Obituaries

Apr 10, 2025

Judith Lynn Donaldson, 72, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home, Thursday, April 10, 2025.

Judy was born August 2, 1952 in Galesburg, the daughter of William R. and Mildred I. (Kemmer) Horaney. Judy graduated from Galesburg High School in 1970. She worked for many years at Puritan-Churchill in Galesburg until their closure. At that time, Judy went to work for...

Apr 6, 2025

Alice Cecilia (Kivlahan) Stenander, 83, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Sunday, April 6, 2025.

Alice was born January 9, 1942, in Farley, Iowa, the youngest of six to Henry and Margaret Kivlahan. Alice was preceded in death by her mother and father as well as her three brothers, John (Jack) Kivlahan, Dr. James (Jimmy) and Lorena Kivlahan and Henry Kivlahan. Surviving are...

Apr 3, 2025

Philis A. Bramlett, 69, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed peacefully to be with our Lord on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.

Philis was born January 9, 1956 in Galesburg, the daughter of Philip and Mary (Armstrong) Smith. After graduating from Galesburg High School, Philis attended and graduated from the Carl Sandburg College of Nursing. She...

Apr 3, 2025

Frances Joan (Jody) Rescinito, 97, Galesburg, passed away peacefully at Seminary Manor on April 3, 2025 at 1:55 a.m.

She was born January 21, 1928 in Humboldt IL, the daughter of Paul and Etta (Tolly) Rogers. Jody married the love of her life, Joe Rescinito, on June 30, 1951 in Abingdon IL. He preceded her in death on March 23, 2016....

Apr 3, 2025

William E. Leahy, 82, of Galesburg, died at 1:55 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 2025, at his home.

Bill was the 8th out of 10 children born to John Francis and Ruth E. (Thorne) Leahy on December 16, 1942, in Galesburg. Growing up, he attended St. Joseph Academy and graduated from Corpus Christi High School. Bill also had achieved four years of...

Apr 1, 2025

Sharon Ann Hambsch, 76, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 12:25 p.m. April 1, 2025 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, Illinois.

Sharon was born September 18, 1948 in Galesburg, Illinois the daughter of Wendell E. and Laura M. (Haynes) Price. Sharon married Philip E. Hambsch on December 18, 1965 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on February 13, 2004.

Sharon...

Mar 31, 2025

Billie Jean Norvell, 80, of Galesburg, passed away at 8:31 p.m. Monday, March 31, 2025 at Allure of Lake Storey in Galesburg. She was born October 18, 1944 in Long Beach, California, the daughter of John William “Bill” and Rita Eileen (Winters) Coffey.

Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Kelly Kimmitt of Galesburg and Melanie Price of East Peoria,...

Mar 29, 2025

Juan (John) Medina, 88, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 12:04 p.m. at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois.

John was born November 21, 1936, in Galesburg, Illinois, the son of Cenobio and Petra Medina. Juan graduated from Galesburg High School in 1954 and thereafter enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where he served from 1954 until...

Mar 27, 2025

Virgil Scott “Scotty” Morgan, 51, of Galesburg, passed away at 11:59 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 2025 at his home.

He was born June 28, 1973 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Wilbur and Sharon (Guetel) Morgan. Scotty graduated in 1992 from Union High School in Biggsville, Illinois. He worked at Walmart in Galesburg for over 15 years. Scotty married Melissa Hainline...

Mar 24, 2025

Judith Ann Remer, 80, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 6:45 a.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.

Judy was born May 19, 1944, in Galesburg, the daughter of Edwin Laverne and Anna Margaret (Lundeen) Galbreath. She graduated from Galesburg High in 1963 and married the love of her life, Donald R. Remer, on June 30, 1963,...

Mar 23, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Reverend Monsignor Ernest E. Pizzamiglio, Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 10:03 p.m. at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.

Msgr. Ernie was born the son of Ernest A. and Eleanor (Wittkopp) Pizzamiglio in Chicago, Illinois on November 5, 1933. He grew up in Spring Valley and attended Hall High School. He served in...

Mar 20, 2025

Dr. Bernard E. Romig, 88, of Illinois City, Illinois, died at 5:24 a.m. Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Seminary Manor in Galesburg.

He was born March 2, 1937, in Grant, Iowa, the son of Leland J. and Bessie M. (Fluke) Romig. Bernie was reared and educated in Grant, graduating from Atlantic High School in Cass County, Iowa in 1955. He received...

Mar 14, 2025

James Lee Orozco, 54, of Galesburg, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025 at his home.

He was born June 20, 1970 in Galesburg, the son of Andres H. and Delores (Garza) Orozco. Jimmy was reared and educated in Galesburg. He worked at Maytag and bartended at La Mesa Inn for many years until both of their closures. Jimmy also worked as...

Mar 13, 2025

Jennifer Lynn (Levin) Gavin, 53, of Galesburg, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025 at her home.

She was born March 2, 1972 in Wisconsin, the daughter of Donald B. and Carole A. (Long) Levin. Jennifer was reared and educated in Washington, Illinois. She worked as a taxi driver for American Ferrier for over five years. Jennifer married Anthony Gavin on July...

Mar 12, 2025

Kyle W. LaFollette, 60, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at home unexpectedly on March 12, 2025.

Kyle was born June 8, 1964 in Galesburg, the son of Wesley T. and Mary Jo (Muzzy) LaFollette. Kyle married Shawn Marci Dykes on September 6, 1986. He preceded her in death on September 6, 2022. Kyle is survived by two daughters, Rayn LaFollette of Alabaster,...

Mar 12, 2025

David Lee Pickrel, 57, of Galesburg, Illinois, died in the early hours of March 12, 2025, at home after a valiant battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Dave was born August 6, 1967, in Galesburg, Illinois, the son of Richard Leland and Karenlee (Williamson) Pickrel. He graduated from Galesburg High School in 1985. He went on to work most of his career in...

Mar 11, 2025

Kathy Jo Sterling, 71, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed peacefully at home early Tuesday, March 11, 2025 after prolonged health problems.

Kathy was born June 25, 1953 in Champaign, Illinois the daughter of Kenneth Lee and Celia Anna (Hegmann) Pratt. After graduating from Centennial High School in 1970, Kathy attended Parkland Community College in Champaign. Kathy and Jeffry S. Sterling were married...

Mar 10, 2025

Joyce Elaine Hollar, 87, of Cambridge, Illinois, formerly of New Windsor, Illinois, died at 3:51 a.m. Monday March 10, 2025 at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois.

Joyce was born February 5, 1938 in Unadilla, Nebraska the daughter of Dorman Maurice and Naida Birdine (Otley) Robertson. After graduating from high school, Joyce went on to earn her cosmetology degree. Joyce married...

Mar 9, 2025

Adeline Elesta “Addie” Weast, 95, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away at 9:25 a.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Allure of Knox County Nursing Home in Galesburg.

Addie was born on April 9, 1929 in LaHarpe, Illinois, the daughter of Archie and Ruby (Gilmore) Collins.

Addie was a graduate of LaHarpe...

Mar 8, 2025

Sally A. Kohl, 90, of Dahinda, Illinois, formerly of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at home.

Sally was born May 25, 1934 in Taylorville, Illinois, the daughter of Orval L. and Beulah I. (Roberts) Beardon. Sally married Richard L. Kohl on April 17, 1954 in Aurora, Illinois. Richard preceded...