Obituaries
James "Jim" Vanier
Oct 15, 2021
James (Jim) A. Vanier, 65, of Galesburg, died Friday, October 15, 2021 at Marigold Health Care Center. Jim was born March 19, 1956 in Galesburg. He is the son of Martha and Richard England of Galesburg. Jim married Sarah Newman of Hoopeston, IL in 1973 and later divorced. Together they had 2 children. Jim lived most of his life...
Joseph R Deford
Oct 14, 2021
Joseph R. DeFord, age 62, of Oquawka, Illinois passed away at 4:20 pm on October 14, 2021 at his Oquawka residence. Joseph was born on November 19, 1958 in Monmouth and is the son of Robert d. and Lois P. Senders DeFord. Joseph was raised in Monmouth where he attended local schools and graduated from Monmouth High School with...
Roy T. Faudree
Oct 14, 2021
Roy T.. Faudree, age 73, of Galesburg, Illinois passed away at 9:19 pm on October 14, 2021 in Peoria, Illinois at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. Roy was born on April 20, 1948 in Quincy, Illinois and is the son of Wendell A. and Violet M. Gilbert Faudree. Roy was raised in Kirkwood, Illinois where he attended local schools...
Margaret "Peggy" Coan
Oct 11, 2021
Margaret “Peggy” J. Coan, 81, died on Monday, October 11, 2021 at Heartland Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg. She was born on March 16, 1940 in Galesburg, the daughter of Bill and Betty (Higgins) Allison. Peggy graduated from Galesburg High School in 1958 and worked at Intra-State Phone Company until 1962. She received her associates degree from Brown’s Business...
Brandon A. Marsch
Oct 9, 2021
Brandon A. Marsch, age 32, of Burlington, Iowa passed away at the University Hospitals in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday October 9, 2021 at 8:45 am. Brandon was born on November16, 1988 in Trenton, New Jersey and son of Mark and Vickie Holford and the late James Marsch. Brandon was raised in Gladstone, where attended local schools and later...
Lt. Gary L. Thomas
Oct 8, 2021
Gary L. Thomas, 75, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home at 8:21 p.m. Friday, October 8, 2021. Gary was born June 28, 1946 in Spring Valley, the son of William Merle and Mabel Marie (Schmitt) Thomas. After graduating from Toulon High School in 1964 he went to work at Caterpillar. He joined the US Coast Guard in 1966. Gary...
George E. Courter
Oct 7, 2021
George E. Courter, beloved Husband, Father, G-Pa, and Friend, died peacefully on October 7, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. George was born December 9, 1941 to Lucille (Gunther) and Wayne M. Courter. He grew up on a small farm south of Knoxville and enjoyed farming all his life. He graduated from Knoxville High School in 1959 and then from...
Doris A. Bashem
Oct 6, 2021
Doris Ann Bashem, 90, of Des Plaines, IL, died at 9 a.m. Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, IL. Doris was born November 6, 1930 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Theodore Frank and Eleanor Theresa (Waldera) Galuska. Doris graduated with her associates degree from Wright College in Chicago, IL and went on to become a secretary. ...
Eleanor Mcclelland
Oct 6, 2021
Eleanor McClelland, age 87, retired Emeritus Professor and former Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies & Community Affairs at the University of Iowa College of Nursing, died Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at Oaknoll Retirement Residence. She was a member of the Iowa City Noon Rotary Club and following retirement from the College of Nursing, was secretary for over 12+ years...
Evelyn J. Baker
Oct 5, 2021
Evelyn Joan Baker, 82, of Galesburg passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg. Evelyn was born on March 27, 1939 in Birmingham, IA, the daughter of Doyle J. and Mary B. (Williams) Philips. She married Charles A. Baker on December 21, 1957 in Galesburg. Charles preceded her in death on March 28,...
