Obituaries
David Neil Bodenhamer
Jan 25, 2018
David Neil Bodenhamer, 53, of Galesburg, died at 6:15 a.m. Thursday, January 25, 2018 at home. David was born May 9, 1964 in Avon, the son of John C. and Patricia Ann (Powell) Bodenhamer. David is survived by his father, John Bodenhamer of Galesburg; his mother Patricia Bodenhamer of Galesburg; one son, Scott (Devin) Bodenhamer of Galesburg; his soul...
Phyllis J. Peterson
Jan 25, 2018
Phyllis J. Peterson, 87, of Galesburg, died at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, January 25, 2018 at the home she had created with her community at The Kensington. Phyllis was born December 30, 1930 in Clarinda, the daughter of Wayne R. and Dorothy E. (Schantz) Kerns. She married Rayder L. Peterson, Sr. on February 10, 1951 in Moline. Phyllis is survived...
Ann Sharon Christensen
Jan 20, 2018
Ann Sharon Christensen, 75, a resident of St. Francis Wood, Peoria, died at 9:29 a.m. Saturday, January 20, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Sharon was born August 21, 1942 in Rock Island, the daughter of Paul Benedict and Ellen Ione (Penterman) Christensen. Sharon is survived by her twin sister, Mary Karen Christensen of Peoria. She was...
Gerald L. Eastburg
Jan 19, 2018
Gerald Lee Eastburg, 70, of Galesburg, died at 4:09 a.m. Friday, January 19, 2018 at home. Jerry was born August 11, 1947 in Galesburg, the son of William Henry and Louise Johanna (Larson) Eastburg. Jerry married Robin Rae Green on August 19, 1985 in Galesburg. He is survived by his wife, Robin of Galesburg; one son, Aaron (Jen) Eastburg...
Deacon Michael B. Mannino
Jan 16, 2018
Deacon Michael B. Mannino, 74, of Galesburg, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side. Deacon Mike was born April 7, 1943 in Chicago, the son of Carl and Nancy Ann (Ruvolo) Mannino. Mike married the love of his life, Mary C. “Molly” Martin on November 4, 1967 at St. John of the Cross Catholic...
Joan E. Baker
Jan 16, 2018
Joan Elizabeth Baker, 86, of Galesburg, died at 3:15 a.m. Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at Davenport Lutheran Home, Davenport, IA. Joan was born November 22, 1931 in Washington D.C. the daughter of Joseph Walter and Regina Lillian (Kilroy) Smith. She married Robert E.F. Baker on July 29, 1950 in Washington D.C. He preceded her in death on October 22,...
Marilyn A. Hedges
Jan 11, 2018
Marilyn A. Hedges, 92, of Galesburg, formerly of Clifton, VA, died at 10:25 p.m. Thursday, January 11, 2018, at home. Marilyn was born March 17, 1925 in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of Albert and Anna (Webb) Bauer. She married Harold Clayton Hedges in Baltimore on October 2, 1954; he preceded her in death on March 9, 2008. She is...
Joyce M. Carlson
Jan 8, 2018
Joyce Mary Carlson, 88, of Galesburg, died at 4:20 a.m. Monday, January 8, 2018 at home. Joyce was born January 22, 1929 in Chicago, the daughter of Edwin S. and Ruth S. (Fletcher) Pullen. Joyce graduated from South Shore High School. She worked as an office manager at the University of Chicago Hospitals and Clinics. She later worked at...
Ruth A. Wier
Jan 7, 2018
Ruth Anne Wier, of Durham, NC, formerly of Galesburg, died at 10 a.m., Sunday, January 7, 2018 in Croasdaile Pavilion in Durham, NC. Ruth was born on August 14, 1927 in Rushville, the daughter of James William and Mary Lucille (Kirkbride) Rittenhouse. She married Eugene Harding Wier on June 15, 1948 in Bushnell. Ruth and Gene enjoyed 60 years...
Lisa V. Knipe
Jan 3, 2018
Lisa V. Knipe, 54, of Oquawka, died at 1:35 p.m. Wednesday, January 3, 2018 in Monmouth. Lisa was born September 30, 1963 in Galesburg, the daughter of Francis and Verneal (Walker) Singleton. She married Melvin Knipe on February 14, 1998 in Oquawka, IL. He survives of Oquawka. Lisa is also survived by her mother, Verneal Singleton of Galesburg; one...
