Obituaries

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...

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. ...

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...

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,...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

Sep 26, 2021

Colleen Fisher Kinney, 80, of Monmouth, Illinois, peacefully passed away at 6:00pm on September 26, 2021 at her home with her family. Colleen was born on November 29, 1940 in Rock Island to Garald and Gwen (McGaughy) Fisher. She attended Goodwell Country School, Aledo Elementary and graduated from Aledo High School in 1958. Colleen studied a semester at The...

Sep 26, 2021

Harry E. Durbin, age 85, of Monmouth, Illinois; passed away at 12:34 am on Sunday September 27, 2021 at Allure of Lake Storey in Galesburg, IL while surrounded by his family. Harry was born on September 1, 1936 in the Abingdon area, and is the son of Hugh and Grace Virginia Kennedy Durbin. He was raised in Abingdon, Illinois...

Sep 25, 2021

Mark Edwin Megan, 37, of Toulon, died Saturday, September 25, 2021 near Victoria. Mark was born May 27, 1984 in Peoria, the son of Dale Edwin and Debbie Lee (Alongo) Megan.  He graduated from Brimfield High School and received his AAS from Blackhawk College.  He went on to open Mark Megan Trucking, specializing in construction hauling.  Mark also worked...

Sep 25, 2021

Evelyn Louise Dutton, age 90, of Monmouth, Illinois; passed away at 5:37 pm on September 25, 2021 at Cottage Hospital in Galesburg, Illinois. Louise was born on August 18, 1931 in Monmouth, and is the daughter of Orvall Marion and Mary Josephine Hamilton Kaywood. The family came to Monmouth when Louise was in high school and she attended Monmouth...

Sep 24, 2021

O prairie mother, I am one of your boys. I have loved the prairie as a man with a heart shot full of pain over love. Here I know I will hanker after nothing so much as one more sunrise or a sky moon of fire doubled to the river moon of water. - Carl Sandburg

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Sep 23, 2021

Rachel Abarca, 48, of Galesburg, died at 1:22 p.m. Thursday, September 23, 2021 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Rachel was born November 21, 1972 in Galesburg, the daughter of Andres Abarca, SR. and Maria Duenas.  Rachel graduated from Galesburg High School in 1990.  She is survived by her four children, William Grant, III, Rogelio Grant, Cynthia Grant,...