Obituaries
Scott M. Woodkirk
Nov 10, 2007
Scott Woodkirk, 35, of 933 Olive St., Galesburg, died at 1;03 a.m. on Saturday, November 10, 2007 in Cottage Hospital E.R. Scott was born on December 19, 1971 in Galesburg, the son of Larry G. and Barbara Adams Woodkirk. Surviving Scott are his parents, Larry and Barbara of Galesburg; his brother Jeff of Cape Coral, FL; and his grandmother,...
Nadine A. Weigand
Nov 9, 2007
Nadine A. Weigand, 67, of 975 Johnston Ave., Galesburg, died at 2:45 p.m. on Friday, November 9, 2007 at home. Nadine was born on May 20, 1940 in Soperville, the daughter of Clarence and Ruth Nelson Carlson. She married Pat Weigand on April 4, 1964 in Galesburg. Surviving Nadine are, her husband, Pat of Galesburg; 3 sons, Marty (Kathy)...
Harold Edwin "Ed" Leahy
Oct 31, 2007
Harold Edwin “Ed” Leahy, 83, of Henderson, died at 12:07 a.m. on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center. Ed was born on August 13, 1924 in Galesburg, the son of John Francis and Ruth Elizabeth Thorne Leahy. He married Betty Huffman on January 30, 1991 in Moline. Surviving Ed are: his wife, Betty of Henderson;...
Lucille C. Hunter
Oct 27, 2007
Lucille Cornelia (Bryant) Hunter was born in Galesburg, Feb. 17, 1910 to Lewis S. Bryant and Edna Illingworth Bryant. She graduated from Galesburg High School in 1929. She worked at F.W. Woolworth’s after high school. In 1932 she married Theodore Clive Hunter. They were involved in farming until 1942 when they moved to town. She worked at Harvey Nursing...
John F. Perry
Oct 26, 2007
John F. Petty, 78, of 1679 Rock Island, Galesburg, died at 2:40 a.m. on Friday, October 26, 2007 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center. John was born on July 22, 1929 in Kewanee, the son of Arthur C. and Harriett Holland Petty. He married Audrey Yost on January 24, 1958 in South Bend, IN. Surviving John are his wife,...
H. Pauline Ring
Oct 18, 2007
Helen Pauline Ring, 82, of 1720 Robin Ct., Galesburg, died at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 18, 2007 at Seminary Manor. Pauline was born on May 9, 1925 in Avon, the daughter of Arthur Truman and Viva Fern Wheeler Thurman. She married Merrill W. Ring on May 6, 1944 in Knoxville. He died on November 18, 2005. Surviving Pauline...
Nash A. Walters
Oct 18, 2007
Nash Alan Walters, 28, of 684 Home Blvd, Galesburg, died at 2:35 p.m. on Thursday, October 18, 2007 at home. Nash was born on December 27, 1978 in Galesburg, the son of David and Mary Smith Walters. Surviving Nash are his parents David and Mary both of Galesburg; 2 sons, Peyton and Luckas both of Galesburg; 2 step daughters,...
Hildred Webster
Oct 15, 2007
Hildred Webster, 100, of 97 N. Whitesboro St., Galesburg, died at 5 a.m. on Monday, October 15, 2007 at Rosewood Care Center. Hildred was born on July 21, 1907 in Galesburg, the daughter of Richard and Frances Hopkins. She married James Webster. He preceded her in death. Surviving Hildred are a son, Richard of Galesburg, 3 grandsons, 2 granddaughters,...
R. Lane Andrist
Oct 15, 2007
Richard Lane Andrist, known as Lane Andrist, 71, died Monday, October 15 at his home in Galesburg. Born February 20, 1936 to Clyde and Aleene Andrist in Thermopolis, Wyoming, he married LaVonne Wilhelm in 1955, and Norma Jo (Josie) Nilsson in 1970. Both preceded him in death. He is survived by four daughters: Karin Nilsson, Seattle, WA, Lauren Andrist,...
Virginia Ann Welsh
Oct 12, 2007
Virginia Ann Welsh, 82, of 1184 S. Farnham St., Galesburg, died at 12:15 a.m. on Friday, October 12, 2007 at Cottage Hospital. Virginia was born on January 14, 1925 in Galesburg, the daughter of Lester and Myrtle Fahee Bradford. She married William Welsh on January 14, 1950 in Galesburg. William preceded her in death on September 9, 1997. Surviving...
