Obituaries

Isiah  Robinson

Isiah Robinson

Oct 1, 2018

Isiah Robinson, 64, of Galesburg, died on Monday, October 1, 2018, 6:40 PM, at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Isiah was born on December 8, 1953 in Chicago. He was the son of Isiah Hodges and Christine Robinson. He is survived by two children, Tracey Robinson and Isiah Robinson, Jr.  both of Chicago; seven sisters, Vanessa Johnson of Chicago, Diane Peters...

Mary  Lou Hawk

Mary Lou Hawk

Sep 30, 2018

Mary Lou Hawk, age 84, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away on September 30th at her residence in Monmouth, at 10:10 pm. She was born on January 27, 1934 in Monmouth, IL. and is the daughter of William Chapman and Mary Louise Timmons Hanley. Mary Lou was raised and educated in Monmouth and attended Monmouth High School. She later received...

Steven C.  Gulczynski

Steven C. Gulczynski

Sep 29, 2018

Steven C. Gulczynski, 63, of Galesburg, died on Saturday, September 29, 2018, 2:00 PM, at  his home.  A funeral service will be held 10:00 AM, Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg. A private burial will be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood,  at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted with Watson-Thomas Funeral...

E. Geraldine "Gerry" Tinkham

E. Geraldine "Gerry" Tinkham

Sep 28, 2018

E. Geraldine (Renner) Tinkham, age 98, of Kirkwood, Illinois, died peacefully in her sleep at 4:14 A.M. on Friday, September 28, 2018 at Monmouth Nursing Home in Monmouth, Illinois. Geraldine was born on November 18, 1919 at home near Delevan, Illinois. She was the first child of Warren and Maude (Duncanson) Renner. Geraldine attended a one-room school through 6th...

Martina Perez

Martina Perez

Sep 27, 2018

Martina Perez, age 82, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away at 8:45 am on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Seminary Manor in Galesburg, Illinois. Martina was born on November 12, 1935 in Refugio, Texas and is the daughter of Reynaldo and Rosa Moncibias DeLaCruz. Her family moved about often in Texas in her early years. Martina was married to Antonio...

Patricia J. Rader

Patricia J. Rader

Sep 26, 2018

Patricia Joyce Rader, 78, of Galesburg, died at 3:47 a.m. Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at home. Patricia was born March 15, 1940 in Galesburg, the daughter of John D. and Geneva (Hendricks) Crouch. Patricia worked at Sears in Galesburg for 20 years and for AFLAC for 27 years, retiring in 2008. She enjoyed gardening and watching movies. She was...

David  W. Baker

David W. Baker

Sep 24, 2018

David W. "Dave" Baker, age 67, of rural Monmouth, Illinois; passed away suddenly at his residence at 4:10 pm on September 24, 2018. Dave was born on June 11, 1951 in Fairmont, Minnesota and is the son of Fred and Irene Melby Baker. He was raised and attended school in Huntley, Minnesota. He was married to Kimberly D. Hatfield...

Karen  A. Gillen

Karen A. Gillen

Sep 22, 2018

Karen A. Gillen, age 80, of Monmouth, Illinois; passed away at 9:08 am on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Legacy Estates in Monmouth, Illinois. Karen was born on September 19, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois and is the daughter of Michael H. and Ann L. Schneider O'Connor. Karen was raised and educated in Chicago where she attended and graduated from...

Steven  William Jones

Steven William Jones

Sep 21, 2018

Steven William Jones, 65, of Rosamond, CA, died on September 21, 2018 in Los Angeles, CA. Memorial service will be 5 p.m. Friday, October 12, 2018 at Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg.  Deacon Michael Crummer will officiate.  Memorials may be made to the family.

Susan M.  Carithers

Susan M. Carithers

Sep 20, 2018

Susan Michaelee Carithers, 75, of Galesburg, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Galesburg. Sue was born August 4, 1943 in Seattle, WA, the daughter of Marvin and Mary (Hurst) Seastedt. Sue is survived by one daughter, Debbie Gamble of Galesburg; one son, Tommy (Laura) Carithers, Jr., of Pecatonica; one brother, Mike (Julia) Seastedt of Galesburg; three grandchildren,...

