Obituaries
Rose Mary Burand
Apr 16, 2021
Rose Mary Burand, 83, of Galesburg, died Friday, April 16, 2021 at Richard L. Owens Hospice House, Peoria. Rose was born December 21, 1937 in Decorah, IA, the daughter of John George and Mary (Schneberger) Nolte. She married Donald “Spike” Burand on February 12, 1957 in Savanna. Their marriage brought two children, Chris Burand and Donna Stewart, both survive...
Mary Lou Vervinck
Apr 16, 2021
Mary Lou Vervinck, age 78, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 6:55 AM on Friday, April 16, 2021 at her residence in Monmouth with her family by her side. She was born January 17, 1943 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of William O. and Theresa C. (Stevens) Hayes. Mary Lou attended schools in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High...
Bellamy Roe Skipton
Apr 15, 2021
Bellamy Roe Skipton, age four months, passed away suddenly at his residence in Oquawka, Illinois on April 15, 2021. Bellamy was born on December 16, 2020 in Burlington, Iowa and is the son of Mikahla Crane and Dylan Skipton. He is survived by his parents Mikahla and Dylan of Oquawka, Illinois and his maternal grandparents, Jason Crane and Becky...
Fay (Huffman) Gray
Apr 13, 2021
Fay Gray, age 80, of Gladstone, Illinois passed away at Roseville Rehabilitation and Health Care Center on Tuesday April 13, 2021 at 8:00 pm. Fay was born on December 15, 1940 in Burlington, Iowa and is the daughter of Ruey Miller and Goldie Fay Brent Huffman. Fay was raised in Henderson County where she attended local schools and graduated...
Esperanza "Hope" Padilla
Apr 12, 2021
Esperanza “Hope” Padilla, 80, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home Monday, April 12, 2021 at 6:05 a.m. Hope was born July 9, 1940 in Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico, the daughter of Otilio and Maria P. (Orozco) Ojeda. She married Anthony J. Padilla on August 5, 1961 in Galesburg. Hope is survived by her husband of 60 years, Tony of Galesburg;...
Melardo Mina
Apr 12, 2021
Melardo O. Mina, 92, formerly of Moline, went home to the Lord April 12, 2021 surrounded by his family. Melardo was born June 8th, 1928 in Bani, Pangasinan, Philippines to Angel and Magdalena (Oiga) Mina. His father was a farmer, and his mother was a housewife. He married Elesia Ochavez on December 4th, 1950. They were married for almost...
Sandra "Sandy" C. Lant
Apr 9, 2021
Sandra C. "Sandy" Lant, age 74, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 8:35 AM on Friday, April 9, 2021 at her residence in Monmouth. She was born December 20, 1946 in Monmouth, the daughter of Price D. and Mildred R. (Kissick) Howell. Sandy attended schools in Monmouth and was a graduate of Monmouth High School. On December 20, 1975...
Catherine "Cathy" A. Westman
Apr 7, 2021
Catherine A. "Cathy" Westman, age 60, of Knoxville, Illinois, formerly of Monmouth, passed away at 12:57 AM on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Illinois. She was born February 4, 1961 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Buford and Eleanore (Quinn) Young. She attended Immaculate Conception School and graduated from Monmouth High School....
Carlos E. Duncan, Ii
Apr 6, 2021
Carlos E. Duncan, II, 55, of Galesburg, IL died Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at his residence. Carlos was born on December 15, 1965 in Utretch, Holland the son of Carlos and Fernandina (VanDeWoude) Duncan, I. Carlos was an excellent soccer player growing up in Holland. Carlos graduated from Sosterberg High School in the Netherlands. While living in Holland he...
Barbara J. Perez
Apr 6, 2021
Barbara Jean Perez, 66, of Galesburg, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family at 10:33 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Barb was born September 11, 1954 in Chicago the daughter of Walter John and Betty Jean (Groff) Frank. Barb graduated from GHS in 1972 and married Antonio “Tony” D. Perez, Jr. on...
