Obituaries

Jan 27, 2025

Michele Ann Sprague (58), born on May 23, 1966 in Galesburg, Illinois, passed away at home on January, 27, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

Michele was proceeded in death by her father Ron Sprague (2015). She is survived by her mother and best friend, Rita Sprague whom Michele referred to as her “Sunshine”, her...

Jan 27, 2025

Leonard “Lenny” Guerrero, Jr., 75, of Dahinda, Illinois, died at 8:26 a.m. Monday, January 27, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

Lenny was born January 21, 1950 in Galesburg, Illinois, the son of Leonard and Helen (Padilla) Guerrero, Sr. Lenny graduated from Galesburg High School in 1968. He then began a career at...

Jan 27, 2025

I am stronger, wiser, and much better because of knowing you, Mom. Jeanette (Momma, Nette, Jimmy, Beanie) Dilworth Moultrie aged 74 years young was born in Iuka, Mississippi on Wednesday, January 17, 1951 to her loving parents, Mary Louise (Haynes) and Louis Alexander Dilworth. Her family relocated to Carbondale, Illinois when she was a baby.

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Jan 27, 2025

David Manning Uhlmann, 78, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Monday, January 27, 2025 at University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa.

David was born on September 6, 1946 in Galesburg, the son of Howard Dean and Beverly Jane (Burford) Uhlmann. After graduating from Galesburg High School in 1964, he attended Southern Illinois University, Morrison Institute of...

Jan 26, 2025

Jacqueline Ann Reimolds, 57, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Sunday, January 26, 2025 at University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa.

Jackie was born May 2, 1967 in Galesburg, the daughter of Nelle Rose (Lee) and Ashton Earl Blakewell, Jr. Jackie graduated from Costa Catholic School in 1982 and Galesburg High School in 1985. She attended...

Jan 26, 2025

Kathi M. Carr, age 72, of Galesburg, Illinois; passed away at her residence at 10:00 am on Sunday January 26, 2025. Kathy was born on November 26, 1952 in Aurora, Illinois and is the daughter of Richard and June Martin Williams. She attended schools in Aurora and graduated from East Aurora High School in the class of 1970. After...

Jan 25, 2025

Pauline E. Morris, age 92, of Monmouth, Illinois; passed away at 5:25 pm on Saturday January 25, 2025 at Marigold Nursing Home in Galesburg, Illinois. She was born on November 23, 1932 in rural Warren County near Alexis, Illinois and is the daughter of George V. and Mildred F. Johnston Smith. Pauline was raised in Shanghai City and attended...

Jan 24, 2025

Helen E. Hull, age 88, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at 1:45 pm on Friday January 24, 2025 at Alure of Lake Story in Galesburg, Illinois. Helen was born on June 1, 1936 in Burlington, Iowa and is the daughter of Martin P. and Lela M. McNamee. She was raised in Gladstone where she attended school and graduated from...

Jan 22, 2025

John C. Bodenhamer, 81, of Abingdon, Illinois, died on January 22, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Peoria, Illinois, from complications following a freak accident.

Born February 27, 1943 in Galesburg to Arthur W. and Ruth J. (White) Bodenhamer. John attended Abingdon schools before beginning his adult life working in a multitude of service...

Jan 22, 2025

Mary Alice Ashby, age 72, of Galesburg, Illinois and formerly of Oquawka;  passed away at 4:30 am on January 22, 2025 at Seminary Manor in Galesburg, Illinois. Mary Alice was born on March 21, 1952 in Galesburg, Illinois and is the daughter of Jay Martin and Alice Belle Coziahr McGee.  She attended school in Berwick and Galesburg and graduated...

Jan 21, 2025

Mary Lissa(Thompson) Polillo, 96, died at Richard Owen's Hospice Home, Peoria, Illinois on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

She was born October 10, 1928, in Galesburg, Illinois to parents Nellie (Morrison) and Raymond Thompson. She graduated from Galesburg High School in 1947.

She is survived by her son Matthew Polillo. Her grandchildren...

Jan 21, 2025

Cathy Louise DeRose, 61, of Galesburg, Illinois, was unexpectedly called home to be with the Lord on January 21, 2025.

Cathy was born July 15, 1963 in Augusta, Georgia, the daughter of Ben DeRose and Dorothy “Dottie” (Paben) Hess. Cathy is survived by her daugher, Melissa DeRose-Joslin of Katy, Texas; her son, Dalton Berglan of...

Jan 20, 2025

Gretchan Marie Osborne (Lytle), 51, of Wataga, Illinois passed away January 20th, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. She was born on February 28th, 1973 in Fairfield, IA, the daughter of Larry and Sandra (Foutch-Olson) Lytle. She was raised and educated in Wataga, Illinois. Known for her luscious red hair and infectious smile, she was...

Jan 20, 2025

Zachary W. Wood, age 41, of Antioch, Illinois and formerly of Gladstone; passed away at 4:47 pm on Monday January 20th 2025 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, Illinois. Zachary was born on January 30, 1983 in Burlington, Iowa and is the son of Gary Lee and Patty Lee McGraw Wood. He was raised in Gladstone where he attended...

Jan 18, 2025

Our dear mom, Sandra (Sandi) Kay Titus, sadly passed away on January 18, 2025, at the age of 79. She was born August 25, 1945. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her, offering motherly advice and unconditional love in abundance. Sandi resided in Galesburg, IL for most of her life. She was predeceased...

Jan 16, 2025

Kitzi Lee (Bedford) Bowman was born on September 17, 1974 to Mark Graham and Linda Marie (Weede) Bedford. She was also the stepdaughter to Steve Gillis. Kitzi spent her childhood growing up in Bloomfield, Iowa and spent her teenage years in the Quad Cities where she graduated from Rock Island High School. Growing up as the third child out...

Jan 15, 2025

Mavis Lynn Sanders, 84, of Galesburg, died Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa.

She was born in Macomb, Illinois, on June 5, 1940, the daughter of Loren H. and Hattie Mae (Stoneking) Friday. Mavis worked as a rehab aide at St. Mary’s Square for 27 years before retiring in 2005....

Jan 14, 2025

Ronald Russell Webber, 87, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family, Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 7:00 a.m.

Ron was born December 9, 1937 in Galesburg, Illinois, the son of James R. and madge R. (Dawson) Webber. Ron attended Avon Schools as a youth. The family later moved to the Knoxville area and Ron attended Knoxville school,...

Jan 14, 2025

Brent E. Malone, 48, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, died Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at home.

Brent was born August 20, 1976 in Galesburg, Illinois the son of Donald L. and Connie R. (Maltby) Malone. Brent graduated from Galesburg High School. Shortly after, he began working at Autozone in Galesburg, where his love for cars was...

Jan 14, 2025

Larry Eugene Walters, 81, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 11:06 p.m. Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.

Larry was born March 19, 1943, at home in Table Grove, Illinois, the son of Paul R. and Frances (Imel) Walters. Larry graduated from Valley High School and later served in the...