Obituaries
Carla M. Bennett
Dec 15, 2019
Carla M. Bennett, 67, of Galesburg, peacefully passed into the arms of her beloved Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at OSF Hospital in Peoria. Carla was born July 21, 1952, in Galesburg, the daughter of Charles R. “Chuck” Bennett and Mary E. (Kennett) Bennett. She was educated in Monmouth area schools and graduated from...
William L. "Bill" Thompson
Dec 14, 2019
William L. "Bill" Thompson, age 68, of Danville, Illinois passed away at 1:25 pm on Saturday,December 14, 2019 at the Prairie City Rehab and Health Care Center in Prairie City, Illinois.William was born on April 12, 1951 in Danville, Illinois and is the son of William Elias and Mary Kate Ferrell Thompson. Bill was raised in Danville, where he...
Charles "Chuck" W. Wallar
Dec 13, 2019
Charles Warden Wallar, Sr., 83, of Galesburg, died at 10:41 a.m. Friday, December 13, 2019 at home. Chuck was born November 15, 1936 in Joplin, MO the son of Orville Winfield and Winona Loretta (Warden) Wallar. Chuck served in the US Navy. He worked as a branch manager for IBM for 32 years, retiring in 1990. Chuck enjoyed fishing. ...
Elmer L. Neikirk
Dec 13, 2019
Elmer L. Neikirk, 73, of Maquon, formerly of Peoria, died at 12:02 p.m. Friday, December 13, 2019 at home. Cremation rites will be accorded and no services are planned. Arrangements have been entrusted to Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg.
Donald E. Miller
Dec 11, 2019
Donald E. Miller, age 95, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at 5:12 am on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at his Monmouth residence. Don was born on July 31, 1924 in Monmouth, Illinois and is the son of Harry Roscoe and Hilda Belle Brinton Miller. Don was raised in Monmouth where he attended local schools. Don was married to Mary...
Ross E. Langwell
Dec 10, 2019
Ross Edward Langwell, 67, of Galesburg, died Tuesday, December 10, 2019 in Galesburg. Ross was born November 4, 1952 in Keokuk, IA the son of Glenn Edward and Alma Martina (McDermott) Langwell. He married Denise Holman. He later married Kathryn Engstrom. She preceded him in death on September 11, 2008. Ross is survived by one son, Matthew (Sheena McCoy)...
Janice M. Ator
Dec 9, 2019
Janice M. Ator, age 61, of Oquawka, Illinois; passed away at the Great River Hospice House in Burlington, Iowa on Monday, December 9, 2019 at 4:40 am. Janice was born on March 13, 1958 in Monmouth, Illinois and is the daughter of Duane "Stoney" and Doris Chennoweth Stoneking. Janice was raised in Oquawka and attended school in Oquawka and...
Deborah G. Dennis
Dec 8, 2019
Deborah Gail Dennis, 68, of Galesburg, died Sunday, December 8, 2019 at home. Deb was born June 3, 1951 in Galesburg, the daughter of Conley and Dorothy Willadee (Bramlett) Ferguson. Deb married Gary M. “Mickey” Dennis on December 22, 1967 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death in 2013. She is survived by one son, Chad (Becky) Dennis of...
Bruce P. Nelson
Dec 8, 2019
Bruce Paul Nelson, 62, of Gilson, died peacefully Sunday December 8, 2019 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, with his family by his side. Bruce was born July 7, 1957 in Galesburg, the son of Paul Warren and Violet Mae (Scott) Nelson. He married Trudy Ann Hanna on February 21, 1976 in Galesburg. She survives as do two...
Audie M. (Parker) Durand Mcbride
Dec 8, 2019
Audie M. Durand McBride, age 81, of Gilson and formerly of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at 9:10 am on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at her Gilson residence. Audie was born on March 19, 1938 in Long View, Texas and is the daughter of Tully Alberta and Yabba Mae Sherman Parker. She was raised and educated in the Kilgore and...
