Obituaries
Jacob D. Smith
May 1, 2021
Jacob Dean Smith, 26, of Galesburg, died Saturday, May 1, 2021 at home. Jacob was born July 28, 1994 in Alton, IL the son of Stephen D. and Joan (Vasquez) Smith. Jacob is survived by his parents, Stephen and Joan Smith of Galesburg; the light of his life, his only daughter, Isabella Michelle Smith of Galesburg; one brother, Joe...
Tommy "T.J." J. Short
Apr 30, 2021
Tommy Joe “T.J.” Short, 75, of Galesburg, died peacefully at 1:50 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2021 at home with his family by his side. Tommy was born May 4, 1945 at home in Ottumwa, IA, the son of George R. and Hattie E. (Eaves) Short. He married Rita Carole Stanton on August 2, 1988 in Mt. Pleasant, IA. Tommy...
Sheila A. Crandall
Apr 29, 2021
Sheila Ann Crandall, 65, of Galesburg, died at 5:30 p.m. April 29, 2021. Sheila was born September 23, 1955 in Bessemer, AL, the daughter of Judge David and Margaret (Melton) Mathews, Sr. She married Robert Dean Crandall. He survives as do two sons, Joshua Lee Crandall and Zachary Leon (Darcy) Crandall both of Lewisburg, TN; 10 grandchildren; and 9...
Msgr. William A. Watson
Apr 27, 2021
Msgr. William A. Watson, 85, of Odell, Illinois died in Pontiac, IL on April 27, 2021. He was born March 9, 1936 in Pontiac, the son of Jarlath M. and Lucille M. (Johnson) Watson. He is survived by one sister, Catherine (the late Bud) Verdun of Odell; three brothers, John (Peg) Watson of Galesburg, Joe (Caroline) Watson of Bonita...
Michael "Milo" G. Johnson
Apr 26, 2021
Michael “Milo” Gene Johnson, 64, of Galesburg, died at 4:28 p.m. Monday, April 26, 2021 after a battle with cancer. Milo was born in Geneseo, the son of Carl Dean and Patricia (Vickroy) Johnson. He is survived by his significant other of 12 years, Elaine Shane of Galesburg; one daughter, Heid Johnson of Galesburg; step children, David Hilman, Terri...
Dottie L. Lovell
Apr 21, 2021
Dottie L. Lovell, 86, of Galesburg, died at 8:17 a.m. Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Dottie was born December 22, 1934 in Galesburg the daughter of George M. and Norma L. (Cutshaw) Tuthill. She married Charles Selfridge on June 9, 1954 in Galesburg. Together they had three daughters, Vonna, Gay, and Cheri. Dottie...
Gregory "Duke" Gerard
Apr 20, 2021
Gregory Lee “Duke” Gerard, 65, of Wataga, died at 2:48 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. Duke was born April 22, 1955 in Galesburg, the son of Gilbert and Marguerite (Tietz) Gerard. Duke graduated from GHS in 1975. He married Sandra Kay Haneghan on November 4, 2000 in Galesburg. She survives. Duke is...
Frank J. Vazzano
Apr 18, 2021
Frank J. Vazzano, 74, passed away after a 4-year battle with cancer and he wasn’t happy about it. Frank was born and raised in Chicago, to Leonard and Dorothy (Panos) Vazzano. He is survived by two sons, John (Kim) Vazzano of Florida and Anthony Vazzano of Colorado. Frank is also survived by his significant other, Kelly Sutherland and her...
Raymond E. Cropp, Ii
Apr 17, 2021
Raymond Ellis Cropp, II, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 2021. Raymond was born December 22, 1926 in Cyrene, MO the son of Raymond and Maudie (Pryor) Cropp. He attended school in Bowling Green and Troy, Missouri. He moved to Galesburg and married Betty Taylor in 1957. He later married Maggie...
Rose Mary Burand
Apr 16, 2021
Rose Mary Burand, 83, of Galesburg, died Friday, April 16, 2021 at Richard L. Owens Hospice House, Peoria. Rose was born December 21, 1937 in Decorah, IA, the daughter of John George and Mary (Schneberger) Nolte. She married Donald “Spike” Burand on February 12, 1957 in Savanna. Their marriage brought two children, Chris Burand and Donna Stewart, both survive...
