Obituaries

Polly J. Guerin

Polly J. Guerin

Feb 1, 2020

Polly Jean Guerin, 67, of Galesburg, died at 7:27 a.m. Saturday, February 1, 2020 at home. Polly was born August 3, 1952 in Galesburg the daughter of Levi and Merle (West) Nelson.  She married the love of her life, David O. Guerin on May 3, 1969 in Galesburg.  He survives as do two sons, James Guerin of New Windsor...

Pauline E. Ortery

Pauline E. Ortery

Feb 1, 2020

Pauline E. Ortery, age 87, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 8:43 PM on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth, Illinois. She was born October 14, 1932 in Keithsburg, Illinois, the daughter of Freeman and Julia Robbins. She was raised and attended school in Keithsburg. On April 7, 1951, Pauline married Harry "Junior"...

Carolyn D. Hanson

Carolyn D. Hanson

Jan 30, 2020

Carolyn D. Hanson, age 65, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 1:26 PM on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Aperion Care North in Galesburg, Illinois. She was born on October 28, 1954 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Sam Eugene and Dolores Margaret (Hoy) Clark. Carolyn grew up in Monmouth and was a graduate of Monmouth High School. She...

Eugene H. "Buster" Goodlow

Eugene H. "Buster" Goodlow

Jan 28, 2020

Eugene Harrison Goodlow also known as "Blue, Gene, or Buster" was born to a loving mother Hazel L Kimbrough and a caring father William Goodlow in Galesburg IL. Eugene was the second oldest child of eleven, Eugene attended high school in Galesburg. Eugene eventually met and married Shearleen Triplett in 1959 where they bore one son together Raymond Goodlow...

Diane A. Frenster

Diane A. Frenster

Jan 27, 2020

Diane Araxia Frenster, 54, Galesburg, died around 8:00 pm on Monday, January 27.  Diane was born August 24, 1965 and grew up in Atherton, California.  She graduated valedictorian of Castilleja School in Palo Alto, California in 1983, and attended Stanford University, where she earned a Bachelors of Science in Physics.  She later earned a Masters in Physics at UCLA. ...

Richard "Dick" P. Mcculloch

Richard "Dick" P. Mcculloch

Jan 27, 2020

Richard “Dick” Paul McCulloch, 79, of Galesburg, died at 11:29 p.m. Monday, January 27, 2020 in the emergency room at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Dick was born June 16, 1940 in Galesburg, the son of Marvin Luther and Pauline Frances (Hoff) McCulloch.  He graduated from Galesburg High School in 1959.  After high school Dick worked for 2...

Harold B. Bishop, Jr.

Harold B. Bishop, Jr.

Jan 27, 2020

Harold B. Bishop, II, age 51, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 1:50 AM on Monday, January 27, 2020 at his residence. He was born on June 19, 1968 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Harold and Marilyn Bishop, Sr. Harold attended Monmouth High School and graduated with the Class of 1986. He worked for many years mowing for...

William "Bill" A. Claeys

William "Bill" A. Claeys

Jan 26, 2020

William “Bill” Albert Claeys, 70, of Galesburg, died at 9:12 a.m.  Sunday, January 26, 2020 at home. Bill was born February 25, 1949 in Kewanee, the son of Charles A. and Shirley C. (Lamb) Claeys.  He graduated from Kewanee High School.  He served in the US Army from April 1, 1971 until March 30, 1973.  He was stationed in...

James E. "Jimmy" Bailey

James E. "Jimmy" Bailey

Jan 26, 2020

James E. "Jimmy" Bailey, age 71, of Oquawka, Illinois; passed away at 5:47 am on Sunday morning January 26, 2020 at his residence. Jimmy was born on January 5, 1949 in Canton, Illinois and is the son of James Ray and Bonnie June Light Bailey. Jimmy was raised in Kilbourne, Illinois where he attended local schools and then attended...

L. Gale Carter

L. Gale Carter

Jan 24, 2020

Loring “Gale” Carter, 74, of Galesburg, died at 2:40 p.m. Friday, January 24, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Gale was born July 18, 1945 in San Diego, CA the son of S.A. and Elsie Mae (Masque) Carter.  He married Inez Louise Sloan on September 19, 1989 in Delta, OH.  She survives as do two daughters, Diane...

