Obituaries

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...

Mar 6, 2025

Elia Hilda Salazar, 78, of Galesburg, died at 8:51 a.m. Thursday, March 6, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born July 2, 1946, in Laredo, Texas, the daughter of Guadalupe and Maria “Lupe” (Hurtado Hernandez) Cruz. Hilda married Praxedis Salazar on September 11, 1967, in...

Mar 5, 2025

Chester “Duane” Schoonover, 68, of Galesburg, IL passed away at 12:29 am on March 5, 2025 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center.

He was born on July 9, 1956 in Galesburg, IL, the son of Chester Banks and Leveta (Smith) Schoonover. Duane attended Galesburg High School, class of 1974.

Duane dedicated...

Mar 1, 2025

Thomas Anthony Schubert, 78, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 5:20 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.

Thomas was born on September 5, 1946, in Alhambra, California, the son of Frederick and Francis Gertrude (Couch) Schubert. He entered the United States Marine Corp on September 9, 1963, serving in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged on...

Mar 1, 2025

Linda A. Albietz, 70, of Galesburg, Illinois, died unexpectedly at home, Saturday, March 1, 2025.

Linda was born December 22, 1954 in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of Joel L. and Allie A. (Vinson) Lowery. Linda worked as a seamstress, working independently and in multiple factories throughout the years.

In her free...

Feb 28, 2025

Thomas Charles Ronk, 87, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family, on February 28, 2025.

Tom was born July 6, 1937 in Galesburg, the son of Harold W. and Ida M. (Berry) Ronk. He married Ellen Totten on June 27, 1967 in Nashville, Tennessee. Tom is survived by his wife of...

Feb 20, 2025

James Lee Hilligoss, 64, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home, Thursday, February 20, 2025.

Jim was born May 19, 1960 in Galesburg, the son of Richard L. and Eloise A. (Daniels) Hilligoss, Sr. Jim is survived by his mother, Eloise Hilligoss of Galesburg; one brother, Richard L. Hilligoss, Jr. of Galesburg; and two sisters,...

Feb 19, 2025

Diane Rosiles, 77, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 1:24 a.m. Wednesday, February 19, 2025 in the emergency room at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Diane was born June 2, 1947 in Galesburg, the daughter of Leonard and Helen R. (Padilla) Guerrero, Sr. Diane married Miguel Rosiles, Sr. in Mexico in November 1987. Diane is...

Feb 18, 2025

LeAnn R. Boone, 63, of Galesburg, Illinois, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, February 18, 2025 in the emergency room at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

LeAnn was born January 29, 1962 in Galesburg, Illinois, the daughter of John Charles and Rebecca Ann (Horn) Stout. LeAnn married Terry R. Boone on May 25, 1991 in Galesburg. He...

Feb 15, 2025

Carol Ann Harris, 80, of Knoxville, Illinois, died at 3:27 p.m. Saturday, February 15, 2025 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, Illinois.

Carol was born October 7, 1944 in Galesburg, the daughter of Harold O. and Evelyn D. (Liniger) Lindbom. Carol graduated from Knoxville High School in 1962. On May 16, 1964, Carol married...