Evelyn E. Gess
Oct 5, 2021
Evelyn Elaine Gess, 86, of Henderson, died Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at 11:20 p.m. in the Emergency Room at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Evelyn was born November 16, 1934 in Benson, IL, the daughter of Bernard and Clara (Schroeder) Redenius. She married Robert Lee Gess on October 30, 1954 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Peoria, IL. ...
Carl Purnell
Oct 5, 2021
Carl Purnell, 70, passed away Oct. 5, 2021 surrounded by his friends at Trulson House. He was born on May 18, 1951 to Robert and Sadie Purnell. Carl leaves behind his brothers and sisters at Trulson as well as many beloved staff from KCCDD and Trulson who were privileged to share many life experiences with him. Carl was a...
Lonetta I. Fernald Brannan
Oct 5, 2021
Lonetta I. Fernald Brannan, age 98, of Monmouth, Illinois; passed away at 9:20 pm on Tuesday October 5, 2021 at the Monmouth Nursing Home. Lonetta was born on December 23, 1922 in Abingdon, Illinois and is the daughter of Edward and Myrtle Keller Schisler. She was raised in Abingdon, Illinois where she attended school in Abingdon. Lonetta first married...
Patricia J. Harden
Oct 3, 2021
Patricia Joan Harden, 81, of Galesburg, died at 10:28 p.m. Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Patricia was born in Monmouth, IL on April 4, 1940, the youngest daughter of Ollie and Birdie (Honsman) Cutliff. She was preceded in death by her parents, 4 brothers, and 6 sisters (2 in infancy). She graduated from Monmouth High School...
James K. Kubis
Sep 30, 2021
James Kevin Kubis, 64, of Galesburg, died at 11:32 a.m. Thursday, September 30, 2021 at home. Jim was born May 30, 1957 in Galesburg, the son of John and Kathryn A. (Johnson) Kubis. He married Cindy Kay Hottinger in 1977 in Galesburg. She survives of Galesburg. Jim is also survived by one daughter, Angie (Brad) Buchen of Galesburg; two...
Walter E. "Junior" Reynolds, Jr.
Sep 29, 2021
Walter Earle “Junior” Reynolds, Jr., of Galesburg, died Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Junior was born June 14, 1935 in Galesburg, the son of Walter Earle and Jennie (Shannon) Reynolds, Sr. He graduated from ROVA High School in 1955. He entered the US Air Force and had a career spanning 20 years and was honorably discharged...
David R. Severns
Sep 29, 2021
David R. Severns, 82, of Oquawka, died at 11:04 a.m. Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. David was born July 22, 1939 in Abingdon, the son of Clarence David and Edris E. (Bowden) Severns. He married Mary Ann Shane on August 16, 1958 in Galesburg. She preceded him in death on December 25, 2020. ...
Barbara J. (Burford) Johnson
Sep 29, 2021
Barbara J. Johnson, age 88, of rural Monmouth, Illinois; passed away at 11:38 am at her rural residence on Wednesday September 29, 2021. Barbara was born on July 31, 1933 in Monmouth and is the daughter of Arthur Martin and Lois Olive Kathleen Armstrong Burford. She was raised in Warren County where she attended Hazel Dell rural school and...
Debra L. "Deb" (Lox) Carlson
Sep 29, 2021
Debra L. "Deb" Carlson, age 64, of Oquawka, Illinois; passed away at 5:00 pm on Wednesday September 29, 2021 at her Oquawka residence. Debra was born on October 20, 1956 in Burlington, Iowa and is the daughter of Jack and Glenda Lane Lox. She was raised in Oquawka where she attended local schools and graduated from Union High School...
Joyce A. Miller
Sep 27, 2021
Joyce Anne Miller, 63, of Wataga, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021 at 7:07 p.m. with her family by her side. Joyce was born on August 26, 1958 in Galesburg, the daughter of Clyde and Betty (Hillier) Bramlett. She married Curtis Miller on April 4, 1992 in Galesburg. Joyce is survived by her husband of 30 years; two...
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