Obituaries

Robert L. Lee

Robert L. Lee

Feb 19, 2021

Robert L. Lee, age 93, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at his residence on Friday, February 19, 2021 at 11:00 am. Bob was born on August 29, 1927 in Monmouth and is the son of Homer Raymond and Ruth Bell Ikerd. He was raised in Monmouth where he attended local schools and graduated from Monmouth High School in 1945....

Marie E. Noblitt

Marie E. Noblitt

Feb 18, 2021

Marie Elaina Noblitt, 71, of, Galesburg, died Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 8:50 a.m. at Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth.  Marie was born May 5, 1949 in Burlington, IA the daughter of Roy and Goldie E. Cook.  She married Howard Noblitt on April 11, 1981 in Oquawka.  He preceded her in death on May 15, 2003.  Marie is survived by...

Kenneth  L. Hans, Sr.

Kenneth L. Hans, Sr.

Feb 17, 2021

Kenneth Leigh Hans, Sr., 59, of Galesburg, IL, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 12:26 p.m. Kenny was born December 17, 1961 in Galesburg, the son of Clyde Riley and Jeannette Dallas (Fricke) Hans.  Kenny married Karen Lynn Weedman on December 16, 1989 in Galesburg.  Karen survives as do three sons,...

Charmone A. Howard

Charmone A. Howard

Feb 13, 2021

Charmone Antionette Howard, 55, of Galesburg, died at 1:50 p.m. Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg. Charmone was born May 18, 1965 in Chicago, the daughter of John and Frances (Beckley) Howard.  She is survived by one daughter, Dominique A. Grant of Orland Park; four sisters, Marsha Arrington of Chicago, Elizabeth Fowler of Galesburg,...

Charles "Chuck" R. Wessels

Charles "Chuck" R. Wessels

Feb 13, 2021

Charles Robert “Chuck” Wessels, 67, died Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 10:11 p.m. at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Chuck was born December 28, 1953 in Sterling, the son of John Lee and Virginia Florence (Fitzgerald) Wessels.  Chuck graduated from Sterling High School in 1973 and later married Connie Sue Janssen on September 30, 1978 in Sterling.  Chuck...

Jan M. Mayon

Jan M. Mayon

Feb 12, 2021

Jan Marie Mayon, 65, of Galesburg, died at 2:28 p.m. Friday, February 12, 2021 at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville. Jan was born March 27, 1955 in Galesburg, the daughter of LeRoy and Delores (Wilson) Hollowell.  Jan married David Coleman, Sr., in 1971 in Galesburg.  They had one son, David Coleman, Jr., who survives of Galesburg; as does one...

Arthur "Art" W. Dinwiddie, Jr.

Arthur "Art" W. Dinwiddie, Jr.

Feb 12, 2021

Arthur W. "Art" Dinwiddie, Jr. age 55, of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at 10:15 PM on Friday, February 12, 2021 at his residence in Oquawka. He was born November 7, 1965 in Aledo, Illinois, the son of Arthur W. and Carol (Bibee) Dinwiddie. Art attended school in Aledo and attended Aledo High School. On September 22, 2019, he married...

Ruby L. Cirimotich

Ruby L. Cirimotich

Feb 11, 2021

Ruby L. Cirimotich, 76, of Galesburg, died peacefully at her son’s home on February 11, 2021 at 8:13 a.m. Ruby was born November 23, 1944 in Kirkcaldy, Scotland the daughter of William and Helen (Smith) Livermore.  She married Robert F. Cirimotich on December 3, 1966 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Galesburg.  Ruby is survived by one son, Brad (Cassie)...

Linda L. Fitzsimmons

Linda L. Fitzsimmons

Feb 8, 2021

Linda Lou Fitzsimmons, 82, of Galesburg, died at 11:55 p.m. Monday, February 8, 2021 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Linda was born May 29, 1938 in Ottumwa, IA the daughter of Jesse Earl and Rena Mae (Lewis) Young.  She married Robert E. Fitzsimmons, Sr. on September 21, 1958 in Ottumwa, IA.  He preceded her in death on March 28, 2010. ...

Rodney A. Flaherty

Rodney A. Flaherty

Feb 5, 2021

Rodney A. Flaherty, 66, of Galesburg, passed away at home on February 5, 2021. Rodney was born on September 3, 1954 in Galesburg, the son of John and Ethel (Carlson) Flaherty. A kind and brilliant man, Rodney worked for more than 40 years at the Galesburg Register-Mail, where his work ethic and devotion made him a valued member of...

