Obituaries

Sep 20, 2022

Charles L. Randall, 91, of Knoxville, Illinois, died peacefully with his family by his side, Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Richard Owens Hospice Home, Peoria, Illinois.

Charlie was born May 23, 1931 in Galesburg, the son of Sherrill Woolsey and Mildred Olive (Wyman) Randall. After graduating from Knoxville High School in 1949, he enlisted in...

Sep 16, 2022

Gary Edward Hess, 66, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 11:17 p.m. Friday, September 16, 2022 at his home in the loving presence of his wife and four children.

Gary was born October 22, 1955 in Joliet, Illinois, the son of Bennett Edward and Angeline Jeannette (DuFrain) Hess. Gary graduated from Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School. He...

Sep 15, 2022

Constance Marie Steele,72, of Galesburg, died Thursday, September 15, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois after a short battle with cancer.

She was born March 14, 1950 in Galesburg, the daughter of Roy B. and Marjorie M. (Beard) Kisler. Connie was reared and educated in Galesburg, graduating from Costa Catholic High...

Sep 15, 2022

Bernard E. Davis, 86, of Galesburg, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on February 25, 1936 in Knoxville, Illinois the son of Raymond and Bessie (Willison) Davis. Bernard married his sweetheart, Julia Maglore, on January 1, 1955 at the First Christian Church in...

Sep 14, 2022

Kipland Jerald Meece, 56, of Galesburg, Illinois, died unexpectedly, September 14, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.

Kip was born July 22, 1966 in Galesburg, Illinois. Kip graduated from Knoxville High School in 1984. Kip served in the US Navy for four years. He had a passion for cars and motorcycles and...

Sep 13, 2022

Jesse Franklin Hook, Sr., 85, of Galesburg, Illinois, formerly of London Mills, died September 13, 2022 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.

Jesse was born June 26, 1937 at home in Berwick, Illinois attending small country schools growing up around Herman, St. Augustine, Abingdon, and London Mills. Jesse worked as a forklift operator at Briggs Mfg. in...

Sep 12, 2022

Betty Lou Endthoff, 89, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 5:43 p.m. Monday, September 12, 2022 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Betty was born September 30, 1932 in Marseilles, Illinois, the daughter of Wilbert “Webb” and Alice Ann (Askeland) Hill. She graduated from Rochelle Twp High School and married Gene Benton Endthoff on June...

Sep 12, 2022

June Marie Lasley, 80, of Galesburg, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022 at OSF Richard Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, Illinois.

She was born December 24, 1941 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Benjamin and Clara (Brentise) Shultz. June was reared in Monmouth and attended Monmouth-Roseville High School. She worked as a seamstress at...

Sep 2, 2022

Elizabeth Ann “Betsy” Kisler, 70, of Abingdon, Illinois died at 2:20 a.m. Friday, September 2, 2022 at Allure of Lake Storey, Galesburg, Illinois.

Betsy was born January 1, 1952 in Galesburg, the daughter of James Hunter and Mary Ann (Hoover) McMaster. She graduated from Costa High School in Galesburg and attended Cornell College. On April...

Aug 26, 2022

Wanda Lea Collier, 90, of Galesburg, Illinois died peacefully at her daughter’s home in Oneida, Illinois on Friday, August 26, 2022. Wanda was born November 3, 1931 in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Titus J. and Frieda L. (Phillips) Pujol. She graduated from Macon High School in Macon, Illinois in 1948. Later that year, on September 12, 1948 Wanda...

Aug 23, 2022

Ruth Ann Thomason, 74, of Galesburg, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at her home. She was born December 28, 1947 in Greenbush, Illinois, the daughter of Charles and Ruth B. (Reed) White. Ruthie was reared and educated in Illinois. She received her GED and later attended Spoon River College in Macomb where she earned her CNA certification....

Aug 20, 2022

Martin Sanchez, Sr., 76, of Galesburg, died Saturday, August 20, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois. Martin was born November 18, 1945 in Acuña, Mexico the son of Marcos and Vincenta (Varela) Sanchez. Martin married Barbara Jean Gustavus on September 29, 1966 in Del Rio, Texas. Martin is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years,...

Aug 18, 2022

Alice E. Caswell Statham passed away on August 18, 2022 in Galesburg, Illinois. She was born to Willard and Esther Caswell on July 15, 1938 in Gray, Maine. She attended school in Gray, Maine and graduated from Pennell Institute in 1957. Alice went on to further her education at Berea College, Berea, Kentucky and Southern Illinois University in Carbondale,...

Aug 17, 2022

Dennis J. Turner “ DJ”, 71, of Galesburg, died Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois. Dennis “DJ” was born on July 1, 1951 in Moro, Arkansas to Curnel and Dorothy Mae Turner. From this union nine children were born; he was their fourth child. Both of his parents, grandparents, and three siblings: Oliver...

Aug 10, 2022

Eugene Henry Likes, 81, of Oneida, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Gene was born April 21, 1941 in Dahinda, Illinois, the son of Herbert Henry and Virgie (Adams) Likes. He graduated from Galva High School in 1959. Gene married M. Elaine Wessels Foglesong on December 20, 1976 in Galva, Illinois. Gene...

Aug 7, 2022

Janice Kay Montgomery, 79, of Galesburg, died at 8:05 a.m. Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Janice was born January 22, 1943 in Canton, Illinois, the daughter of Laurel Calvin and Viva (Hedrick) Morey. She graduated from Peoria Manual High School and attended Illinois Central College. Jan worked for the Peoria Chamber of Commerce for several years,...

Aug 2, 2022

Stanley Louis Smith, 68, of Galesburg, passed away at home on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born April 8, 1954, in Galesburg, the son of Lloyd L. and Magadene (Semington) Smith. Stanley was reared and educated in Illinois. He met his one true love, Helen “Princy” Guerrero, at the age of 15. When...

Aug 2, 2022

Walter Carl Bjorkman, 85, of Galesburg, passed away at 2:20 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born July 12, 1937 in Galesburg, the son of Howard Valdemar and Eileen Jeanette (Oliver) Bjorkman. Wally graduated from Galesburg High School in 1956. In his younger years, he worked at the Orpheum...

Aug 2, 2022

Michael Vincent Mooney, 65, of Galesburg, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at his home. He was born August 18, 1956 in Galesburg, the son of Vincent Patrick and Patricia Ann (Ritchey) Mooney. After graduating from Galesburg High School in 1974, he attended Carl Sandburg College where he received his associate’s degree. In 1977, Mike opened a local...

Aug 1, 2022

Lloyd Gene Clark, Jr., 63, of Abingdon, Illinois, died at 5:21 a.m. on Monday, August 1, 2022 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg. He was born August 28, 1958 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Lloyd E. Clark, Sr. and Marjorie Ann (Shawgo) Cunningham. Lloyd was reared and educated in the Monmouth area. He worked as a...