Obituaries

Mar 8, 2024

Charles E. “Chuck” Colwell, Jr., 68, of Galesburg, Illinois died Friday, March 8, 2024, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Chuck was born January 26, 1956, in Galesburg, the son of Charles E. and Betty L. (Shepherd) Colwell, Sr. Chuck is survived by his mother, Betty of Galesburg; one son, Christopher (Rose) Colwell of...

Mar 4, 2024

Brittany Nicole Suski, 31, passed away on March 4, 2024, in rural Knox County, Illinois.

Brittany was born on May 10, 1992, in Joliet, Illinois to the late Keith Suski and Jeantte (Riepl). Brittany is survived by her mother Jeanette Allen; her daughter, Elena Delacruz; grandmother, Donna Suski; uncle Mark and aunt Janeen Williams; her...

Feb 29, 2024

Allen D. Mahnesmith, 72, of Wataga, Illinois, died on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.

He was born December 6, 1951 in Galesburg, the son of John and Norma (Davis) Mahnesmith, Jr. Allen was reared and educated in Galesburg, graduating from high school in 1970. For 50 years, he...

Feb 27, 2024

Belinda G. “Jingles” Clark, 68, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.

Belinda was born July 2, 1955, in Galesburg, Illinois, the daughter of Hobert L. and Charlotte Jo-Ann (Danner) Carter. Belinda married Lyle E. Swank. They later divorced. She married Charles “Ed” Clark on August...

Feb 24, 2024

Diane Lynn Carlson, 70, Galesburg, Illinois, died at home Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 5:13 a.m.

Diane was born October 8, 1953 in Galesburg, Illinois, the daughter of Glenn Emil and Louise Ruth (Dixon) Carlson. She graduated from Galesburg High School and attended Carl Sandburg College. Diane worked many different jobs throughout her life from...

Feb 24, 2024

Shirley Campbell Dadonna, 91, of Galesburg Illinois died February 24, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones, after a brief illness.

Shirley was born August 14, 1932, at home in Athens Township Pennsylvania to the late Robert Campbell and Rosamund (Rice) Rubert. She graduated from Athens, PA High School Class of 1950, and received...

Feb 23, 2024

Evelyn “Joyce” Faust, 80, of Galesburg, died Friday, February 23, 2024 at home surrounded by her family.

She was born January 22, 1944 in San Luis Obispo, California, the daughter of Marion and Lorraine Marie (Litzau) Hook. After graduating from Savanna High School in 1962, Joyce attended Moline Public Hospital School of Nursing and received...

Feb 22, 2024

David Lynn Bernard, of Abingdon, Illinois, passed away in his home Thursday, February 22, 2024 at the age of 66.

He was born May 28, 1957 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Robert G. Bernard and Elsie M. Bernard. Dave served in the United States Army from 1975 to 1978 as the Welding Shop Sargent...

Feb 22, 2024

Leanne Margaret Zost, 88, of Galesburg, died Thursday, February 22, 2024 at Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville, Illinois.

She was born June 14, 1935 in Galesburg, Illinois the daughter of James Frederick and Sarah Margaret (Lee) Peake. Leanne graduated from Abingdon High School in 1953.She then worked at Montgomery Ward, where she met the...

Feb 20, 2024

James “Jimmy” Lawrence Guenther, 63, went to his heavenly home on February 20, 2024. He was born July 21, 1960, in Galesburg, Illinois, to Phyllis Arlene (Lundquist) and Lawrence “Larry” Elmer Guenther. He was preceded in death by both his parents.

He grew up with 8 sisters and 2 brothers. One brother, Timmy Guenther, his...

Feb 18, 2024

Thomas Lee Edwards, 76, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at his home with his family by his side, at 9:09 a.m. Sunday, February 18, 2024.

Born February 16, 1948, in Tchula, Mississippi, Thomas was the son of Tommie Lee and Eleanor (Green) Edwards. Thomas graduated from Tilden Technical High School in Chicago. Thomas went on...

Feb 16, 2024

Alan Richard Kimpel, 65, of Abingdon, Illinois, died peacefully at home with his wife by his side after a battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia at 8:00 p.m. Friday, February 16, 2024.

Alan was born on August 14, 1958 in Dixon, Illinois the son of Richard Allen and Nancy Jean (Bardell) Kimpel.

On September...

Feb 14, 2024

Harry S. Fernando, 58, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota after a valiant battle with cancer.

Harry was born on July 15, 1965 in the Philippines the son of Dionesio and Eusebia Fernando. After graduating from high school Harry went on to attend and graduate from Cebu Institute...

Feb 9, 2024

Albert “Abby” F. Holmes, Jr., 62, of Galesburg passed away Friday, February 9, 2024.

Born November 8, 1961 to Shirley Jean Foster and Albert F. Holmes, Sr. in Galesburg. He was reared and educated in Galesburg. Abby joined the United States Navy in 1979. He worked at Roger Bros for several years. Abby was also...

Feb 6, 2024

Larry Keith Fitzanko, 83, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 4:10 a.m. Tuesday, February 6, 2024 peacefully at home.

Larry was born July 30, 1940 in Pekin, Illinois. Larry married Charlotte Ann “Sue” Lamb on September 24, 1966 in Pekin, Illinois. Larry is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sue of Galesburg; one son, William...

Feb 5, 2024

Michael Anthony Pacheco, 67, of Altona, Illinois, died peacefully at home, Monday, February 5, 2024, surrounded by his family.

He was born August 26, 1956 in Galesburg, the son of Delphino and Wilma (Wenzel) Pacheco. Mike was reared and educated in Galesburg, graduating from high school in 1975. He then enlisted into the United States...

Feb 1, 2024

Karen Marie Thomas, 76, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home, Thursday, February 1, 2024, with her children by her side.

Karen was born October 1, 1947, in Galesburg, Illinois, the daughter of Ivan W. and Veta B. (Marshall) Schroeder. After graduating from Galesburg High School, Karen attended Methodist School of Nursing in Peoria, Illinois....

Jan 31, 2024

Roger James Hartshorn, 80, of Galesburg, died at 7:58 p.m. Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Allure of Knox County in Galesburg.

He was born April 9, 1943 in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Henry S. and Rose M. (Baxter) Hartshorn. Roger worked as a mover for Mayflower for several years. He later worked as a...

Jan 28, 2024

Harry G. “Jay” Erickson, Jr. 48, of Gilson, Illinois. It is with sorrow we must announce the death of Jay Erickson. He died from complications of a stroke on January 28, 2024. He will be remembered as a great son, dad, brother, grandson, nephew, and friend to many.

Jay was born September 16, 1975 to...

Jan 27, 2024

Robert L. Stenander II, 78, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Saturday, January 27, 2024.

Robert (Bob) was born March 19, 1945, in Rockford, Illinois, the only son of Robert L. and Lorraine (Halsey) Stenander. Bob attended Iowa Wesleyan University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and studied abroad in the country formerly known as...