Obituaries
Norman L. Groff
Sep 8, 2019
Norman L. Groff, 98, of Galesburg, died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Marigold Health Care Center and Rehab, Galesburg. Norm was born October 19, 1920 in Hannibal, the son of Oley Oren and Belva Otho (Lee) Groff. He married Mary Kay Winters on June 30, 1947 in Galesburg. She preceded him in death on April 4,...
Chris A. Persefield
Sep 2, 2019
Chris Allen Persefield, 64, died at 9:16 a.m. Monday, September 2, 2019 at home. Chris was born June 30, 1955 in Peoria. Chris is survived by two daughters, Amy (Randy) Barger of Bartonville and Savannah Persefield of Galesburg; two granddaughters, Katherine and Kylee Darling; his step-mother, Ila Persefield of Brimfield; Sister Ethel Mae (Andy) Montgomery-Persefield; and a niece, Jessica...
Danny R. Kane, Sr.
Sep 1, 2019
Danny Ray Kane, Sr., 72, of Woodhull, formerly of Bettendorf, IA, died Sunday, September 1, 2019 at home, surrounded by his family. Danny was born September 29, 1946 in Davenport, IA, the son of Leonard and Zella Marie (Woods) Kane. He married Shireen O. Leddy on June 28, 1997 in Bishop Hill. She survives of Woodhull. Danny is also...
Joyce Thompson
Sep 1, 2019
Joyce (Benbow) Thompson, formerly of Galesburg, Canton IL and Stockton Ca, passed away Sunday, Sept 1. Seminary Manor, Galesburg, IL. Joyce was born in Galesburg on March 14, 1933 the daughter of James Prestren and Flavia Mary (Leef) Benbow. Joyce married John Thompson of Alexis IL, in 1956. Together they had 4 children. Joyce is survived by Lori (Randy)...
Linus Dean Kenney
Aug 30, 2019
Linus Dean Kenney, son of Dustin Dean Kenney and Nickole Lynn Anderson, was born a quiet birth on Friday, August 30, 2019 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Private family services were held. Arrangements have been entrusted to Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg.
Lester W. Vicary
Aug 30, 2019
Lester W. Vicary went to meet his LORD, surrounded by his loving family and friends, in Galesburg, Illinois, on August 30, 2019. Lester W. Vicary was born May 19, 1928 in Peoria, Illinois to Lester Vicary and Grace Jones Vicary. He married Vivian June Bradley in 1983 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is survived by his wife, June, of...
Larry "Luke Duke" D. Lucas, Sr.
Aug 30, 2019
Larry “Luke Duke - Midnight Cowboy” Lucas, 77 years old of Galesburg, Illinois, died on Friday, August 30, 2019, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born August 26, 1942 in Canton, Illinois to the late Jerry B. Lucas and Gertrude “Diggs” Pullens. Larry was of the Baptist faith and a true believer...
Betty Lehne
Aug 29, 2019
Betty Lehne, 81, of Galesburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 12:10 a.m. on August 29, 2019, at Seminary Manor. Betty was born in Chillicothe, IL on January 5, 1938, to William Taylor and Martha Lena (Heacock) Karrick. She grew up in central Illinois and attended Williamsfield High School. Betty had a great love for...
Mary Frances Smith
Aug 29, 2019
Mary Frances Smith, age 97, of Monmouth, Illinois; passed away at 3:04 pm on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Monmouth Nursing Home in Monmouth. Mary Frances was born on October 23, 1921 in Monmouth, and is the daughter of John E. and Margaret Holland Smith. Mary Frances was raised in Monmouth and attended Immaculate Conception School where she graduated...
Doris E. Herrin
Aug 28, 2019
Doris Eileen Herrin, 95, of Galesburg, died at 2:37 p.m. Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Doris was born February 8, 1924 in St. Augustine, the daughter of Patrick Henson and Garnet Verona (Babbitt) Hagan. She married Robert Edward Herrin on February 8, 1944 in Peoria. He preceded her in death on December 20, 2004. Doris is...