Deloris "Dee Dee" Melburg

Deloris "Dee Dee" Melburg

Jan 20, 2020

Deloris H. "Dee Dee" Sunquist Melburg, age 70, of Oquawka, Illinois passed away at her residence on Monday, January 20, 2020 at 9:05 am. "Dee Dee" was born on February 26, 1949 in Salina, Kansas and is the daughter of Harry and Alma Witt Sunquist. She was raised in Lindsburg, Kansas where she attended local schools and graduated from...

Eldred Allen Crain

Eldred Allen Crain

Jan 18, 2020

Eldred Allen Crain, age 68, of Monmouth passed away at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois on Saturday January 18, 2020 at 12:41pm. Allen was born on July 5, 1951 in Monmouth and is the son of Eldred E. and Mary Lois Sage. Alan was raised in Monmouth and attended Harding school, Central Jr. High, and Monmouth...

Margaret Anne Weber

Margaret Anne Weber

Jan 17, 2020

Margaret Anne Wetmore Weber, 90, of Galesburg and formerly of Rio, IL, passed away on January 17, 2020. Born in Evanston, IL, she was the daughter of Henry and Marion Wetmore.  Margaret graduated from Niles Township High School.  She attended Knox College, a family tradition, where she met her future husband. She married James L. Weber on October 15,...

Brendan P. Sherman

Brendan P. Sherman

Jan 16, 2020

Brendan Paul Sherman, 63, of Galesburg, died Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Clarissa Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, IA with his family by his side. Brendan was born February 23, 1956 in Rock Island, as one of nine children to Herbert L. and Kathleen C. (Hayes) Sherman, Jr.  He graduated from Bettendorf High School in 1974.  Brendan married Marianne Sternberg...

Phyllis J. Webber

Phyllis J. Webber

Jan 16, 2020

Phyllis Joan Webber, 90, of Galesburg, died at home Thursday January 16, 2020 at 12:35 p.m. Phyllis was born September 17, 1929 in Galesburg, the daughter of Crescent Edward and Victoria Lucille (Swanson) Worden.  She married Leroy E. “Lee” Webber on October 15, 1948 in Galesburg.  Lee preceded her in death in 1998.  Phyllis is survived by one son,...

Joan M. "Jody" Morrissey

Joan M. "Jody" Morrissey

Jan 15, 2020

Joan M. “Jody” Morrissey, 89, of Galesburg, died at 8:12 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2020 in Galesburg. Jody was born August 27, 1930 in Monmouth, the daughter of Earl and Mearl (Stickle) Curry.  She married John “Vince” Morrissey on June 19, 1954 at Corpus Christi Church, Galesburg.  He preceded her in death on September 18, 2012.  Jody is survived...

Beulah "Sue" M. Connell

Beulah "Sue" M. Connell

Jan 15, 2020

Beulah M. "Sue" Connell, age 91, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 7:25 PM on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Monmouth Nursing Home in Monmouth. She was born on August 2, 1928 in Ewing, Missouri, the daughter of Walter David and Ruby M. (Coleman) Clow. Sue attended school in Missouri and was a graduate of Palmyra High School. On...

William M. Romine

William M. Romine

Jan 15, 2020

William M. Romine, age 78, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. William is the son of William Marshal and Gertrude Marie Crockett Romine. He was born on May 23, 1941 in Monmouth where he attended local schools and graduated with the Class of 1959 at Monmouth...

Sally A. West

Sally A. West

Jan 10, 2020

Sally A. West, 51, died at 1:24 p.m. January 10, 2020 at Unity Point-Methodist Medical Center, Peoria.   Sally was born December 28, 1968 in Galesburg, the daughter of Gerald and Mary (Shepard) West. Cremation rites have been accorded.  No services are planned.

Mary Beth Caruso

Mary Beth Caruso

Jan 8, 2020

Mary Beth Caruso, 60, of Galesburg, died January 8, 2020 at home. Cremation has been accorded.  No local services are planned.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg.