Obituaries
Karen D. Cratty
Oct 16, 2020
Karen D. Cratty, 65, of Galesburg, died at 7:08 a.m. Friday, October 16, 2020 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Karen was born August 16, 1955 in Galesburg, the daughter of Max Gerald and Marilyn Joan (Phillips) Boynton. Karen married Michael E. Cratty on July 15, 1978 in Galesburg. Mike preceded her in death on March 12, 2012. Karen is survived...
John E. Kelley
Oct 13, 2020
John E. Kelley, 95, of Galesburg, died peacefully Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Serenity of Lake Storey, Galesburg. Cremation has been accorded. No services are planned. Memorials may be made in John's memory to the First Lutheran Church, Galesburg Rescue Mission, or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Dickie L. Chamberlain
Oct 13, 2020
Dickie Lee Chamberlain, 94, of Galesburg, died at 12:50 a.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Dickie was born May 4, 1926 in Galesburg the son of Bert C. and Hazel Marie (Cotton) Chamberlain. He was born premature weighing less than 2 pounds but was determined to survive. Dick married Susan Winters. They had one son, Rodney...
Nick L. Plackett
Oct 8, 2020
Nick L. Plackett, 69, of Galesburg, died peacefully, Thursday, October 8, 2020 at home with his family by his side. Nick was born February 22, 1951 in Paxton, the son of Robert Leroy and Mary June (Lowery) Plackett. Nick graduated from Stronghurst High School and earned his AAS from Carl Sandburg College. He married Delma Jean Russell on March...
Paul M. Medina, Sr.
Oct 5, 2020
Paul Michael Medina, Sr., 82, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Paul was born June 26, 1938 in Galesburg, the son of Cenobio and Petra (Martinez) Medina. He married Esmeralda R. Villarreal on October 22, 1960 in Galesburg. Paul worked at Jefferson-Smurfitt for 44 years retiring in 2000. Paul is survived by his wife of...
James D. Cowan
Oct 4, 2020
James Douglas Cowan, son of James H. and Doranne Cowan, passed away at home on October 4, 2020. He is survived by a daughter, Cirissa (Mike) Bentley, a grandson, Nebraska Bentley, all of Eldridge, IA. Three sisters, Carrie Cervantez of Galesburg, Penny Hughey of Phoenix AZ, Jill (Travis) Phillips of Galesburg, several nieces and nephews. While working in construction,...
Richard R. Wilkes, Jr.
Oct 3, 2020
Richard Wayne Wilkes, 51, of Galesburg, died Saturday, October 3, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Richard was born March 13, 1969 in Long Beach, CA the son of Richard Wayne and Wanda Marie (Blile) Wilkes, Sr. After high school he served in the US Navy. Richard married Kimberly Rae Sperry on September 30, 1995 in Galesburg. ...
Steven M. Eiker
Sep 29, 2020
Steven M. Eiker, 76, of Galesburg, died at home Tuesday, September 29, 2020. Steve was born October 22, 1943 in Galesburg, the son of Harley and Blanche V. (Huffman) Eiker. Steve graduated from GHS in 1961 and WIU in 1968. He then enlisted in the US Army and was deployed to Vietnam. He was honorably discharged on December 3,...
Mary L. Hovind
Sep 29, 2020
Mary L. Hovind, Galesburg, died September 29, 2020 peacefully at home just like she wanted to do. Mary Lou came into this world on September 26, 1937 at St. Francis Hospital in Peoria, Illinois. She was the daughter of Temple and Ruth Wilson, and the oldest of her four sisters and brother. They lived in Peoria until they moved...
Scott D. "Scooter" Gravitt
Sep 23, 2020
Scott passed into the loving arms of his Lord on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. He was born on August 5, 1966, the son of Sam and Gloria Gravitt. Scott grew up in Altona and attended ROVA School District. He served in the US Air Force from 1984-1998 fighting in the Desert Storm/Shield campaign. He worked for Gulf Stream Aerospace...
Robert C. "Bob" Richards, Jr.
