Obituaries

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...

Oct 29, 2019

Patricia Ann Heise died peacefully at 4:45 a.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at the Marigold Rehab and Health Care Center in Galesburg, Ill at the age of 82. Patricia was born on March 10, 1937 in Kewanee, Illinois to Ernest and Grace (Nass) Lingwall. Upon her mother’s death while an infant, she was raised by her loving aunt and...

Oct 27, 2019

Cheryl Anne Maner, 76, of Galesburg, died peacefully Sunday, October 27, 2019 at home with her family by her side. Cheryl was born February 15, 1943 in Galesburg, the daughter of Maynard Max and Anastasia (Joseph) Ellison.  She graduated from Corpus Christi High School in 1960.  Cheryl married Kenneth B. Maner on July 24, 1971 in Galesburg.  He survives. ...

Oct 22, 2019

Ralph F. Elliott, 97, of Monmouth, IL passed away 6:40 p.m. Tuesday October 22, 2019 at the Monmouth Nursing Home. Ralph was born on August 5, 1922 in Lenox Township in rural Monmouth, IL. He was the youngest child of W. E. and Harriet (Brooks) Elliott. He was raised on the farm and attended West Prairie School and graduated...

Oct 21, 2019

Becky A. Leafgreen of Galesburg died October 21, 2019 at home in Galesburg. Becky was born on June 30, 1954 in Galesburg, the daughter of James Snodgrass and Virginia Upchurch Snodgrass. Becky was raised by Betty Jacobs Gabriel of Galesburg who preceded her in death on January 7, 2019. Becky married Bill Leafgreen in 1994 and he preceded her...

Oct 20, 2019

Delores Jean Howerter, 77, of Galesburg, died Sunday, October 20, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Dee was born the oldest daughter of Ivan Walter and Veta Burnett (Marshall) Schroeder on May 13, 1942 in Avoca, Iowa.  The family moved to Galesburg after WWII and Dee graduated from GHS in 1960 as the first class to graduate...

Oct 19, 2019

John E. "Jack" Kage, age 85, of Oquawka, Illinois; passed away at 1:40 am on Saturday October 19, 2019 at Great River Klein Center in Burlington, Iowa. Jack was born  on May 1, 1934 in Rozetta Township and is the son of Walter Evingston and Norma Fern Ward Kage. He was raised in Henderson County where he attended local...