Obituaries
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,...
Carole L. Mayberry
Mar 24, 2021
Carole Lea Mayberry, 81, formerly of Monmouth, died at 10:10 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg. Carole was born July 2, 1939 in Whiteside County, IL the daughter of Joseph Henry and Helen Audrey (Crossley) Rose. She married William Hart on July 6, 1957. She later married John Mayberry on February 14, 1990. ...
Lynn D. Olson
Mar 21, 2021
Lynn David Olson, 60, of Galesburg, died unexpectedly Sunday, March 21, 2021 at home. Lynn was born April 28, 1960 in Galesburg, the son of Merion David and Carol Louise (Thurman) Olson. After graduating from high school he enlisted in the US Marine Corp. He was honorably discharged to come home to help care for his ailing father. Lynn...
Betty C. Granberg
Mar 17, 2021
Betty Carol Granberg, 94, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family at 11:42 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Betty was born August 27, 1926 in Galesburg, the daughter of John Phillip and Nellie Mae (Hays) Holcomb. She married Charles Phillip Granberg of September 14, 1944 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on December 31, 2004....
Ricky L. Hazelbower
Mar 13, 2021
Ricky “Rick” Lee Hazelbower, 67, of Altona, died at 1:35 p.m. Sunday, March 13, 2021 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, following a courageous two-year battle with lung cancer. Rick was born November 7, 1953 in Savanna, IL. He was the son of Gerald F. and Dorothy L. (Jones) Hazelbower. He married Deborah K. Opsahl on July 24,...
Blake M. Earp
Mar 11, 2021
Blake M. Earp, 28, of Gresham, Oregon died on March 11, 2021 in Gresham, Oregon at Mount Hood Hospital. She was born July 15, 1992 in San Diego, CA, the daughter of Greg Callihan and Patti Callihan. Blake graduated with honors from United High School, attended St. Ambrose University and later Carl Sandburg College earning her CNA license. Blake...
Robert E. Dowd
Mar 9, 2021
Robert Emmett Dowd, 83, of Galesburg, died at 10:16 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. Bob was born November 24, 1937 in Cairo, IL, the son of Peter Joseph and Rose E. (Costello) Dowd. He married Dorsie Ann Thompson on April 4, 1959 in Cairo. Their marriage brought one son, Christopher (Marsha) Dowd...
Kathleen E. Neave
Mar 6, 2021
Kathleen Emerita Neave, 79, of Galesburg, died at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Courtyard Estates, Knoxville. Kathy was born March 28, 1941 in Monmouth, the daughter of Richard Elbert and Mary Cecilia (Costello) Sults. Kathy graduated from Monmouth High School in 1959 and later married Lawrence Edward Neave on July 29, 1961 at the First Christian Church...
Gregory C. Davis
Feb 27, 2021
Gregory C. Davis, 73, of Galesburg, passed peacefully at home with his family by his side at 6:02 p.m. Saturday, February 27, 2021. Greg was born November 1, 1947 in Macomb, the son of Charles Albert and Margaret Evelyn (Heffren) Davis. He married Mary A. Hannen on June 6, 1974 in Moline. Greg is survived by his wife of...
Jesse K. Hamblen
Feb 23, 2021
Jesse Kyle “Chopper” Hamblen, 38, Abingdon, a beautiful life came to an end at home Tuesday, February 23, 2021. He died as he lived, everyone's friend! Jesse was born July 18, 1982 in Naperville, the son of Robert E. and Judith Ann (Arbogast) Hamblen. Jesse is survived by his mother, Judi of Abingdon and one brother, George Hamblen of...
Judith Mae Harrelson
Feb 19, 2021
Judith Mae Harrelson, 78, formerly of Gilson and East Galesburg, died at 9:05 p.m. Friday, February 19, 2021 at the Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville. Judy was born February 14, 1943 in Davenport, IA, the daughter of Warren Erving and Dorothy Marie (Carstenson) Carter. In 1961 she married Frederick R. Meinburg. He preceded her in death on July 22,...
