Obituaries
Fred L. Shepherd
Nov 7, 2013
Fred L. Shepherd, 87, of Galesburg, went to be with the Lord at 8:20 p.m. Thursday, November 7, 2013. Fred was born on January 4, 1926 in Galesburg, the son of Freddie B. and Dora Gladys (Dodd) Shepherd. He married Inez Weedman on February 14, 1948. He later married Barbara James on July 26, 1963 in Moline. She preceded...
Juan Chicago Zamarripa
Nov 7, 2013
Juan “Chicago” Zamarripa, 57, of Galesburg, died at 11:22 p.m. Thursday, November 7, 2013 at Galesburg Terrace. Juan was born November 22, 1955 in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico the son of Leonardo and Sofia (Olguin) Zamarripa. Juan is survived by his fiancé, Terrie Delacruz of Galesburg; three sons, Carlos Zamarripa of Gordon, MN, Shane Delacruz and Cody Delacruz both of...
Michael Steven Wayne Dunlop
Oct 30, 2013
GALESBURG --- Michael Steven Wayne Dunlop, 60, of Galesburg passed away at 6:05 a.m. Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at his residence. He was born December 22, 1952 in Cedar Rapids, IA to Billy Gean Cornell and Joselyn England and was married to Vivan Lee in Cedar Rapids. She preceded him in death. He is survived by his son, Jim...
Leon Michael Full
Oct 26, 2013
Leon Michael Full, 84, of Galesburg, died at 11:50 p.m. Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Leon was born on July 10, 1929 in Sublette, the son of Jacob and Thelka (Dinges) Full. He graduated from St. Ambrose University in 1959. Leon served in the US Air Force from November 22, 1948 to November 24, 1952. He...
Carolyn E. Salsman
Oct 21, 2013
Carolyn E. Salsman, 76, a resident of the Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, formerly of Galesburg, died at 3:20 a.m. Monday, October 21, 2013 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Carolyn was born May 11, 1937 in Canton, the daughter of Paul and Mary (O’Rourke) Conrad. Carolyn graduated from Canton High School and went on to work as...
Mario Medina
Oct 21, 2013
GALESBURG --- Mario Medina, 88, of Galesburg was called to Heaven at 6:18 p.m. Monday, October 21 at Heartland Health Care Center in Galesburg. He was born March 11, 1925 in Avard, OK to Cenobio and Petra Martinez Medina and married to Dorothy Charles on February 4, 1953 at St. Patrick’s Church in Galesburg. She survives. Also surviving are...
James R. Fordyce
Oct 21, 2013
Mr. James R. Fordyce, 60, of Galesburg, formerly of Vandalia, died at 3:40 p.m. Monday, October 21, 2013 at Marigold Health Care Center, Galesburg. He was born on April 28, 1953 the son of James R. and Bonnie (Friday) Fordyce, Sr. Jim is survived by one brother Randy Fordyce of Silvis. Cremation rites will be accorded. No funeral services...
Darrell Mcgee
Oct 4, 2013
Darrell L. McGee, 59, of Galesburg, died at 2 p.m. Friday, October 4, 2013 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Darrell was born August 2, 1954 in Galesburg, the son of Burrel “Fibber” and Velma B. (Hillier) McGee. He married Mary Leeson on January 24, 1975 in Galesburg. He is survived by his parents, of Galesburg; his wife,...
John Nemeth
Sep 27, 2013
John Nemeth, 66, of Galesburg, died at 7:21 p.m. Friday, September 27, 2013 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. John was born on October 10, 1946 in Galesburg the son of Raymond and Jean (Johnson) Nemeth. John is survived by one daughter, Jennifer (Russell) Anderson of Albuquerque, NM; two sons, Jeffrey (Ayla) of Indianapolis, IN and Andrew of...
Frances L. Tolle
Sep 17, 2013
Frances L. “Fran” Tolle, 89, of Galesburg, died at 4:49 p.m. Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. She was born December 3, 1923 in Port Arthur, Texas to Nicholas and Mary Gagliano DiPrima. She married James S. Tolle on October 2, 1946 in Galesburg. He died October 25, 1971. Surviving are one daughter, Mary...
