Obituaries
Richard M. "Dick" Goff
Feb 11, 2020
Richard M. "Dick" Goff, age 79, of Biggsville, Illinois, passed away at 8:41 AM on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Great River Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa. He was born on November 29, 1940 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of William Harland and Susan Elizabeth (Larimer) Goff. Dick attended school at the Rozetta Grade School and later at...
Erma J. Smallwood
Feb 11, 2020
Erma J. Smallwood, age 92, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at Monmouth Nursing Home on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 surrounded by her family. Erma, the daughter of Halsey E. and Mary Rosina Stults Norris, was born on May 31, 1927 in Peoria, Illinois, where she spent her early years. Erma was raised in Monmouth, where she attended Garfield and...
Robert G. Venard Jr.
Feb 10, 2020
Robert G. Venard Jr., age 62, of Oquawka, Illinois; passed away at 7:35 am on Monday, February 10, 2020 at the Roseville Rehab and Health Care Center. Robert was born on January 31, 1958 in Monmouth, Illinois and is the son of Robert G. Sr. and Peggy Ann Colley Venard. He attended Monmouth schools and graduated from Monmouth High...
Richard P. "Dick" Wignall
Feb 8, 2020
Richard Paul “Dick” Wignall, 85, of Altona, died at 4:15 a.m. Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Heartland Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg. Dick was born December 7, 1934 in Galesburg, the son of Russell Raymond and Inez Ellen (Reeves) Wignall. He married Ginger Sands. Dick later married Ellen Louise Mitchell on February 6, 1995 in Cambridge. Dick is survived...
Rodney R.D. Johnson
Feb 6, 2020
Rodney D. “R.D” Johnson passed from his earthly home on February 6, 2020 at OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center his loving family with him. R.D was born on October 16, 1945 to Julius “Buster” Johnson and Mary K. King Johnson. R.D. married Carole P. Carter in 1964, and born to that marriage in 1965 was Tamara Jo. R.D. joined...
Lois H. Burke
Feb 6, 2020
Lois Howes Burke, 92, of Galesburg, died peacefully at 11:35 a.m. Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Lois was born December 1, 1927 in Detroit, MI the daughter of Willard Boyden and Marion (Lewis) Howes. She married Robert James Burke on September 2, 1950 in Bloomington, IL. He preceded her in death on June 2, 2008. Lois...
Melvin "Pete" E. Mosley, Sr.
Feb 5, 2020
Melvin E. “Pete” Mosley, Sr., 78, of Galesburg, passed away at 2:10 p.m. Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at his home, with his wife by his side. Pete was born July 25, 1941 in Forrest City, AR, the son of Henry Clay and Eurydice (Mack) Mosley, Sr. He married Shirley Ann King on August 9, 1985 in Galesburg. He is...
Walter "Poppee" Matan
Feb 4, 2020
Walter “Poppee” Matan age 87 long time resident of Wilmette passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 4, 2020 with family at his side. Beloved husband of Helen Matan for 59 years, loving father of Walt Matan. proud grandfather of Natalie, Ashley and Alyssa. Walter and Helen's greatest achievement was bringing his parents, brothers, sisters and their families from Croatia;...
Sandra K. Howell
Feb 4, 2020
Sandra K. Howell, age 67, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 1:04 PM on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at her residence. She was born on March 5, 1952 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Lawrence A. and Mary K. Brasche Pierce. Sandra attended local schools and graduated from Monmouth High School with the Class of 1970. On August 29,...
Gunnard A. "Gunny" Wells
Feb 3, 2020
Gunnard Allen “Gunny” Wells, 71, of Galesburg, died at 12:58 a.m. Monday, February 3, 2020. Gunny was born January 29, 1949 in Galesburg, the son of Glen Allen and Ethel Marie (Griggs) Wells. Gunny married his high school sweetheart, Cynthia Ann Davis on November 9, 1968. Gunny and Cindy enjoyed motorcycle riding, scuba diving, vacationing in the Gulf of...
Peggy J. Kirby
Feb 2, 2020
Peggy Jean Kirby, 64, of Galesburg, died at 4:58 p.m. Sunday, February 2, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Peggy was born April 14, 1955 in Keokuk, IA, the daughter of Ellis O'Dell and Juanita (Hollis) Kirby. Peggy is survived by two daughters, Lisa Meece and Stephanie Kirby both of Galesburg; 7 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren;and three...
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
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