Obituaries

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...

Sandra Kay Haynes

Sandra Kay Haynes

Jan 22, 2021

Sandra Kay Haynes, 74, of Galesburg, passed away at 5:24 p.m. Friday, January 22, 2021 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Kay was born March 29, 1946 in Galesburg, the daughter of Berwyn L. and Helen L. (Lankford) Haynes.  Kay graduated from Avon High School and Brown’s Business College in Galesburg.  She went on to work at OMC Gale Products and...

Richard "Dick" W. Carroll

Richard "Dick" W. Carroll

Jan 18, 2021

Richard “Dick” Wayne Carroll, 90, of Galesburg, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on January 18, 2021 at 9:46 a.m. Richard was born May 25, 1930 in the old St. Mary’s Hospital in Galesburg, the son of Glen T. and Fern C. (Smith) Carroll.  He married Julie B. Anderson on October 16, 1966 at...

Joann E. Lundeen

Joann E. Lundeen

Jan 17, 2021

Joann Elizabeth (Westerfield) Lundeen died at her home at Seminary Estates on Sunday January 17, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was 95. Joann was born in Galesburg, IL on March 22, 1925 to the late Roy Alexander Westerfield and G. Ione (Coates) Westerfield.  She married Jack M. Lundeen in Galesburg, IL on May 3, 1948. He survives.  Joann...

James Brian Deforest

James Brian Deforest

Jan 15, 2021

James Brian DeForest, of Galesburg, IL, died Friday, January 15th, of an apparent heart attack. He was sixty-six years old.   Brian was born in Galesburg on December 30th, 1954, the fifth of seven children, by every account a hellion and barn-burner from the start. He was a member of the Galesburg High School graduating class of 1973, despite reportedly...

Ruben C. Ponce

Ruben C. Ponce

Jan 15, 2021

Ruben C. Ponce, 84, of Galesburg, died peacefully at his son’s home at 2:32 p.m. Friday, January 15, 2021. Ruben was born July 16, 1936 in Galesburg, the son of Leonso and Delores (Delgado) Ponce.  He married Virginia M. Lozano on September 6, 1958 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Galesburg.  Virginia preceded him in death on August 27, 2007. ...

Lupe G. Vasquez

Lupe G. Vasquez

Jan 14, 2021

Lupe G. Vasquez, 86, of Galesburg, died peacefully at 4:30 a.m. Thursday, January 14 ,2021 at home with his family by his side. Lupe was born December 5, 1934 in Ft. Madison, IA, the son of Juan and Margarita (Diaz) Vasquez.  He graduated from Ft. Madison High School and later married Jennie “Jane” C. Padilla on December 4, 1954...

Cheryl H. (Hauflaire)  Johnson

Cheryl H. (Hauflaire) Johnson

Jan 14, 2021

Cheryl H. Johnson, age 76, of Monmouth, Illinois; passed away at 7:42 am at her Monmouth residence. Cheryl was born August 31, 1944 in Chicago and is the daughter of Leroy and Victoria Zelin Hauflaire. Cheryl was raised and educated in Downers Grove where she graduated from High School. She then attended and graduated with a teaching degree from...

Kenneth "Kenny" F. Moore

Kenneth "Kenny" F. Moore

Jan 12, 2021

Kenneth F. "Kenny" Moore, age 91, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Illinois on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 8:20 PM. Kenneth was born on June 7, 1929 in Lenox Township, the son of Fredrick A. and Verna Florence (Lewis) Moore. He attended Phelps Grade School and Monmouth High School. Kenny proudly...

Catherine L. Lodwick

Catherine L. Lodwick

Jan 11, 2021

Catherine L. Lodwick, age 85, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 7:10 PM on Monday, January 11, 2021 at her residence. She was born August 27, 1935 in Marion, Illinois, the daughter of John S. and Mildred I. (Hester) Stroud. Catherine grew up in the Vienna, Illinois area, attending grade school and graduating from the Vienna High School. Later,...

Gloria A. Hamilton

Gloria A. Hamilton

Jan 10, 2021

Gloria A. Smith Hamilton, age 85, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 6:35 AM on Sunday, January 10, 2021, at Courtyard Estates in Monmouth, Illinois. She was born October 29, 1935, in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of George and Edith (Hendricks) Nees. Gloria attended schools in Monmouth and later attended and graduated from the Cottage Hospital School of Nursing...