Obituaries
Helen F. Collura
Oct 16, 2021
Helen Frances Collura,88, of Galesburg, died at home Saturday, October 16, 2021. Helen was born July 9, 1933 at home in St. Augustine, IL the daughter of Violet Dell (Colwell) and Claude Dallas Smith. She married Joe Collura on April 11, 1953 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Galesburg. Joe preceded her in death on December 2, 1992. Helen is...
Susan M. Sargeant
Oct 16, 2021
Susan Mary Sargeant, 76, of Knoxville, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Roper St. Francis in Summerville, SC. Sue was born in Chicago, Il. on March 10, 1945, to Albert and Josephine Mesko. She was predeceased by her parents and beloved brother, Edward Mesko. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, William W. Sargeant, of...
James "Jim" Vanier
Oct 15, 2021
James (Jim) A. Vanier, 65, of Galesburg, died Friday, October 15, 2021 at Marigold Health Care Center. Jim was born March 19, 1956 in Galesburg. He is the son of Martha and Richard England of Galesburg. Jim married Sarah Newman of Hoopeston, IL in 1973 and later divorced. Together they had 2 children. Jim lived most of his life...
Margaret "Peggy" Coan
Oct 11, 2021
Margaret “Peggy” J. Coan, 81, died on Monday, October 11, 2021 at Heartland Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg. She was born on March 16, 1940 in Galesburg, the daughter of Bill and Betty (Higgins) Allison. Peggy graduated from Galesburg High School in 1958 and worked at Intra-State Phone Company until 1962. She received her associates degree from Brown’s Business...
Lt. Gary L. Thomas
Oct 8, 2021
Gary L. Thomas, 75, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home at 8:21 p.m. Friday, October 8, 2021. Gary was born June 28, 1946 in Spring Valley, the son of William Merle and Mabel Marie (Schmitt) Thomas. After graduating from Toulon High School in 1964 he went to work at Caterpillar. He joined the US Coast Guard in 1966. Gary...
George E. Courter
Oct 7, 2021
George E. Courter, beloved Husband, Father, G-Pa, and Friend, died peacefully on October 7, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. George was born December 9, 1941 to Lucille (Gunther) and Wayne M. Courter. He grew up on a small farm south of Knoxville and enjoyed farming all his life. He graduated from Knoxville High School in 1959 and then from...
Doris A. Bashem
Oct 6, 2021
Doris Ann Bashem, 90, of Des Plaines, IL, died at 9 a.m. Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, IL. Doris was born November 6, 1930 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Theodore Frank and Eleanor Theresa (Waldera) Galuska. Doris graduated with her associates degree from Wright College in Chicago, IL and went on to become a secretary. ...
Evelyn E. Gess
Oct 5, 2021
Evelyn Elaine Gess, 86, of Henderson, died Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at 11:20 p.m. in the Emergency Room at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Evelyn was born November 16, 1934 in Benson, IL, the daughter of Bernard and Clara (Schroeder) Redenius. She married Robert Lee Gess on October 30, 1954 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Peoria, IL. ...
Evelyn J. Baker
Oct 5, 2021
Evelyn Joan Baker, 82, of Galesburg passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg. Evelyn was born on March 27, 1939 in Birmingham, IA, the daughter of Doyle J. and Mary B. (Williams) Philips. She married Charles A. Baker on December 21, 1957 in Galesburg. Charles preceded her in death on March 28,...
Carl Purnell
Oct 5, 2021
Carl Purnell, 70, passed away Oct. 5, 2021 surrounded by his friends at Trulson House. He was born on May 18, 1951 to Robert and Sadie Purnell. Carl leaves behind his brothers and sisters at Trulson as well as many beloved staff from KCCDD and Trulson who were privileged to share many life experiences with him. Carl was a...
