Obituaries

Apr 4, 2021

Etel Nemeth, 88, of Galesburg, died peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021 at home. Etel was born April 17, 1932 in Vat, Hungary the daughter of Lajos and Margit (Toth) Szukics.  Etel married Gyula Nemeth on February 7, 1953 in Csorotnek, Hungary.  In 1956 Etel and Gyula escaped during the Hungarian Revolution with their two infant children to...

Apr 4, 2021

Katherine J. Reitman, 85, of Monmouth and Libertyville, Illinois passed away peacefully Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021 surrounded by her family. She is remembered for her kind and gentle spirit supportive of her children and grandchildren. She is remembered for working at the Libertyville Toyota dealership and was a member of the Methodist Church. Katherine is preceded in death...

Apr 3, 2021

James Nelson Verheyen, Sr., 94 passed away peacefully at 2:50 pm on April 3, 2021.  He was born November 25, 1926 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late William and Liddie (Lamison) Verheyen. Jim was united in holy matrimony to June (Cummins) Verheyen on April 8, 1947 at St. Lawrence O’Toole Church in Pittsburgh, PA, and they were happily married...

Apr 3, 2021

Donald L. Stodgel, 86, of Dahinda, died April 3, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.  Don was born March 8, 1935 in Centralia, MO to Jackson F. and Mae Lorene (Williams) Stodgel.  He was the third child of four children.  He moved to Williamsfield, IL as a five year old child and was raised and schooled in...

Apr 1, 2021

Heather Shannon Johnson, 35, of Galesburg, died on April 1, 2021. Heather was born March 3, 1986 the daughter of Rodney Dee Johnson and Laurie Ann Sperlin.  Heather is survived by her father, Rodney (Linda Schwartzkopf) Johnson of Galesburg and mother, Laurie (Steve) Robison of Galesburg; and one brother, Kevin Sperlin of Galesburg.  Heather is also survived by one...

Mar 27, 2021

Roger M. McGraw, 79, of Galesburg, died at 1:32 a.m. Saturday March 27, 2021 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Roger was born July 14, 1941 in Salisburg, MO the son of Clarence Victor and Amanda (Frazier) McGraw.  He married Joyce Ann Van Hesley on August 2, 1964 in Keokuk, IA.  Joyce survives of Galesburg.  He is also...

Mar 24, 2021

Christina Lynn Johnson, 50, of Galesburg, died at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Christina was born January 18, 1971 in Galesburg, the daughter of Isaac Luther “Junior” Johnson, Jr. and Charlotte Ann Eiker.  Christina is survived by her mother, Charlotte Eiker of Galesburg; two sons, Joseph Smith and Jared Smith both of Galesburg; one daughter, Jaiden Abarca of...

Mar 24, 2021

Mary Anna Kennedy, 69, of Galesburg, died at 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at home. Mary was born December 11, 1951 in Galesburg, the daughter of Edward and Catherine (O’Connor) Kennedy.  Mary is survived by one son, Adam (Gretchen) Gilbert of Abingdon; one grandson, Tyson Gilbert; and one brother, Patrick (Lucy) Kennedy of Galesburg.  Along with her parents,...

Mar 24, 2021

Carole Lea Mayberry, 81, formerly of Monmouth, died at 10:10 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg. Carole was born July 2, 1939 in Whiteside County, IL the daughter of Joseph Henry and Helen Audrey (Crossley) Rose.  She married William Hart on July 6, 1957.  She later married John Mayberry on February 14, 1990. ...

Mar 24, 2021

Dennis C. Coover, age 69, of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at 1:39 PM on Tuesday, March 24, 2021 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth, Illinois. He was born August 22, 1951 in Burlington, Iowa, the son of Junior C. and Helen M. (Craig) Coover. Dennis attended school in the area and graduated from Union High School with...

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...