Obituaries
Francis "Frank" E. Polite
Aug 21, 2020
Francis E. “Frank” Polite, 64, of Galesburg, died at 12:10 p.m. Friday, August 21, 2020 at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH. Frank was born November 9, 1955 in Galesburg, the son of Douglas William and Mary Virginia (Worden) Polite. He married Rhonda Leigh Hroziencik on August 20, 1977 in Galesburg. Frank is survived by his loving wife of 43...
Thomas Kevin Cecil
Aug 12, 2020
Thomas Kevin Cecil, 66, of Big Rapids, MI, died August 12, 2020 at home. Thomas was born September 2, 1953 in Galesburg the son of William Newlon and Mary Agnes (Pullen) Cecil. He graduated Costa Catholic School in 1971. Thomas is survived by his mother, Mary of Galesburg; two brothers, Tim (Connie) Cecil of Bettendorf, IA and Brian Cecil...
Ronald A. Devlin
Aug 5, 2020
Ronald Albert Devlin, 66, of Galesburg, died peacefully at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Ron was born August 8, 1953 in Galesburg, the son of Cletus Munson and Joyce Irene (Leafgreen) Devlin. Ron married Katherine Ann Fuller on May 18, 2002 in New Windsor, IL. Ron is survived by his wife Kathy...
Scott R. Mellican
Aug 1, 2020
Scott R. Mellican, 56, of Galesburg, passed away August 1, 2020. He was born July 17, 1964 in Galesburg to Theodore “Ted” and Marilyn (Norquist) Mellican. He was preceded in death by his father, Ted in 2018. Scott is survived by his mother, Marilyn; his brother, Steve; his sister, Sarah; his niece, Nikki; his nephew, Josh and wife, Jess;...
Kenneth Ball
Jul 30, 2020
Kenneth Ball, 80, of Galesburg, died peacefully Thursday July 30, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Kenny was born January 14, 1940 in Canton. He was raised on the family farm in rural Canton one of nine children. After graduating from Spoon River Valley High School, Kenny enlisted in the US Army September 21, 1960. While serving...
Joseph E. Mckillip
Jul 28, 2020
Joseph E. McKillip, 92, of Galesburg, died peacefully at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice House in Peoria, Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Joseph was born October 15, 1927 to Paul W. and Mary C. (O’Brien) McKillip. On May 5, 1956 he married Fannie Lewis at St. Patrick’s Church in Galesburg.He graduated from St. Joseph Academy in 1945, where he...
Scott C. Clark
Jul 28, 2020
Scott Carl Clark, 56, of Galesburg, died peacefully at 10:40 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Scott was born October 27, 1963 in Durango, CO the son of Carl Curtis and Emelia Suzanne (LaRose) Clark. Scott is survived by his father, Carl Clark of Romeo, CO; two daughters, Christy (Roddy) Wilson of Victoria, TX...
Alice W. Paulsgrove
Jul 28, 2020
Alice W. Paulsgrove, 95, of Galesburg, died peacefully, at 5 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, IL. Alice was born October 9, 1924 on the family farm near Raritan, IL the daughter of Ervin and Josie (Guy) Torrance. Alice worked for several years at the Raritan State Bank and later Burlington Truck Lines in...
Geraldine R. Collins
Jul 25, 2020
Geraldine R. Collins, of Galesburg, passed away on July 25, 2020 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. She was born on December 30, 1924 in Galesburg, the daughter of Ray H. and Helen (Nelson) Myers. Geraldine spent most of her life in Galesburg, graduating from Galesburg High School. She married William J. Collins on November 11, 1950 and gave birth to...
Kathleen A. Allen
Jul 24, 2020
Kathleen A. Allen, 76, of Galesburg, died at 5 p.m. Friday, July 24, 2020 at home. Kathy was born December 19, 1943 in Galesburg, the daughter of Kenneth Allen and Margaret Mae (Baddget) Neave. She married Gordon “Butch” Allen on March 17, 1984 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on March 12, 2015. Kathy is survived by two...