Shirley Jo Webber
Oct 7, 2007
Shirley Jo Webber, 82, of 1712 Meadow Lark Dr., Galesburg, died at 11 p.m. on Sunday, October 7, 2007 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Shirley Jo was born on February 3, 1925 in Galesburg, the daughter of Edwin and Helen Ecklund Madigan. She married Lester G. Webber on February 9, 1946 in Galesburg. Surviving Shirley Jo are:...
Mary Louise Tracy
Oct 2, 2007
Mary Louise Tracy, 70, of 968 E. Grove St., Galesburg, died at 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at Seminary Manor. Mary Lou was born on April 18, 1937 in Galesburg, the daughter of Eugene and Marjorie Bradford Godsil. She married Oscar L. Tracy on September 3, 1955 in Galesburg. Surviving her are: her husband, Oscar of Galesburg;...
Yolanda Mitchell
Oct 1, 2007
Yolanda Mitchell, 85, of 280 N. Academy St., Galesburg, died on October 1, 2007 at Cottage Hospital, Galesburg. Yolanda was born on September 12, 1922 in Chicago. She is survived by her 3 sons: Ron and Fred Sivils of Chicago, and Bob Sivils of Galesburg; 2 brothers: Fred and Mario Vocca of Chicago; and 3 grandchildren. She was preceded...
Edward F. Fritzel
Sep 30, 2007
Edward F. Fritzel, 81, of Watauga, Texas, formerly of Galesburg, died Sunday, September 30, 2007 at Hospice Hospital, Fort Worth, Texas. Ed was born on April 16, 1926 in Chicago, the son of Joseph and Elizabeth Schober Fritzel. He married Joanne Hoben on June 26, 1948 in Galesburg. Surviving Ed are: his wife, Joanne of Watauga, TX; 4 sons,...
Michael A. Glasnovich
Sep 25, 2007
Michael A. Glasnovich, 72, of 1193 Spruce, Galesburg, died at 6:40 a.m. on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Michael was born on November 5, 1934, the son of Jako and Elizabeth Matto Glasnovich. He married A. Linda Hutson on January 12, 1957 in Galesburg. Surviving Michael are his wife, Linda of Galesburg; 4...
Nancy C. Landess
Sep 21, 2007
Nancy C. Landess, 55, of Galesburg, died at 10:35 p.m. on Friday, September 21, 2007 in Galesburg. Nancy was born on January 15, 1952 in Jacksonville, Illinois the daughter of Loyd Dean and Phyllis M. Powars Hutton. Surviving Nancy are her father Loyd Dean of Jacksonville; a son, Talbot Fisher of Galesburg; a daughter, Brittany; and 2 brothers, Randy...
Ross "Butch" Forshee
Sep 16, 2007
Ross "Butch" Forshee of Galesburg, died at 10:22 p.m. Friday in Ely, MN. Funeral arrangements are pending and have been entrusted to Watson Funeral Home, Galesburg.
Virginia Porter
Sep 15, 2007
Virginia Porter, 51, of 1010 E. Knox St., Galesburg, died at 8:02 p.m. on Saturday, September 15, 2007 at Cottage Hospital. Virginia was born on March 16, 1956 in Harvey, Illinois, the daughter of Andrew J. and E. Dorothy Tisdale Kubon. She married Niles Porter in 1972 in Markham, Illinois. Surviving Virginia are her husband, Niles of Galesburg; a...
Mildred M. Young
Sep 15, 2007
Mildred M. Young, 89, of 1408 N. Seminary St., Galesburg, died at 3:10 p.m. on September 15, 2007 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Mildred was born on July 2, 1918 in Davenport, IA, the daughter of George and Elanora Moriarity Tuthill. She married Carl A. Sandburg. He preceded her in death. She then married Robert J. Young, who also preceded...
Maurice L. Claeys, Sr.
Sep 10, 2007
Maurice L. Claeys, Sr., 70, of 255 Cottage Ave, Galesburg, died at 1:11 p.m. on Monday, September 10, 2007 at Cottage Hospital. Maurice was born on June 17, 1937 in East Moline, the son of Frank and Mae Girt Claeys. He married Geraldine Heiman on October 8, 1955 in Keokuk, IA. Surviving Maurice are his wife, Gerri of Galesburg;...
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