, 1943 in Gladstone; the son of Charles “Chet” and Bertha Elizabeth (Tracy) Bundy. He grew up in Gladstone and attended Union High School. On October 23, 1965, he married Patricia Keever in Biggsville,...

Jeremy E. Brough

Nov 8, 2022

Jeremy E. Brough, age 46, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 7:45 PM on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at his residence. He was born June 20, 1976 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Ronald Clyde and Jeannette Ines (Vargason) Brough. Jeremy attended school in Monmouth. He also studied at South Eastern Community College and Carl Sandburg College.

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Daniel W. Holland

Nov 5, 2022

Daniel William Holland, 65, of Schaumburg, Illinois passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022.

Born August 12, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois to Joan and John Holland, MD; Daniel was a 1975 Galesburg High School graduate and spent much of his life in Schaumburg working in the field of finance.

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Christine Eik Winick

Nov 5, 2022

Christine Eik Winick, 71, of Galesburg, Illinois– beloved mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend– died on November 5, 2022, in her home following a short illness.

Chris filled her home with paintings, prints and sculptures– many from local Galesburg artists and Knox classmates. She was known for her passionate views, style and her impeccable wardrobe....