Obituaries

Oct 16, 2020

Karen D. Cratty, 65, of Galesburg, died at 7:08 a.m. Friday, October 16, 2020 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Karen was born August 16, 1955 in Galesburg, the daughter of Max Gerald and Marilyn Joan (Phillips) Boynton.  Karen married Michael E. Cratty on July 15, 1978 in Galesburg.  Mike preceded her in death on March 12, 2012.  Karen is survived...

Oct 13, 2020

John E. Kelley, 95, of Galesburg, died peacefully Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Serenity of Lake Storey, Galesburg. Cremation has been accorded.  No services are planned.  Memorials may be made in John's memory to the First Lutheran Church, Galesburg Rescue Mission, or to a charity of the donor's choice.

Oct 13, 2020

Dickie Lee Chamberlain, 94, of Galesburg, died at 12:50 a.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Dickie was born May 4, 1926 in Galesburg the son of Bert C. and Hazel Marie (Cotton) Chamberlain.  He was born premature weighing less than 2 pounds but was determined to survive.  Dick married Susan Winters.  They had one son, Rodney...

Oct 10, 2020

David W. Russell, age 66, of Gladstone, Illinois passed away at his Gladstone residence on October 10, 2020 at 8:00 am. David was born on March 20, 1954 in Burlington, Iowa and is the son of Robert L. and Pauline R. Rhoades Russell. David was raised in Gladstone where he attended Gladstone grade school and graduated from Union High...

Oct 9, 2020

J. Dean St. Ledger, age 89, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at 12:50 am on Friday, October 9, 2020 at Monmouth Nursing Home. Dean was born on July 15, 1931 in Monmouth, Illinois and is the son of Joseph Edmund and Lois Audrey Butler St.Ledger. He was raised in Roseville, Illinois where he attended local schools and graduated from...

Oct 8, 2020

Nick L. Plackett, 69, of Galesburg, died peacefully, Thursday, October 8, 2020 at home with his family by his side. Nick was born February 22, 1951 in Paxton, the son of Robert Leroy and Mary June (Lowery) Plackett.  Nick graduated from Stronghurst High School and earned his AAS from Carl Sandburg College.  He married Delma Jean Russell on March...

Oct 5, 2020

Paul Michael Medina, Sr., 82, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Paul was born June 26, 1938 in Galesburg, the son of Cenobio and Petra (Martinez) Medina.  He married Esmeralda R. Villarreal on October 22, 1960 in Galesburg.  Paul worked at Jefferson-Smurfitt for 44 years retiring in 2000.  Paul is survived by his wife of...

Oct 4, 2020

James Douglas Cowan, son of James H. and Doranne Cowan, passed away at home on October 4, 2020.    He is survived by a daughter, Cirissa (Mike) Bentley, a grandson, Nebraska Bentley, all of Eldridge, IA. Three sisters, Carrie Cervantez of Galesburg, Penny Hughey of Phoenix AZ, Jill (Travis) Phillips of Galesburg, several nieces and nephews.   While working in construction,...

Oct 4, 2020

Linda S. Carlson, age 62, of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at 5:30 PM on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at her residence. She was born May 3, 1958 in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of Burrel Loren and Phyllis Joann (Widdow) Moore. Linda attended school in Makinaw, Illinois. On July 15, 1977, she married Brian M. Carlson in Oquawka, Illinois and...

Oct 3, 2020

Richard Wayne Wilkes, 51, of Galesburg, died Saturday, October 3, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Richard was born March 13, 1969 in Long Beach, CA the son of Richard Wayne and Wanda Marie (Blile) Wilkes, Sr.  After high school he served in the US Navy.  Richard married Kimberly Rae Sperry on September 30, 1995 in Galesburg. ...

Oct 1, 2020

Phyllis Ann Miller, 85, of Kirkwood, Illinois, passed away on October 1, 2020. She was born September 23, 1935 to Luther and Blanche Zimmerman. She married the late Robert E. Hall and later married Otho J. Miller. Phyllis and Bob had three children, Beckey (Dennis) of Oquawka, Illinois, Teresa (Jim) Welch of Cuba, Illinois, and Steve (Nancy) Hall of...

Oct 1, 2020

Loretta I. Sanders, age 83, of Keokuk, Iowa; passed away at 12:37 pm on October 1, 2020 at Royal Oaks Care Center in Kewanee, Illinois. Loretta was born on April 4, 1937 in Kahoka, Missouri and is the daughter of Ernest E. and Minnie I. Rittenhouse Young. Loretta's early life was spent in various places as the family moved...

Sep 30, 2020

W. Charles "Chuck" Greenstreet, age 78, of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at 10:45 PM on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at his residence. He was born April 28, 1942 in Avon, Illinois, the son of Charles Willard and Harriett (Nelson) Greenstreet. Chuck attended several local country schools and was a graduate of Warren High School. For a time, he attended...

Sep 30, 2020

Garry E. Walker, age 73, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at 11:08 pm on September 30, 2020 at Generations in Peoria, Illinois. Garry was born on September 16, 1947 in rural Walnut Township, in Missouri and is the son of Harley Eugene and Lucille Ruth Leath Walker. He was raised in Cameron, Illinois where he attended school and attended...

Sep 29, 2020

Steven M. Eiker, 76, of Galesburg, died at home Tuesday, September 29, 2020. Steve was born October 22, 1943 in Galesburg, the son of Harley and Blanche V. (Huffman) Eiker.  Steve graduated from GHS in 1961 and WIU in 1968.  He then enlisted in the US Army and was deployed to Vietnam.  He was honorably discharged on December 3,...

Sep 29, 2020

Mary L. Hovind, Galesburg, died September 29, 2020 peacefully at home just like she wanted to do. Mary Lou came into this world on September 26, 1937 at St. Francis Hospital in Peoria, Illinois. She was the daughter of Temple and Ruth Wilson, and the oldest of her four sisters and brother. They lived in Peoria until they moved...

Sep 26, 2020

George P. Torrance of Biggsville, Illinois, passed away on September 26, 2020 at Great River Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa. George was born September 22, 1932 in Sciota, Illinois and is the son of Ervin and Josie Guy Torrance. George was raised in Sciota where he attended local schools and graduated from Media High School. George, a farmer...

Sep 23, 2020

Scott passed into the loving arms of his Lord on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. He was born on August 5, 1966, the son of Sam and Gloria Gravitt. Scott grew up in Altona and attended ROVA School District. He served in the US Air Force from 1984-1998 fighting in the Desert Storm/Shield campaign. He worked for Gulf Stream Aerospace...

Sep 14, 2020

Benita “Bea” Irene Gavin passed away on September 14, 2020.  She was born on June 21, 1930, to James and Helen O’Brien Bride.  It was remembered that the day of her birth was a very hot day and Helen had just finished playing the organ for a funeral when she went into labor.

A funeral Mass will...

Sep 13, 2020

Robert C. “Bob” Richards, Jr., 82, of Henderson, died at 9:30 p.m. Sunday, September 13, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Bob was born April 10, 1938 to Robert C. and Marcella Anabella (Routh) Richards, Sr., in Kewanee. Bob married Delores Marie Chamberlain on June 8, 1957 in Kewanee.  He entered the US Navy on January 23,...