Obituaries
Samuel C. Shotts
Nov 22, 2010
Samuel C. Shotts, 86, of Galesburg, died at 9:57 a.m. on Monday, November 22, 2010 at Illinois Veteran’s Home in Quincy. Sam was born the oldest son of Samuel E. and Doris (Ray) Shotts on February 20, 1924 in Champaign. He married Aline Gilbert on January 14, 1949 in Monmouth. Sam is survived by his wife, Aline of Galesburg;...
Marjorie J. Puckett
Nov 19, 2010
Marjorie J. Puckett, 85, of Galesburg, died at 9:48 p.m. on Friday, November 19, 2010 at Cottage Hospital. She was born on October 15, 1925 in Monmouth, the daughter of R. Earl and Marie M. (Bacon) Grant. She married Raymond J. “Tony” Puckett on September 25, 1948 in Corpus Christi Church, Galesburg. Tony preceded her in death on October...
Nicolette Eileen Harrison
Nov 19, 2010
Nicolette Eileen Harrison, 6, of Galesburg, died at 7:48 a.m., November 19, 2010 at home. She was born May 19, 2004 in Barrington, Illinois, the daughter of Troy and Jennifer Harrison. She is survived by her parents; two sisters, Alexis and Kaitlyn Harrison of Galesburg; and a half brother, Justin Harrison of California. Nicolette attended Steele School in Galesburg. ...
Glenn "Dick" R. Boyer
Nov 11, 2010
Glenn “Dick” Richard Boyer, 81, of Galesburg, died at 7:50 a.m., November 11, 2010 at his residence. He was born August 17, 1929 in Galesburg, the son of Glenn Nelson and C. Lucille Dennis Boyer. He married Margaret “Peg” Bellamy on October 10, 1970 in Galesburg. Surviving Dick is his wife, Peg of Galesburg; a son, Richard D. Boyer...
Patty Jo Smith
Nov 3, 2010
Patty Jo Smith, 67, of Galesburg, died at 2:42 p.m. on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Patty was born on April 7, 1943 in Galesburg, the daughter of Donald R. and Audrey L. (Powell) Camren. She married Gerald "Gary" Smith in 1966 in Galesburg. Patty is survived by her husband, Gerald of Galesburg;...
Eileen Margaretta Breslin
Nov 1, 2010
Eileen Margaretta (Plunkett) Breslin died peacefully on Monday, Nov.1, 2010 at Rosewood Care Center, Galesburg. She was born on September 23, 1911, to Frances Marie and John Plunkett in Cormeen, Stradone, Co. Cavan, Ireland. In 1929 she came to the US and settled in Chicago. She met her future husband, Michael Breslin, from Donegal, Ireland, at an Irish dance...
Leon Everett Haneghan
Nov 1, 2010
Leon Everett Haneghan, 73, of Galesburg, formerly of Moon Towers, died at 12:21 a.m., November 1, 2010 at Heartland Healthcare Center. He was born September 21, 1937 in Warsaw, IL, the son of Joseph and Hazel Miller Haneghan. He married Pat Smith in 1957. Survivors include, a son, Kevin Haneghan of Galesburg; three daughters, Tami (and Mike) Lawson, Wendy...
Mary Jane Johnson
Oct 23, 2010
Mary “Jane” (McNamara) Johnson, 85, of Gilson, Illinois went to be with the Lord on Sat., Oct. 23, 2010 at her home. She was born March 7, 1925, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of John Dale and Hazel Elizabeth McNamara. She grew up in Greene Township, Mercer Co. She graduated from Aledo High School in 1942. On January 19,...
Jacqueline C Noel
Oct 8, 2010
Jacqueline C. Noel, 82, of Galesburg, died at 8:00 a.m. Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Rosewood Care Center, Galesburg. Arrangements are pending at Watson Funeral Home.
Julie Ann Thomas
Oct 8, 2010
Julie Ann Thomas, 48, of 712 Hawkinson St., Galesburg, died at 10:44 a.m. on Friday, October 08, 2010 at home. Julie was born on December 17, 1961 in Galesburg, the daughter of Jay and Helen (Simpson) Thomas. She is survived by her parents Jay and Helen of Galesburg; a brother, John of Galesburg; and a sister, Jean L. Howerton...
