Obituaries

Bobby G. Casey

Bobby G. Casey

May 9, 2009

Bobby Gene Casey, 71, of 239 S. Cherry St., Galesburg, died at 7:16 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2009 at Cottage Hospital.   Bobby was born on January 10, 1938 in Augusta, GA the son of Chester and Naomi Key Casey. He was a very devoted husband to his wife Dorothy Albrecht Casey whom he married on July 30, 2000. Surviving...

Stephen R. Jones

Stephen R. Jones

May 5, 2009

Stephen R. Jones, 71, 179 Lincoln St., Galesburg, died at 3:20 p.m. May 5, 2009 at home.   He was born on January 1, 1937 in Easton, MD the son of Ralph C. and Grace O. Stevens Jones. He married Donna Hiles on August 9, 1974. She preceded him in death on November 22, 2000. Surviving are a step son,...

Daniel J. Murray

Daniel J. Murray

May 3, 2009

Daniel Joseph Murray, 61, of Chicago, Illinois, died Sunday, May 3 in Chicago.  He was born on Sept. 14, 1947 in DePere, Wisconsin the son of Francis J. and Elizabeth M. Michela Murray. Dan graduated from Knox College, Galesburg, IL and received his MBA from the University of Minnesota. He worked in higher education administration. During his career he...

Barbara H. Johnson

Barbara H. Johnson

May 2, 2009

Barbara Johnson, 71, of Woodridge Living Center formerly of 783 Franklin Ave., Galesburg, died at 6:15 a.m. Saturday May 2, 2009 at Rosewood Care Center.   Barbara was born on February 20, 1938 in Glen Head, NY, the daughter of Stanley and Helen Opalaski Buckowski. She married Warren Johnson on February 21, 1960 in Port Washington, NY. Surviving Barbara are...

Patricia A. Holt

Patricia A. Holt

May 2, 2009

Patricia A. Holt, 75, of 406 Madison, Knoxville, died at 4:440 a.m. on May 2, 2009 at Heartland Health Care.    Pat was born on January 18, 1934 in Cameron, the daughter of Ward and Irene Dutrich Noonan. She married Patrick M. Holt on January 20, 1969 in Galesburg. Surviving are her husband Patrick of Knoxville; 5 sons, Frank Felz...

Patricia L. Shepherd

Patricia L. Shepherd

Apr 22, 2009

Patricia L. Shepherd, 72, of Oneida, died at 3:15 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center.   Pat was born on November 13, 1936 in Galesburg, the daughter of Virgil and Alma Haynes Ruland. She married Ross Shepherd on June 27, 1954 in Galesburg. Surviving Pat are her husband, Ross of Oneida; a son, Bruce...

James M. Foster

James M. Foster

Apr 22, 2009

James McClellan “Zeke” Foster, 86, of Galesburg, died at 9:18 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at Seminary Manor.  Zeke was born on October 8, 1922 in Oneida, the son of Clyde M. and Rosella Wilkins Foster. He married Shirley Jean Rich on December 21, 1941 in Kahoka, MO. She preceded her in death on December 12, 1994. Surviving...

Dr. Bernard W. Coan

Dr. Bernard W. Coan

Apr 20, 2009

Dr. Bernard W. Coan, 92, of 207 S. State St., Henderson, died at 6:15 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2009 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center.   Bernard was born on July 13, 1916 in Sheffield, the son of Perry and Mary O’Rourke Coan. He married Maxine Montgomery. He later married Margaret “Peggy” Allison on January 3, 1981. Surviving are...

Anastasia Riesebieter

Anastasia Riesebieter

Apr 19, 2009

Anastasia Riesebieter, 79, of 2360 Monmouth Blvd., Galesburg, died at 7:26 a.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2009 at Marigold Health Care Center.   Anastasia was born on April 18, 1930 in Galesburg, the daughter of Nicholas L. and Pauline T. Polich Rodich. She married Robert Riesebieter on May 5, 1950 in Galesburg. He died on October 25, 1983. Surviving Anastasia...

Mary J. Rutledge

Mary J. Rutledge

Apr 16, 2009

Mary J. Rutledge, 80, of 1419 Hollycrest Circle, Galesburg, died at 9:28 a.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2009 at Cottage Hospital.   Mary was born on January 20, 1929 in Galesburg, the daughter of John L. and Mildred R. Gavin Cline. She married Kenneth “Mike” Rutledge on July 24, 1947 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on August 25,...

