Obituaries

Dec 21, 2021

Stephen Willis Daly, 63, of Galesburg, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Steve was born June 29, 1958 in Omaha, NE, the son of Gray O. and Margaret A. (Swanson) Daly.  He graduated from Mercer University in Macon, GA.  Stephen owned and operated Midwest Appraisal in Galesburg since 1987....

Dec 21, 2021

Lance Trenton Moore, 22, of Knoxville, died doing what he loved on December 21, 2021, enjoying life with his buddy on a country road in Knox County.  Lance was born January 9, 1999 in Galesburg, the son of Travis Wayne and Sara Jane Moore.  He graduated from Knoxville High School in 2017 where he was a standout athlete.  He...

Dec 21, 2021

Eleanore "Ellie" J.  Young, 88, of Monmouth, passed away on  December 21, 2021 at 4:05 pm. She was born on July 1, 1933 to Raymond and Eleanore (Hackett) Quinn in New Haven, CT. She married Buford "Boots" Young on November 15, 1952 in Frankfurt Germany.

She is survived by her son, William "Bill" (Cathy) Young; daughter, Tara...

Dec 20, 2021

Doris G. Young, 92, of Monmouth, passed away on  December 20, 2021 at Seminary Manor in Galesburg, IL.  She was born on April 13, 1929 in Kirkwood, IL to Bert and Myra (Rezner) Gunter. She married Harold Young August 11, 1951 at the Kirkwood United Methodist Church and he is surviving. They celebrated their 70th Anniversary this year.

Dec 19, 2021

Mary E. Perez, 64, of Galesburg, died at 4:50 p.m. Sunday, December 19, 2021 at her home in Galesburg. Mary Eileen Gleason Perez was born July 25,1957 to Eileen F Malnamow & William J Gleason, and raised with her Brother Tom Gleason. Mary enjoyed her dogs, socializing, working, camping, gaming, and spending time with her family. Mary and all...

Dec 17, 2021

William F. “Cheese” Blake, 91, of Galesburg, died peacefully surrounded by his family at the home he and his father built at 5:35 a.m. Friday, December 17, 2021. Bill was born January 6, 1930 in Galesburg, the son of Francis Thomas and Helen Lucille (Nelson) Blake.  Bill married the love of his life, Dorothy Carol Frankiewicz on May 15,...

Dec 17, 2021

Aileen Marie Saint Ledger, age 59, of Grayslake, Illinois and formerly of Monmouth, passed away at 2:15 pm on December 17, 2021 at Advocate Condell Hospital in Libertyville, Illinois. Aileen was born on September 16, 1962 in Monmouth, Illinois and is the daughter of James Dean and Nancy Joanne Burke St. Ledger. She attended Immaculate Conception School and Monmouth...

Dec 16, 2021

Troy L. Nelson, 53, of Galesburg, died at 8:15 a.m. Thursday, December 16, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Troy was born February 27, 1968 in Galesburg, the son of Jack L. and Linda S. (Commean) Nelson.  Troy married Pam Brittingham in 1997 in Galesburg.  They later divorced.  Troy is survived by his daughter, Trinna (Eric Swank)...

Dec 14, 2021

Peggy Lynn Wallace, 60, of Galesburg, died at 9:57 p.m. Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Peggy was born September 23, 1961 in Galesburg, the daughter of Lawrence D. and Patricia J. (Tuthill) Garman.  Peggy married Roy William Wallace on September 19, 1986 in Galesburg.  He preceded her in death on February 5, 2019. ...

Dec 14, 2021

Larry Arthur Lytle, 82, of Wataga, IL, died at 7:20 a.m. Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa. Larry was born September 6, 1939 at home in Wataga, IL to Verril and Alta (Adcock) Lytle.  He married Sandra Foutch Olson on November 16, 1973 at the Congregational Church in Wataga, IL.  He is...

Dec 13, 2021

Kristopher Lee Hillier, 48, of Galesburg, died at 11:17 p.m. Monday, December 13, 2021 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Kris was born January 31, 1973 in Galesburg, the son of Tab William and Rosemarie (Smith) Hillier.  Kris is survived by his mother, Rosemarie Raska of Galesburg; one son, Tucker Hillier of Fairbury, IL; and two daughters, Hannah...

Dec 12, 2021

Gerald L. Sheese, age 92, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at Monmouth Nursing Home on Sunday December 12, 2021 at 10:40 pm. Gerald was born on May 23, 1929 in Joy, Illinois and is the son of Lloyd and Lucille Roberson Sheese. He was raised in Little York where he attended local schools Little York High School. Gerald married...

Dec 12, 2021

Beth I. Dowell, age 93, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at 8:35 pm on Sunday December 12, 2021 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Illinois. Beth was born on December 15, 1927 in Monmouth, Illinois and is the daughter of Arthur M. and Lois K. Armstrong Burford. She was raised in Monmouth where she attended local schools...

Dec 8, 2021

Carroll J. " C J " Brown, age 74, of Gladstone, Illinois passed away at 6:25 am on Wednesday December 8, 2021 at Great River Medical Center in Burlington, Iowa. CJ was born on June 18, 1947 in LaHarpe, Illinois and is the son of Lee E and Dora J. Poindexter Brown. As a boy he attended several local...

Dec 7, 2021

Linda M. Sederwall, age 73, of North Hollywood, California passed away at 12:30 am PST on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Van Nuys, California. She was born on January 7, 1948 in Missouri and is the daughter of Arthur N. and Avis Lohmeier Sederwall. Linda grew up in Biggsville, Illinois where she graduated from Union...

Dec 6, 2021

Samuel Curtis Parrish, 78, of Cameron, died at 1:18 p.m. Monday, December 6, 2021 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Samuel was born January 1, 1943 in Gorin, MO, the son of Cecil Curtis and Leona Ann (Robinson) Parrish. He graduated from Galesburg High School and then received his bachelor’s degree from Northwest Missouri State University. Samuel married Vickie L. Casteel...

Dec 5, 2021

Andres Hernandez Orozco, 77, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home, Sunday, December 5, 2021. Andy was born February 4, 1944 in Zacatecas, Mexico, the son of Maximino and Flora (Hernandez) Orozco.  Andy married Delores Garza on July 25, 1964 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Galesburg.  Andy is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Delores of Galesburg; two...

Nov 29, 2021

Arland Kent “Arlie” Golliher, 74, of Galesburg, died at 7:26 a.m. Monday, November 29, 2021 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Arlie was born on August 2, 1947 in Keokuk, IA, the son of Ralph and Esther (Whitledge) Golliher.  Arlie joined the US Army on April 29, 1966, serving in Vietnam earning two purple hearts.  He was honorably...

Nov 27, 2021

Doreen L. Miller, age 62, of Gladstone, Illinois passed away suddenly at her Gladstone home on Saturday November 27, 2021 at 8:50 pm. Doreen was born on March 17, 1959 in Abingdon, Illinois and is the daughter of Norman L. and Mary Renata Beasley Miller. She was raised in Burlington and Henderson County where she attended local schools and...

Nov 26, 2021

Forrest G. Easum, age 99, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at 6:24 am on Friday November 26, 2021 at Courtyard Estates in Monmouth, Illinois. Forrest was born on October 30, 1922 in Clayton, Illinois and is the son of Elmer and Blanche Rampy Easum. Forrest was raised in Roseville, Illinois where he attended local schools and attended the Roseville...