Patricia J. Harden
Oct 3, 2021
Patricia Joan Harden, 81, of Galesburg, died at 10:28 p.m. Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Patricia was born in Monmouth, IL on April 4, 1940, the youngest daughter of Ollie and Birdie (Honsman) Cutliff. She was preceded in death by her parents, 4 brothers, and 6 sisters (2 in infancy). She graduated from Monmouth High School...
James K. Kubis
Sep 30, 2021
James Kevin Kubis, 64, of Galesburg, died at 11:32 a.m. Thursday, September 30, 2021 at home. Jim was born May 30, 1957 in Galesburg, the son of John and Kathryn A. (Johnson) Kubis. He married Cindy Kay Hottinger in 1977 in Galesburg. She survives of Galesburg. Jim is also survived by one daughter, Angie (Brad) Buchen of Galesburg; two...
David R. Severns
Sep 29, 2021
David R. Severns, 82, of Oquawka, died at 11:04 a.m. Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. David was born July 22, 1939 in Abingdon, the son of Clarence David and Edris E. (Bowden) Severns. He married Mary Ann Shane on August 16, 1958 in Galesburg. She preceded him in death on December 25, 2020. ...
Walter E. "Junior" Reynolds, Jr.
Sep 29, 2021
Walter Earle “Junior” Reynolds, Jr., of Galesburg, died Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Junior was born June 14, 1935 in Galesburg, the son of Walter Earle and Jennie (Shannon) Reynolds, Sr. He graduated from ROVA High School in 1955. He entered the US Air Force and had a career spanning 20 years and was honorably discharged...
Joyce A. Miller
Sep 27, 2021
Joyce Anne Miller, 63, of Wataga, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021 at 7:07 p.m. with her family by her side. Joyce was born on August 26, 1958 in Galesburg, the daughter of Clyde and Betty (Hillier) Bramlett. She married Curtis Miller on April 4, 1992 in Galesburg. Joyce is survived by her husband of 30 years; two...
Mark E. Megan
Sep 25, 2021
Mark Edwin Megan, 37, of Toulon, died Saturday, September 25, 2021 near Victoria. Mark was born May 27, 1984 in Peoria, the son of Dale Edwin and Debbie Lee (Alongo) Megan. He graduated from Brimfield High School and received his AAS from Blackhawk College. He went on to open Mark Megan Trucking, specializing in construction hauling. Mark also worked...
Rachel Abarca
Sep 23, 2021
Rachel Abarca, 48, of Galesburg, died at 1:22 p.m. Thursday, September 23, 2021 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Rachel was born November 21, 1972 in Galesburg, the daughter of Andres Abarca, SR. and Maria Duenas. Rachel graduated from Galesburg High School in 1990. She is survived by her four children, William Grant, III, Rogelio Grant, Cynthia Grant,...
Juanita Cunningham
Sep 17, 2021
Juanita Cunningham, 56, of Galesburg, died September 17, 2021 at home. Juanita was born September 25, 1964 in Brownsville, TN, the daughter of Major and Lueginnia (Pitts) Miller, Sr. She married Kevin James Cunningham on May 17, 1995 in Galesburg. Kevin preceded her in death on March 23, 2020. Juanita is survived by two daughters, Ashley Cunningham of San...
Douglas D. Mustain
Sep 15, 2021
Local attorney and community leader Douglas Dee Mustain passed away at the age of 75 on September 15, 2021. He leaves behind a wife of 54 years, six children, and six grandchildren. Doug was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on November 2, 1945, and shortly thereafter adopted by Reginald and Dorothy Mustain of Cameron, Illinois. He was raised on a...
Ronald L. Hartshorn
Sep 11, 2021
Ronald Lee Hartshorn, 76, of East Galesburg, died Saturday, September 11, 2021 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Ron was born December 24, 1944 in Dubuque, IA, the son of Henry Sylvester and Rose Marie (Baxter) Hartshorn. Ron is survived by one daughter, Dawn Waters of Galesburg; five grandchildren, Quentin, Marcus, DaNeil, Tiara, and Jakob; as well as...
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