Obituaries
Irene L (Hennenfent) Grabau
Aug 17, 2020
Irene Grabau was always the younger sister to Nick, Mike and Helen Hennenfent. She was also the fun-loving aunt with a twinkle in her eye who thought that ice cream might be a good idea for no reason at all. She believed her young nieces and nephews should be outside on summer evenings catching fire flies on the big,...
Phyllis L. Wheeler
Aug 17, 2020
Phyllis L. Wheeler, 92, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away peacefully in her sleep at 2:34 AM on Monday, August 17, 2020 at Courtyard Estates in Monmouth. She was born on March 28, 1928 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of the late Orpha (Elness) and Clarence Holmquist, and big sister to brothers Charles and Jon Holmquist, who survive her. Phyllis...
Thomas Kevin Cecil
Aug 12, 2020
Thomas Kevin Cecil, 66, of Big Rapids, MI, died August 12, 2020 at home. Thomas was born September 2, 1953 in Galesburg the son of William Newlon and Mary Agnes (Pullen) Cecil. He graduated Costa Catholic School in 1971. Thomas is survived by his mother, Mary of Galesburg; two brothers, Tim (Connie) Cecil of Bettendorf, IA and Brian Cecil...
Ronald A. Devlin
Aug 5, 2020
Ronald Albert Devlin, 66, of Galesburg, died peacefully at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Ron was born August 8, 1953 in Galesburg, the son of Cletus Munson and Joyce Irene (Leafgreen) Devlin. Ron married Katherine Ann Fuller on May 18, 2002 in New Windsor, IL. Ron is survived by his wife Kathy...
Howard R. Parsons, Jr.
Aug 5, 2020
Howard R. Parsons, Jr., age 63, of Roseville, Illinois, passed away at 7:30 AM on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Roseville Rehabilitation and Health Care in Roseville. He was born July 2, 1957 in Burlington, Iowa, the son of Howard Roy, Sr. and Marilyn Jean (Long) Parsons. Howard attended school at Union High School. For a time, he worked...
Scott R. Mellican
Aug 1, 2020
Scott R. Mellican, 56, of Galesburg, passed away August 1, 2020. He was born July 17, 1964 in Galesburg to Theodore “Ted” and Marilyn (Norquist) Mellican. He was preceded in death by his father, Ted in 2018. Scott is survived by his mother, Marilyn; his brother, Steve; his sister, Sarah; his niece, Nikki; his nephew, Josh and wife, Jess;...
Kenneth Ball
Jul 30, 2020
Kenneth Ball, 80, of Galesburg, died peacefully Thursday July 30, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Kenny was born January 14, 1940 in Canton. He was raised on the family farm in rural Canton one of nine children. After graduating from Spoon River Valley High School, Kenny enlisted in the US Army September 21, 1960. While serving...
Carolyn J. (Kilpatrick) Davis
Jul 30, 2020
Carolyn J. Davis, age 77, formerly of Monmouth, passed away at 11:45 pm at the Good Samaritan Society in Davenport, Iowa on July 30, 2020. She was born on November 8, 1942 in Monmouth, IL.and is the daughter of Ross C. and Evelyn M. Newman Kilpatrick. She was raised by her grandparents and was reared and educated in local...
Marilyn A. Talbott
Jul 29, 2020
Marilyn A. Talbott, age 82, of Sacramento, California; passed away on Wednesday July 29, 2020 at her residence in Sacramento, California. Marilyn was born on December 23, 1937 in Monmouth, Illinois and is the daughter of Riley and Leona Hodges Talbott. Marilyn was raised in the Little York area and attended Old Number 1 country school. She graduated from...
Betty J. Campbell
Jul 29, 2020
Betty J. Campbell, age 86, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Monmouth Nursing Home in Monmouth, Illinois. She was born April 6, 1934 in Kitts, Kentucky, the daughter of Lee Holmen and Beulah Agnes (Vowell) Pyles. Betty was reared and educated in Harlan County, Kentucky and attended schools there. On August...
