Obituaries

May 13, 2020

Loretta Mae Finn Carson “Granny”, 89, of Galesburg, died at 2:09 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Unity Point Methodist Hospital, Peoria. Loretta was born January 12, 1931 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Lawrence and Aldine Margerette (Carter) Finn.  She married John Clay Carson on January 14, 1948 in Galesburg.  He preceded her in death on December 5,...

May 12, 2020

Shirley Jane "Janie" Steinert of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away on May 12, 2020 after a brave battle with cancer. She passed away at her son, Rob's home in Prescott Valley, AZ with her sons by her side. Janie was born in Monmouth, Illinois to Elveree (McClain) and John Coursey on March 3, 1942. Janie attended Garfield Elementary Schoool in...

May 9, 2020

Bobby Gene Frazier, 82, of Galesburg, died at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2020 at home. Bobby was born January 8, 1938 in Clifton Hill, MO, the son of Ebert Jackson and Polly (Powell) Frazier.  He married Linda Kay Fordyce in Galesburg.  She survives.  Bobby is also survived by three brothers, Maurice Frazier of Knoxville, Jack (Sharon) Frazier of...

May 7, 2020

Miriam Francis Estrada, 87, of Galesburg, died at 10:22 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 2020 at home. Miriam was born October 5, 1932 in Granada, Nicaragua, the daughter of Dr. Manuel and Amelia (Estrada-Diaz) Granizo.  The family moved to Tacoma, WA in 1944 at the age of 12.  Shortly after, they moved to San Francisco, CA where she lived until...

May 7, 2020

Merlene White, age 75, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 8:58 PM on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Seminary Manor in Galesburg, Illinois. She was born on November 13, 1944 in Muscatine, Iowa, the daughter of Merle and Maxine (Hank) Partington. She attended schools in Monmouth and was a graduate of Monmouth High School. Merlene was previously married to...

May 5, 2020

Joan Johnson, 90, of Knoxville, died at 9:37 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at home. Joan was born November 3, 1929 in Galesburg, the daughter of Leo and Inez Gertrude Victoria (Carlson) Taylor.  She married Dick Johnson on October 22, 1955 in Galesburg.  He preceded her in death on July 12, 2012.  Joan is survived by one daughter, Keri...

May 5, 2020

Cindy Lee Hensley, 62, of Wataga, died Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at home. Cindy was born October 17, 1957 in Galesburg, the daughter of Sherrow Lee and Carolyn (Miles) Kirk.  Cindy is survived by her mother; one son, Lucas Ingram of Galesburg; one daughter, Leah (Jose) Reina) Hensley of Barcelona, Spain; and three grandchildren, Xana, Ingrid, and Alfonso Reina. ...

May 1, 2020

Elizabeth J. "Betty" Ballard, age 91, a life long resident of the Little York community passed away at 10:10 pm on Friday May 1, 2020 at the Monmouth Nursing Home. Betty was the fifth of seven children born to Danish immigrants, Andrew and Laura Marie (Nielsen) Bertelsen on May 6, 1928 in Monmouth, Illinois. Betty was raised in Little...

Apr 27, 2020

After years of a very tough battle with Parkinson, my father's wish to never leave his home at 773 Day Street and not go into a nursing home, was kindly granted by God.   Born August 14, 1940 - Gene "Coke" LaFollette was married at the age of 18, and is survived by three sons, Lester, Crosiar, and Tom; six...

Apr 26, 2020

Debbra Kay Kern,70, Galesburg, died at 11:36 a.m. Sunday, April 26, 2020, at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. She was born on May 11, 1949 in Galesburg, the daughter of Frank and Adele Kern. She is survived by her son Chris (Gina) Kern, and three grandchildren, Elizabeth, Ethan, and Caroline all of Prosper, TX. She is also survived by siblings F....

Apr 26, 2020

Donna L. Carothers-Price, age 86, of Biggsville, Illinois, passed away at 4:15 PM on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at her residence. She was born June 24, 1933 in Biggsville, Illinois, the daughter of Walter and Flora (Cumpton) Carothers. She attended schools in Biggsville and was a graduate of Biggsville High School. On June 24, 1951, Donna married Robert L....

Apr 23, 2020

Ronald Larry Dooley, age 78, of Coldwater, Michigan; passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 at his home. He was born May 22, 1941 in Augusta, Illinois to Allen Dale and Lillian Marie (Merideth) Dooley. He married Minnie Lou Watkins on September 23, 1962 and she survives. Ron moved to Coldwater, Michigan in 1973 from Oquawka, IL with Gamble Skogmo...

Apr 20, 2020

Olivia Gutierrez, 87, of Galesburg, died at 10 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2020 at Aperion Care North, Galesburg. Olivia was born August 24, 1932 in Kerrville, TX the daughter of Henry and Marianna (Espinosa) Vargas.  She married Alvaro Gutierrez, Sr. on September 29, 1947 in Kerrville, TX.  He survives.  Their 72 year marriage brought five children, Emily (George) Ayala...

Apr 20, 2020

Garry L Rankin passed away April 20, 2020 at the Bradford Home, Tucson, Az. He died of natural causes  after suffering a stroke in 2004, (no COVID 19).

Garry was born August 10, 1948 in Monmouth Il. He graduated from Union High School. He assisted his father on the farm in Rozetta Township after graduation. He then...

Apr 18, 2020

Mary D. Galloway, 85, of Galesburg, died peacefully Saturday, April 18, 2020 at her home with her family by her side.  Mary was born on September 15, 1934 in Galesburg, the daughter of Philip A. and Annie (Drinkall) Weinberg.  She married William G. “Gale” Galloway.  He preceded her in death on January 20, 1988.    Mary and Gale’s marriage brought...

Apr 18, 2020

James (Jim) G. Kightlinger, 68, of Kickapoo passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Peoria. A graveside service will be held at a later date at Memorial Park Cemetery in Galesburg.   Jim was born in Galesburg, Illinois, on December 2, 1951, a son of Duane E. and Doris Dexter Kightlinger.  His parents preceded him...

Apr 16, 2020

Larry L. Anglund, 64, of Galesburg, died at 2:42 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 2020 in the emergency room at Galesburg Cottage Hospital.  Larry was born April 13, 1956 in Galesburg, the son of Jack R. and Barbara Lee (Berry) Anglund.  Larry is survived by his mother, Barb Hawkins of Galesburg; and a step brother, Doug (Lina) Hawkins of Oquawka. ...

Apr 15, 2020

Carolyn P. Collier age 68 died at 3:36a.m. Wednesday April 15, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Hospital Peoria, Il. She was born January 17, 1952 in Macomb, Il. the daughter of Robert J. and Pauline M. Rieger Andrews. She married B. Bradley Collier August 1, 1992. Carol is survived by her husband Brad; one sister, Linda Andrews of Galesburg;...

Apr 15, 2020

Jean F. Hopson, age 87, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 8:57 PM on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth, Illinois. She was born on June 7, 1932 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Terrance W. and Frances (Burns) Gavin. Jean attended Farmer's Academy and was a graduate of Monmouth High School. On...

Apr 13, 2020

Michael Lee Cook, 70, was welcomed into his heavenly home on Monday, April 13, 2020 at 4:35 p.m. while a patient at the University of Iowa Hospital. He was able to spend his last Easter Sunday being loved by his family, including all of his grandchildren and his friend Tom.

Born on July 24, 1949, in Fort...