Obituaries
Scott P. Vanvelsor
Jul 21, 2021
Scott Paul Van Velsor, 52, of Dahinda, died at 10:16 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. Scott was born May 17, 1969 in Galesburg, the son of Larry Eugene and Katherine Joyce (Callahan) Van Velsor. He married Christine (Trulson) Van Velsor in Galesburg, IL on July 16, 1987. He is survived by his wife,...
Richard F. Leahy
Jul 15, 2021
Richard Francis Leahy, 95, of Galesburg, died at 5:30 a.m. Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Heartland Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg. Richard was born June 3, 1926 in Galesburg, the son of John Francis and Ruth Elizabeth (Thorne) Leahy. Richard joined the US Navy in June 1944, honorably serving his country in WWII. He served in the battle of...
Eulalio Paul Ramirez
Jul 15, 2021
Eulalio Paul Ramirez, 89, of Bakersfield, CA, died at 9:40pm Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Magnolia Place Senior Living Facility, Bakersfield, CA. Paul, also known as Lalo, was born January 15, 1932 in Galesburg, IL, the son of Eulalio A. and Guadalupe (Perez) Ramirez. He joined the US Air Force in 1950 and was honorably discharged as Staff Sergeant...
Frederick "Skip" Stier
Jul 15, 2021
Frederick W. "Skip" Stier, 74, of Galesburg, died at 8:11 p.m. Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg. Skip was born November 14, 1946 in Boston, MA. He married Sandra K. Rosenberry on June 8, 1973 in East Galesburg. She preceded him in deth on December 12, 2020. Skip served in the US Navy. He...
Audrey A. Burke
Jul 12, 2021
Audrey Anne Burke, 78, of Galesburg, died Monday morning, July 12, 2021 at home. Cremation will be accorded. No services are planned. Arrangements have been entrusted to Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg. Memorials may be made in Audrey’s memory to FISH Food Pantry.
Brent L. Mackey
Jul 11, 2021
Brent Lee Mackey, 39, of Galesburg, died Sunday, July 11, 2019 at the University of Illinois at Chicago Hospital, Chicago. Brent was born May 26, 1982 in Galesburg, the son of Thomas Edwin and Teresa Ann (Perez) Mackey. Brent is survived by his parents Thomas and Teresa Mackey of Galesburg; his beloved three sons, Justin Mackey, Bentley Mackey, and...
Mary Beth Greenstreet
Jul 11, 2021
Mary Beth Greenstreet, 71, of rural Galesburg, died at 7:20 p.m. Sunday, July 11, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. Mary Beth was born June 22, 1950 in Galesburg, the daughter of Wayne Leslie and Anna Elizabeth (Oldenburg) Engstrom. She married Steven W. Greenstreet on September 6, 1980 at the Messiah Lutheran Church, Henderson Grove, IL. He survives...
Jacob B. Legear
Jul 7, 2021
Jacob Bryant Legear,27, of Romeoville, died Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Galesburg. Jacob was born August 26, 1993 in Joliet, the son of James Arnold Legear and Maria Lopez. Jacob is survived by his mother, Maria Lopez of Pueblo, CO; his son, Wyatt Legear of Plainfield; the mother of his son, Ashley Benac of Plainfield; one brother, James A....
David R. Deatherage
Jul 7, 2021
David R. Deatherage, 65, Canyon Lake, TX passed away peacefully at his home on July 7, 2021. He was born to Shirley and Ralph Deatherage on October 6, 1955 in Galesburg, IL and was raised by his mother and stepfather Charles Thompson. He moved to San Antonio Texas after high school, and loving the warm weather and opportunities made...
Loreto J. Ramirez
Jul 6, 2021
Loreto John Ramirez, 94, of Galesburg, died at 10:20 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at the Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville. Loreto was born December 10, 1926 in Galesburg, the son of Eulalio and Guadalupe (Perez) Ramirez. He joined the US Army in 1954 and was honorably discharged in 1960. He eventually moved to California and worked for Spreckles...
