Obituaries

Jan 10, 2021

Margaret L. "Margie" Sells, age 77, of Oquawka, Illinois; passed away at 2:02 pm on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Klein Center in West Burlington, Iowa. Margie was born on March 4, 1943 in Monmouth, Illinois and is the daughter of Chester and Ann Selma Knuth Chick. She was raised in Monmouth where she attended Immaculate Conception School and...

Jan 8, 2021

Mark Jess Pacheco was born on August 23rd, 1959, in Galesburg, IL. The son of Jesse & Carmen Pacheco. He was preceded in death by his father and sister, Karen Martinez. Mark is survived by two sons, Jacob (Brittany) Gibson, of Mansfield, TX; and Adam (Alyssa) Pacheco, of Galesburg, IL, as well as one daughter, Mary Alexa Pacheco, of...

Jan 8, 2021

Richard P.Hammond, 74, was pronounced dead Friday, January 8th, 2021 at his residence in Bushnell, Illinois.  Richard was born August 5, 1946 in Galesburg, IL, son to Anna Louise Hammond. He attended Bushnell and area grade schools, but attended high school and graduated from Roseville in 1965. That same year, Richard enlisted in the United States Marines and served...

Jan 7, 2021

John R. Rehn, 53, of Galesburg, died of a heart attack at 4:41 p.m. Thursday, January 7, 2021, in the Emergency Room at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. John was born June 20, 1967, in Geneseo, the son of J. Wayne and F. Jean (Farnham) Rehn.  John is survived by his wife, Jeralyn; two daughters, Jensen who is attending her parents’...

Jan 7, 2021

Albert Franklin Davis, the son of Lolis (Payton) Knight and James (Jernigan) Davis, was born in Tuskeegee, Alabama on December 20, 1955.  After a long-suffering illness, he passed this life on January 7, 2021.  The Lord lovingly called him home to eternal rest and peace.     ‘Al’, ‘Berg’ or ‘Stein’, as he is affectionately known by his brothers, is preceded...

Jan 6, 2021

Kenneth Dean Rusher, Jr., 69, of Macomb, died at 3:11 p.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at home. Dean was born August 30, 1951 in Christopher, IL, the son Kenneth Dean and Leota Mae (Sutton) Rusher, Sr.  Dean married Eva Owsley on January 14, 1970.  Their marriage brought one son, Michael Rusher of Colchester and one daughter, Kathy Rusher of...

Jan 4, 2021

Rachel Nicole Likes, 26, Galesburg, died in the emergency room at Galesburg Cottage Hospital at 5:28 p.m. Monday, January 4, 2021. Rachel was born April 3, 1994 in Galesburg, the daughter of Richard L. and Debra S. (Crowley) Likes.  She graduated from Galesburg High School in 2012.   Rachel loved caring for people, becoming a CNA and working at Woodridge...

Jan 2, 2021

Jonathan Richard Buchan, 59, of Galesburg, formerly of Stronghurst, died at 10:15 p.m. Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg. He was born March 26, 1961 in Ft. Dodge, IA, the son of Joseph and Sally (Warnke) Potter.  Jonathan is survived by his mother, Sally (Larry) Buchan of Custer, SD; one daughter, Cheyanne Buchan of...

Jan 1, 2021

Craig E.E. Putnam, 36, of Galesburg, died January 1, 2021 in at home in Galesburg. Craig was born September 14, 1984 in Galesburg, the son of Thomas E. and Linda K. (Snyder) Putnam.  Craig is survived by his mom, Linda Putnam of Gladstone; his father, Thomas Putnam of Monmouth; twin sons, Patrick E.E. Putnam and Phillip E.E. Putnam both...

Jan 1, 2021

Joseph Edward Farrell, 92, of Altona, died at 8 p.m. Friday, January 1, 2021 at Allure of Geneseo, Geneseo. Joe was born September 12, 1928 in Richland Center, WI, the son of Joseph M. and Margaret (Conley) Farrell.  He married Mary Ellen McArdle on February 5, 1955 in Dundee.  Mary preceded Joe in death on April 29, 2000.  Joe...

