Obituaries
Leslie L. Hays
Nov 22, 2021
LESLIE LEROY HAYS, AGE 86, OF MONMOUTH, IL PASSED AWAY IN THE EARLY HOURS OF NOVEMBER 22,2021 AFTER A BATTLE WITH COVID 19. LESLIE WAS BORN THE YOUNGEST OF 8 CHILDREN IN 1935 TO ROY EDWARD HAYS AND FRANCIS GAYLOR HAYS IN KEITHSBURG, IL HE COMPLETED THE 8TH GRADE, THEN WORKED ON THE FARM. HE ENLISTED IN THE ARMY...
Conrad "Pete" Johnson
Nov 21, 2021
Conrad P. “Pete” Johnson, 89, of Galesburg, died Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Pete was born January 29, 1932 in Peoria, Illinois. He served in the US Navy on the U.S.S. New Jersey during the Korean War. Pete graduated from Western Illinois University with BA in Business in 1959. On July 24, 1965, Pete married Sandra...
Kerry S. Foust
Nov 20, 2021
Kerry Sue Foust, 49, of Galesburg, died at 5 p.m. Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital Emergency Room. Kerry was born December 25, 1971 in Peoria, the daughter of William Verne and Judith Ann (Walker) Foust. Her parents, Bill and Judie Foust survive of Peoria; as do two sisters, Lori J. Foust-Rolison of Indianapolis, IN and Amy...
Ronald L. Frakes, Sr.
Nov 19, 2021
Ronald L. Frakes, Sr., 88, of Galesburg, died peacefully, Friday, November 19, 2021 at 9:05 a.m. Ron was born April 12, 1933 at the family home at Lake Bracken, Galesburg, IL the son of Mart and Elsie Faye (McDaniel) Frakes. He married the love of his life, Stella Frances Zefo at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Galesburg on June 18,...
Matthew J. Mcellen
Nov 16, 2021
Matthew James McEllen, 68, of Galesburg, died peacefully Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Courtyard Estates, Bushnell, IL. Matt was born November 8, 1953 in Oak Park, IL the son of Arthur Richard and Rita Delores (Jarka) McEllen. Matt is survived by six brothers, Joe McEllen and Tim McEllen of Galesburg, Mike McEllen of Elmhurst, Tom (Marsha) McEllen of Marysville,...
Roger D. Hank
Nov 16, 2021
Roger Dean Hank, of Galesburg, Illinois passed away on November 16, 2021, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois. Roger was born on May 12, 1934, in Wapello to William J. and Edith Sarah (nee Babbitt) Hank. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, Illinois and attended the Monmouth Public Schools. In 1952 he enlisted in the United...
Nichola J. Sanchez Warrington
Nov 13, 2021
Nichola June Sanchez Warrington, 35, of Galesburg, died at 12:32 p.m. on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. She was born September 29, 1986 in Macomb, the daughter of Jerry Val and Lucinda Sue (Payne) Sanchez. Nichola was reared in the Macomb, Roseville, and Galesburg areas, graduating from Galesburg High School. Left to cherish Nichola’s memory are...
John M. Cooley
Nov 13, 2021
John M. Cooley, 64, died, too soon; it happened Saturday afternoon (November 13th, 2021) at home in Fort Worth, Texas. He was born June 5, 1957 in Galesburg, Illinois, the son of Mary Kay (Allen) and Tommy Leroy Cooley. He was married to his Best friend, Sandra (Turpen) Cooley for 17+ years. Surviving are his wife, Sandra, two daughters...
Henry "Hank" Weast
Nov 11, 2021
Henry “Hank” Lee Weast, 92, of Galesburg, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Woodridge Supportive Living. Hank was born November 8, 1929 in Peoria, the son of Clifford Lee and Mary Magdalene “Lina” (Schaefer) Weast. He was a lifelong resident of rural Dahinda. Hank graduated from Williamsfield High School in 1947 and later served in the US...
Alvie L. Louck
Nov 10, 2021
Alvie L. Louck, age 78, of Oquawka, Illinois; passed away at 5:35 am on Wednesday November 10, 2021 at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, Illinois. Alvie was born on February 4, 1943 in Monmouth, Illinois and is the son of Lewis C. and Agnes L. Ditto Louck. He was raised in Oquawka where he attended the Oquawka Grade...
