Obituaries

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...

Jan 26, 2024

Winnetta Lurabelle Peters, died peacefully on January 26, 2024, at the age of 97, at her daughters home rural Lewistown, Illinois. Born on August 3, 1926, in Bryant, Illinois, she was a daughter to the late Arlo Jackson and Winnetta Luela (McCullough) Ford, and grew up in a large and lively family.

For twelve rewarding...

Jan 14, 2024

(Virginia) Darlene Noll, the second of five children born to Andrew E. and Louise (Biewen) Shelangoski near Brighton, Iowa, on October 5, 1936, died peacefully Sunday, January 14, 2024, in Galesburg, Illinois. Her family farmed in the Brighton, Fairfield, and Birmingham Iowa areas until a 1949 move to Muscatine, Iowa, where she completed high school at Muscatine Catholic School...

Jan 13, 2024

Barbara Ann Whitaker, 81, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Saturday, January 13, 2024 at home.

Barbara was born January 21, 1942 in Peoria, Illinois the daughter of Leon F. and Imogene M. (Robinson) King, whom preceded her in death. Barbara grew up in Hanna City, Illinois where she graduated from high school. On November 2, 1962,...

Jan 11, 2024

Bonnie Kay Watters, 83, of Colona, Illinois, died on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at home surrounded by her family, after a brief but bravely fought battle.

She was born May 28, 1940 in Galesburg, the daughter of Jewel L. and A. Delene (Tomlinson) Cook. Bonnie was reared and educated in Galesburg, graduating from high school...

Jan 9, 2024

Randy Dean Watts, 53, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 4:41 p.m. Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.

Randy was born July 7, 1970 in Fort Collins, Colorado, the son of Norman Dean and Barbara Louise (Snodgrass) Watts. Randy married Nicole Michelle Sturgis on October 11, 2020 in Kirksville, Missouri....

Jan 9, 2024

Patricia Ann “Pat” Collins, 78, formerly of Knoxville, Illinois, died Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.

Pat was born July 9, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of James Floyd and Florence Belle (Doty) Davenport who preceded her death. After graduating from Jerseyville high school Pat worked as a talented hairdresser and stylist...

Jan 8, 2024

Joseph Dean “Pepsi Joe” Knutson, 71, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Monday, January 8, 2024 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Joe was born October 12, 1952 in Mineral Wells, Texas the son of Donald B. and Joan F. (Lynch) Knutson. He married Sue DeMoss in 1974. They divorced in 1983. He then married Dee...

Jan 7, 2024

Eva Delores Bainbridge, 90, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg.

Eva was born April 10, 1933 in Jamestown, Missouri, the daughter of Walter L. and Neoma Marie (Black) Bennett. She married Richard Bainbridge and later married George E. Johnson.

Eva is survived...

Jan 5, 2024

Margaret Ann "Peg" Hennenfent Hannam passed away peacefully on January 5, 2024 in Knoxville, Illinois. Born on September 3, 1946, in Galesburg, Illinois, to Shirley A. (Cunningham) and Leo A. Hennenfent, Peg was a cherished sibling, loving mother, and doting grandmother.

Peg devoted her life to the care and wellbeing of others. After completing her...

Jan 1, 2024

Suzanne “Susie” C. Howard (87), of Galesburg, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, January 1, 2024.

Susie was born April 7, 1936, in Galesburg, the daughter of Jake and Elizabeth Glasnovich. She attended St. Joseph Academy and Corpus Christi High School. She married Daniel Howard on June 25, 1955 at...

Jan 1, 2024

Destiny Elizabeth Dixon, 23, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Monday, January 1, 2024 as a result of injuries sustained after being struck by a passing vehicle while assisting a previous auto accident.

Destiny was born July 13, 2000 in Galesburg, the daughter of Marnesha Lynn Flowers. Destiny had recently been attending Carl Sandburg College.

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Dec 28, 2023

Franklin Delano Colwell, 86, of Galesburg, Illinois died Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg.

Frank was born February 5, 1937 in Galesburg, the son of Robert E. and Marjorie (Swank) Colwell. Frank joined the US Air Force on June 19, 1956 honorably serving for two years and was discharged on...

Dec 28, 2023

D. Gayle Behymer, 77, of Galesburg, passed away at 6:05 p.m. Thursday, December 28, 2023 at her home.

Born on October 19, 1946, to the late John Kenneth Hill and Lorraine Schaedler in Colorado Springs, Colorado. When her father John died, she was later raised by Lorraine and adopted father, Jimmie Cooke. Gayle was reared...

Dec 27, 2023

Thomas Brent Johnson, also known as Stone, passed away on December 27, 2023, at the age of 69 in Galesburg, Illinois. He was born on September 7, 1954, in Galesburg, Illinois, to Rodney and Betty Johnson. Thomas was preceded in death by his father, mother, and brother, Howard Johnson.

Thomas, or Stone as he preferred...

Dec 25, 2023

Juan J. Shipp, aged 52, of Lockport, Illinois, died on December 25, 2023 in the emergency room at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Juan was bon June 9, 1971 in Galesburg, Illinois the son of Cecilia Cervantez Shipp. After graduating from Galesburg High School, Juan went on to attend Wyoming Tech. He worked on...

Dec 19, 2023

Renda J. Sharp, 65, known for her compassionate heart and loving spirit, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2023, in her hometown of Galesburg, Illinois. Born on April 5, 1958, to the late Eugene R. and Ruby Myrtle Jane (Wade) Gibbons.

Renda's life was marked by her commitment to her family and her work. For...

Dec 16, 2023

Carol Jean Baldwin, affectionately known as C.B. by her loved ones, passed away in Galesburg, Illinois, on December 16, 2023. Born on October 1, 1935, in East Galesburg, Illinois, to the late Orland D. and Martha J. (Mates) Lindsey, Carol’s life was a journey of joy, love, and dedicated service.

C.B. was the beloved wife...

Dec 15, 2023

Jean Louise Musolf, age 80, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2023. Born on October 19, 1943, in Pemberville, Ohio, Jean was a beacon of kindness in the lives of all who knew her.

She was the beloved wife of James Walter Musolf, whom she married on August 15, 1965 in Pemberville,...