Obituaries

Sep 3, 2021

Robert K. "Bobby" Schisler, age 71, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at 2:00 am on September 3, 2021 at Cottage Hospital in Galesburg, Illinois. He was born on June 14, 1950 in Monmouth where he attended local schools and graduated from Monmouth High School with the class of 1968. He then attended two years at Western Illinois University in...

Sep 1, 2021

Rosaline Mary Trupiano, 99, of Galesburg, died peacefully Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Rosaline was born August 15, 1922 in Galesburg, the daughter of John and Amelia (Oros) Evans.  She graduated from Galesburg High School.  Rosaline later married Joe Trupiano on July 28, 1956 in Galesburg.  Their marriage brought two daughters, Susan Trupiano and Rosalia Trupiano...

Aug 31, 2021

Phebe Anne Louise Sprinkle, 51, of Galesburg, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home with her family nearby, Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Phebe was born December 24, 1969 in Ames, IA, the daughter of Thomas Lee and Shirley Anne (Wall) Hatfield, I.  Phebe married Brian Eugene Sprinkle on March 3, 1998 at Coldbrook Christian Church, rural Cameron, IL. ...

Aug 31, 2021

Charles L. Nafziger, age 84, of Oquawka, Illinois passed away at 9:15pm on August 31, 2021 at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa. Charlie was born on November 11, 1936 in West Burlington, Iowa and was the son of Menno J. and Anna B. Rich Nafziger. Charlie was raised in West Burlington where he attended local...

Aug 30, 2021

Charles Jeffrey Luker, 81, of Galesburg, died Monday, August 30, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Charles was born April 11, 1940 in Edina, MO the son of Ralph Elmer and Virginia Ruth (Shumate) Luker.  Charles married Christine Constance Johnson on May 20, 1961 in Galesburg.  Their marriage brought four children.  Christine died on August 18, 1985. ...

Aug 30, 2021

James R. "Jimmy"  Rogers, age 64, of Biggsville, Illinois passed away at his rural residence on Monday August 30, 2021 at 7:20 pm. Jimmy was born on August 27, 1957 in Monmouth, Illinois and is the son of Orville L. and Helen M. Oaks Rogers. He was raised in Biggsville where he attended local schools and graduated from Union...

Aug 30, 2021

Rosalea M. Pruett, age 92, of Gladstone, Illinois; passed away at her rural home on Monday August 30, 2021 at 6:00 am. Rosalea was born on November 7, 1928 in LaHarpe, Illinois and is the daughter of Eldon T. and Ada C. Barr Thorell. She graduated from Knoxville High School with the class of 1946. Rosalea married Howard D....

Aug 30, 2021

Wava M. Smith, age 82, of Oquawka, Illinois passed away at 1:10 am on Monday August 30, 2021 at her Oquawka residence. Wava was born on December 28, 1938 in Plymouth, Illinois and is the daughter of Louis William and Inez Kendell Thompson. She was raised in and around Camden, Illinois where she attended school. She then attended G...

Aug 29, 2021

Gloria A. Minard, age 86, of Biggsville, Illinois; passed away at 2:25 pm on Wednesday August 29, 2021 at Iowa Methodist Hospital in DesMoines, Iowa. Gloria was born on January 15, 1935 in Ft. Dodge, Iowa and is the daughter of John Benedict and Viva Eulalia Fields Matthys. She was reared in Ft. Dodge where she attended local schools...

Aug 28, 2021

Larry L. Smith III, age 32, of Keithsburg, Illinois; passed away at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Illinois on August 28, 2021. Larry was born on September 23, 1988 in Springfield, Illinois and is the son of Larry Lee and Olive Lynette Tanner Smith. Larry Lee has always been a special needs person and loved to go...

Aug 27, 2021

Arlen Edwin Harrison, 75, of Galesburg, formerly of Abingdon, died peacefully Friday, August 27, 2021 at home with his family by his side. Arlen was born August 7, 1946 in Greeneville, TN, the son of William Boyd and Susie Ellen (McAfee) Harrison.  Arlen is survived by four sons, Terry (Beverly) Harrison and Jeffrey Harrison both of Galesburg, Damon Harrison...

Aug 27, 2021

Linda R. Ward, 74, of Smiths Grove, KY, formerly of Galesburg died at 3:32 p.m. on Friday, August 27, 2021. Linda was born August 9, 1947 in Galesburg, the daughter of Benjamin James and Ruth Elizabeth (Cecil) Simpson. She is survived by two daughters, Teresa (Lowell) Martin of Smiths Grove, KY and Karen (Bob) Decker of Henderson, IL; three...

Aug 27, 2021

Richard L. "Dick" Chandler, age 79, of rural Monmouth, passed away at 3:39 am August 27, 2021 at the Monmouth Nursing Home in Monmouth. Richard was born on April 26, 1942 in Monmouth, and is the son of Loren William and Marie June Brownlee Chandler. Richard was raised in the Smithshire area of Warren County where he attended the...

Aug 25, 2021

I've gone home to see my loved ones, I've longed so long to see. Please don't weep because I left you this is what God knew was best for me. Life on earth is ours to borrow until we meet again. Cheriish your time together we'll all be together again in the end!

See you when you...

Aug 24, 2021

Roy L. Teel, age 80, of Biggsville, Illinois; passed away at 6:20 am on August 24, 2021 at the Roseville Rehab and Health Care. Roy was born on August 12, 1941 in Colchester, Illinois. Roy was employed for many years at Bowers Ball Bearing in Macomb, Illinois. He is survived by special friends, Judy Buchanan of Biggsville and her...

Aug 23, 2021

Barbara Beatrice McNamee (nee Heath) passed peacefully into her eternal life on August 23, 2021, in Stronghurst, IL. surrounded by her family. Born in Oquawka, IL., on December 31, 1929, to Sadie G. Heath (nee Pullen), Barbara lived and worked in the Henderson County area her entire life. Barbara married William "Nub" McNamee on August 16, 1947, in Gladstone,...

Aug 23, 2021

Joyce L. Patterson  of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at her residence at 125 North 9th Street on August 23, 2021. She is the daughter of Clarence P. and Beulah H. Brown Patterson and was born on February 28, 1945 in Monmouth, Illinois. Joyce was an Administrative Assistant for the Chamber of Commerce in Frankfort, Illinois. Since her retirement she...

Aug 23, 2021

Fern M. Lox, age 93, of Oquawka, Illinois; passed away at 7:30 am on Monday August 23, 2021 at Oak Wood Estates Retirement in Stronghurst, Illinois. Fern was born on May 31, 1928 in Galesburg, Illinois and is the daughter of Earl W. and Viola Bertha    Riggle    Meline. Fern was raised in Alexis, Illinois where she attended local schools...

Aug 22, 2021

David Franklin Duke, 78, died peacefully Sunday, August 22, 2021 at home, surrounded by his loving family. David was born January 16, 1943 in Galesburg, the son of Muril and Amy (Stephens) Duke. He married Janice L. Liniger on November 4, 1973 in Knoxville. He is survived by his loving wife; two sons, Aaron (Dara) Duke of Galesburg and...

Aug 22, 2021

Fidencia Interial, 92, of San Angelo, TX, formerly of Galesburg, entered eternal rest at Shannon Medical Center on August 22, 2021 in Texas. Fidencia was born August 6, 1929 in Rodriguez, Coahuila, Mexico, the daughter of Ramona (Valdes) and Manuel Rosales. She married Antonio Interial in Zaragoza, Coahuila, Mexico on March 12, 1945.   Antonio preceded her in death on...