Ann M. Thomas
Nov 9, 2021
Ann Mary Thomas, 67, of Galesburg, died at 6:27 p.m. Tuesday, November 9, 2021 in the emergency room at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Ann was born October 3, 1954 in Galesburg, the daughter of Kenneth “Kelly” E. and Agnes L. (Herrin) Theobald. Ann married Fred A. Thomas on February 16, 1991 in Galesburg. Fred survives. Ann is...
Raymond D. " Tiny " Hull
Nov 9, 2021
Raymond D. " Tiny " Hull, age 85, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at 2:15 am on Tuesday November 9, 2021 at Heartland Health Care Center in Galesburg, Illinois. Raymond was born on January 7, 1936 in Kirkwood, Illinois and is the son of George W. and Margaret L. Newbanks Hull. " Tiny ", as he is known to...
Donna J. Booton
Nov 8, 2021
Donna JoAnn Booton, 73, of Galesburg, died at 10:22 p.m. Monday, November 8, 2021, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Donna was born November 30, 1947 in Galesburg, the daughter of Harold A. and Edna Mae (Martenson) Booton. Donna is survived by one son Daniel (Angel) Asencio of Carol Stream, IL; two brothers, Alan (Judy) Booton of Riverside,...
Donald C. Betz
Nov 8, 2021
Donald Carl Betz, 90, of Galesburg, died at 1:15 a.m. Monday, November 8, 2021 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Don was born August 14, 1931 in Galesburg, the son of Carl Harvey and Winona Ilene (Bloomfield) Betz. Don married Jenean Edna Witte on February 16, 1957 at St. Peters Evangelical Church in Kewanee. Don is survived by his wife of...
Jill M. Huels
Nov 7, 2021
Jill Meredith Huels,72, of Fishers, passed away November 7, 2021. She was born August 3, 1949 in Des Moines, Iowa to the late Wayne and Jean Smith. Jill was a 1967 graduate of Oshkosh High School, where she was part of the Fruit Bowl. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Iowa State University where she was a...
Elizabeth "Betty" Kisler
Nov 6, 2021
Elizabeth “Betty” Jean Kisler, 90, formerly of Galesburg, died peacefully Saturday, November 6, 2021 at the Ottawa Pavilion, Ottawa, IL surrounded by her loving children. Betty was born August 3, 1931 in Blue Island, IL the daughter of Eugene John and Philomena Marie (Ambrosio) Petrini. Betty married Lyle Vincent Kisler on January 17, 1953 at St. Donatus Church in...
Connie Jo (Mcdermeit) Nichols
Nov 5, 2021
Connie Jo Nichols, age 74, of Biggsville, Illinois; passed away at her residence in Biggsville, on November 5, 2021 at 6:32 am. Connie was born on August 6, 1947 in Macomb, Illinois and is the daughter of Joseph A and Maggie E. Goff McDermeit. She attended grade school in Good Hope, Illinois and graduated from Northwestern High School with...
Julie A. Burke
Nov 4, 2021
Julie Ann Burke, 63, of Galesburg, died peacefully at 7:15 a.m. Thursday, November 4, 2021 in Galesburg. Julie was born December 5, 1957 in Galesburg, the daughter of Robert L. and Margaret Ann (Everly) Burke. Julie is survived by two daughters, Jessica Myers and Tiffany Myers both of Galesburg; her beloved five grandchildren, Ashlyn, Abrielle, Alannah, Izaiah, Ariaonna, and...
Mark E. Homco
Nov 4, 2021
Mark E. Homco, 40, of Galesburg, died Thursday, November 4, 2021 at home. Mark was born March 1, 1981 in Galesburg, the son of Michael J. and Monica (Kuric) Homco. Mark is the loving father of two beautiful girls, Kate and Abby of Sugar Grove, IL. Mark is also survived by his father, Mike of Galesburg; one sister, Melissa...
Peter Medina
Nov 4, 2021
Peter Medina, 90, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family at 2:20 a.m. Thursday, November 4, 2021. Peter was born May 29, 1931, in Galesburg, the son of Cenobio and Petra (Martinez) Medina. Peter married Christine Casillas. Together they had four children. He later married Cheryl L. Hodgkins on August 14, 1982, in Galesburg. Peter...
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