Etel Nemeth
Apr 4, 2021
Etel Nemeth, 88, of Galesburg, died peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021 at home. Etel was born April 17, 1932 in Vat, Hungary the daughter of Lajos and Margit (Toth) Szukics. Etel married Gyula Nemeth on February 7, 1953 in Csorotnek, Hungary. In 1956 Etel and Gyula escaped during the Hungarian Revolution with their two infant children to...
Katherine J. Reitman
Apr 4, 2021
Katherine J. Reitman, 85, of Monmouth and Libertyville, Illinois passed away peacefully Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021 surrounded by her family. She is remembered for her kind and gentle spirit supportive of her children and grandchildren. She is remembered for working at the Libertyville Toyota dealership and was a member of the Methodist Church. Katherine is preceded in death...
James N. Verheyen, Sr.
Apr 3, 2021
James Nelson Verheyen, Sr., 94 passed away peacefully at 2:50 pm on April 3, 2021. He was born November 25, 1926 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late William and Liddie (Lamison) Verheyen. Jim was united in holy matrimony to June (Cummins) Verheyen on April 8, 1947 at St. Lawrence O’Toole Church in Pittsburgh, PA, and they were happily married...
Donald L. Stodgel
Apr 3, 2021
Donald L. Stodgel, 86, of Dahinda, died April 3, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Don was born March 8, 1935 in Centralia, MO to Jackson F. and Mae Lorene (Williams) Stodgel. He was the third child of four children. He moved to Williamsfield, IL as a five year old child and was raised and schooled in...
Heather S. Johnson
Apr 1, 2021
Heather Shannon Johnson, 35, of Galesburg, died on April 1, 2021. Heather was born March 3, 1986 the daughter of Rodney Dee Johnson and Laurie Ann Sperlin. Heather is survived by her father, Rodney (Linda Schwartzkopf) Johnson of Galesburg and mother, Laurie (Steve) Robison of Galesburg; and one brother, Kevin Sperlin of Galesburg. Heather is also survived by one...
Roger M. Mcgraw
Mar 27, 2021
Roger M. McGraw, 79, of Galesburg, died at 1:32 a.m. Saturday March 27, 2021 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Roger was born July 14, 1941 in Salisburg, MO the son of Clarence Victor and Amanda (Frazier) McGraw. He married Joyce Ann Van Hesley on August 2, 1964 in Keokuk, IA. Joyce survives of Galesburg. He is also...
Christina L. Johnson
Mar 24, 2021
Christina Lynn Johnson, 50, of Galesburg, died at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Christina was born January 18, 1971 in Galesburg, the daughter of Isaac Luther “Junior” Johnson, Jr. and Charlotte Ann Eiker. Christina is survived by her mother, Charlotte Eiker of Galesburg; two sons, Joseph Smith and Jared Smith both of Galesburg; one daughter, Jaiden Abarca of...
Mary A. Kennedy
Mar 24, 2021
Mary Anna Kennedy, 69, of Galesburg, died at 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at home. Mary was born December 11, 1951 in Galesburg, the daughter of Edward and Catherine (O’Connor) Kennedy. Mary is survived by one son, Adam (Gretchen) Gilbert of Abingdon; one grandson, Tyson Gilbert; and one brother, Patrick (Lucy) Kennedy of Galesburg. Along with her parents,...
Carole L. Mayberry
Mar 24, 2021
Carole Lea Mayberry, 81, formerly of Monmouth, died at 10:10 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg. Carole was born July 2, 1939 in Whiteside County, IL the daughter of Joseph Henry and Helen Audrey (Crossley) Rose. She married William Hart on July 6, 1957. She later married John Mayberry on February 14, 1990. ...
Dennis C. Coover
Mar 24, 2021
Dennis C. Coover, age 69, of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at 1:39 PM on Tuesday, March 24, 2021 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth, Illinois. He was born August 22, 1951 in Burlington, Iowa, the son of Junior C. and Helen M. (Craig) Coover. Dennis attended school in the area and graduated from Union High School with...
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