Penelope Delrose Hedden
Sep 28, 2010
Penelope Delrose Hedden, 65, of 121 W. Simmons St., Galesburg, died at 2:10 p.m. on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Penelope was born on May 10, 1945 in Galesburg, the daughter of Delby and Patricia Ann (Rosenberg) Hare. She married Larry Hackspacher. He preceded her in death. She later married Roy Allen Hedden...
Bobby Ray Johnson
Sep 23, 2010
Bobby Ray Johnson, 58, of Galesburg, died at 7:50 a.m. September 23, 2010 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Bobby was born on August 1, 1952 in Galesburg, the son of Junior Russell and Letha Mae (Rafferty) Johnson. Bobby is survived by two daughters, Angie Slater and Kathy Johnson both of Canton; three brothers, Billy of Oquawka, Russell (and Bonnie) and...
Willie Lee Thomas
Sep 23, 2010
Willie Lee Thomas, 39, of Galesburg died on Thursday, September 23, 2010 at Cottage Hospital. Cremation rites have been accorded. No funeral services are planned.
Oscar L. Tracy
Sep 21, 2010
Oscar Lee Tracy, 76, of Galesburg, died peacefully at 11:38 p.m. on Monday, September 20, 2010 at Seminary Manor Nursing Home, Galesburg. Oscar was born on February 2, 1934 in Galesburg, the son of Herman J. and Lela P. (Purdy) Tracy. Oscar married Mary Louise Bradford on September 3, 1955 in Galesburg. Mary Lou preceded him in death on...
Rosa Konefal
Sep 18, 2010
Rosa Konefal, 85, of Galesburg IL died Saturday September 18, 2010 at Seminary Manor. Rosa was born on July 4, 1925 in Frankenhammer bei Graslitz, Czechoslovakia, the daughter of Emanuel and Katharina (Deistler) Klier. She married Joseph F Konefal on January 20, 1947 at the courthouse and the following day, January 21, 1947, at the church in Kaufering, Germany....
Robert A. Hendricks
Sep 17, 2010
Robert A. Hendricks, 81, of Galesburg, died at 8:38 a.m. on Friday, September 17, 2010 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Bob was born on January 20, 1929 the son of Arthur and Marie (Tipton) Hendricks. He married Joyce Nemeth on February 28, 1950 in Galesburg. Bob is survived by his wife, Joyce of Galesburg; 2 sons, John of Galesburg and...
Marlys "Marcy" Gibson
Sep 10, 2010
Marlys “Marcy” Gibson, 63, of Galesburg, died at 7:03 a.m. on Friday, September 10, 2010 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Marcy was born on September 6, 1947 in Sterling, the daughter of John and Miriam (Broadwater) Tipton. Marcy is survived by 2 sons, Tim (and Holly) Buhrow of Conway, AR and Jerry (and Sonja Debates) of Altona;...
Dr. Ray O. Arganbright
Sep 4, 2010
Dr. Ray O. Arganbright, 88, of Galesburg, died at 12:20 p.m. on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at O.S. F. St. Mary’s Medical Center. He was born June 26, 1922 in Newman, Illinois, the son of Clark and Mary Catherine Arganbright. He married Mary Allen Hartman in 1947, in DuQuoin, Illinois. She preceded him in death in 1999. Survivors include...
Mary M. Wilson
Sep 4, 2010
Mary Margaret Wilson, 94, of rural Galesburg, died at 11:40 p.m. Saturday, September 4, 2010 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Mary was born on May 8, 1916 in Monmouth, the daughter of George and Flossie (Berry) Richardson. She married Harold D. Wilson on July 22, 1939 in Walkon, Iowa. Mary is survived by a son, Dennis (and Carol) Wilson of...
Mary A. Sullivan
Aug 25, 2010
Mary A. Sullivan, 80, of 550 E. Carl Sandburg Dr,. Galesburg, died at 12:39 p.m. on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at Cottage Hospital. Mary was born on December 27, 1929 in Abingdon, the daughter of Joseph K. and Mary E. (Peake) Masterson. She married Eugene J. Sullivan, III on September 16, 1950 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death...
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