Alice W. Paulsgrove
Jul 28, 2020
Alice W. Paulsgrove, 95, of Galesburg, died peacefully, at 5 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, IL. Alice was born October 9, 1924 on the family farm near Raritan, IL the daughter of Ervin and Josie (Guy) Torrance. Alice worked for several years at the Raritan State Bank and later Burlington Truck Lines in...
Scott C. Clark
Jul 28, 2020
Scott Carl Clark, 56, of Galesburg, died peacefully at 10:40 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Scott was born October 27, 1963 in Durango, CO the son of Carl Curtis and Emelia Suzanne (LaRose) Clark. Scott is survived by his father, Carl Clark of Romeo, CO; two daughters, Christy (Roddy) Wilson of Victoria, TX...
Joseph E. Mckillip
Jul 28, 2020
Joseph E. McKillip, 92, of Galesburg, died peacefully at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice House in Peoria, Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Joseph was born October 15, 1927 to Paul W. and Mary C. (O’Brien) McKillip. On May 5, 1956 he married Fannie Lewis at St. Patrick’s Church in Galesburg.He graduated from St. Joseph Academy in 1945, where he...
Helen M. (Johnson) Chambers
Jul 27, 2020
Helen Marie Chambers, age 96, of Biggsville, Illinois; passed away at Monmouth Nursing Home in Monmouth, on Monday, July 27, 2020 at 7:57 am. Helen was born on May 28, 1924 on the farm south of Biggsville, IL and is the daughter of Floyd and Helen Leona South Johnson. Helen was raised in Henderson County where she attended local...
Geraldine R. Collins
Jul 25, 2020
Geraldine R. Collins, of Galesburg, passed away on July 25, 2020 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. She was born on December 30, 1924 in Galesburg, the daughter of Ray H. and Helen (Nelson) Myers. Geraldine spent most of her life in Galesburg, graduating from Galesburg High School. She married William J. Collins on November 11, 1950 and gave birth to...
Ned G. Anderson
Jul 24, 2020
Ned G. Anderson, 82, of Galesburg, died peacefully at 10:28 p.m. July 24, 2020 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Ned was born June 3, 1938 in Galesburg, the son of Leslie V. and Nina S. (Hill) Anderson. He married Deborah Jones on June 3, 1961 in Avon. She survives. Ned is also survived by one daughter, Angi (John) Lucas of...
Kathleen A. Allen
Jul 24, 2020
Kathleen A. Allen, 76, of Galesburg, died at 5 p.m. Friday, July 24, 2020 at home. Kathy was born December 19, 1943 in Galesburg, the daughter of Kenneth Allen and Margaret Mae (Baddget) Neave. She married Gordon “Butch” Allen on March 17, 1984 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on March 12, 2015. Kathy is survived by two...
Betty Jo Vogler
Jul 24, 2020
Betty Jo Vogler, 58, went to her peaceful place on July 24, 2020 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, after a long and brave battle with COPD. She was a life-long resident of Galesburg.Betty was born on August 10, 1961 in Galesburg to Glenn William and June Marie (Duvall) Suydam. Betty is survived by her husband of 40...
Dale R. May, Jr.
Jul 23, 2020
Dale R. May, Jr., 87, of Galesburg, died peacefully Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 4:45 p.m. at home with his family by his side. Dale was born January 13, 1933 in Galesburg, the son of Dale Roy May, Sr. and Georgia Ann Humphrey. At age 5 Dale was place in the Harrington Home until the age of 7 when...
Audrey M. Greenstreet
Jul 21, 2020
Audrey M. Greenstreet, 97, of Galesburg, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones at 8:40 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2020 in Galesburg. Audrey was born December 31, 1922 in Monmouth, the daughter of Andrew Peterson and Christina T. (Tholand) Scott. She married Clarence O. “Slim” Greenstreet on September 24, 1940 in Kahoka, MO. He preceded her in...
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