Melardo Mina
Apr 12, 2021
Melardo O. Mina, 92, formerly of Moline, went home to the Lord April 12, 2021 surrounded by his family. Melardo was born June 8th, 1928 in Bani, Pangasinan, Philippines to Angel and Magdalena (Oiga) Mina. His father was a farmer, and his mother was a housewife. He married Elesia Ochavez on December 4th, 1950. They were married for almost...
Esperanza "Hope" Padilla
Apr 12, 2021
Esperanza “Hope” Padilla, 80, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home Monday, April 12, 2021 at 6:05 a.m. Hope was born July 9, 1940 in Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico, the daughter of Otilio and Maria P. (Orozco) Ojeda. She married Anthony J. Padilla on August 5, 1961 in Galesburg. Hope is survived by her husband of 60 years, Tony of Galesburg;...
Barbara J. Perez
Apr 6, 2021
Barbara Jean Perez, 66, of Galesburg, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family at 10:33 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Barb was born September 11, 1954 in Chicago the daughter of Walter John and Betty Jean (Groff) Frank. Barb graduated from GHS in 1972 and married Antonio “Tony” D. Perez, Jr. on...
Carlos E. Duncan, Ii
Apr 6, 2021
Carlos E. Duncan, II, 55, of Galesburg, IL died Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at his residence. Carlos was born on December 15, 1965 in Utretch, Holland the son of Carlos and Fernandina (VanDeWoude) Duncan, I. Carlos was an excellent soccer player growing up in Holland. Carlos graduated from Sosterberg High School in the Netherlands. While living in Holland he...
Etel Nemeth
Apr 4, 2021
Etel Nemeth, 88, of Galesburg, died peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021 at home. Etel was born April 17, 1932 in Vat, Hungary the daughter of Lajos and Margit (Toth) Szukics. Etel married Gyula Nemeth on February 7, 1953 in Csorotnek, Hungary. In 1956 Etel and Gyula escaped during the Hungarian Revolution with their two infant children to...
Donald L. Stodgel
Apr 3, 2021
Donald L. Stodgel, 86, of Dahinda, died April 3, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Don was born March 8, 1935 in Centralia, MO to Jackson F. and Mae Lorene (Williams) Stodgel. He was the third child of four children. He moved to Williamsfield, IL as a five year old child and was raised and schooled in...
James N. Verheyen, Sr.
Apr 3, 2021
James Nelson Verheyen, Sr., 94 passed away peacefully at 2:50 pm on April 3, 2021. He was born November 25, 1926 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late William and Liddie (Lamison) Verheyen. Jim was united in holy matrimony to June (Cummins) Verheyen on April 8, 1947 at St. Lawrence O’Toole Church in Pittsburgh, PA, and they were happily married...
Heather S. Johnson
Apr 1, 2021
Heather Shannon Johnson, 35, of Galesburg, died on April 1, 2021. Heather was born March 3, 1986 the daughter of Rodney Dee Johnson and Laurie Ann Sperlin. Heather is survived by her father, Rodney (Linda Schwartzkopf) Johnson of Galesburg and mother, Laurie (Steve) Robison of Galesburg; and one brother, Kevin Sperlin of Galesburg. Heather is also survived by one...
Roger M. Mcgraw
Mar 27, 2021
Roger M. McGraw, 79, of Galesburg, died at 1:32 a.m. Saturday March 27, 2021 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Roger was born July 14, 1941 in Salisburg, MO the son of Clarence Victor and Amanda (Frazier) McGraw. He married Joyce Ann Van Hesley on August 2, 1964 in Keokuk, IA. Joyce survives of Galesburg. He is also...
Mary A. Kennedy
Mar 24, 2021
Mary Anna Kennedy, 69, of Galesburg, died at 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at home. Mary was born December 11, 1951 in Galesburg, the daughter of Edward and Catherine (O’Connor) Kennedy. Mary is survived by one son, Adam (Gretchen) Gilbert of Abingdon; one grandson, Tyson Gilbert; and one brother, Patrick (Lucy) Kennedy of Galesburg. Along with her parents,...
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