Obituaries
Bessie Marie Lefler
Jul 21, 2016
Bessie Marie Best, 77, of Galesburg, peacefully joined Jesus and her beloved husband on July 21st, 2016 at 1:55p.m. During her final days, she was surrounded by her loved ones. Bessie was born in Keokuk, Iowa on December 31st, 1938 to John and Mary Best (nee Dunn.) She met the love of her life, Harold Lefler, and married in...
Judith L. Milan
Jul 15, 2016
Judith L. Milan (Hicks), 71, of Galesburg, slipped quietly away at her daughter’s home with family at her side on Friday, July 15, 2016 at 10:15 a.m. She was born August 28, 1944 in Oakbrook, IL to Howard and Mary Hicks. She moved to Galesburg at an early age and graduated from Galesburg high School in 1962. She continued...
Valerie Jo Cozad
Jul 14, 2016
Wataga, Ill - Valerie Jo Cozad, 58, went home to be with Jesus on the afternoon of July 14, 2016. She was born on November 18, 1957, in Galesburg, Ill, to Walter and Ventura Maciel. Valerie married the love of her life, James (Mike) Cozad on May 14, 1976. They recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. Valerie was a...
Kenneth Michael Donovan
Jul 13, 2016
Kenneth Michael Donovan, 56, of Galesburg, died at 6:50 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at home. Ken was born January 13, 1960 in Hartford, CT the son of James and Mary Evelyn O’Connor Donovan. He worked as a HVAC installer, retiring after 35 years. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing, and was a pilot. He is survived by a close...
Devontae Valentino Campbell
Jul 6, 2016
Devontae Valentino Campbell, infant son of Jamie Armonz Campbell and Megan Renee Stout of Galesburg, was born a quiet birth on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at 1:26 pm, Galesburg. Devontae is survived by his parents, Jamie Campbell and Megan Stout of Galesburg; a brother, Jamie Campbell, Jr.; four sisters, Jaylynn Campbell, Jayda Dortch, Jayloni Graves, Jalainee Campbell, and Aaliyah...
Julie Marie Wood
Jul 3, 2016
Julie Marie Wood, 44, of Peoria, died on Sunday, July 3, 2016, 5:06 AM, at her home in Peoria. Julie was born on November 30, 1971 in Galesburg. She was the daughter of Roberta and the late Richard Wood. Julie is survived by her mother, Roberta of Rock Island; daughter, Riana of Rock Island; brother, Chris (Marla) Wood of...
Frances B. Cervantez
Jun 29, 2016
Frances Bernadette Cervantez, 77, of Galesburg, died at 4:35 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2016 in Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Frances was born August 20, 1938 in Galesburg, the daughter of Jose “Joseph” and Isabelle Casillas Padilla. She married Anthony Cervantez. Frances is survived by one daughter, Cynthia T. (Steven) Shotts of Galesburg; two sons, David A. (Deb Gamble) Cervantez of...
James Ernest Vancil
Jun 25, 2016
James Ernest “Jim” Vancil, 82, of Galesburg, died on Saturday, June 25, 2016, 8:40 pm at Heartland Healthcare Center, Galesburg. Jim was born on December 29, 1933, Avon. He was the son of Jesse Ernest and Lois (Blancett) Vancil. He married the love of his life, Joan Rock, on December 30, 1951 in Avon. Jim is survived by his...
Rev. Jerry Cato, Sr.
Jun 18, 2016
Rev. Jerry Cato Sr. went home to be with the Lord June 18, 2016 at 6:45am at his home. He born was June 20, 1948, in Luther, Okla., to the Rev. Wardell and Mrs. Fannie Mae (Shaw) Cato Sr. Rev. Cato married Rosalee Fern Svenson. He leaves to mourn; five daughters, Lisa Cato-Crider (Colonel) of Sterling, Annette Cato, Galesburg,...
Harvey L. Leafgreen
Jun 16, 2016
Harvey L. Leafgreen, 85, of Rio, died at 10:55 a.m. Thursday, June 16, 2016 at home. Harvey was born on May 29, 1931 in Rio, the son of William and Estella Swanson Leafgreen. He married the love of his life Barbara Sue Ehler on September 14, 1957 at the Rio Presbyterian Church. She preceded him in death on September...
