Obituaries

Nov 26, 2019

William E. "Percy" Kane, 72, of Little York, died at 2:47 p.m. Tuesday November 26, 2019 at Heartland Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg. Cremation rites have been accorded.  A celebration of life will be held starting at 12 p.m. Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the The Corral, 1685 Grand Ave., Galesburg, IL 61401.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Watson...

Nov 24, 2019

Melissa Ann Hackwith, 39, of Galesburg, died at 1:54 p.m. Sunday, November 24, 2019 at home. Melissa was born on September 1, 1980 in Peoria.  She is survived by her mother, Debra Ann Snider-Miller of Toulon; her father, Paul Hackwith of Manitou; two sons, Tyce Wade and Evan Wade both of East Galesburg; one daughter, Breanna Wade of Galesburg;...

Nov 24, 2019

Michael Allen Ingle, 59, of Allen, Texas, died at 8:24 p.m. Sunday, November 24, 2019. Michael was born July 9, 1960 in Galesburg, the son of Charles Glenn and Gracie Ardean (Mosher) Ingle.  He married Angela O’Connor on May 8, 1981 in Galesburg.  She survives as does his father, Charles of Hartsburg; one son, Connor Ingle of Dallas, TX;...

Nov 23, 2019

Hazel Ann Stewart, 56, of Galesburg, died Saturday, November 23, 2019 at home surrounded by her family and friends. Hazel was born October 1, 1963 in Galesburg, the daughter of William Michael and Constance Mae (Kneeream) Shea.  She married Dennis Lee Smith on July 12, 1980.  He died on May 23, 1985.  She later married Roger Stewart on December...

Nov 23, 2019

Russell C. "Rusty" Stanton, age 73, of Monmouth Illinois; passed away at OSF Holy Family Medical Center on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 9:53 pm. Rusty was born August 11, 1946 in Monmouth and is the son of Donald Manville Stanton and Elizabeth Marie Mathison. He was raised in Monmouth where he graduated from Monmouth High School class of...

Nov 20, 2019

Brian Cliffton Bramlett, 63, of East Moline, died at 12:42 a.m. Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Aperion Care, East Moline. Brian was born December 25, 1955 in Galesburg, the son of Clyde H. and Betty Louise (Hillyer) Bramlett.  He is survived by one daughter Fawn Luv Monroe of Tucson, AZ; two brothers, Tom (Judy) Bramlett of Galesburg and Richard...

Nov 17, 2019

Mark A. Holford, age 64, of Gladstone, Illinois, passed away at 3:48 PM on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at his Gladstone residence. He was born on September 27, 1955 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Donald Eugene and Mildred Marie (Hull) Holford. Mark attended schools in Biggsville, Kirkwood, and graduated from Union High School. He later attended Bradley University....

Nov 16, 2019

Charles D. Colley, age 81, of Oquawka, Illinois passed away at 9:15 pm on November 16, 2019 at his residence in Oquawka, Illinois. Charles was born on February 10, 1938 in Oquawka and is the son of Gordon John and Ida Louise Nelson Colley. He was raised in Oquawka where he attended local schools. Charles served his country in...

Nov 15, 2019

Patricia Ann Hillier, 84, of Galesburg, died at 11:24 p.m. Friday, November 15, 2019 at home. Pat was born December 30, 1934 in Galesburg, the daughter of Paul Patrick and Mary Frances (Besser) Dougherty.  She married Jack Wessels, together they had four sons.  She later married Richard Hillier on December 13, 1984 in Galesburg.  He preceded her in death...

Nov 15, 2019

Kathryn “Katie/Kate” nee Goddard Fritz, age 90, passed away peacefully in her home during the early morning hours of November 15, 2019. Katie was a 47 year resident of Naperville. She is survived by her loving daughters, Nancy and Sue, both of Naperville. Kathryn was born on December 4, 1928 in Monmouth, IL and enjoyed a very happy childhood...

Nov 14, 2019

David Stuart Cass, 74, of Galesburg, IL died Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital, Galesburg, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Dave was born September 28, 1945 in Moline, the son of Glenn Arthur and Marian Elizabeth (Clarke) Cass.  He spent his youth growing up in Silvis.  Dave graduated from Western Illinois University with a master’s degree...

Nov 14, 2019

Pensa “Penny” Abigail Bass, a long-time resident of Lake Warren, passed away November 14, 2019, after a yearlong battle with cancer.

Born May 6, 1948, to Dean and Josephine Ross (nee Parrish), Penny grew up on a farm west of Monmouth with 5 siblings and began school at Hornbeck, a one-room schoolhouse. At Yorkwood high school she...

Nov 13, 2019

Vera Faye Lasley, 89, of Galesburg died peacefully at 6:55 a.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Aperion North, Galesburg. Vera was born September 1, 1930 in Dayton, OH the daughter of Samuel and Hazel Melinda (Nickerson) Kremer.  She married Leland Lasley in 1968 in Cameron, IL.  He preceded her in death in 1991.  Vera is survived by one son,...

Nov 11, 2019

Sarah "Sally" Standard, age 99, of Monmouth, Illinois; passed away at 12:49 PM on Monday, November 11, 2019 at Seminary Manor in Galesburg, Illinois. Sally was born on April 8, 1920 in Warren, Tennessee, the daughter of C.M. and Lizzie May (Oaks) Jones. She was raised in Union County in Southern Illinois and attended local schools through High School....

Nov 9, 2019

Geraldine Ann “Gerry” Roark, 80, of Galesburg, died at 11:37 a.m. Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg. Gerry was born March 5, 1939 in Monmouth, the daughter of Lewis and Garnet (Baughman) Rauch.  She married Donald Ray Roark on May 16, 1959 in Monmouth.  He survives.  Gerry is also survived by three daughters, Vivian...

Nov 7, 2019

Jane Hise, 77, of Knoxville, died at 6:54 a.m. Thursday, November 7, 2019 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Jane was born May 2, 1942, in Westfield, the daughter of Austin and Martha (Ledbetter) Parker.  She married Gerald David Hise on August 19, 1961, in Charleston. Jane is survived by her husband of 58 years, Jerry of Knoxville;...

Nov 6, 2019

Joan E Fontenot passed away quietly at home on November 6, 2019 at 8:06 pm. Joan was born November 9, 1934 in Keokuk, Iowa to John and Harriet Wilson. She was raised by her grandmother in Galesburg, IL. Joan worked at Maytag for 30 years before retiring in 1995. After retiring she then worked for 12 additional years as...

Nov 4, 2019

Betty Joan Horn, 87, of Galesburg, died at 4:51 a.m. Monday, November 4, 2019 in the Emergency Room at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Joan was born September 23, 1932 in Galesburg, the daughter of Charles and Allie (Edelman) Bailey, Sr.  She graduated from Alexis High School in 1950 and Brown’s Business College in 1952.  Joan worked at...

Nov 3, 2019

Mary Lois McCarnes, age 98, of Petersburg, Illinois, formerly of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at Sunny Acres Nursing Home, Petersburg, Illinois, on Sunday, November 3, 2019, at 4:44 PM.  She was born on May 27, 1921, in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Marion Walter and Theo Mary (Fowler) Stults.  Mary Lois began her education in Monmouth elementary schools, later...

Oct 31, 2019

Jose “Benny Rodriguez” Lopez, 88, of Galesburg, died at 11:20 a.m. Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville. Jose was born January 1, 1931 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, the son of Leobardo and Matiana (Mirales) Lopez.  He moved to the United States when he was 13.  He married Julia Martinez.  Together they had seven children.  They...