Obituaries

Jan 14, 2023

Ruth Ann Nelson, 57, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 7:50 p.m. Saturday, January 14, 2023 at home.

Ruth was born February 2, 1965 in Galesburg, the daughter of Weldon Charles and Lennie Evelyn (Simpson) Nelson. She married Andrew Larson. He preceded her in death in 2018. Ruth is survived by three sons, Jamie Nelson and...

Jan 13, 2023

C. Jo Blickem, 79, of Knoxville, Illinois died at 2:25 p.m. Friday, January 13, 2023 at Courtyard Estates in Knoxville with her daughters by her side.

Jo was born May 25, 1943 in Galesburg, Illinois, the daughter of William Martin and Dorothy Adelle (Churchill) Dawdy. After graduating from Galesburg High School, Jo married Norman Lee...

Jan 10, 2023

Timothy Michael Longcor, 44, of Galesburg, passed away on January 10, 2023.

Tim leaves behind a wife, 3 children, a mother, 3 sisters, a brother, and several nieces and nephews.

He was very loving, sweet, smart, and hardworking man.  Tim will be sadly missed.

The memorial for Tim will...

Jan 9, 2023

Michael LeRoy Canon, 76, of Altona, Illinois, died at 7:34 a.m. Monday, January 9, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.

Mike was born January 4, 1947 in Galesburg, Illinois, the son of Gerald “Mutt” L. and Geraldine B. (Damitz) Canon. Mike and Kathryn Darlene Butler were united in marriage on November 23,...

Jan 7, 2023

George Edwin “Eddie” Harrison, 78, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 12:35 p.m. Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.

Eddie was born August 25, 1944 in Galesburg, the son of Arthur and Delia (Hurt) Harrison. After graduating from high School Eddie enlisted in the United States Air Force on July 22, 1965. He was...

Jan 4, 2023

Richard ‘Dick’ Donald Podeszwa, 87, of Galesburg, died at 9:04 am, Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria surrounded by loved ones.

Richard was born November 26, 1935 in Rockford, Illinois, to Jacob J. and Rose (Fiduccia) Podeszwa. After graduating from Rockford West High School in 1955, Richard enlisted in...

Dec 31, 2022

Jeffrey E. Parrigin, 58, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 2:24 a.m. Saturday, December 31, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.

Jeff was born November 30, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Norman Eric and Jeanetta Dimple (Murray) Parrigin. Jeff is survived by his mother, Jeanetta Parrigin of Galesburg, Illinois; one daughter,...

Dec 29, 2022

Margery Jean Lopez, 65, of Galesburg, died peacefully at 8:43 p.m. Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Seminary Manor in Galesburg.

She was born January 4, 1957, in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Donald J. and Betty M. (Walker) Mills. Margie graduated from Galesburg High School in 1975. She worked at OSF St. Mary Medical Center...

Dec 29, 2022

Richard Allen “Dick” Biddle, 78, of Knoxville, IL, died Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville, IL.

Dick was born July 14, 1944 in Laconia, IN, the son of Carl Kenneth and Olive Jesse (Toops) Biddle. He was raised in Seaton, IL. Richard was united in marriage to Linann Lynch on...

Dec 24, 2022

William Edward Wright, 79, of Galesburg, died Saturday, December 24, 2022 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Bill was born June 23, 1943 in Cumberland County, Virginia the son of Horace William and Nannie Sue (Sloan) Wright. In his early years, Bill worked at Briggs Manufacturing and then worked at Gates Rubber Company more...

Dec 24, 2022

Gustav “Gus” Andrew Olson, 86, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully, Saturday, December 24, 2022 at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois.

Gus was born May 26, 1936 in Macomb, Illinois, the son of Carl Andrew and Beulah Augusta (Anderson) Olson. Gus married Joan Winter on June 2, 1957 in Sciota, Illinois. He served in the...

Dec 18, 2022

Donald Ray Brittingham, Jr. 70, of Galesburg, died at 7:08 p.m. Sunday, December 18, 2022 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Don was born December 4, 1952 in Galesburg, the son of Donald Ray and Ila Alberta (Lufkin) Brittingham, Sr. Don married Sandra Sue Smith on July 8, 1988 in Burlington, Iowa. Don is...

Dec 15, 2022

Theortrice Young, Jr., 72, of Galesburg, died Thursday, December 15, 2022 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

He was born February 28, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Theortrice and Ruby (Mapps) Young, Sr. Theortrice graduated from Cregier Vocational High School and then went on to earn his certification in auto-mechanics from DeVry...

Dec 15, 2022

Robert Joseph Fox, 74, of Galesburg, died at 9:52 p.m. Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.

Bob was born August 26, 1948 in Galesburg, the son of Rolland Fredrick and Helen Mary (Kennedy) Fox. He graduated from Galesburg High School. Bob worked for many years as a groundskeeper at Knox College, later working...

Dec 15, 2022

Aaron Dean Bollinger, 56, of East Galesburg, died at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, December 15, 2022 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Aaron was born September 22, 1966 in Galesburg, Illinois the son of Bobby Dean and Linda L. (Corbin) Bollinger. Aaron married Wendy C. Wells. She survives. Also surviving Aaron is his mother, Linda...

Dec 12, 2022

Randy Charles Downard, 63, of Rio, Illinois died at 3 p.m. Monday, December 12, 2022 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg following a brief illness.

Randy was born May 25, 1959 in Galesburg, the son of Chester W. and Ruby Fern (Teel) Downard. After graduating from Knoxville High School he went on to marry...

Dec 6, 2022

Guadalupe “Lupe” Perez, 102, of Galesburg, died at 5 p.m. Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at home.

She was born December 16, 1919 in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Basilio and Hermenia (Martinez) Gimenez. Lupe attended St. Joseph’s Academy and graduated from Galesburg High School. Lupe married Louis B. Perez on October 18, 1947 in Chicago,...

Dec 6, 2022

Richard “Van” Lee Vandemark, 85, of Galesburg, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 6, 2022.

Richard was born July 24, 1937 in Kewanee, the son of Lester and Marjorie Ruth (Teece) Vandemark. He married Carole Jean Bland on December 8, 1957 in Kewanee. Richard is predeceased by his wife of 64 years and two brothers: William...

Dec 4, 2022

Charles Bond "Jackie" Kimbrough, 70, of Galesburg, died at 9:13 p.m. on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois.

He was born February 15, 1952 in Galesburg, the son of Frank and Hazel (Gullick) Kimbrough. Charles graduated from Galesburg High School in 1970. On July 14, 1970, Charles enlisted...

Dec 4, 2022

Holly Gayle LaPorte, 64, of Galesburg, died at 5:35 a.m. on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at her home.

She was born February 19, 1958 in Galesburg, the daughter of Earl Clyde and Lois Pauline (Bonesteel) Miller. Holly graduated from Galesburg High School in 1976. She worked as a service coordinator for Central Illinois Center for...