Obituaries

Oct 17, 2022

Brenda Lee Olson Workman, 60, of Davenport, Iowa, died at 12:35 p.m. Monday, October 17, 2022 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, Illinois.

Brenda was born on September 25, 1962 in Galesburg, the daughter of Lloyd Leroy and Grace Millie (Cadwell) Boughton.

Brenda is survived by one daughter, Amy (Skyler) Cauthon of Galesburg; one son,...

Oct 17, 2022

James "Jim" McClintic, age 78, of Biggsville, Illinois, passed away at 5:15 PM on Monday, October 17, 2022 at his home in Biggsville. Jim was born February 3, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Robert Lee and Harriett Marie (Morgan) McClintic. He attended school in the area and was a graduate of Burlington High School with the Class...

Oct 16, 2022

Rex E. A. Carlson, 58, of Wataga, Illinois died peacefully at home with his family by his side at 4:23 p.m. Sunday, October 16, 2022.

Rex was born April 14, 1964 in Galesburg, Illinois the son of Raymond and Ethel (Heck) Carlson. He graduated from Alwood High School and earned his AAS from Carl Sandburg...

Oct 13, 2022

Edward M. Stephan, 64, of Olathe, KS, formerly of Galesburg, died at his residence with his loving family by his side on Thursday, October 13, 2022 after a battle with cancer.

Ed was born on February 19, 1958 in Galesburg, the son of Russell E. and Lillian B. (Farrell) Stephan. He graduated from Galesburg High...

Oct 12, 2022

Ida A. Cauthon, 84, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 3:13 a.m. Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois.

Ida Arminda (Larkins) Cauthon was born October 29 1937 in Monmouth Illinois the first born of 5 daughters to Floyd & June (Rickles) Larkins. She married Autry Cauthon on May 8 1960 in...

Oct 12, 2022

Paul Lawrence Burton, age 92, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 11:15 PM on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at his residence. Paul was born May 21, 1930 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Margarette Cole. He attended school in Canton, Illinois, where he graduated from high school. He proudly served in the United States Army. On October 4,...

Oct 9, 2022

Donald Andrew “Andy” Rutledge, 59, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 4:27 p.m. Sunday, October 9, 2022 at his home.

Andy was born October 3, 1963 in Galesburg, the son of Robert Wayne and Mary Catharine (Dudman) Rutledge. He married Amy L. Bainbridge on May 28, 1988 in Woodhull, Illinois. She survives of Galesburg as do...

Oct 8, 2022

Teresa Dianne Harn, 60, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, October 8, 2022.

Teresa was born September 11, 1962 in Macomb, Illinois the daughter of Leo Franklin and Sally Ann (Churchill) Harn. After graduating from high school, Teresa received her AAS from Carl Sandburg...

Oct 6, 2022

James Edwin Mundy, 83, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 1:42 a.m. Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.

Jim was born March 25, 1939 in Galesburg, the son of Marshall A. and Bernice L. (Wallace) Mundy, Jr.

Jim married Mary Anne England in 1958. They divorced in 1969. Jim is survived by...

Oct 6, 2022

Maria Jesus Galletan, 77, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 4:55 p.m. Thursday, October 6, 2022 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Maria was born March 28, 1945 in Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico. Her family emigrated to El Paso, Texas in 1950 and she eventually came to Galesburg in 1954. After moving to Galesburg, Maria attended...

Oct 6, 2022

Pat Addis, age 76 (or 532 in dog years) of Oquawka, IL (formerly of Galesburg, IL) kicked the bucket on October 6, 2022 in Hiawatha, IA. He was a good man. A great man. Good looking, who got better looking every day. Witty. Smart. Perfect in every way. One hell of a man and those who knew him, loved...

Oct 4, 2022

Joyce Marie Stewart Meloan, age 86, of Palm Coast, FL (formerly of Gladstone, IL) passed away October 4th, 2022 in her home surrounded by her family. Joyce was the daughter of Earl and Phyllis Stewart of Gladstone, IL. She was born in Gladstone, IL on April 14, 1936. She graduated from G&O High School in 1954. Joyce worked at...

Oct 4, 2022

Betty J. Pearson, age 94, of Monmouth, Illinois; passed away at 9:54 am on Tuesday October 4, 2022 at her residence at Courtyard Estates in Monmouth. Betty was born on August 11, 1928 in Iron Mountain, Michigan and is the daughter of Raymond and Laura LaVeine Armstrong. She was raised in Biggsville and graduated from Biggsville High School. Betty...

Oct 2, 2022

Edward Wallace “The Falcon” Stevens, 78, of Galesburg, Illinois, died on October 2, 2022 at the University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City, Iowa.

Ed was born February 11, 1944 in Galesburg the son of Daniel Harold and Juanita Alice (Garman) Stevens. After graduating from Galesburg High School, Ed served in the US Army. Ed worked...

Oct 1, 2022

Hector Rogelio Interial, 66, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 8:18 p.m. Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Richard Owens Hospice Home, Peoria, Illinois with family at his bedside.

Hector was born November 14, 1955 in Zaragoza, Coahuila, Mexico the son of Antonio and Fidencia (Rosales) Interial. Hector married Maria Orozco on July 31st, 1976, and they...

Oct 1, 2022

Robert Leon Frey, age 90, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away doing what he loved at the Spoon River Scenic Drive, on Saturday October 1, 2022.  Bob, as he liked to be called, was born on October 31,1931 in Keokuk, Iowa.  He is the son of Theodore Clifton and Charlotte Alberta Webber Frey. He was raised in Carthage where he...

Sep 30, 2022

Nellie Irene Landon, 81, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 5 a.m. Friday, September 30, 2022 at OSF Richard Owens Hospice Home, Peoria, Illinois.

Nellie was born March 15, 1941 in Abingdon, Illinois the daughter of George Everett and Gladys Eileen (Todd) Landon. Nellie grew up in Abingdon attending Abingdon schools and later graduated from beauty...

Sep 28, 2022

Karen Kay White passed away unexpectedly September 28, 2022 with her loving children by her side. She will forever be missed by those she left behind. We take comfort in knowing she has been reunited with her husband and family.

Karen was born November 6, 1941 in Galesburg, Illinois to Kenneth and Margaret (Badgett) Neave....

Sep 28, 2022

Edith G. Whiting, 66, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 8:07 p.m. Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.

Edith was born January 8, 1956 in Galesburg, the daughter of Lyle B. and Mary L. (Cadwell) Custer and grew up in Abingdon, Illinois. She married Edward A. Whiting on May 20,...

Sep 26, 2022

James R. "Jim" Work, Jr, age 76, of Biggsville, Illinois; passed away at 7:24 AM on Monday, September 26, 2022 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice House in Peoria, Illinois. He was born December 16, 1945 in Oakland, California, the son of James Richard and Wilma Elizabeth (Sterett) Work. Jim attended Biggsville Grade School.

After his...