Obituaries

Nov 13, 2023

Ruth Marie Nelson, 93, of Galesburg, Illinois, died November 13, 2023 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Ruth was born at home in rural McDonough County, Illinois on October 15, 1930 the daughter of Floyd “Mike” and Lucille Ruth (Nordgren) McNeil. After graduating from high school, Ruth went on to graduate from Brown’s Business...

Nov 10, 2023

John Michael Horaney, 75, peacefully died in Galesburg, Illinois, the place of his birth, on November 10, 2023. He was born on February 14, 1948, to the late Robert W. and Rosemary (Tederman) Horaney.

John received his high school diploma from Corpus Christi High School in 1966, and later gained a bachelor’s degree in business...

Nov 8, 2023

On November 8, 2023, Lynette Lombard, 69, of Galesburg, IL and Glenford, NY, passed away peacefully with her beloved husband Tony Gant by her side, after a courageous 20 month battle with glioblastoma.

Lynette was born in Newton, Massachusetts to the late June H. (Leshynska) and Peter A. Lombard, and grew up in the Boston...

Nov 7, 2023

Susan Kay (Bruington) Unger passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Susan was born on October 26, 1939 to Lorene L. (Herod) and Reimer W. Bruington in Monmouth, IL.

Susan married the love of her life, Charles E. Unger on August 30, 1957 in Alexis. Their marriage was blessed with...

Nov 6, 2023

Ronald Eugene Freeman, Jr., 55, of Galesburg, died on Monday, November 6, 2023 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg surrounded by his family.

He was born May 15, 1968 in Sycamore, Illinois, the son of Ronald Eugene and Jane Ellen (Hopkins) Freeman, Sr. After graduating from high school, Ron joined the United States...

Nov 4, 2023

Willard E. Whitacre, born on November 23, 1927, in Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully in Aledo, Illinois, on November 4, 2023. He is remembered fondly for his love of family, dedication to work, and zest for life.

Willard married the love of his life, Stella Mae Serven on July 6, 1946 in Newport, Kentucky. Their...

Oct 28, 2023

Jennifer S. "Jenny" Frazier, 72, a vibrant and loving woman, was born on December 23, 1950, in Galesburg, Illinois, and peacefully passed away in Peoria, Illinois, on October 28, 2023, after a courageous three-time battle with cancer.

Born to parents Phillip Stegall and JoAnne E. (Babbitt) Stegall, both of whom preceded her in death. Jenny...

Oct 25, 2023

Dawn R. Horaney, 70,a resident of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away at the age of 70 on October 25, 2023. Born in Galesburg on March 25, 1953, to the late Donald H. and Jean M. (Foster) Sparling, she spent most of her life in the community she loved so dearly.

Dawn is fondly remembered by her...

Oct 25, 2023

Catherine S. Kramer, resident of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2023, at Legacy Estates in Monmouth, Illinois. Born in Galesburg, Illinois, Catherine carried the values that her dear parents, Orville B. and Helen (Brown) Sims, instilled in her: love, resilience, and dedication. Catherine married Clyde “Tod” E. Kramer on July 23, 1955 in Galesburg.

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Oct 23, 2023

With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of John G. Day on October 23, 2023. Born March 30, 1974, in Peoria, Illinois, he was an extraordinary man whose memory will be cherished by all who knew him. A tragic motorcycle accident ended his life too soon.

John was born in Peoria, Illinois, the son...

Oct 22, 2023

Joyce Ann Foster, 80, of Galesburg, died on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Seminary Manor in Galesburg.

She was born February 22, 1943 in Brimfield, the daughter of Everett Henry and Violet Rose (Rynerson) Foster. Joyce was reared and educated in Brimfield, graduating from high school in 1961. She worked at Admiral’s and later worked...

Oct 18, 2023

Katherine Louise Parrott, 59, of Macomb, Illinois, died at 2:06 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.

She was born February 25, 1964 in Monmouth, the daughter of Roy Frederick and Helen Louise (Smock) Matthews and later raised by Raymond and Helen Boys. Kathy was reared and...

Oct 15, 2023

Betty Ann Burns, a resident of Galesburg, Illinois, was born on September 29, 1940, and passed from this world on October 15, 2023. She was the beloved daughter of the late James C. Cloyd and Anna E. Davidson, also of Galesburg. Betty worked diligently at the local Maytag Factory for many years until her retirement. Betty married Michael O....

Oct 15, 2023

Judith Kay "Judi" Ogden, born in St. Elmo, Illinois on February 19, 1945, peacefully passed away on October 15, 2023, in Galesburg, Illinois.

The beloved daughter of the late L.L. and Ruby M. (McCullough) Ogden, Judi will be deeply missed by her surviving brother, James (Danielle) Ogden of East Moline, and her sister, Janet Cramer...

Oct 15, 2023

George E Bednarcik of Galesburg, Illinois passed away on October 15, 2023 at OSF Richard L Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL after a long battle with cancer.

George was born on October 23, 1965, the youngest son of George E. Bednarcik Sr, who passed away in 1998, and Shirley J (Wilkins) Bednarcik, who passed...

Oct 12, 2023

Jack Merrill Lundeen, 100, died October 12, 2023. Jack was born in Galesburg, Illinois on October 18, 1922, to John Edward Lundeen and Merle Elizabeth (Henry) Lundeen.

He married Joann Elizabeth Westerfield on May 3, 1948, in Galesburg, IL. She preceded him in death on January 17, 2021.

Jack graduated from Galesburg High School in...

Oct 10, 2023

Karen Jean McCombs, 62, of Galesburg, died at4:12 a.m. on October 10, 2023, in Abingdon, Illinois. Born on November 27, 1960, Karen lived a life marked by kindness and generosity.

Karen is survived by her loving mother, Rosalie D. (Hendricks) Kempster, of Galesburg, Illinois; her son, Heath Robinson of Iowa; her siblings, Becky McCombs of...

Oct 7, 2023

Richard “Rick” Lawrence Turner, 63, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois surrounded by his children.

Rick was born April 25, 1960 to Howard Lawrence and Judith “Judy” Ann (Brones) Turner in Iowa City, Iowa. He was the eldest of five children, Teresa (Ronnie) of...

Oct 5, 2023

Dale LaVerne Ehlen, 90, of Monmouth, Illinois, died peacefully on October 5, 2023, at 10:37 p.m. in Peoria, Illinois. Born on September 25, 1933, in Canton, Illinois, the son of Herman John and Ellen Marie (Walker) Ehlen. Dale lived a life characterized by kindness, friendliness, and an unwavering love for his family and friends.

Dale...

Oct 4, 2023

David Allen Rademaker, 65, of Galesburg, Illinois died on October 4, 2023 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria Illinois.

David was born on May 28, 1958 in Peoria, Illinois to the late Dale and Maureen Rademaker. He was the second of four children, His older brother Doug (Regina), younger brother Daric...