Marie E. Noblitt
Feb 18, 2021
Marie Elaina Noblitt, 71, of, Galesburg, died Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 8:50 a.m. at Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth. Marie was born May 5, 1949 in Burlington, IA the daughter of Roy and Goldie E. Cook. She married Howard Noblitt on April 11, 1981 in Oquawka. He preceded her in death on May 15, 2003. Marie is survived by...
Kenneth L. Hans, Sr.
Feb 17, 2021
Kenneth Leigh Hans, Sr., 59, of Galesburg, IL, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 12:26 p.m. Kenny was born December 17, 1961 in Galesburg, the son of Clyde Riley and Jeannette Dallas (Fricke) Hans. Kenny married Karen Lynn Weedman on December 16, 1989 in Galesburg. Karen survives as do three sons,...
Charmone A. Howard
Feb 13, 2021
Charmone Antionette Howard, 55, of Galesburg, died at 1:50 p.m. Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg. Charmone was born May 18, 1965 in Chicago, the daughter of John and Frances (Beckley) Howard. She is survived by one daughter, Dominique A. Grant of Orland Park; four sisters, Marsha Arrington of Chicago, Elizabeth Fowler of Galesburg,...
Charles "Chuck" R. Wessels
Feb 13, 2021
Charles Robert “Chuck” Wessels, 67, died Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 10:11 p.m. at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Chuck was born December 28, 1953 in Sterling, the son of John Lee and Virginia Florence (Fitzgerald) Wessels. Chuck graduated from Sterling High School in 1973 and later married Connie Sue Janssen on September 30, 1978 in Sterling. Chuck...
Jan M. Mayon
Feb 12, 2021
Jan Marie Mayon, 65, of Galesburg, died at 2:28 p.m. Friday, February 12, 2021 at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville. Jan was born March 27, 1955 in Galesburg, the daughter of LeRoy and Delores (Wilson) Hollowell. Jan married David Coleman, Sr., in 1971 in Galesburg. They had one son, David Coleman, Jr., who survives of Galesburg; as does one...
Ruby L. Cirimotich
Feb 11, 2021
Ruby L. Cirimotich, 76, of Galesburg, died peacefully at her son’s home on February 11, 2021 at 8:13 a.m. Ruby was born November 23, 1944 in Kirkcaldy, Scotland the daughter of William and Helen (Smith) Livermore. She married Robert F. Cirimotich on December 3, 1966 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Galesburg. Ruby is survived by one son, Brad (Cassie)...
Linda L. Fitzsimmons
Feb 8, 2021
Linda Lou Fitzsimmons, 82, of Galesburg, died at 11:55 p.m. Monday, February 8, 2021 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Linda was born May 29, 1938 in Ottumwa, IA the daughter of Jesse Earl and Rena Mae (Lewis) Young. She married Robert E. Fitzsimmons, Sr. on September 21, 1958 in Ottumwa, IA. He preceded her in death on March 28, 2010. ...
Rodney A. Flaherty
Feb 5, 2021
Rodney A. Flaherty, 66, of Galesburg, passed away at home on February 5, 2021. Rodney was born on September 3, 1954 in Galesburg, the son of John and Ethel (Carlson) Flaherty. A kind and brilliant man, Rodney worked for more than 40 years at the Galesburg Register-Mail, where his work ethic and devotion made him a valued member of...
Paul C. Stewart
Feb 5, 2021
Paul Clark Stewart, 87 of Galesburg passed away on February 5, 2021. Paul was born July 15, 1933 in Galesburg to Robert C. Stewart and Lillian (Clark) Stewart. Paul was married for 63 years to the love of his life and faithful companion, Dorothy K. (Reigle) Stewart. He is survived by two daughters; Jane (Steve) Connel of Moneta, VA....
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