Dec 31, 2020

William L. Wessels, Alexis, died December 31, 2020 at home. He was the son of William H. and June Wessels.  He married Michele Shunick.  He is survived by his wife; son, Aaron Wessels; daughter, Ashley (Mark) Southard; two granddaughters, Alexia Wessels and Alexis (Nick) Massa.  He is also survived by one sister, Elaine; and three brothers, Gary, Rick, and...

Dec 31, 2020

Carrolee E. Schulze, age 98, of Gladstone, Illinois; passed away at 5:00 am at the Oak Lane Nursing and Rehab in Stronghurst, Illinois on Thursday, December 31, 2020. Carrolee was born on March 19, 1922 in Macomb, Illinois and is the daughter of Charles and Mertie Whitmore Shaner. She was raised in the Rozetta and Biggsville area in Henderson...

Dec 30, 2020

Jane Annora (Jan) Speer, 91, of rural Kirkwood IL went to her heavenly home on December 30, 2020. She passed away while residing at Monmouth Nursing Home after a long fight with dementia and complications of Covid-19.

A sheltered and open air visitation will be at the family farm on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 456 US...

Dec 27, 2020

Douglas Kent Starr, 64, of Tremont, passed peacefully at home, December 27, 2020.    Doug was born May 10, 1956 in Galesburg, to Ronald and Delores (Tharp) Starr.  He married Connie (Motz) Starr October 28, 1978 in Galesburg.  Doug is survived by his wife of 42 years, Connie of Tremont; two sons, Ronald (Samantha) Starr of Hopedale and Tyler (Kirstin)...

Dec 27, 2020

Beatrice L. "Bea" Day, age 88, of Stronghurst, Illinois, formerly of Monmouth, passed away at 11:30 PM on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Oaklane Nursing and Rehab in Stronghurst. She was born August 4, 1932 in Tompkins Township near Kirkwood, Illinois, the daughter of William Henry and Lois Beatrice (Welch) Simmons. Bea attended school in Biggsville and Biggsville High...

Dec 27, 2020

Gary L. Hull, age 72, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 9:00 PM on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Serenity of Lake Storey in Galesburg, Illinois. He was born February 17, 1948 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Elmer and Sara (Sickles) Hull. Gary was raised and educated in Monmouth where he attended local schools and Monmouth High School...

Dec 27, 2020

Karen J. Day, age 74, of Monmouth, Illinois, died at 7:00 AM on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Monmouth Nursing Home in Monmouth, Illinois. She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Day of Peoria, Illinois. Cremation is being accorded. No services are being planned at her request. Turnbull Funeral Home in Monmouth is in charge of arrangements.

Dec 26, 2020

Lester Denton “Les” Smith, Jr., 96, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family Saturday, December 26, 2020 at 6:40 a.m. Les was born July 19, 1924 in Galesburg, the son of Lester and Anna S. (Werteen) Smith, Sr.  He graduated from GHS and attended Brown’s Business College in Galesburg.  Les enlisted in the United States...

Dec 26, 2020

Edwin "Swede" Johnson, age 92, of Biggsville, Illinois; passed away at Oak Lane Nursing and Rehab. in Stronghurst, Illinois on Saturday December 26, 2020 at 2:40 am. "Swede" was born on April 24, 1928 in Henderson County near  Biggsville, IL and is the son of Floyd E. and Helen L. South Johnson. He was raised in Biggsville where he...

Dec 25, 2020

Mary Ann Severns, 84, of Oquawka, formerly of Galesburg, passed away at 6:25 a.m. Friday, December 25, 2020 at Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth. Mary was born February 17, 1936 in Galesburg, the daughter of Walter F. and Anna Gladys (Deane) Shane.  She married David Ralph Severns on August 16, 1958 in Galesburg.  Mary is survived by her husband of...