Obituaries

Jan 6, 2025

Donald Frederick “Fred” Madvig, 91, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Monday, January 6, 2025 at Knox County Nursing Home at 9:30 p.m.

Fred was born April 5, 1933 in Galesburg, the son of Donald F. and Lillian M. (Summers) Madvig. After graduating from Galesburg High School in 1951 he married Alice Leon Bellamy on November 30,...

Jan 5, 2025

Patricia Joann Kelly, 82, of Galesburg, Illinois, died 1:15 a.m. Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg.

Patricia was born October 14, 1942 in Kewanee, Illinois, the daughter of Jack R. and Marion A. (Conner) Rogers. She married Daniel Robert Kelly. He preceded her in death on November 29, 2006. Patricia...

Jan 5, 2025

Denise Lynn Motz, 63, of Galesburg, Illinois, died unexpectedly at 7:23 a.m. on January 5, 2025 in the emergency room at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Denise was born on May 13, 1961 in Galesburg, the daughter of Thomas E. and Betty J. (Whaley) Camper, Sr. Denise is survived by her parents Thomas and...

Jan 5, 2025

Ken Norton Goodman, 77, of Galesburg, died Sunday, January 5, 2025 at his home with his daughters by his side.

He was born March 10, 1947 in Avon, Illinois, the son of Harold Norton and Helen Lenore (Day) Goodman. After graduating high school, Ken proudly served in the United States Army. His love of cars...

Dec 29, 2024

Neil Leonard Chambers, Jr., 83, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg, at 1:42 p.m.

Neil was born August 18, 1941 in Centerville, Iowa, the son of Neil L. and Molly M. (Childers) Chambers, Sr. After graduating from high school, Neil went on to serve in the...

Dec 28, 2024

Norma Jean Hensley, 88, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family at 2:40 a.m. on Saturday, December 28, 2024.

Norma was born August 15, 1936 in Church Hill, Tennessee, the daughter of Earl E. and Rebecca K. (Woods) Long. After graduating high school Norma married Shields Hensley on December 24, 1955...

Dec 28, 2024

Ida Leana Motz, 81, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois, Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

Ida was born July 27, 1943 in Galesburg, the daughter of Bernhard F. and Leona M. (Crouse) Jorganson. She married William Walter Motz on March 3, 1962 in Galesburg. He preceded her...

Dec 27, 2024

Connie Sue Selman, 78, of Henderson, Illinois, died Friday, December 27, 2024 at Memorial Hospital, Shiloh, Illinois.

Connie was born January 16, 1946 in Princeton, Illinois, the daughter of Robert H. and Juanita J. (Coyne) Cambron. She attended Visitation Catholic School and Wethersfield High School in Kewanee. Connie later married John R. Selman on June...

Dec 23, 2024

Della Jean Foster, 93, of Oneida, Illinois, died peacefully at home, Monday, December 23, 2024 at 2:32 p.m.

Della was born June 16, 1931 in Rio, Illinois, the daughter of Herman P. and Martha E. (Munson) Devlin. She graduated from R.O.V.A. High School and married Jack Lee Foster on October 30, 1950 in Burlington, Iowa....

Dec 23, 2024

Shahn Marcadies Storm, 65, of Maquon, Illinois, died at 9:54 a.m. Monday, December 23, 2024 at Allure of Knox County, Galesburg, Illinois.

Shahn was born on July 6, 1959 in Portsmouth, Virginia, the daughter of James Dale and Vernita Joan (Philbee) Storm. Shahn graduated from Williamsfield High School in 1977 and earned an A.A.S. from...

Dec 21, 2024

Christina Louise Hendricks, 54, of Galesburg, died at 8:20 p.m. Saturday, December 21, 2024 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.

She was born November 10, 1970 in Galesburg the daughter of Robert John and Deborah Louise (Sottos) Hendricks. Chris graduated from Galesburg High School in 1989. She worked at Maytag for over 20...

Dec 18, 2024

Geraldine “Gerry” Marie Gallagher, 98, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 6:03 a.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.

Gerry was born January 21, 1926 in Galesburg, the daughter of Dewey F. and Myrtle L. (Nelson) Darrah. On September 6, 1947, Gerry was united in marriage to Daniel Patrick Gallagher at Corpus Christi Church...

Dec 13, 2024

Carlyne May Stokesbary, 95, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 8:50 a.m. Friday, December 13, 2024 at Goldwater Care, Roseville, Illinois.

Carlyne was born November 5, 1929 in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Richard A. and Edna May (Adams) Dwyer. Carlyne graduated from Wataga, Illinois High School and Illinois Central College. She married Robert L. Patch....

Dec 11, 2024

Daniel Lee Gregory, 78, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at home.

Dan was born February 11, 1946 in Elmwood, Illinois, the son of Robert D. and Mildred I. (Settles) Gregory. He worked at Gates Rubber Co. in Galesburg for 30 years, retiring in 2000.

Dan is survived by...

Dec 3, 2024

Helen Beatrice Zefo, 93, of Galesburg, died at 8:40 a.m. Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at her home surrounded by family.

She was born to Howard Leland and Juanita Ruth (Bauman) Garrison on March 9, 1931 in Galesburg. Helen was reared and educated in Galesburg, graduating from high school in 1949. She married John Zefo at...

Dec 2, 2024

Jerry L. Downin, 74, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Monday, December 2, 2024 at home.

Jerry was born September 30, 1950 in Galesburg, Illinois the son of M. Lawrence and Dorothy F. (Schrodt) Downin. He graduated from Valley High School, Fairview, Illinois in 1968.

Jerry married Cinda Reynolds on June 9, 2003...

Dec 2, 2024

Carl Rick Herrmann, 78, of Galesburg, died at 2:37 a.m. Monday, December 2, 2024.

Carl was born January 17, 1946 in Peoria, Illinois the son of Carl C. and Ireene (Trizler) Herrmann. He worked as a machinist at Caterpillar for many years.

He is survived by one daughter, Michelle (Robert) Elliott...

Nov 22, 2024

Dolores C. Moses, 93, died at Arcadia Care of Aledo, Illinois on Friday, November 22. She leaves behind a son, Thomas R. Moses of Galesburg; three grandchildren, Mark T. Frenster of Galesburg, Julia Moses Nutter of Northeast, Maryland, and David Kelly of Columbia, Maryland. She was preceded in death by Lester A. Moses, her husband of 57 years, her...

Nov 22, 2024

Donnatina Kathleen “Kathie” Currey, 73, of Galesburg, died at 2:06 p.m. Friday, November 22, 2024 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center.

She was born December 4, 1950 in Princeton, West Virginia, the daughter of Billy Gene Crawford and Patricia Kathrin Peters. Kathie was later raised by Patricia and adopted father, Floyd Wesley Williams. She married...

Nov 22, 2024

Vilma “Vil” Louise (Adams) Smith, 95, of Galesburg, went to her eternal home Friday, November 22, 2024, at 11:05 a.m.

Vil was born October 22, 1929, in Oakland, California, the daughter of Frank and Jewel (Sylva) Adams. As a senior in high school, she met Lester D. Smith while he was attending college in Oakland....