Obituaries

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...

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,...

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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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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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....

Nov 5, 2022

Dixie L. Spiker, age 80, passed away at 11:20 am at OSF St. Mary Medical Center on Saturday November 5, 2022. Dixie was born on November 2, 1942 at Kingstone Mines, Illinois and is the daughter of Edward S. and Gladys M (Palmer) Pegan. She was raised and attended school and high school in Kingston Mines, Illinois. Dixie received...

Nov 2, 2022

David L. Cox, Sr., 81, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.

David was born June 23, 1941 in Frederic, Wisconsin, the son of Paul E. and Alberta E. (Belisle) Cox. He married Marjorie Irene Raymond on August 24, 1963 at St. Andrews Church in Rock Falls, Illinois. Marjorie preceded him...

Nov 2, 2022

Frances G. "Fran" Jones, age 46, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at 3:50 AM on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at her residence. She was born July 1, 1976 in Tucson, Arizona, the daughter of George P. and Frances L. (Green) Hollins. Fran attended schools in Galesburg. On August 28, 2020, she married George "Lucky" Wallace in Monmouth, Illinois and...

Nov 2, 2022

Ameda M. Wilson, age 60, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at 7:49 PM on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at her residence. She was born on May 1, 1962 in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of Robert Dean and Leatha May (Shultz) Wilson. She attended schools in Monmouth. Ameda enjoyed her computer and was always on the go.

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Oct 31, 2022

Ronald Ray Roberts, 72, of rural Galesburg, passed away peacefully at home on October 31, 2022.

Ron was born May 20, 1950 in Galesburg, Illinois the son of Raymond J. and Marcile F. (Healey) Roberts. After graduating from Galesburg High School, Ron was inducted into the US Army on September 28, 1970. He earned a...

Oct 30, 2022

Jennifer Jean Smith, 71, of Gilson, Illinois, died at 1:47 A.M. on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at home with her family by her side.

She was born May 16, 1951, in Galesburg, the daughter of William Amos and Betty Elouis (Cramer) Jefferson. Jennifer graduated from Galesburg High School in 1969. She spent her life as a homemaker....

Oct 30, 2022

(Zelma) Marie O’Malley Brewer died in Wheat Ridge, Colorado on October 30, 2022, at age 93. She was a resident of Broomfield, Colorado.

Marie was born October 22, 1929 in Galesburg, Illinois, to Austin and Zelma O’Malley. She had 11 siblings: Margaret (Peggy), Austin (Bud), Catherine (Kay), John, William (Bill), James, Phil, Nancy, Helen, Michael...

Oct 29, 2022

Christine Ann Robertson, 60, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 7:05 A.M. on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at home with her family by her side.

She was born December 26, 1961 in Galesburg, the daughter of Robert Ralph and Ruth Marie (Sargeant) Tingley. Christine graduated from Knoxville High School in 1980. Her first job was at...

Oct 28, 2022

Mary “Rosita” Zalazar, 92, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family at 7:35 p.m. Friday, October 28, 2022.

Born September 5, 1930 in LaBarca, Jalisco, Mexico as Cruzita Maria Delacruz Gonzalez Salazar, the daughter of Demetrio and Petra (Salazar) Gonzalez. The family moved to Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico the capital for work....

Oct 28, 2022

Robert E. Jern Sr. age 93, of  Monmouth/Oquawka; passed away at 5:54 am on Friday October 28, 2022 at the home of his son, Robert in West Burlington, Iowa. Robert was born on July 16, 1929 in Oquawka, Illinois and is the son of Emil Warner and Hazel Edna (Decker) Jern. He was raised in Oquawka, Illinois where her...

Oct 26, 2022

Larry Dean Fahlund, 77, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 6:03 a.m. Thursday, October 26, 2022 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg.

Larry was born September 5, 1945 in Galesburg, the son of Lawrence Axel and Nellie Berniece (Teel) Fahlund. Larry spent his youth growing up in Knoxville and eventually moved to Galesburg. After graduating...

Oct 26, 2022

Clarice V. Radmacher, age 88, formerly of Monmouth, passed away at Senior Star Care Center in Bettendorf, IA on October 26, 2022 at 2:55 am. Clarice was born on September 7, 1934 in Swan Creek and is the daughter of Charles Claire and Blanche Albina (McDonald) Sands. She was raised in Monmouth and attended local schools and graduated from...

Oct 25, 2022

Janet Claire Antal, 84, of Galesburg, passed away at 4:50 P.M. on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Promedica Skilled Nursing in Galesburg.

She was born January 13, 1938 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Vance Edward and Marie Katherine (Pierce) Lutzke. She loved gardening, camping, and traveling. Janet spent a big part of her life...

Oct 25, 2022

Diana L. Caldwell, age 69, of Galesburg, Illinois and formerly of Monmouth, passed away at 11:00 am on Tuesday October 25, 2022 at her Galesburg apartment. Diana was born on May 17, 1953 in Monmouth and is the daughter of Homer K.and Ruth Gaskill Jared. She was raised in Monmouth where she attended school and graduated from Assumption High...

Oct 24, 2022

Leroy “Andy” Anderson, 84, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on October 24, 2022. Leroy was born March 27, 1938, in Monmouth, IL, the son of Lawrence E. and Bettie S. (Conard) Anderson. He was raised and lived in the Monmouth area his entire life. Leroy graduated from Monmouth High School in 1956. He married Phyllis A. McIntyre on March...