Obituaries

Mar 17, 2020

David R. St. Ledger, age 60, formerly of Monmouth, Illinois; passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Emergency Room in Peoria, Illinois. David was born on June 22, 1959 in Monmouth, Illinois and is the son of Dean and Nancy Burke St. Ledger. He was raised and educated in Monmouth where he attended Immaculate Conception...

Mar 16, 2020

Leah Behrens, 65, died peacefully at her sister's home on March 16, 2020 after a short but courageous battle with cancer.   Born in Fort Carson, CO., Leah traveled the world with her parents and 4 siblings until her father passed away while serving in the military, then settled in Galesburg IL where Leah spent the remainder of her life.Leah...

Mar 15, 2020

Patrick C. Kennedy, 69, of Galesburg, died Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Pat was born February 10, 1951 in Galesburg, the son of Francis LaVerne and Mary Elizabeth (Landuyt) Kennedy.  He married Theresa Lynn Baranowski on February 14, 1976 in Galesburg.  She survives as do their children, four daughters, Julie Anderson-Kennedy of Aurora, CO, Jennifer (Patrick)...

Mar 14, 2020

Carol Ann Drury, 73, of Galesburg, died at 7:04 a.m. March 14, 2020 at home in Galesburg.  Carol was born September 25, 1946 in Galesburg, the daughter of Virgil Foster and Josie Helen (Hovell) McGraw.  She married James Alan Drury on July 30, 1983 in Rock Island.  He preceded her in death.  Carol is survived by numerous nieces, nephews,...

Mar 11, 2020

William C. "Bill" Hurka, age 63, of Biggsville, Illinois, passed away at 4:23 PM on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Roseville Nursing and Rehab in Roseville, Illinois. He was born January 8, 1957 in Burlington, Iowa, the son of John Kenneth and Betty Delores (Spangler) Hurka. Bill attended school locally and graduated from Union High School. He worked 31...

Mar 10, 2020

For the protection of the family and all attendees, the family asks that if you're not feeling well, have fever, cough, or fatigue, please elect to stay home. The family fully understands and respects your decision not to attend. Thank You, Darlene and Family.

R. Terry Scalf, age 77, of Monmouth, Illinois; passed away at 8:18 AM...

Mar 9, 2020

James A. Mooney, age 83, of Gladstone, Illinois passed away in the morning of Monday, March 9, 2020 in Donna, Texas. Jim was born on February 4, 1937 in Farmington, Illinois and is the son of Jessie and Margie Reed Mooney. He was raised in Fairview where he attended local schools and later graduated from Fairview High School with...

Mar 9, 2020

James A. Mooney, age 83, of Gladstone, Illinois passed away in the morning of Monday March 9, 2020 in Donna, Texas. Jim was born on February 4, 1937 in Farmington, Illinois and is the son of Jessie and Margie Reed Mooney. He was raised in Fairview where he attended local schools and later graduated from Fairview High School with...

Mar 6, 2020

Mrs. A. Lucille Bundren, 83, of Galesburg, Illinois passed away at 2:25 am, Friday, March 6, 2020 at Aperion Care – North, Galesburg. Lucille was born October 4, 1936 in Gorin, Missouri, the daughter of Charles and Cleo Sweeney Curfman.She is survived by her brother, Floyd Curfman of Virginia, her friends, Gary and Becky Barton of Galesburg, her granddaughter,...

Mar 5, 2020

Frank Carl Theobald, 68, of Galesburg, died at 2:08 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2020 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Frank was born January 20, 1952 in Galesburg, the son of William Carl and Velma Marie (Delawder) Theobald.  Frank married Junie Laraine Dumse Early on December 23, 2006 in Galesburg.  She preceded him in death on May 7,...

Mar 5, 2020

Shirley J. Carson, age 87, of Monmouth, Illinois; passed away at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois on March 5, 2020. Cremation is being accorded and a complete obituary will be published on this site at a later date when arrangements for her service have been made. .

Mar 5, 2020

Geraldine A. "Gerry" Merry, age 90, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 3:14 AM on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Monmouth Nursing Home in Monmouth, Illinois. She was born on April 8, 1929 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Harold and Cora (Numbers) Johnson. Gerry attended school in Monmouth and was a graduate of Monmouth High School. She married...

Mar 3, 2020

Eloise Smith, age 97, of Biggsville, Illinois; passed away at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Oak Lane Nursing and Rehab in Stronghurst, Illinois. She was born December 25, 1922 in Roseville, Illinois, the daughter of Loren A. and Eva (Jones) Downes. Eloise attended school in rural Biggsville and was a graduate of Biggsville High School. On...

Mar 2, 2020

Herschel L. “Montey” Hogan, 79, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home with his wife and family by his side at 8:45 p.m. Monday, March 2, 2020. Montey was born November 27, 1940 in Galesburg, the son of Herschel L. Hogan and Betty Jane Campbell-Blixt.  Montey graduated from Galesburg High School.  He worked as a brakeman for Burlington Northern Railroad...

Mar 2, 2020

John Patrick King, Sr., 77, of Galesburg, died at 1:47 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2020 at home. John was born March 17, 1942 in Chicago, the son of James Edward and Laina Joanne (Huhtala) King.  John is survived by one son, John (Jennifer) King, Jr. of Bartlett; two daughters, Nancy (fiancé- Don Dredge) Reed of Gilson and Lynn (Robert)...

Feb 26, 2020

Joyce Irene Bean, 77, of Galesburg, died at 11:25 a.m. Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Joyce was born April 16, 1942 in Foxtown, IL the daughter of Tecumseh Guy and Maggie Marie (Gates) Bean.  Joyce is survived by three sisters, Wanda (Jim) Parrish of New Carlyle, OH, Betty Dawson, and Barb (Bob) LaFollette both of Galesburg;...

Feb 26, 2020

Edward D. "Ed" Mason, age 63, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 7:25 AM on Wednesday, February 25, 2020 at his residence in Monmouth. He was born August 17, 1956 in Avon, Illinois, the son of Clarence L. and Nedra (Gittings) Mason. Ed attended Roseville High School. Ed proudly served his Country serving in the United States Army. On...

Feb 24, 2020

Lawrence Edward “Larry” Neave, 82, of Galesburg, died at 10:26 a.m. Monday, February 24, 2020 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Larry was born November 10, 1937 in Galesburg, the son of Edward Joseph and Nelda Maude (Bone) Neave.  Larry graduated from Galesburg High School in 1955.  He then served in the US Air Force from 1955 until...

Feb 15, 2020

Mona Jo Rodriguez, 46, of Peoria Heights, died at 7:12 p.m. Saturday, February 15, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Mona was born July 3, 1973 in Galesburg, the daughter of Steven and Debra Kay (Stremmel) Rodriguez.  Mona is survived by her father, Steven of Galesburg; two sons, David Rodriguez-Harris of Bloomington and Darrien Rodriguez-Harris of Galesburg;...

Feb 14, 2020

Timothy E. Hill, 71, of Galesburg, died at 3:18 a.m. Friday, February 14, 2020 at home. Tim was born December 26, 1948 in Galesburg, the son of Fred E. and Juanita L. (Cunningham) Hill.  Tim is survived by his twin brother, Tom Hill of Orlando, FL; two sisters, Cosetta (Larry) Hammerlund of Galesburg and Suellen (Gerold) Davis of Bella...