Obituaries

Robert M. Lee

Robert M. Lee

Aug 25, 2008

Robert M. Lee, 80, of Galesburg, died at 8:30 a.m. in his home on August 25, 2008.   He was born on October 7, 1927 in Monmouth the son of Maurice B. and Edna M Doyle Lee.  Both of whom are deceased.   He married Margaret E. McCleary on September 4, 1954.  She died in 1988.  Surviving are three children, Teresa...

Marlene E. West

Marlene E. West

Aug 24, 2008

Marlene E. West, 60, of 1022 Parkview Rd., Galesburg, died at 12:47 a.m. on Sunday, August 24, 2008 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.   Marlene was born on August 15, 1948 in Monmouth, the daughter of Clarence and Audrey Scott Greenstreet.  Marlene married John Galiher.  She later married Ted West on November 26, 1989.  He died on July...

Paul R. Carr

Paul R. Carr

Aug 23, 2008

Paul Raymond Carr, 72, of Galesburg, died at 3:47 p.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at Cottage Hospital.   Paul was born on March 10, 1936 in Galesburg, the son of Paul Lester and Alice Marie Foster Carr.  He married Mickey Mason on September 14, 1975 in Las Vegas, NV.  Surviving Paul are his wife, Mickey of Galesburg; 3 sons,...

Theresa Bajt

Theresa Bajt

Aug 23, 2008

Theresa Bajt 80 of Knoxville formerly of Williamsfield and Galesburg, died at 2:30 a.m. on Saturday August 23, 2008 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center.    She was born on November 13, 1927 in Joliet, the daughter of Jack and Frenci Bajt.  She has 4 sisters and a brother.  She enjoyed watching movies, table games, decorating for the holidays, and...

Ilona Nemeth

Ilona Nemeth

Aug 20, 2008

Ilona Nemeth, 87, of 170 Circle Dr., Galesburg, passed away in her home at 2:35 p.m., Wednesday, August 20, 2008 surrounded by loving family.  She was born February 2, 1921 in Csorotnek, Hungary, the daughter of John and Anna Kuntar Nemeth.  She married Jeno Nemeth on May 29, 1944 in Rabagyarmat, Hungary.  Jeno preceded her in death on April...

Mary A. Johnson

Mary A. Johnson

Aug 13, 2008

Mary Agnes Johnson, 82, of Galesburg, formerly of Peoria, passed away at 6:17 p.m. on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.  She was born on September 27, 1925 in Galesburg, the daughter of James and Agnes Carr Hoben.  She married James Francis Johnson on February 3, 1951.  He preceded her in death in...

Robert D. Wallenfelsz

Robert D. Wallenfelsz

Aug 11, 2008

Robert Daniel Wallenfelsz, 71, of 1029 Mayberry Ln., Galesburg, died at 1:56 a.m. on Monday August 11, 2008 at Cottage Hospital. He was born on November 11, 1936 in West Bend, Wisconsin the son of Harold and Leona Herbst Wallenfelsz.  He married Faye Johnson on May 31, 1958 in Campbellsport, WI.  She preceded him in death on June 26,...

John Patrick Reed,  Sr.

John Patrick Reed, Sr.

Aug 7, 2008

John Patrick Reed, Sr., 69, of 1077 W. Main St., Galesburg, died at 4:50 a.m. on Thursday, August 7, 2008 at University Hospital, Iowa City, IA.   He was born on March 14, 1939 in Galesburg, the son of Dell M. and Blanche Amenhauser Reed.  He married Judy Reed on August 8, 1959 in Galesburg.  She preceded him in death...

Phillip "Bud" J. Nemeth

Phillip "Bud" J. Nemeth

Aug 1, 2008

Phillip “Bud” J. Nemeth, 74, of 990 S. Cedar St., Galesburg, died at 4 a.m. August 1, 2008 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.  Bud was born on May 8, 1934 in Galesburg, the son of James and Roberta Nemeth.  He married Francis Olson-Peterson on December 28, 1959 in Galesburg.  Surviving Bud are his wife, Francis of Galesburg;...

Carol F. Mcqueen

Carol F. Mcqueen

Aug 1, 2008

Carol F. McQueen, 64, of 2315 Monmouth Blvd, Galesburg, died at 5:55 a.m. on Friday (August 1, 2008) at home. Carol was born on September 13, 1943 in Galesburg, the daughter of Lester and Frances Kilgore Ankeney.  She married Gerald L. McQueen on September 16, 1961 in Galesburg.  Surviving are her husband, Gerald of Galesburg; 3 sons, Charles C....

