Obituaries
Joseph R. Stivers
Oct 25, 2021
Joseph R. Stivers, age 56, of Monmouth, passed away at his residence in Oquawka, Illinois on Monday October 25, 2021 at 6:10 pm. Joe was born on November 30, 1964 in Monmouth, and is the son of John R. "Jack" and Rilla C. Lefler Stivers.. He was raised in Monmouth where he attended local schools and Union High School....
Marie L. Wolbers
Oct 24, 2021
Marie Louise Wolbers, 84, of New Port Richey, FL, formerly of Galesburg, died Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Gulfside Center for Hospice, New Port Richey, FL. Marie was born on January 6, 1937 in Oakville, IA, the daughter of Hazel M. (Sourwine) and Walter D. West. She graduated from Sperry High School and later married Sidney Eugene Wolbers on...
Nicholas E. Collins
Oct 24, 2021
Nicholas E. “Phat Nick” Collins, 41, of Galesburg, died Sunday morning, October 24, 2021 in Galesburg. Nick was born April 3, 1980, in Galesburg, the son of Samuel E. Johnson, III and Rose A. Collins. Nick is survived by his mother, Rose Hawkins of Galesburg; three brothers, Ron (Bettina) Collins of Dallas, GA, Parry (Deanna) Campbell of Lenexa, KS,...
Brenda J. (Jones) Stokes
Oct 24, 2021
Brenda J. Stokes of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois on Sunday October 24, 2021 at 3:11 am. Brenda was born on March 1, 1953 in Lewistown, Illinois and is the daughter of Clifford A. and Mary Louise Reimolds Jones. She was raised in rural Warren County where she attended both Warren...
Mary Jean Redington Weigand
Oct 23, 2021
Mary Jean Redington Weigand, 93, of rural Galesburg, died at 6:58 a.m. Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, IL. Mary Jean was born March 25, 1928, in Galesburg, the daughter of Catherine Ruth (Worden) and A.F. Redington. She married Robert J. Weigand on June 6, 1953, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Galesburg. Bob preceded her...
John F. Polillo
Oct 21, 2021
John F. Polillo, 95, of Galesburg, died at 5:54 a.m. Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg. John was born April 25, 1926 in Galesburg, the son of Vivian C. (Infusina) and Carl N. Polillo. John is survived by his wife of 70 years, Dolores M. (Angell) Polillo; one son, John C. (Kathy) Polillo of...
Glenda "Marlene" Ryden
Oct 20, 2021
Glenda “Marlene” Ryden, 73, of Galesburg, died at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Marlene was born June 15, 1948 in Monmouth, the daughter of Clara Imogene (Steele) and Benjamin Eugene Pratt. She married Dan Gregory and later married Richard Ryden. He preceded her in death. Marlene is survived by two sons,...
Roger E (Hurt) Hurt
Oct 17, 2021
Roger E. Hurt, age72, of Oquawka, Illinois passed away at 9:30 am on Sunday October 17, 2021 at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. Roger was born on November 5, 1948 in Galesburg, Illinois. He raised in Galesburg and Rock Island where he attended local schools and Rock Island High School. After his schooling Roger served his...
Helen F. Collura
Oct 16, 2021
Helen Frances Collura,88, of Galesburg, died at home Saturday, October 16, 2021. Helen was born July 9, 1933 at home in St. Augustine, IL the daughter of Violet Dell (Colwell) and Claude Dallas Smith. She married Joe Collura on April 11, 1953 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Galesburg. Joe preceded her in death on December 2, 1992. Helen is...
Susan M. Sargeant
Oct 16, 2021
Susan Mary Sargeant, 76, of Knoxville, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Roper St. Francis in Summerville, SC. Sue was born in Chicago, Il. on March 10, 1945, to Albert and Josephine Mesko. She was predeceased by her parents and beloved brother, Edward Mesko. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, William W. Sargeant, of...
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,...
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