Mary Lavaughn Ronk
Sep 16, 2013
Mary LaVaughn Ronk, 89, of Galesburg, died at 5:10 p.m. Monday, September 16, 2013 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. LaVaughn was born June 8, 1924 in Altona, IL to Gust and Minnie (Youngren) Anderson. She graduated from Walnut Grove High School and Brown’s Business College. LaVaughn was employed by Franseen Accounting and retired after 25 wonderful years from Steele Middle...
Lily Llave Arcilla
Sep 16, 2013
Lily Llave Arcilla, 85, of Galesburg, died at 9:35 p.m. Monday, September 16, 2013 at Rosewood Care Center, Galesburg. Lily was born on January 9, 1928 in Daraga, Albay, Philippines, the daughter of Isabelo and Prisca (Arcilla) Zamodio. She married Francisco M. Llave in the Philippines. He preceded her in death. Lily is survived by her sons, Oscar (Gilda)...
Donald G. Bub May
Sep 13, 2013
View Don's Video Memorial Donald G. “Bub” May, 81, of Galesburg, died at 8 p.m. Friday, September 13, 2013 at Toulon Health Care, Toulon. Don was born August 1, 1932 at home in rural Mason County, Illinois, the son of Charles and Susan (Simpson) May. He married Julia Billeter on October 19, 1957 in Macomb. Don is survived by...
Dorothy Krisher
Sep 8, 2013
Dorothy Lucille McCarty Krisher, daughter of Arthur and Vada (McKinley) McCarty passed away Sunday, September 8, 2013 in her home. She was born June 11, 1924 in the family’s farm home east of Vermont, Illinois. She attended Cox Grade School, Fox Ridge and a grade school near Littleton. She graduated from Vermont High School in 1942. Dorothy married Melvin...
Olivia Stewart
Sep 7, 2013
Olivia Ann Stewart, 25, of Wataga, died Saturday September 7, 2013 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Olivia was born September 15, 1987 in Galesburg, the daughter of Ronald Stewart and Christina Beserra. Those left to cherish her memory is her daughter whom she deeply loved, Victoria Motz at home; her father, Ronald Stewart of Galesburg; her step...
Larry Enos Ginther
Sep 7, 2013
Larry's Video Tribute Larry Enos Ginther, 73, of Abingdon, died at 10:35 a.m. Saturday, September 7, 2013 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Larry was born December 3, 1939 in Avon, IL the son of Enos N. and Mildred (Moore) Ginther. He married Sharon Poulson on July 8, 1961 at the Abingdon Christian Church. He is survived by his wife Sharon...
Josephine Kennedy
Sep 6, 2013
Josephine Kennedy, of Galesburg, died Friday, September 6, 2013 in Aurora. She was born on April 3, 1917 in Monmouth, the daughter of Harry and Marie (Glas) Themanson. She married Jeremiah Kennedy on April 6, 1941 in Monmouth. They enjoyed 63 years together, he preceded her in death on June 2, 2004. Josephine is survived by three daughters, Connie...
Raymond Franklin Peterson
Sep 3, 2013
Raymond Franklin Peterson, 73, of Henderson, died at 8:22 p.m. Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at Prairie View Care Center, Lewistown. Ray was born March 21, 1940 in Ontario, WI the son of Hans and Carrie (Helgestad) Peterson. He married Delores Dexter on October 27, 1979 at the First Presbyterian Church in Galesburg. Those left to cherish Ray’s memory is...
Adelita Interial
Sep 1, 2013
GALESBURG --- Adelita Interial, 75, of Galesburg passed away at 3:40 p.m. Sunday, September 1 at her home. She was born December 2, 1937 in Post, TX to Alberto and Adela Gusman Pantoja and married Alfonso Interial February 19, 1955 in Ballinger, TX. He preceded her in death on June 14, 1996. Adelita is survived by three sons, Jaime...
Benjamin Wright
Aug 31, 2013
Benjamin Wright, 52, of Galesburg, died Saturday, August 31, 2013 at his home. Ben was born August 7, 1961 in Galesburg, the son of Oria and Sarah (Mendoza) Wright, II. Ben is survived by his mother, Sarah Zimmerman of Victoria; three brothers, Sam Albert of Galesburg, Oria “Buddy” Wright, III of Florida, William “Bill” Wright of Galesburg; and two...
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