Carol "Sue" L. Chase
Dec 7, 2019
Carol L. “Sue” Chase, 86, passed away December 7, 2019 at the Knox County Nursing Home surrounded by her three sons: Chris Chase, Michael Chase, and Steve Chase. Born in Denver, Colorado, Sue moved to Galesburg in 1957 with her three boys and her first husband, Rowland Chase, who taught theater at Knox College. She married again to Omar...
Michael D. Rose
Dec 7, 2019
Michael D. Rose, age 62, of Oquawka, Illinois; passed away unexpectedly at his residence in rural Oquawka on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 5:25 pm. Mike was born on November 5, 1957 in Galesburg, Illinois and is the son of Ronald and Patricia Davis Rose. Mike was raised in Knoxville where he attended local schools and graduated from the...
Rita J. Trone
Dec 6, 2019
Rita Jean Trone, 65, of Galesburg, passed away December 6, 2019, peacefully at Cottage Hospital surrounded by family. Rita was born January 5, 1954 in Galesburg, the daughter of Clyde Riley and Jeannette Dallas (Fricke) Hans. She married the love of her life, Charly Trone, on April 11, 1973 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death ten weeks ago...
Greta L. (Peterson) Ryner
Dec 6, 2019
Greta Lucille Ryner, age 93, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at 8:25 am on Friday December 6, 2019 at the Roseville Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Roseville, Illinois. Greta was born on July 22, 1926 in Monmouth and is the daughter of Emmet Ray and Ruth Ellen Crandall Peterson. She was raised in rural Monmouth and attended West...
Antonia Padilla
Dec 2, 2019
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Antonia Padilla who was surrounded by her beloved family on Monday, December 2, 2019. Antonia is survived by one son, Richard Padilla (Kim) and granddaughter Ashley Padilla, of Springfield. One daughter Lisa Padilla, of Galesburg. Antonia leaves behind loving siblings, all of Galesburg and Texas. On Friday, December 6, 2019, a...
Gertrude Ann Bailey-Scott
Dec 2, 2019
Gertrude Ann "Gertie" Bailey-Scott, age 83, of Oklahoma City, OK and formerly of Olivehurst/Marysville, CA. and Monmouth, IL. passed away at 10:40 AM on Monday, December 2, 2019 at the VA Hospital in Oklahoma City, OK. She was born on Sunday, April 12, 1936 in Monmouth, Illinois, the third daughter of Walter Lee Edward and Evelyn (Ford) Bailey. Gertrude...
William E. Christofferson
Dec 1, 2019
William “Peanuts or Willie” E. Christofferson, 88, of RR Oneida, passed peacefully at home on December 1, 2019 at 3:11 a.m. with family surrounding him. He was born July 30, 1931 in Union, IA the son of Sherman A. and Birdie Loretta (Gleason) Christofferson. He is survived by one son, William (Maria) of Monmouth; two daughters, Terri (Jeff) Pearce...
Eloise S. West
Nov 28, 2019
Eloise Sue West, 77, of Galesburg, died at 2:08 p.m. Friday, November 28, 2019 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Eloise was born October 19, 1942 in Kewanee, the daughter of Nicholas and Veronica (Babarsky) Kopen. She married Charles R. “Dick” West. They later divorced but remained close friends. She is survived by two cousins, John (Sandra) Schopa...
Raphealla "Sis" R. Reynolds
Nov 27, 2019
Raphealla “Sis” Ramona Reynolds, 88, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home on November 27, 2019 at 11:30 p.m. Sis was born January 3, 1931 in St. George, IL, the daughter of Franklin Augustine and Rachel Josephine (Vassen) Fortin. She married Thomas James Reynolds on October 8, 1955 in Kankakee. He preceded her in death on July 22, 1995. She...
Linda L. Livingston
Nov 27, 2019
Linda L. Livingston, age 72, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 7:32 AM on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Aperian North Nursing Home in Galesburg, Illinois. She was born on May 26, 1947 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Arlo E. and Margaret F. (Smith) Sage. Linda attended schools in Monmouth and was a graduate of Monmouth High School....
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