Obituaries

Kelly W. Wiemann

Kelly W. Wiemann

Sep 13, 2021

Kelly W. Wiemann, age 61, of Monmouth, Illinois was found at 3:05 pm on Monday September 13, 2021 at 748 East 9th Avenue. Kelly was born on July 12, 1960 in Iowa and is the son of Lester D. and Delores Evans Wiemann. Kelly came to Monmouth in 1988 and has been employed as a carpenter and roofer in...

Ronald L. Hartshorn

Ronald L. Hartshorn

Sep 11, 2021

Ronald Lee Hartshorn, 76, of East Galesburg, died Saturday, September 11, 2021 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Ron was born December 24, 1944 in Dubuque, IA, the son of Henry Sylvester and Rose Marie (Baxter) Hartshorn.  Ron is survived by one daughter, Dawn Waters of Galesburg; five grandchildren, Quentin, Marcus, DaNeil, Tiara, and Jakob; as well as...

Jaylene S. Boughton

Jaylene S. Boughton

Sep 11, 2021

Jaylene Sue Boughton, 68, of Galesburg, died peacefully at her son’s home in Abingdon, surrounded by her loving family at 11:11 p.m. Saturday, September 11, 2021. Jaylene was born October 17, 1952 in Galesburg, the daughter of Enis Jay and Fern Louise (Asbury) Hoyle.  She married Junior Clyde Boughton on March 21, 1991 in East Galesburg.  Junior preceded her...

Jeannette E. (Engelmann)  Murmann

Jeannette E. (Engelmann) Murmann

Sep 9, 2021

Jeannette Engelmann Murmann, 91,formerly of Columbia, MO, passed away on September 9, 2021 at the Courtyard Estates in Monmouth, IL.  Born June 15, 1930 in Salt Lake City to Edward and Hazel Engelmann, Jeannette had older sisters, Jeanne and Claire.  After graduating from the Rowland Hall School for Girls in 1948, she matriculated at Northwestern University, majoring in Education,...

Rachele M. Brady

Rachele M. Brady

Sep 7, 2021

Rachele Marie Brady,26, and her unborn son Isiah James Brady,died in the emergency room at Galesburg Cottage Hospital, September,7,2021 at 1:58pm from complications from her epilepsy. Rachele was born October,7,1994 in Galesburg to Margaret Frances Brady and Arthur Todd McKee. Rachele is survived by her mother, Margaret Frances Wilcoxen of Washburn IL,her dad Colt Reed Wilcoxen of Galesburg IL,and...

Franklin D. Wall

Franklin D. Wall

Sep 7, 2021

Franklin D. Wall, 80, of Galesburg, IL, died on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at his residence. Frank was born on February 28, 1941 in Galesburg, the son of Ora and Nellie (Rigg) Wall.  He married Bernice Adams on June 19, 1962 in East Galesburg.  He is survived by a son, F. W. “Toby” (Julie) Wall, Galesburg; a daughter, Tamara...

Helen F. Mijatovic

Helen F. Mijatovic

Sep 5, 2021

Helen Florence Mijatovic, 92, of Galesburg passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at 1:05 a.m. with her family by her side. Helen was born on July 13, 1929 in London, England. She is the daughter of Joseph and Rose (Bennett) Bolton. Helen married Michael L. Mijatovic in London on February 2, 1949. Michael preceded her in death on...

Charlene A. Coon

Charlene A. Coon

Sep 5, 2021

Charlene Ann Coon, 71, of Galesburg, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021, in her home. Charlene was born on March 12, 1950, in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Garrett M. and Annie V. (Means) Larkins. She married Richard Coon in Galesburg on June 22, 1968. Charlene is survived by a daughter, Carrie (Jon) Short of Oskaloosa, IA; a...

Terry M. Baughman

Terry M. Baughman

Sep 4, 2021

Terry Michael Baughman, 69, of Galesburg, died on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galseburg. Terry was born on December 15, 1951 in Galesburg, the son of Robert K. and Maralene J. (Whitney) Baughman. He is survived by a brother, Steven Baughman of Galesburg and two sisters, Karin Pierson of Knoxville and Brenda Sellon of...

Betty J. (Hull)  Lind

Betty J. (Hull) Lind

Sep 3, 2021

Betty J. Lind, age 83, of Galesburg, Illinois; passed away at 12:10 am on September 3, 2021 at her granddaughters residence. Betty was born on June 17, 1938 in Monmouth, Illinois and is the daughter of Howard Mark and Erma Frances Tatman Hull. She was raised in Monmouth where she attended local schools and Monmouth High School. Carl E....

Robert K. Schisler

Robert K. Schisler

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...

Rosaline M. Trupiano

Rosaline M. Trupiano

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...

Phebe A. Sprinkle

Phebe A. Sprinkle

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. ...

Charles L Nafziger

Charles L Nafziger

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...

Charles J. Luker

Charles J. Luker

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. ...

James R. "Jimmy" Rogers

James R. "Jimmy" Rogers

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...

Rosalea M. (Thorell)  Pruett

Rosalea M. (Thorell) Pruett

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....

Wava M. (Thompson)  Smith

Wava M. (Thompson) Smith

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...

Gloria A. (Matthys)  Minard

Gloria A. (Matthys) Minard

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...

Larry L. Smith Iii

Larry L. Smith Iii

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...