Obituaries
Barbara E Dryden
Feb 21, 2013
Barbara “Barb” Ellen Dryden, 74, of Galesburg, died at 1:20 PM, Thursday, February 21, 2013 at OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center in Galesburg. Her care has been entrusted to Rux Funeral Home through Watson-Thomas Funeral Home where visitation will be from 3:00-7:00 PM, Sunday, February 24. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM, Monday, February...
Frederick M. O'Connor
Feb 21, 2013
View a Video Memorial Frederick M. O’Connor, 82, of Galesburg, passed away at 4:35 p.m. Thursday, February 21, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born November 2, 1930 in Galesburg to Fred M. and Myrtle Rosenberg O’Connor. He married Joanne O’Connor on June 20, 1953 in Chillicothe, IL. She preceded him in death on April...
Owen Matthews
Feb 11, 2013
Owen Matthews, 54, of Galesburg, passed away at 8:42 p.m. Monday, February 11, 2013 at Heartland Health Care Center in Galesburg, Illinois. Owen was born on April 8, 1958 in Monmouth and he was married to Deborah Miller on June 14, 1980 in Saumonauk, IL. He is survived by Ray and Helen Boys of Galesburg, Roy and Rosalie Matthews...
Lyle Kisler
Feb 7, 2013
Lyle Vincent Kisler, 82, of Galesburg, passed away Thursday, February 07, 2013 at Seminary Manor surrounded by his loving family. Lyle was born November 7, 1930 in New Boston Twp, IL, the son of Ralph and Anna (Leahigh) Kisler. He married Elizabeth Jean (Betty) Petrini on January 17, 1953 at St. Donatus Church in Blue Island, IL. Lyle is...
Chanthone Chareunphasouk
Feb 7, 2013
Chanthone Chareunphasouk, 52, of Galesburg, died at 12:45 p.m. Thursday, February 7, 2013 at home. Chanthone was born on June 10, 1960 in Laos. She later emigrated to the United States. She attended Jehovah’s Witnesses in Galesburg. Chanthone is survived by her long time partner Tony Chavez of Galesburg. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 18, 2013...
Richard Harrison
Feb 1, 2013
Richard “Dick” L. Harrison, 76, of Galesburg, died at 10:20 a.m. Friday, February 1, 2013 at home. Dick was born October 7, 1936 in Galesburg, the son of Burrell and Nellie (Wilkins) Harrison. He married Janice Ellison on December 27, 1958 in Galesburg. She preceded him in death on September 28, 2000. Dick is survived by two sons, Tony...
Edward Thomas
Jan 30, 2013
Edward Thomas, 48, of Galesburg, formerly of Chicago, died at 4:10 a.m. Wednesday, January 30, 2013 in Galesburg. Cremation rites have been accorded and funeral services are planned.
Jesse P. Ramirez
Jan 28, 2013
Jesse P. Ramirez, 88, of Galesburg, died at 6:10 p.m., Monday, January 28, 2013 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Jesse was born May 11, 1924 in Galesburg, the son of Eulalio and Guadalupe (Perez) Ramirez. He married Francine Anson on September 10, 1956. Jesse is survived by his wife, Francine of Galesburg; four brothers, Loreto and Theodore both of Galesburg,...
Ira Ike Cozad
Jan 19, 2013
Ira F. "Ike" Cozad, 76, of Monmouth, died at 5:45 a.m. Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Ike was born May 30, 1936 in Galesburg, the son of Ira T. and Madeline (Zefo) Cozad. He married Linda Miller on March 6, 1970 in El Paso, TX. Ike is survived by his wife Linda of Monmouth; one son,...
Roger E. Jones
Jan 16, 2013
Roger Eston Jones, 70, of Galesburg, passed away January 16, 2013 at 8:20 a.m. at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Roger was born July 13, 1942 in Burlington, IA at the Burlington Hospital to Dorothy (Fruit) Jones and Elmer Jones. Roger’s father was killed at the Battle of the Bulge. Roger’s mother Dorothy Avery also preceded him in death on January...