Earline R. Breasaw

Earline R. Breasaw

Jul 26, 2008

Earline R. Breasaw, 76, of 805 Day St., Galesburg, died at 1 a.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2008 at Cottage Hospital. Earline was born on March 6, 1932 in Galesburg, the daughter of Sylvanus and Florence Callison Mitchell.  She married Charles V. Breasaw on July 19, 1953 in Galesburg.  He preceded her in death on September 19, 1985.  Surviving...

Phil E. Lowney

Phil E. Lowney

Jul 23, 2008

Phil Lowney, 94, of Springfield, formerly of Galesburg, Il. died at 8:25 am, Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008 at St. Johns Hospital, Springfield, Il..  He was born in Galesburg April 7, 1914 the son of Dennis and Nora (Burke) Lowney.  He married Frances Giberson April 21, 1941 at St. Patricks Church, Galesburg, IL.  He was preceded in death by his...

Robert J. Butts

Robert J. Butts

Jul 18, 2008

Robert J. Butts, M.D., 52, of Alameda, CA, formerly of Galesburg, passed away peacefully in home in Alameda on Friday, July 18.  He had been struggling with pancreatic cancer since his diagnosis in January.  Bob attended St. Joseph Academy, graduated from Galesburg High School, and Knox College.  He received his Master's in microbiology at UC Riverside, his M.D. from...

W. Dale Porter

W. Dale Porter

Jul 12, 2008

W. Dale Porter of 3093 Whitehaven Circle, Galesburg, died at home on Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 3:30 a.m. He was born November 1, 1924 in Mercer County to George A. and Belle Mann Porter. He married Marion Thorp in 1946. He married Caroline Andrews Goltermann August 24, 1982. Surviving are his wife, five daughters, Linda (and Norm) Beal...

Terry E. Hermann

Terry E. Hermann

Jul 11, 2008

Terry E. Hermann, 72, of 207 N. Chambers St., Galesburg, died at 4:30 a.m. on Friday (July 11, 2008) at home.  Terry was born on October 18, 1935 in Batavia, the son of Gene and Anabelle Meade Hermann.  He married Kathy J. Horst on July 27, 1974 in Galesburg.  Surviving Terry are his wife, Kathy of Galesburg; 3 sons,...

Helen M. Bogard

Helen M. Bogard

Jul 9, 2008

Helen M. Bogard, 93, of 1384 N. Henderson St., Galesburg, died at 1:50 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.  Helen was born on September 28, 1914 in Knoxville the daughter of Harry and Ada Utter Fox.  She married John T. Bogard on September 25, 1936.  He died in 1976.  Helen was a homemaker and loving...

Mary Catherine "Kitty" Watson

Mary Catherine "Kitty" Watson

Jul 8, 2008

Mary Catherine “Kitty” Watson, 83, of Pekin, died at 6:47 p.m. on Tuesday (July 8, 2008) at Hallmark House Nursing Center in Pekin.   Kitty was born December 11, 1924, in Pekin, the daughter of Henry R. and Mary C. Cullinan Velde.  She married John F. Watson, Sr. of Delavan on June 12, 1948 in Pekin.  He preceded her in...

James L. Horaney

James L. Horaney

Jul 6, 2008

James L. Horaney, 77, of 1416 E. Knox St., Galesburg, died at 5:28 a.m. on Sunday (July 6, 2008) at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.  Jim was born on December 24, 1932 in Galesburg, the son of William L. and Mary Onderko Horaney.  He married Iris Cacopardo on February 14, 1961 in Galesburg.  She died on March 1,...

Katherine Callahan

Katherine Callahan

Jun 30, 2008

Katherine Callahan, 78, of Galesburg, died at 3:15p.m. on Monday (June 30, 2008) at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.  Katherine was born on July 8, 1929 in Chicago, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sovar.  She married Edward Callahan.  He died in 1999.  Surviving are a daughter, Kathleen (Alfred) Ayala of Galesburg; 3 grandchildren, Freddie, Kimberly, and Gina;...

Mary L. Charles

Mary L. Charles

Jun 23, 2008

Mary Louise Charles, 69, of 831 E. Knox St., Galesburg, died Monday (June 23, 2008) at her home.  Mary was born December 10, 1938 in Galesburg, the daughter of Harold and Ida Ronk.  She married Donald R. Charles on January 14, 1957.  He survives.  Also surviving are 3 sons, Donald Jr., (and Nancy), Timothy, and Michael all of Galesburg;...

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