Sheila Louise Crist
Jun 15, 2016
Sheila Louise Crist, 68, of Galesburg, died on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, 11:40 PM at Rosewood Care Center, Galesburg. Sheila was born January 9, 1948 in Galesburg. She was the daughter of Joseph Emmett Feely and Anna Jean (Farrell) Feely. She married Michael Albert in 1968, Galesburg and together they had a daughter, Tricia White. Sheila later married Rodney...
Roger K. Woolsey
Jun 14, 2016
Roger Kent Woolsey, 66, Galesburg, Illinois, passed away at 1:17 P.M. on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, Cottage Hospital, Galesburg, Illinois. Roger graduated from Williamsfield High School in 1967; Western Illinois in 1971 and earned his Masters Degree in 2006. He was born in Galesburg, Illinois on October 23, 1949, the son of Darreld E. Woolsey and Faye E. Woolsey....
Nicholas Lee Parmenter
Jun 11, 2016
Nicholas Lee “Nicky ‘Noodle’” Parmenter, 26, of Galesburg, died on Saturday, June 11, 2016, 11:50 AM, at his home in Galesburg. Nicky “Noodle” was born on November 30, 1989 in Galesburg. He is the son of the late Howard L. and Janet C. (Hagerty) Parmenter. Nicky “Noodle” is survived by his mother, Janet of Galesburg; his love, Crystal Platt...
Mary Madeline Carr
Jun 10, 2016
Mary Madeline Carr, 89, of Galesburg, died on Friday, June 10, 2016, 5:50 PM, at Heartland Healthcare Center, Galesburg. Madeline was born March 25, 1927 in Manchester, England. She was the daughter of Thomas Joseph, Sr. and Winifred Josephine Hoben Carr. Madeline is survived by many loving nieces and nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her...
Debra Cartee
Jun 9, 2016
Debra Louise Cartee, 51, of Galesburg, died at 2:40 p.m. Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Heartland Health Care, Galesburg. Debbie was born November 21, 1964 in Galesburg, the daughter of James W. and Gloria R. Sweet Cooper. She married Maurice Cartee on April 5, 1992. He preceded her in death on March 5, 2012. Debbie is survived by one...
Mary "Jodie" Prina
Jun 6, 2016
Mrs. Mary Josephine (Jodie) Prina passed away peacefully Monday June 6 in Paxton, Illinois. She was born September 3, 1924 in Galesburg to Frank H. Allison and Anna L. Owens. She was one of nine brothers and sisters. She married John Prina, also of Galesburg, on July 16, 1945. John and Jodie had seven children: Pat (Becky) Prina of...
Flora Jane West
Jun 6, 2016
Flora Jane West, 84, of Galesburg, died on Monday, June 6, 2016, 5:02 PM, at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville. Flora was born November 7, 1931 in Chandlerville, Illinois. She was the daughter of Lewis Johnson and Violet (Hohimer) Johnson. She attended high school in Bath Illinois. She married Willis Shaw in 1950, together they had four children. She...
Juan D. Rugama
Jun 3, 2016
Juan De Dios Rugama, of Galesburg, died Friday, June 3, 2015 in OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Juan was born March 8, 1952 in Mexico City, Mexico, the son of Manuel and Luz Rugama. He married Rosa Rodriguez on May 18, 1974 in Las Vegas, NV; she survives of Galesburg. Juan is also survived by one son, John...
Virginia Frances Dalegowski
Jun 1, 2016
Virginia F. Dalegowski, 85, of Galesburg, died at 8:32 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at Heartland Health Care, Galesburg. Virginia Frances Lee was born in Johnson County, Illinois, the daughter of Luther and Mary Shelton Lee. She married Gary R. Dalegowski on August 3, 1999 in Galesburg. He survives of Galesburg. Also surviving is one son, Steven Brumfield of...
Walter William Chamberlain
May 29, 2016
Walter William Chamberlain, 84, of rural Monmouth, died Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 4:50 a.m. in Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg. He was born July 16, 1931 in West Jersey, to Ray Milton and Florence Elizibeth Rennick Chamberlain. He went to West Jersey Grade School for 8 years, Toulon High School for 2 years, and graduated from Toulon...
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