Kathy Sue Stegens
Jan 7, 2013
Kathy Sue Stegens, 55, of Galesburg passed away at 6:30 a.m. Monday, January 07, 2013 at her home. Cremation has been accorded, and no services are planned.
Jack Morrison
Jan 5, 2013
Mr. Jack Eugene Morrison, 88, of Galesburg, died at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 5, 2013 at home. Jack was born October 30, 1924 in Galesburg, the son of Elic and Eleanor (Morrisey) Morrison. He married Betty J. Young on May 15, 1946 in Galesburg. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Betty of Galesburg; two sons,...
Michael B. Gray
Jan 2, 2013
Michael B. Gray, 59, of Galesburg, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at home. Michael was born on May 24, 1953 in South Dakota. He is survived by two sons, Justin of St. Paul, MN and Kevin of Wheeling; a brother, Kevin of Merrimack, NH; and a sister, Judy Johnson of Virginia. He was preceded in death by his father,...
June Ann Alden
Dec 23, 2012
June Ann Alden, 77, of Peoria, formerly of Galesburg and Avon, died on Sunday, December 23, 2012. June was born on June 17, 1935 in Galesburg, Illinois, the only child of Hubert and Margaret (Lowney) Rose. She married Bronald (“Bud”) Alden on November 21, 1959. June is survived by three daughters, Amy (Kenny) Eathington of Dunlap, Priscilla Culp (Jeff...
Harry Aldus
Dec 20, 2012
Harry M. Aldus, 86, of Galesburg passed away at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 20, 2012 at Rosewood Care Center in Galesburg. He was born on January 28, 1926 in Galesburg to Harry and Annette B. Wanrooy Aldus, and he married Rosalie Aldus on July 12, 1986 in Davenport, IA. She survives. Harry is also survived by a daughter, Myra ...
Kristina J. Wood
Dec 17, 2012
Kristina J. Wood, 59, of Galesburg, died at 7:48 p.m. Monday, December 17, 2012 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Graveside services will be 1 p.m.. Friday December 21, 2012 at St. Adalbert's Cemetery, Niles, IL. No visitation is planned. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Galesburg. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Watson-Thomas Funeral Home,...
Michael R. Kroll
Dec 10, 2012
Michael R. Kroll, 55, local business and civil advocate, died at 1:25 a.m. at Galesburg Cottage Hospital after suffering a heart attack. Mike was born on March 11, 1957 in Chicago, the son of Robert and JoAnne (Riley) Kroll. He married Michelle Hedinger on August 11, 1979 in Ferdinand, IN. Mike is survived by his wife Michelle of Galesburg;...
Charles L. Bryan, Jr.
Dec 9, 2012
Mr. Charles L. Bryan, Jr., 55, of Galesburg, died at 7:25 a.m. Sunday, December 9, 2012 in Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Cremation rites have been accorded. No services are planned. Arrangements been entrusted to Watson-Thomas Funeral Home, Galesburg.
Wilbur J. Walck
Dec 8, 2012
Wilbur J. Walck, 83, of Galesburg passed away at 8:36 p.m. Saturday, December 8, 2012 at home. Wilbur was born September 4, 1929 in East Galesburg, the son of William and Verona Elias Walck. He married Bernice M. Meyer on January 30, 1951. She survives. Also surviving him is one son, James (Mary) D. Walck Sr. of Galesburg; one...
Evelyn G. Leeson
Dec 8, 2012
Mrs. Evelyn G. Leeson, 93, of Galesburg, died at 7:40 p.m. Saturday, December 8, 2012 at Woodridge Supportive Living Residence, Galesburg. Evelyn was born May 21, 1919 in Bloomington, the daughter of Valentine and Rose (Kinney) Grimm. She married Thomas Leeson on January 24, 1942 in Bloomington. He preceded her in death on March 6, 2006. Evelyn is survived...
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