Obituaries

Jun 13, 2019

Gretchen Renee Decker, age 47, of Little York, Illinois, died at 1:21 PM on Thursday, June 13, 2019 in Henry County, Illinois as a result of a traffic accident. She was born on December 22, 1971 in Furth, Germany, the daughter of Russell "Rusty" and Sandra K. (Bridgman) Decker.

Gretchen attended school in the Union School District...

Jun 8, 2019

Kenneth A. "Kenny" Clark, age 54, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 1:27 AM on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois. He was born October 1, 1964 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Sammy  Eugene and Dolores Margaret (Hoy) Clark. Kenny attended school in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School with...

Jun 5, 2019

William E. Van Winkle, 69, of Galesburg, died early Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at home. Bill was born November 27, 1949 in Galesburg, the son of Virgil V. and Barbara E. (Dugan) Van Winkle. Bill married Nancy Bearden. She preceded him in death on January 16, 2009. Bill is survived by his father Virgil of Knoxville; one son, Mike...

Jun 5, 2019

Armando B. “Joe” Padilla, 72, of Galesburg, died at 8:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2019 in the emergency room at Galesburg Cottage Hospital.  Joe was born August 20, 1946 in Chicago, the son of Jose Navarro and Isabelle (Casillas) Padilla.  He married Pamela Jean Nelson on December 26, 1967 in Galesburg. They were married for 51 years, she survives.  ...

Jun 5, 2019

Gordon Eugene Speer of Sterling, Illinois, passed away June 5th, 2019, while under the exceptional care of Cedar Lake Memory Care in Lake Zurich, Illinois, and JourneyCare hospice.  Gordon was born on Christmas Day 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of the late Harland Russell and Frances May (nee French) Speer.

Gordon graduated from Monmouth College...

Jun 4, 2019

Albert "Dean"  Leath, age 81, passed away at 7:07 AM on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Costello Terrace in Monmouth, Illinois. He was born on December 19, 1937 in Macan, Missouri, the son of James Everett and Vurgil Ruth (Schaffer) Leath. Dean attended school in Cameron and Galesburg. On October 5, 1956, he married Patricia Johnson and she preceded...

Jun 2, 2019

Terrence J. “Terry” Hoben, 88, of Galesburg, passed away peacefully at his home in Galesburg surrounded by his loving family in the early hours of Sunday, June 2, 2019. Terry was born January 14, 1931 in Galesburg, the son of Celestine “Pat” and Lillian (Jordan) Hoben.  Terry graduated from Corpus Christi High School in Galesburg. On February 2, 1952...

Jun 2, 2019

Bettie Effie Phipps, 90, of Galesburg, died on June 2, 2019 at her home.  Bettie was born on August 23, 1928 at the family home in Knox County. She was the daughter of James and Carrie (Meadows) Hook. She married Hillard L. Phipps on August 24 , 1946 in Monmouth. Together they celebrated 62 years of marriage. He preceded...

May 31, 2019

Frances Gibbemeyer (Cokel)  passed away November 6, 2018, preceded in death by husband Conrad Gibbemeyer who passed away April 7, 2018.    They were graduates of Corpus Christi High School in Galesburg. Following graduation, Con proudly served 4 years in the United States Marine Corps. Upon his return from service Con and Fran were married September 3, 1960 at Corpus...

May 31, 2019

Thomas J. “Tom” Moran, 59, of Galesburg, died on Friday, May 31, 2019, 6:44 PM, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Tom was born on April 11, 1960, in Harvey, Illinois. He was the son of George and Pat Moran. Tom was survived by two brothers, Tim (Stacy) Moran of Albia, Iowa and Michael (Candice) Moran of Kokomo,...

May 31, 2019

Jean Marie Kostelecky, 89, of Galesburg, died Friday at 8:55 am on May 31, 2019 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.J ean was born December 29, 1929 at home in Stark County, North Dakota the daughter of Nicodemus E. and Genevieve (Laufer) Frank.  Jean married Walter W. Kostelecky on June 7, 1950 in Sheffield, ND.  He preceded her in death on...

May 29, 2019

Herbert L. Boone, 86, cherished husband, beloved father and doting grandfather passed away on May 29th after a long but brave fight with kidney disease.  Herb is survived by his treasured wife of 66 years, Mary Lou (Wessels) of Knoxville, his four children: Steve (Linda) of Dunlap, Patricia (Steve) Bates of Galesburg, Linda (Steve) Carter of Knoxville and Michael...

May 28, 2019

Alejandro “Alex” L. Gutierrez, 95, of Galesburg, died at3:58 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Alex was born December 30, 1923 in Comfort, TX the son of Dionicio and Gregorio (Lopez) Gutierrez.  He married Ramona J. Gimenez on November 7, 1943 in Galesburg.  Ramona preceded Alex in death exactly ten years earlier on...

May 28, 2019

Rosemary F. Lair, 82, of Jacksonville, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. She was born April 28, 1937, in Monmouth, the daughter of John “Jack” Jr. and Frances Boozan Doyle. She married Rodney Clark “Skip” Lair on May 2, 1959, at Immaculate Conception in Monmouth, and he survives. She is also survived by one daughter, Karen...

May 28, 2019

Gerald B. Van Tine, age 103, of Gladstone, Illinois; passed away at 12:20 am on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Oak Lane Nursing and Rehab in Stronghurst, Illinois. Gerald was born on November 24, 1915 in Monmouth, Illinois and is the son of Truman L.and Cora P. (White) Van Tine. Gerald was raised in rural Biggsville and attended local...

May 27, 2019

Coleman Clay, Jr., 59, of Galesburg went home to be with the Lord Monday, May 27, 2019. Coleman was born April 15, 1960 in St. Louis, MO the son of Coleman and Luvinia (Owens) Clay, Sr. He married Lisa Clayton on August 3, 1994 in St. Louis, MO.  She survives.  Coleman is also survived by five sons, Coleman Clay,...

May 26, 2019

Elijah Lloyd Stewart infant son of Surprina Westbrook and Samuel Stewart, Jr. was born a quiet birth on Sunday, May 26, 2019, 1:26 AM, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.  Elijah was survived by his mother, Surprina of Kewanee and his father, Samuel Stewart, Jr. of East Moline; two brothers, Timothy and Samuel III; his maternal grandmothers, Surprina...

May 25, 2019

Dixie Lee Quinn (nee St. George), 78, of Abingdon, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 25, 2019, 5:55 AM, with her children at her side, at the home of her son in Abingdon. Dixie was born on January 17, 1941, in Galesburg. She was the daughter of Richard and Elizabeth “Petie” (Harrison) St. George. She married Rodger Quinn on...

May 23, 2019

David Earl Allison, 66, of Florence, AZ, formerly of Galesburg, died Thursday, May 23, 2019 at home in Arizona. David was born September 1, 1952 in Galesburg, the son Francis Henry and Sarah Frances (Ridings) Allison.  David married Linda Diane Tabb on December 30, 1992 in Galesburg.  She survives.  David is also survived by two daughters, Amanda (Chris) Vest...

May 23, 2019

Frances Harriet Abbadusky, age 83, formerly of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 8:00 AM on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Roseville Rehabilitation and Health Care in Roseville, Illinois. She was born on August 23, 1935 in Bald Bluff, Henderson County, Illinois, the daughter of John Frank and Alwilda Margaret (Obenour) Briles. She was educated in Douglas Grade School and...