Obituaries
M. Jean Livingston
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...
Kathleen E. Neave
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...
Gerhard W Stephan
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...
Shirley J. (Irons) Garner
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...
Gregory C. Davis
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...
G. William "Bill" Hawk
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...
Jesse K. Hamblen
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...
William E. "Bill" Hays
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...
Carolyn E. Simpson
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,...
Judith Mae Harrelson
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,...
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
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