Louis N Rodich

Louis N Rodich

Apr 9, 2009

Louis N. Rodich, 85, of the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, Illinois formerly of Galesburg, died April 9, 2009 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Louis was born on April 18, 1923 in Galesburg the son of Nick L and Pauline T. Palich Rodich. Surviving Louis are his brothers Frank, Anthony, and Michael all of Galesburg; his sisters, Ruby (Bud)...

Cortez Capri White

Cortez Capri White

Apr 9, 2009

Cortez Capri White, Jr. of Galesburg, was stillborn at 8:45 p.m. on April 9, 2009. Survivors include the parents, Cortez White and Billie Jean Claeys of Galesburg, brothers; Billy Gene and Samuel, sisters; Dionte and Samira all at home, maternal grandparents, Kenneth and Brelinda Rusher of Galesburg and the late William Beaty, paternal grandparents, James and Brenda Williams of...

Joanne O'Connor

Joanne O'Connor

Apr 3, 2009

Joanne O’Connor, 78, 2969 Parkway Ct., Galesburg died at 8:56 a.m., Friday, April 3, 2009 at Rosewood Nursing Home. Joanne was born August 6, 1930, in Peoria, Il., the daughter of Ryburn and Goldie McKenzie. She married Frederick O’Connor on June 20, 1953 at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Chillicothe, Il.  Surviving is her husband, four sons, Thomas (Jane)...

Stella M. Barba

Stella M. Barba

Apr 1, 2009

Stella Mary Barba, 89, of 1977 W Knox Rd., Alexis, died at 5:35 a.m. Wednesday, April 01, 2009 at home.  Stella was born on June 25, 1919 in Gallitzin, PA the daughter of Angelo and Josephine Zizzia Bongiorno. She married Louis J. Barba on June 21, 1940 in Altoona, PA. He preceded her in death on February 9, 1987. ...

Marlo E. Brannon (Smith)

Marlo E. Brannon (Smith)

Mar 30, 2009

Marlo E. Brannon (Smith), 49, of 38 N. Pearl St., Galesburg, died at 10:25 a.m. on Monday, March 30, 2009 at home. Marlo was born on February 18, 1960 in Galesburg, the son of Arthur Brannon and Maggie Semington. He was raised by his mother and step father Maggie and Lloyd Smith. Surviving Marlo are his sons, Sean Smith...

Rollin W. Adcock

Rollin W. Adcock

Mar 16, 2009

Rollin W. Adcock, 93, 1215 W. Grove St., Galesburg, died at 6:49 a.m. Monday, March 16, 2009 at home.   He was born October 25, 1915 in Tylerville, Illinois the son of Guy and Laura Watters Adcock.  He married Edith E. Sepich on September 9, 1939 in Tipton, Iowa.  She preceded him in death on January 16, 1997.  Surviving are...

Rodney W. Turner

Rodney W. Turner

Mar 10, 2009

Rodney (Rod) William Turner, 45, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday (March 10, 2009) at his home.   Rod was born on November 22, 1963, in Galesburg to William "Bill" and Sharon Sopher Turner. He spent his first years in the Oneida area. He then moved to Galesburg, where he spent the majority of his life. In recent...

Kathleen Shaw

Kathleen Shaw

Mar 9, 2009

Kathleen Shaw of Galesburg, Illinois died on March 9, 2009 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. She is again with her parents as she was as the first born child of Jasper and Shirley Jones on September 21, 1947.  Kathleen is the mother of Jennifer (Marlon) Burton of Park Forest and Natalie Shaw of Peoria.    She is the...

Douglas R. Mahnesmith

Douglas R. Mahnesmith

Mar 9, 2009

Douglas R. Mahnesmith, 34, of Galesburg, died at 3:15 p.m. on March 9, 2009 at home.   Doug was born on June 25, 1974 in Galesburg, the son of Wesley and Charlene Plue Mahnesmith, Sr.  He married Kyra Gibbons on March 31, 1997 in Galesburg.  Doug is survived by his wife Kyra of Galesburg; a son Logan and a daughter...

Kathleen F. Karns

Kathleen F. Karns

Feb 28, 2009

Kathleen F. Karns, 58, of Knoxville, formerly of Galesburg, died at 11:08 a.m. Saturday, February 28, 2009 at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville.   Kathy was born on June 24, 1950 in Galesburg, the daughter of Raymond “Roscoe” and Joan Kling Karns.  Both her parents preceded her in death.  She is survived by several cousins.    Kathy received her B.S. in...

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