Obituaries

Mar 21, 2021

Lynn David Olson, 60, of Galesburg, died unexpectedly Sunday, March 21, 2021 at home. Lynn was born April 28, 1960 in Galesburg, the son of Merion David and Carol Louise (Thurman) Olson.  After graduating from high school he enlisted in the US Marine Corp.  He was honorably discharged to come home to help care for his ailing father.  Lynn...

Mar 17, 2021

Betty Carol Granberg, 94, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family at 11:42 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Betty was born August 27, 1926 in Galesburg, the daughter of John Phillip and Nellie Mae (Hays) Holcomb.  She married Charles Phillip Granberg of September 14, 1944 in Galesburg.  He preceded her in death on December 31, 2004....

Mar 14, 2021

Lu Anne Heatherly-Grant, age 66, of Nauvoo, Illinois, formerly of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 1:50 AM on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Oak Lane Nursing and Rehab in Stronghurst, Illinois. She was born May 27, 1954 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of George Leon and Louise Lucille (Thornton) Heatherly. Lu Anne attended schools locally, graduated from Monmouth High...

Mar 13, 2021

Ricky “Rick” Lee Hazelbower, 67, of Altona, died at 1:35 p.m. Sunday, March 13, 2021 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, following a courageous two-year battle with lung cancer. Rick was born November 7, 1953 in Savanna, IL. He was the son of Gerald F. and Dorothy L. (Jones) Hazelbower. He married Deborah K. Opsahl on July 24,...

Mar 13, 2021

Beth Ann Campbell, 54, of Cameron, IL passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021. Beth is survived by her husband Glenn, daughters Shelby and Riley, granddaughter Reese, brother Victor (Nancy) Grand, sister Mary (Ben) Nicholson and puppy Heihei.

Beth was born in Warsaw, NY to Irv and Jane (Lucas) Grand. She graduated from St. John Fisher College...

Mar 13, 2021

Donald D. Hart, age 82, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 6:14 AM on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Monmouth Nursing Home. He was born December 31, 1938 in Laura, Illinois, the son of Wayne Peter and Beulah Mae (Reimolds) Hart. Don attended schools in Cameron and Dallas City. He proudly served our Country in the United States Navy....

Mar 11, 2021

Blake M. Earp, 28, of Gresham, Oregon died on March 11, 2021 in Gresham, Oregon at Mount Hood Hospital. She was born July 15, 1992 in San Diego, CA, the daughter of Greg Callihan and Patti Callihan. Blake graduated with honors from United High School, attended St. Ambrose University and later Carl Sandburg College earning her CNA license. Blake...

Mar 10, 2021

Beverly A. Coulter, age 64, of Lynn Center, Illinois, passed away at 9:25 AM on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Illinois. She was born April 13, 1956 in Avon, Illinois, the daughter of Albert E. and Marille P. (Hornbaker) Moore, Sr. Bev attended Warren High School and graduated from Abingdon High School...

Mar 9, 2021

Robert Emmett Dowd, 83, of Galesburg, died at 10:16 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. Bob was born November 24, 1937 in Cairo, IL, the son of Peter Joseph and Rose E. (Costello) Dowd.  He married Dorsie Ann Thompson on April 4, 1959 in Cairo.  Their marriage brought one son, Christopher (Marsha) Dowd...

Mar 9, 2021

Mary Lois Keever, age 77, of Gladstone, Illinois, passed away at 2:11 PM on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Great River Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa. She was born December 31, 1943 in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of William Ray and Adeline (Gerber) Monroe. Mary graduated from Notre Dame High School and attended Southeastern Community College, and later...

Mar 8, 2021

Mary Jean (Dawdy) Livingston, passed away at Seminary Manor in Galesburg on Monday, March 8, 2021 after suffering a stroke. She went by her middle name Jean her entire life. She was born the 2nd of 10 children to Delwyn (Bill) and Kathryn (Knable) Dawdy on June 11, 1935. She graduated from Avon High School in 1953 with her...

Mar 6, 2021

Kathleen Emerita Neave, 79, of Galesburg, died at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Courtyard Estates, Knoxville. Kathy was born March 28, 1941 in Monmouth, the daughter of Richard Elbert and Mary Cecilia (Costello) Sults.  Kathy graduated from Monmouth High School in 1959 and later married Lawrence Edward Neave on July 29, 1961 at the First Christian Church...

Mar 1, 2021

Gerhard W. Stephan, age 87, of Galesburg, Illinois; passed away at OSF St.Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Illinois on Monday March 1, 2021 at 4:15 pm. Gerhard was born on June 1, 1933 in Nurtingen, Germany and is the son of Adolf and Christiane Stephan. He was raised in Nurtingen where he attended local school and came to the...

Feb 28, 2021

Shirley J. Garner, age 89, of Monmouth, passed away at 9:45 am on Sunday February 28, 2021 at her residence in Legacy Estates of Monmouth. Shirley was born on July 18, 1931 in Monmouth, Illinois and is the daughter of Raymond L. and Audrey M. Themanson Irons. Shirley was raised in Monmouth where she attended local schools and Monmouth...

Feb 27, 2021

Gregory C. Davis, 73, of Galesburg, passed peacefully at home with his family by his side at 6:02 p.m. Saturday, February 27, 2021. Greg was born November 1, 1947 in Macomb, the son of Charles Albert and Margaret Evelyn (Heffren) Davis. He married Mary A. Hannen on June 6, 1974 in Moline. Greg is survived by his wife of...

Feb 25, 2021

G. William "Bill" Hawk, age 87, of Monmouth, Illinois; passed away at Monmouth Nursing Home in Monmouth, on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 12:45 am. Bill was born on September 19, 1933 in Roseville, Illinois and is the son of Clarence Mathew and Gertrude Irene Ross Hawk. Bill was raised in Roseville where he attended local schools and graduated...

Feb 23, 2021

Jesse Kyle “Chopper” Hamblen, 38, Abingdon, a beautiful life came to an end at home Tuesday, February 23, 2021. He died as he lived, everyone's friend!  Jesse was born July 18, 1982 in Naperville, the son of Robert E. and Judith Ann (Arbogast) Hamblen.  Jesse is survived by his mother, Judi of Abingdon and one brother, George Hamblen of...

Feb 22, 2021

William E. "Bill" Hays, age 76, of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at 9:05 PM on Monday, February 22, 2021 at Great River Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa. He was born June 4, 1944 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Delven William and Eula Grace (McPherren) Hays. Bill was educated in the Oquawka Schools, attending G&O High School and...

Feb 20, 2021

Carolyn Simpson, 94, a resident of Legacy Estates of Monmouth, died at 4:05 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg. She was born Nov. 26, 1926, in Stronghurst, the daughter of Sarah Jane White and Walter Amil Hendrickson. She graduated from Biggsville High School. She married Duane “Dewey” Simpson on May 22, 1947,...

Feb 19, 2021

Judith Mae Harrelson, 78, formerly of Gilson and East Galesburg, died at 9:05 p.m. Friday, February 19, 2021 at the Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville. Judy was born February 14, 1943 in Davenport, IA, the daughter of Warren Erving and Dorothy Marie (Carstenson) Carter.   In 1961 she married Frederick R. Meinburg.  He preceded her in death on July 22,...