Sep 13, 2020
Robert C. “Bob” Richards, Jr., 82, of Henderson, died at 9:30 p.m. Sunday, September 13, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Bob was born April 10, 1938 to Robert C. and Marcella Anabella (Routh) Richards, Sr., in Kewanee. Bob married Delores Marie Chamberlain on June 8, 1957 in Kewanee. He entered the US Navy on January 23,...
Marilee P. Moore
Sep 4, 2020
Marilee P. Moore, 82, of Lynn Center, formerly of Cameron, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020 at 9:25 p.m. at the home of her eldest daughter, Bev Coulter of Lynn Center. Left to reflect and cherish Marilee’s memory are her children, Bev (David) Coulter of Lynn Center, Jay (Beth) Moore of Galesburg, and Sue “Susan” Moore of Moline; nine...
Lyle R. Chasteen
Sep 2, 2020
Mr. Lyle R. Chasteen, 72, of Peoria, died Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Lyle was born April 24, 1948 to Laurel Roscue and Mary Elizabeth (Young) Chasteen. Lyle married Karen Jean Thompson on August 4, 1973 in Maquon. Karen preceded Lyle in death on June 29, 2019. Lyle is survived by one son,...
Dr. Charles A. Fifield, Jr. D.D.S.
Sep 1, 2020
Dr. Charles A. Fifield, Jr., D.D.S., 94, of Galesburg, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. He was born in Galesburg, on December 18, 1925 to Charles A. Fifield, Sr. and Louise L. (O’Donnell) Fifield. He married Miriam T. Mehmert on June 17, 1952 in Olney, IL. She preceded him in death on February 15, 2008. ...
Phyllis M. Waller
Aug 30, 2020
Phyllis Marie Waller, 88, of Galesburg, died peacefully Sunday, August 30, 2020 at home with her family by her side. Phyllis was born June 27, 1932 in Lake Crystal, MN the daughter of Clarence and Ersa (Morrow) McMahill. Phyllis married John Carl Waller on December 14, 1952 in Little Falls, MN. He preceded her in death on May 16,...
Ollie Thierry, Jr.
Aug 27, 2020
Ollie Thierry, Jr. 87, of Galesburg, died peacefully August 27, 2020 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Ollie was born November 10, 1932 in Galesburg the son of Ollie and Mattie Thierry, Sr. He married Mary Edna Brown November 11, 1955. She preceded him in death on May 13, 2018. Ollie graduated from Galesburg High School where he...
Rex M. Lufkin
Aug 25, 2020
Rex M. Lufkin, Sr., 82, of East Galesburg, died Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at his residence. He was born September 13, 1937 in East Galesburg, the son of Clifford and Bernice (Traynor) Lufkin. He married Ruth Ann Carr on January 26, 1957 in East Galesburg. She preceded him in death on December 25, 1998. Their marriage blessed them with...
Zachary M. Dee
Aug 24, 2020
Zachary Michael Dee, 28, of Abingdon, died peacefully at home after a courageous battle with a lifelong illness. Zach was born September 5, 1991 in Aledo. Zach is survived by his mother and step father, Tracy and Donny Crawley of Abingdon; his father, Mike Dee of Galesburg; maternal grandparents, William and Rosemary O’Daniel of Galesburg; and his paternal grandmother,...
Shirley A. Sprinkle
Aug 24, 2020
Shirley Ann Sprinkle, 68, of Galesburg, died at 3:20 a.m. Monday, August 24, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Shirley was born on January 26, 1952 at home near Galesburg, the daughter of Leslie A. and Betty Mae (Cooley) Wall, Sr. She married Thomas L. Hatfield, Sr. She later married Duane A. Sprinkle on October 4, 1991...
Warren L. Rutz
Aug 23, 2020
Warren L. Rutz, 89, of Victoria, died at 5:35 a.m. Sunday, August 23, 2020 at home. Warren was born July 26, 1931 in Carlyle, the son of Otto and Julie Marie (Honnen) Rutz. Warren served in the US Navy and was a foundry worker at Caterpillar for over 30 years. He is survived by two sons, Otto (Gini) Rutz...
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