Obituaries

Feb 17, 2023

Susan “Susie” Lucille (Onion) Howard, 83 of Lake Bracken, Galesburg, passed away Friday February 17, 2023 at Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, Peoria IL surrounded by friends and family.

She was born November 10, 1939 in Abingdon, IL the daughter of Pearl Lucille Onion and Russell Gale Onion. She married the love of her life...

Feb 15, 2023

Sheri E. Meehan, 55, of Galesburg, died at 7:26 a.m. Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born July 1, 1967 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of John L. and Brenda L. (Perry) Stambaugh. Sheri was a stay-at-home mom of her six children as they were growing up....

Feb 14, 2023

Bonnie Jean Arnold, 67, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

Bonnie was born August 14, 1955, to Richard S. and Margaret Jean (VeNard) Arnold. Bonnie attended Galesburg area schools and graduated from the nursing program at Carl Sandburg College. She worked in the nursing field for over 20 years, last...

Feb 14, 2023

Daniel Lee Rice, 76, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 1:40 p.m. Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Allure of Knox County, Galesburg.

Dan was born April 18, 1946 in Galesburg, the son of Bernard Leonard and Mary Catherine (Frederick) Rice. He attended St. Joseph’s Academy and graduated from the last class at Corpus Christi High School...

Feb 13, 2023

Kathleene Marie England “Katie” went to be with the Lord at 5:05 p.m. on February 13, 2023.

She was born on April 11, 1931, in Galesburg, Ill., the third daughter of Richard Leon Freeman and Thelma (Clark). She went to Catholic schools in Galesburg and graduated from Corpus Christi Academy in 1949. She married Edward...

Feb 11, 2023

Carin Lea Johnson, 56, of Galesburg, died at 2:42 p.m. Saturday, February 11, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born May 20, 1966 in Galesburg, the daughter of Jackie Jerald and Jo Ann (Smith) Johnson. Carin was reared and educated in Galesburg, graduating from Galesburg High School in 1984. She...

Feb 10, 2023

Helen Cecelia Rupert, 91, of Galesburg, died peacefully with her family by her side, Friday, February 10, 2023 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Helen was born December 13, 1931 in Mt. Sterling, Illinois the daughter of Leo John and Marie Ellen (Gleason) Lehne. Helen married Robert Lee Rupert on July 31, 1952 in...

Feb 9, 2023

Anna Sophia Johnson, 95, of rural Wataga, Illinois died peacefully at 12:55 p.m. Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, Illinois.

Anna was born February 5, 1928 in Galesburg, the daughter of Carl Agustus and Grace Etta (Volk) Johnson. Anna began her education at Military Country School near her home in Wataga. She went...

Feb 6, 2023

Robert Lane “Bob” Rogers, Jr., age 67, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away at 10:35 P.M. on Monday, February 6, 2023 at his home.

He was born on October 19, 1955 in Galesburg, the eldest son of Robert L. and Patsy A. (Dawson) Rogers, Sr. He made many wonderful memories growing up in the Galesburg area...

Feb 6, 2023

Ronald Dean Canon, 78, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 9:25 p.m. Monday, February 6, 2023 at ProMedica Skilled Nursing, Galesburg.

Ron was born October 3, 1944 in Galesburg, Illinois, the son of Gerald "Mutt" L and Geraldine B (Damitz) Canon. Ron and Evon Susan (Olson) Canon were united in marriage on October 27,...

Feb 4, 2023

Constance ‘Connie’ Lea (Lloyd) Podeszwa, 82, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 12:59 pm, Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Courtyard Estates in Monmouth, Illinois, surrounded by loved ones.

Connie was born on October 25, 1940, in Moline, Illinois to Milo and Arlene (Logdson) Lloyd and was raised in Fruitland, Iowa. Fourteen years later, she moved to...

Jan 31, 2023

Jean Beverly Adams-Hall, 91, of East Galesburg, died Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Illini Restorative Care in Silvis, Illinois.

She was born January 14, 1932 in Galesburg, the daughter of Merwin and Ruthe (Oblander) Runbeck. Jean graduated from Galesburg High School. She worked as a teletype operator for BNSF for 16 years. Jean married Jack...

Jan 28, 2023

Cinda R. Downin, 72, died after a short bout with cancer, Saturday, January 28, 2023 in the emergency room at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg with her family by her side.

Cinda was born December 6, 1950 in Galesburg, Illinois the daughter of Wayne B. and Mary A. (Pifer) Reynolds. She graduated from Avon...

Jan 27, 2023

Mary Josephine Carle, 66, of London Mills, Illinois, died Friday, January 27, 2023 at 9:21 a.m. in the emergency room at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Mary was born July 21, 1956 in Monmouth, Illinois the daughter of Samuel Floyd and June Eloise (Rickels) Larkins. Mary is survived by her husband, William Carle; two...

Jan 25, 2023

Delinda Lee Hawkins, 49, of Gerlaw, Illinois died peacefully at home Wednesday, January 25, 2023, after a courageous 5 year battle with cancer.

Delinda was born September 13, 1973, in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Dale Edward and Diana Kay (Guthrie) Simon. Delinda graduated from Camp Point Central High School in 1991 and earned her...

Jan 25, 2023

Clinton James “CJ” Hall, 33, of Alexis, Illinois died peacefully surrounded by his loving family and pets on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at home after a valiant and courageous battle with cancer.

CJ was born on October 22, 1989 in Covina, California the son of Daniel and Melody T. (Haynes) Hall. He graduated from United...

Jan 17, 2023

Sharon Kay Murphy/Haffner, 76, of Galesburg, died at 3:05 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

Sharon was born to Ivan and Doris Murphy/Dunn on November 27, 1946. She was raised in London Mills and attended London Mills school and Valley High School at Fairview, before the new school was built. She passed away at home,...

Jan 17, 2023

Filomena Suardi Pia, affectionately known as Mina, was born in Fasana, Italy, on February 12, 1929, to Antonio and Adda Suardi. Filomena grew up while Italy was in extreme economic straits, and her family was not exempt from these difficult times. Her educational opportunities were limited, due to her family’s need to have her work and contribute to the...

Jan 15, 2023

Mary Ann O’Connor, 96, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at 6:49 a.m. Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Farmington Village Nursing and Rehab, Farmington, Illinois.

Mary Ann was born October 28, 1926 in Seaton, Illinois the daughter of Paul and Ethel Marie (Callahan) Welch. Mary Ann Welch and William “Bill” Thomas O’Connor were united in marriage...

Jan 15, 2023

Linda L. Feely, 73, of Galesburg, IL passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at her home.

Linda was born October 24, 1949 in Monticello, IL, the daughter of Vernon J. “Joe” Sr. and D. Wanda (Brown) Blickem.

Linda married Joseph E. “Jeff” Feely II on May 23, 1969, followed by a formal...