Paul C. Stewart

Paul C. Stewart

Feb 5, 2021

Paul Clark Stewart, 87 of Galesburg passed away on February 5, 2021. Paul was born July 15, 1933 in Galesburg to Robert C. Stewart and Lillian (Clark) Stewart. Paul was married for 63 years to the love of his life and faithful companion, Dorothy K. (Reigle) Stewart. He is survived by two daughters; Jane (Steve) Connel of Moneta, VA....

Gloria K. Rodriguez

Gloria K. Rodriguez

Feb 4, 2021

Gloria Kay Rodriguez, 80, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home, Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 6:39 a.m. Gloria was born June 11, 1940 in Galva, the daughter of Max and Eleanor (Hainline) Carlson.  She graduated from GHS in 1959.  Gloria married Richard Frakes.  He preceded her in death.  Gloria later married Victor Rodriguez on November 16, 2015 in Rock...

Angela M. Jones

Angela M. Jones

Feb 3, 2021

Angela Michelle Jones, 52, of Knoxville, died at 5:41 p.m. Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Angie was born March 19, 1968 in Galesburg, the daughter of Barbara Jean Vaughn.  She married Dusty Lee Jones, May 26, 1990 in Jacksonville, FL.  He preceded her in death on January 16, 2012.  Angie is survived by...

Diana K. Long

Diana K. Long

Feb 1, 2021

Diana Kaye Long, 74, of Galesburg, died peacefully Monday, February 1, 2021 at home. Diana was born May 28, 1946 in Galesburg, the daughter of Ralph Clyde and Lucille Helen (Filich) Thielbert.  She married Paul W. Long on April 21, 1974 in Galesburg.  He survives, as does one son, Brian J. (Chantel) Long of Springfield and their children, Jaden,...

Patricia R. Lewis

Patricia R. Lewis

Jan 28, 2021

Patricia Ruth Lewis, 90, Galesburg, died peacefully at 6:47 a.m. Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Pat was born March 17, 1930 in Galesburg, the daughter of Grover Cleveland and Margaret (Muffick) Fogarty.  Pat married Henry “Hank” Howell Lewis on April 26, 1947 in Thomasville, GA.  Hank preceded her in death on October 29, 1987.  Pat is...

Andrew M. "Mickey" Gugliotta

Andrew M. "Mickey" Gugliotta

Jan 27, 2021

Andrew Michael “Mickey” Gugliotta, 77, of Galesburg, died at 7:37 p.m. Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at home with his family by his side. Mickey was born September 10, 1943 in Chicago, the son of John Angelo and Marion (Faraci) Gugliotta.  On May 9, 1964, Mickey married the love of his life, Bonnie Joy Kasper at St. Odilo Catholic Church...

Chris B. Brooks

Chris B. Brooks

Jan 26, 2021

Chris B. Brooks, age 72, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 3:30 PM on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth. He was born December 2, 1948 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Charles B. and Daisy (Williams) Brooks. Chris attended school in Monmouth and was a graduate of Monmouth High School. He later...

Mary A. Galloway

Mary A. Galloway

Jan 24, 2021

Mary A Galloway, 77, of Galesburg, IL passed away peacefully at home in the presence of her family on January 24, 2021 at 6:20pm.   Mary was born January 11, 1944 to John & Pauline McGahey. She married William C Galloway March 2, 1968 at First Baptist Church.   She is survived by her loving & devoted husband Bill of 52...

Willow N. Banks

Willow N. Banks

Jan 24, 2021

Willow Nevaeh Banks, born June 25, 2013, went into the arms of the Good Shepherd on January 24, 2021. Willow was a lively, out-going child, who’s smile was contagious. She loved to sing and dance, a happy girl ready for anything! Willow touched the hearts of many with her joy of life. We cherish our many memories as the...

Jeffrey D. Smith, Sr.

Jeffrey D. Smith, Sr.

Jan 23, 2021

Jeffrey D. Smith, Sr., 67, of Galesburg, died at 12:52 p.m. Saturday, January 23, 2021 at St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford. Jeff was born July 20, 1953 in Galesburg, the son of Donald William and Joann (Clevenger) Smith.  After graduating high school, Jeff attended nurses training at Carl Sandburg College.  He found his calling working in the Emergency Room...