Jesse G. Gowler
Jan 3, 2018
Jesse Gale Gowler, 69, of Galesburg, died at 9 a.m. Wednesday, January 3, 2018 in Galesburg Cottage Hospital, Galesburg. Jesse was born December 2, 1948 in Galesburg, the son of Walter Dale and Betty Lou (Moore) Gowler. Jesse is survived by two sons, Casey (Lynn) Gowler of Claremore, OK and Eric Gowler of Selmer, TN; his twin brother, Jack...
Melba G. Sloan
Jan 2, 2018
Melba Genevieve Sloan, 94, of Galesburg, died at 11:05 a.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at home. Melba was born August 31, 1923 in Galesburg, the daughter of Harold Vernon and Mildred (DuPree) DeLong. She married Robert Stanley Stinson. They later divorced. She then married Roy Sloan. He preceded her in death. Melba is survived by one son, James Stinson...
Mark E. Nemeth
Dec 31, 2017
Mark E. Nemeth, 56, of Galesburg, died at 12:02 p.m. Sunday, December 31, 2017 at home. Mark was born November 18, 1961 in Galesburg, the son of Phillip James and Francis Eileen (Olson) Nemeth. Mark is survived by one daughter, Shannon M. Poole of Peoria; three brothers, Rick, Bob, and Steve (Becky) Nemeth all of Galesburg; five grandchildren; one...
Elmer Dean Rankin
Dec 31, 2017
Elmer Dean Rankin, 82, of Galesburg, formerly of Alexis, died at 7:40 a.m. Sunday, December 31, 2017, at Heartland Health Care Center, Galesburg. Dean was born September 1, 1935 in rural Raritan. He married Helen Theresa Levins on December 8, 1956 in West Burlington, IA. She preceded him in death on April 19, 2015. Dean is survived by four...
Gloria J. Boland
Dec 26, 2017
Gloria J. Boland, 73, of Galesburg, died at 12:24 p.m. Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at home. Memorial visitation will be 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg. Memorial services will follow at 10:30 a.m. Rev. James Ecklund will officiate.
Brenda Ann Alaniz
Dec 25, 2017
Brenda Ann Alaniz, 43, of Galesburg, died on Monday, December 25, 2017, 11:10 am, at her home. Brenda was born on September 20, 1974, in Dallas, Texas. She was the daughter of Koy and Connie White. She married Jose Alaniz in Garland, Texas in 1994. They later divorced. Brenda is survived by her mother, Connie of Heath, Texas, a...
Terry J. Lytle
Dec 18, 2017
Terry J. Lytle, 65, of Galesburg, died on Monday, December 18, 2017, 5:15 PM, at her home. Terry was born on December 17, 1952, in Galesburg. She was the daughter of Eugene and Patricia (Stephens) Fosburg. Terry is survived by her two children, Eric (Maggie) Lytle of Washington, Illinois and Rebecca (Matt Fisher) Lytle of Galesburg; her sister, Linda...
Carmen M. Ramirez
Dec 18, 2017
Carmen M. Ramirez, 94, of Galesburg, died at 6:10 a.m. Monday, December 18, 2017 at Heartland Health Care, Galesburg. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Friday, December 22, 2017 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Galesburg. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Galesburg. Private family rosary will be held at Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory.
Vicki S. Johnson
Dec 17, 2017
Vicki Shay Johnson, 61, of Galesburg, died at 2:46 p.m. Sunday, December 17, 2017 at home. Vicki was born June 13, 1956 in Hayti, MO, the daughter of Claude and Margey (Buchanan) Johnson. Vicki is survived by a sister, Wanda Johnson of Chicago and her foster family, Crystal and Anthony Spencer of Peoria and their children, Tonne and Aliyah...
Tommy Lee Tucker
Dec 11, 2017
Tommy Lee Tucker, 69, of Galesburg, died on Monday, December 11, 2017, 12:02 pm, at Cottage Hospital, Galesburg. Tommy was born on November 6, 1948, in Galesburg. He was the son of Floyd Donovan and Florence Lucille (Buck) Tucker. Tommy is survived by his son, Larry (Alissa) Tucker of Abingdon; a brother, Donovan Tucker of Galesburg; two sisters, Delores...
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