Joyce M. Hendricks
Aug 24, 2019
Joyce M. Hendricks, 87, of Galesburg, died at 3:44 a.m. Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Joyce was born October 16, 1931 in Galesburg, the daughter of James and Roberta Marie (Hopkins) Nemeth. She married Robert Hendricks on February 28, 1950 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on September 17, 2010. Joyce is survived by two...
Marianne Hillier
Aug 23, 2019
Marianne Hillier, 86, of Galesburg, died at 4:30 p.m. Friday, August 23, 2019 at home with her family by her side. Marianne was born April 21, 1933 in Wapello, IA the daughter of Arthur Zola and Genevieve Mae (Yarrington) Kremer. She married William Hillier, Sr. on June 22, 1950 in Rock Island. He preceded her in death on April...
Donald Keith Thomas
Aug 23, 2019
Donald Keith Thomas, 91, of Galesburg, formerly of Monmouth, died at 12:26 a.m. Friday, August 23, 2019 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Don was born November 11, 1927 at home in Monmouth, the son of Craven Alexander and Norma Lucille (Kelly) Thomas. He married Anna Marie Poulson on January 14, 1949 in Monmouth. She preceded him in death in 1981....
Wilma Jean Kincade
Aug 23, 2019
Wilma Jean Kincade, 85, of Spring Hill, KS, died at 1:59 a.m. Wednesday, August 23, 2019 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Cremation rites have been accorded and no local services are planned. Arrangements have been entrusted to Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg.
Eloise Ann Sholl
Aug 22, 2019
Eloise Ann Sholl, 76, of Galesburg, died on Thursday, August 22, 2019, 8:34 AM, at Aperion Care Galesburg North. Eloise was born on September 11, 1942 in Galesburg. She was the daughter of Calvin and Josephine (Hughes) Duncan. Eloise is survived by her son, Jeff (Jennifer) Sholl of Galesburg. She was preceded in death by her parents and beloved...
Samuel V. Mckie
Aug 22, 2019
Samuel V. McKie, 87, of Galesburg, formerly of Oneida, died at 5:25 p.m. Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Sam was born March 18, 1932 in Oneida, the son of Clyde Miller and Clara Lucinda (Hannam) McKie. Sam graduated from the first class of ROVA in 1949. He joined the Army on February 10, 1954 and was...
Jack W. Soper
Aug 20, 2019
Jack Wilbur Soper, 87, of Galesburg, died on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, 6:06 PM, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Jack was born on January 20, 1932, in Knoxville. He was the son of Scott and Alma (Johnson) Soper. Jack married Annabelle Harris Danforth on September 15, 1962. Together they celebrated 48 years of marriage. Annabelle preceded him...
Colleen Hyde
Aug 20, 2019
“When you die, if you get a choice between regular heaven or pie heaven, choose pie heaven. It might be a trick, but if it's not, mmmm boy.” -Jack Handy and quoting him, Colleen Hyde On August 20, 2019, Colleen (Collins) Hyde said goodbye to this world and hello to pie heaven. Born February 2, 1953 Colleen was a...
Ermadean M. Hull
Aug 20, 2019
Ermadean M. Hull, age 93, of Biggsville, Illinois; passed away at 8:55 pm on August 20, 2019 at the Oak Lane Nursing and Rehab Center in Stronghurst, Illinois. She was born on May 23, 1926 in Lee County, Iowa and is the daughter of William Glen "Slim" and Elma Ruth Leazer Denly. Ermadean was raised in Biggsville where she...
Linda S. Somerville
Aug 20, 2019
Linda S. Somerville, age 70, of Biggsville, Illinois passed away at 5:32 pm on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Illinois. Linda was born on April 12, 1949 and is the daughter of Howard Dale and Anna Margaret Berresford Somerville. She was raised in Biggsville, Illinois where she attended local schools and graduated...
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