Joseph  W.  Smith

Joseph W. Smith

Sep 14, 2018

Joseph W. Smith, 57, of Galesburg, died peacefully with his sister, Joyce by his side at 1:08 am Friday, September 14, 2018 at Clarissa Cook Hospice, Bettendorf, IA. Joe was born July 5, 1961 in Monmouth, the son of Thomas William and Judy Lavere (Woods) Smith. Joe is survived by one son, Joseph W. Smith, II of Florida; two...

Eunice  I. Carner

Eunice I. Carner

Sep 13, 2018

Eunice I. Carner, age 83, of Rozetta, Illinois; passed away at OSF St.Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Illinois on September 13, 2018 at 4:44 pm. Eunice was born on September 7, 1935 in Monmouth and is the daughter of John L. and Esther O. Carlson Greene. Eunice was raised and educated in the Rozetta Community where she attended rural...

Lucille Gillen

Lucille Gillen

Sep 12, 2018

Lucille Gillen, 96, of Monmouth, passed away on September 12, 2018 at the Monmouth Nursing Home. Lucille was proud that she was a Gillen, that she was Irish Catholic and that her family came to her house for Christmas. It was a family tradition that started with her parents on the farm west of Monmouth where she grew up....

Dorothy L. Wetzel

Dorothy L. Wetzel

Sep 12, 2018

Dorothy Louisa (Barker) Wetzel, 93, formerly of Fox Point, WI and Minocqua, WI, died September 12, 2018 at WoodRidge Supportive Living in Galesburg. “Dottie” was born June 6, 1925 in Spartanburg, S.C.; the daughter of Charles and Jennie Dean (Bishop) Barker.  On Nov. 26, 1943 she married William E. Wetzel in Spartanburg.  After nearly 60 years of marriage, he...

Larry  J. Hagerman

Larry J. Hagerman

Sep 11, 2018

Larry J. Hagerman, age 72, of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at 6:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at his residence in Oquawka. He was born on October 3, 1945, the son of James and Nancy (Kellums) Hagerman. Larry attended United Township High School. He was previously married to Almeta Anderson and Linda Owens. Larry worked at McLaughlin Auto...

Richard T. "Dick" Reid

Richard T. "Dick" Reid

Sep 10, 2018

Richard T. "Dick" Reid, age 83, of Biggsville, Illinois, passed away at 9:50 P.M. on Monday, September 10, 2018 at the Great River Medical Center in Burlington, Iowa. He was born on August 15, 1935 in Burlington, Iowa, the son of Clarence C.and Dorothy L. Smith Reid. Richard attended schools in Burlington, Iowa and attended the Burlington High School....

Betty  Lucille Creamer

Betty Lucille Creamer

Sep 9, 2018

Betty Lucille Creamer, age 87, of Monmouth, Illinois, formerly of Peoria, Illinois, passed away at 4:57 P.M. on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at her residence in Monmouth. She was born on February 17, 1931 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Ira and Viola (Cook) Sulteen. At the age of 11, her family moved to Peoria, Illinois and she remained...

Donna L. Andre

Donna L. Andre

Sep 9, 2018

Donna L. Andre, 74, of Rio, died at 9:58 a.m. Sunday, September 9, 2018 at home. Cremation rites will be accorded and no local services are planned.  Burial of cremated remains will be in Eureka Cemetery and Mausoleum, Newport, OR.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg.

Dorothy I. Adams

Dorothy I. Adams

Sep 6, 2018

Dorothy Irene Adams, 88, of Galesburg, died at 2:50 a.m. Thursday, September 6, 2018 at home with her children by her side. Dorothy was born February 6, 1930 in Galesburg, the daughter of Knowles “Pete” and Hazle Louise (Sherman) Boynton. Dorothy married Richard “Red” Adams on May 8, 1954 in Galesburg. Dorothy and Red shared almost 64 years of...

Tony  L. Spiker

Tony L. Spiker

Sep 5, 2018

Tony L. Spiker, age 78, of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at 1:40 P.M. on Wednesday, September 6, 2018 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. He was born on January 25, 1940 in Lomax, Illinois, the son of Vilas Vernon and Sylvia (Williams) Spiker. Tony was raised in the Dallas City/Lomax, Illinois area and attended school...