Ned G. Anderson
Jul 24, 2020
Ned G. Anderson, 82, of Galesburg, died peacefully at 10:28 p.m. July 24, 2020 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Ned was born June 3, 1938 in Galesburg, the son of Leslie V. and Nina S. (Hill) Anderson. He married Deborah Jones on June 3, 1961 in Avon. She survives. Ned is also survived by one daughter, Angi (John) Lucas of...
Betty Jo Vogler
Jul 24, 2020
Betty Jo Vogler, 58, went to her peaceful place on July 24, 2020 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, after a long and brave battle with COPD. She was a life-long resident of Galesburg.Betty was born on August 10, 1961 in Galesburg to Glenn William and June Marie (Duvall) Suydam. Betty is survived by her husband of 40...
Dale R. May, Jr.
Jul 23, 2020
Dale R. May, Jr., 87, of Galesburg, died peacefully Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 4:45 p.m. at home with his family by his side. Dale was born January 13, 1933 in Galesburg, the son of Dale Roy May, Sr. and Georgia Ann Humphrey. At age 5 Dale was place in the Harrington Home until the age of 7 when...
Audrey M. Greenstreet
Jul 21, 2020
Audrey M. Greenstreet, 97, of Galesburg, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones at 8:40 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2020 in Galesburg. Audrey was born December 31, 1922 in Monmouth, the daughter of Andrew Peterson and Christina T. (Tholand) Scott. She married Clarence O. “Slim” Greenstreet on September 24, 1940 in Kahoka, MO. He preceded her in...
Charles L. Blue
Jul 21, 2020
Charles L. Blue, 65, of Abingdon, died at 5:50 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Aperion North, Galesburg. Charles was born March 31, 1955 in Algona, IA the son of Rev. Anderson Otto and Rev. Dorothea Ellen (Shaw) Blue. He married Melinda Powell on March 27, 2010 in Abingdon. He is survived by his wife Linda of Abingdon; two...
Marie E. Hammond
Jul 18, 2020
Marie Elizabeth Hammond, 86, of London Mills, died at 2:05 a.m. Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Marie was born August 31, 1933 in East Moline, the daughter of Frank M. and Mae J. (Girt) Claeys. She married Leo B. Smith on September 6, 1952 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on July 26, 1974. She...
Bobby L. Zimmerman
Jul 17, 2020
Bobby Lee Zimmerman, 42, of Galesburg was pronounced deceased at 6:40 p.m. Friday, July 17, 2020 in rural Galesburg. Bobby was born October 24, 1977 in Canton, the son of Burton Lee and Julie Maxine (Cassel) Zimmerman. He married Stephanie Ann Guerin on January 21, 2010 in Galesburg. She survives. Bobby is also survived by his mother, Julie Porter...
Robert L. "Bob" Buck
Jul 13, 2020
Robert Lee “Bob” Buck, 88, of Galesburg, died at 6:05 a.m. Monday, July 13, 2020 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Bob was born March 16, 1932 in Galesburg, the son of Eugene Lee and Moneta Bernice (Magoon) Buck. While attending GHS, Bob was an all-star basketball player, a state qualifying track star, and sang in the choir. ...
Howard A. "Skip" Duncan
Jul 9, 2020
Howard Andrew “Skip” Duncan, III, 60, of Galesburg, died in his home on July 9, 2020. He was born on February 16, 1960 to Howard “Sonny” and Patricia Duncan.Skip graduated from Galesburg High School and attended Carl Sandburg College. He was a longtime member of Bethesda Baptist Church of Galesburg. Skip is survived by his siblings Kathie L. (Duncan)...
Jeffrey S. Trone
Jul 8, 2020
Jeffrey Steven Trone, 53, of Peoria, died Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at home. Jeff was born April 9, 1967 in Galesburg, the son of Murel E. and Mary I. (Bushnell) Trone. Jeff is survived by his father, Murel Trone of Galesburg; his mother, Mary Klinkradt of Galesburg; one son, James Finley of Galesburg; four sisters, Brooke (Vance) Wise of...
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