Obituaries
Celeste Spenny
May 1, 2021
Mary Celeste Spenny, age 77, of rural Gerlaw, Illinois passed away at 11:30 PM Saturday, May 1, 2021 at the Aledo Health Care Center in Aledo, Illinois. Celeste was born on April 17, 1944 in Monmouth, Illinois to Frances Irene Toal. She was raised in Monmouth where she graduated from Monmouth High School in the class of 1962. She...
Tommy "T.J." J. Short
Apr 30, 2021
Tommy Joe “T.J.” Short, 75, of Galesburg, died peacefully at 1:50 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2021 at home with his family by his side. Tommy was born May 4, 1945 at home in Ottumwa, IA, the son of George R. and Hattie E. (Eaves) Short. He married Rita Carole Stanton on August 2, 1988 in Mt. Pleasant, IA. Tommy...
Sheila A. Crandall
Apr 29, 2021
Sheila Ann Crandall, 65, of Galesburg, died at 5:30 p.m. April 29, 2021. Sheila was born September 23, 1955 in Bessemer, AL, the daughter of Judge David and Margaret (Melton) Mathews, Sr. She married Robert Dean Crandall. He survives as do two sons, Joshua Lee Crandall and Zachary Leon (Darcy) Crandall both of Lewisburg, TN; 10 grandchildren; and 9...
Msgr. William A. Watson
Apr 27, 2021
Msgr. William A. Watson, 85, of Odell, Illinois died in Pontiac, IL on April 27, 2021. He was born March 9, 1936 in Pontiac, the son of Jarlath M. and Lucille M. (Johnson) Watson. He is survived by one sister, Catherine (the late Bud) Verdun of Odell; three brothers, John (Peg) Watson of Galesburg, Joe (Caroline) Watson of Bonita...
Barbara "Barb" R. Ray
Apr 27, 2021
Barbara R. "Barb" Ray, age 81, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 10:36 PM on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born August 21, 1939 in Mount Vernon, Indiana, the daughter of William and Margaret (Smith) Irvin. Barb attended schools in Mount Vernon and graduated from Mount Vernon High School with...
Michael "Milo" G. Johnson
Apr 26, 2021
Michael “Milo” Gene Johnson, 64, of Galesburg, died at 4:28 p.m. Monday, April 26, 2021 after a battle with cancer. Milo was born in Geneseo, the son of Carl Dean and Patricia (Vickroy) Johnson. He is survived by his significant other of 12 years, Elaine Shane of Galesburg; one daughter, Heid Johnson of Galesburg; step children, David Hilman, Terri...
Dottie L. Lovell
Apr 21, 2021
Dottie L. Lovell, 86, of Galesburg, died at 8:17 a.m. Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Dottie was born December 22, 1934 in Galesburg the daughter of George M. and Norma L. (Cutshaw) Tuthill. She married Charles Selfridge on June 9, 1954 in Galesburg. Together they had three daughters, Vonna, Gay, and Cheri. Dottie...
Gregory "Duke" Gerard
Apr 20, 2021
Gregory Lee “Duke” Gerard, 65, of Wataga, died at 2:48 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. Duke was born April 22, 1955 in Galesburg, the son of Gilbert and Marguerite (Tietz) Gerard. Duke graduated from GHS in 1975. He married Sandra Kay Haneghan on November 4, 2000 in Galesburg. She survives. Duke is...
Frank J. Vazzano
Apr 18, 2021
Frank J. Vazzano, 74, passed away after a 4-year battle with cancer and he wasn’t happy about it. Frank was born and raised in Chicago, to Leonard and Dorothy (Panos) Vazzano. He is survived by two sons, John (Kim) Vazzano of Florida and Anthony Vazzano of Colorado. Frank is also survived by his significant other, Kelly Sutherland and her...
Raymond E. Cropp, Ii
Apr 17, 2021
Raymond Ellis Cropp, II, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 2021. Raymond was born December 22, 1926 in Cyrene, MO the son of Raymond and Maudie (Pryor) Cropp. He attended school in Bowling Green and Troy, Missouri. He moved to Galesburg and married Betty Taylor in 1957. He later married Maggie...
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...
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