Evelyn "Louise" Smith
Jul 6, 2021
On the evening of Tuesday, July 6th, 2021, Evelyn “Louise” Smith, 82, of Galesburg, answered God’s call home while comforted by family. Louise was born in Brownsville, TN, on November 10, 1938, to Dupree and Lue Lillie (Bond) Smith. Louise is survived by four brothers: Charles (Virgie) Smith and Tommy Smith of Topeka, KS, Ollie Roy Smith of Galesburg,...
Ralph A. Huante
Jul 6, 2021
Ralph Antonio Huante, 68, of Galesburg, died at 8:27 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Ralph was born March 24, 1953 in Chicago. He was raised by his mother Margaret Mercado-Hernandez and Robert Hernandez. Ralph is survived by one son, Antonio Huante of Galesburg; brothers, Armando Huante, Reggie Huante, Mario Huante, John Huante,...
John D. Waddell
Jul 4, 2021
John Dana Waddell, age 72, of Oquawka, Illinois passed away peacefully on the 4th of July. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Edna. He is survived by his children, Kristen and Caitlin, his grandchildren, and his siblings. Born in Asheboro, North Carolina, John (“JJ”) loved life and didn’t shy away from adventure. He served his...
Keith A. Minard, Sr.
Jun 23, 2021
Keith A. Minard, Sr., 49, of Galesburg, died Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at home. Keith was born May 25, 1972 in Chicago. Keith is survived by his mother Contance L. Minard of Galesburg; three sons, Keith Minard, Jr., Shane Minard, and Demairia Cosby all of Galesburg; one brother, James Minard of Galesburg; and two sisters, Cheryl Minard and Gwendolyn...
Douglas J. Carpenter
Jun 22, 2021
Douglas J. Carpenter, 60, of Altona, died Tuesday June 22, 2021 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg. Douglas was born August 19, 1960 in Monmouth, IL, the son of James and Lois (Ramly) Carpenter. He is survived by his mother, Lois of Lee’s Summit, MO; his son, Chris (Amanda) Carpenter of Galesburg; two daughters, Katrina Carpenter (Fiancé, Jonathon...
Gregory E. Medina
Jun 21, 2021
Gregory Eugene Medina, 64, of Galesburg, passed peacefully at home on Monday, June 21, 2021. Greg was born September 26, 1956 in Galesburg, the son of Peter and Christine (Casillas) Medina. Greg graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy and Galesburg High School. He later attended Carl Sandburg College. Greg worked in the HVAC field as an installer, office manager, and...
Lawrence "Larry" Peck
Jun 18, 2021
Lawrence Raymond “Larry” Peck, 70, of Galesburg, died at 4 a.m. Friday, June 18, 2021 at Heartland Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg. Larry was born April 26, 1951 in Fairfield, IA the son of Clifford Jerome and Vivian Rosetta (Hills) Peck. Larry graduated from Galesburg High School and received his AAS from Carl Sandburg College in 1996.Larry married Martha...
Marcos A. Perez
Jun 12, 2021
Marcos Anthony Perez, 66, of Galesburg, died at 3:35 a.m. Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Marcos was born on February 11, 1955 in Galesburg, the son of Mateo A. and Delores J. (Quintana) Perez. He married Ruth Ann Kukuk on February 1, 1980 in Galesburg. Marcos is survived by his wife of 41 years, Ruth, of...
Manuel V. Leon
Jun 10, 2021
Manuel Victor Leon, 95, of Galesburg, died at 2:12 p.m. Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Hawthorne Inn, Galesburg. Manuel was born December 23, 1925 in Galesburg, the son of Pedro and Delphina (Galves) Leon. Manuel served in the US Army during WWII fighting in the Battle of the Bulge, earning a bronze star and the purple heart. He married...
Jerome R. Brassell
Jun 8, 2021
Jerome Brassell,93, of Galesburg, passed away June 8, 2021. Jerome was born March 11, 1928 in Chicago to Daniel Thomas and Alice Marie (Meehan) Brassell. Jerome was a quiet and reserved man, but always had a smile and wave for anyone who approached him. Jerome enjoyed the simple things in life: eating a 3 musketeers candy bar, watching John...
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