Obituaries
Benigno H. Orozco
Jan 1, 2020
Ben Orozco passed on Jan 1, 2020 at home with his wife by his side. Ben was born February 13, 1940, in Fresnillo Mexico, to Maximino and Flora Orozco. Ben married Paula Sanchez at St. Patrick’s Church in Galesburg on February 12, 1961. He was known to friends and family as the Carpenter because there wasn’t a house, car,...
Mary Jo Delores Schaefer
Dec 29, 2019
Mary Jo Schaefer 89, of Galesburg IL, passed away on December 29, 2019 at her residence with family by her side.She was born on January 21, 1930 in Galesburg IL, to Jose Navarro and Isabella Casillas. Mary Jo married David N. Schaefer they had two children together before divorcing.Mary Jo was State Director for The League of United American...
Milton "Milt" L. Peterson
Dec 29, 2019
Milton “Milt” Lee Peterson, 80, of East Galesburg, IL died at 5:52 p.m. Sunday, December 29, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL. Milt was born April 16, 1939 in Galesburg, IL. He was the son of Marvin Arthur and Helen Christine (Leafgreen) Peterson. Milt married Judith Simpson on November 30, 1974 in Macomb, IL. She survives...
Nancy Hunter
Dec 28, 2019
After a long illness, Nancy Hunter was finally released into the arms of the Savior she loved on Saturday, December 28th, 2019 at 1:35pm. Nancy was born to Richard and Nancy Montgomery on September 12th, 1934 in Texas. Nancy met the love of her life in 1953 working together in a local grocery store and a year later married...
Sharon K. Ginther
Dec 26, 2019
Sharon Kay Ginther, 76, of Abingdon, died at 12:55 p.m. Thursday, December 26, 2019 with her family by her side. Sharon was born January 23, 1943 in Monmouth, the daughter of George W.C. and Minnie Ellen (Brown) Poulson. She graduated from Abingdon High School. After high school Sharon married Larry Enos Ginther on July 8, 1961 at the Abingdon...
Sonia Javana Gray
Dec 24, 2019
Sonia JaVana Gabrielson Gray passed peacefully from this world on Tuesday, Christmas Eve, December 24, 2019, in Galesburg, IL, surrounded by her large and loving family. This most-loving Swede was 93. Sonia was born on July 1, 1926, to Chester Carl and Edith Irene Gabrielson, in an upstairs bedroom on the family farm north of Cambridge in the Krisdala...
Betty J. O'Connor
Dec 23, 2019
Betty Jane O’Connor, 86, of Galesburg, died at 1:34 a.m. Monday, December 23, 2019 at Heartland Health Care, Galesburg. Betty was born August 21, 1933 in Galesburg, the daughter of Jack and Garnet (Wilkins) Colclaser. She married Thomas O’Connor on March 30, 1974 in Tampa, FL. He preceded her in death on January 10, 2007. Betty is survived by...
Carla M. Bennett
Dec 15, 2019
Carla M. Bennett, 67, of Galesburg, peacefully passed into the arms of her beloved Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at OSF Hospital in Peoria. Carla was born July 21, 1952, in Galesburg, the daughter of Charles R. “Chuck” Bennett and Mary E. (Kennett) Bennett. She was educated in Monmouth area schools and graduated from...
Charles "Chuck" W. Wallar
Dec 13, 2019
Charles Warden Wallar, Sr., 83, of Galesburg, died at 10:41 a.m. Friday, December 13, 2019 at home. Chuck was born November 15, 1936 in Joplin, MO the son of Orville Winfield and Winona Loretta (Warden) Wallar. Chuck served in the US Navy. He worked as a branch manager for IBM for 32 years, retiring in 1990. Chuck enjoyed fishing. ...
Elmer L. Neikirk
Dec 13, 2019
Elmer L. Neikirk, 73, of Maquon, formerly of Peoria, died at 12:02 p.m. Friday, December 13, 2019 at home. Cremation rites will be accorded and no services are planned. Arrangements have been entrusted to Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg.
Ross E. Langwell
Dec 10, 2019
Ross Edward Langwell, 67, of Galesburg, died Tuesday, December 10, 2019 in Galesburg. Ross was born November 4, 1952 in Keokuk, IA the son of Glenn Edward and Alma Martina (McDermott) Langwell. He married Denise Holman. He later married Kathryn Engstrom. She preceded him in death on September 11, 2008. Ross is survived by one son, Matthew (Sheena McCoy)...
Bruce P. Nelson
Dec 8, 2019
Bruce Paul Nelson, 62, of Gilson, died peacefully Sunday December 8, 2019 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, with his family by his side. Bruce was born July 7, 1957 in Galesburg, the son of Paul Warren and Violet Mae (Scott) Nelson. He married Trudy Ann Hanna on February 21, 1976 in Galesburg. She survives as do two...
Deborah G. Dennis
Dec 8, 2019
Deborah Gail Dennis, 68, of Galesburg, died Sunday, December 8, 2019 at home. Deb was born June 3, 1951 in Galesburg, the daughter of Conley and Dorothy Willadee (Bramlett) Ferguson. Deb married Gary M. “Mickey” Dennis on December 22, 1967 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death in 2013. She is survived by one son, Chad (Becky) Dennis of...
Carol "Sue" L. Chase
Dec 7, 2019
Carol L. “Sue” Chase, 86, passed away December 7, 2019 at the Knox County Nursing Home surrounded by her three sons: Chris Chase, Michael Chase, and Steve Chase. Born in Denver, Colorado, Sue moved to Galesburg in 1957 with her three boys and her first husband, Rowland Chase, who taught theater at Knox College. She married again to Omar...
Rita J. Trone
Dec 6, 2019
Rita Jean Trone, 65, of Galesburg, passed away December 6, 2019, peacefully at Cottage Hospital surrounded by family. Rita was born January 5, 1954 in Galesburg, the daughter of Clyde Riley and Jeannette Dallas (Fricke) Hans. She married the love of her life, Charly Trone, on April 11, 1973 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death ten weeks ago...
Antonia Padilla
Dec 2, 2019
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Antonia Padilla who was surrounded by her beloved family on Monday, December 2, 2019. Antonia is survived by one son, Richard Padilla (Kim) and granddaughter Ashley Padilla, of Springfield. One daughter Lisa Padilla, of Galesburg. Antonia leaves behind loving siblings, all of Galesburg and Texas. On Friday, December 6, 2019, a...
William E. Christofferson
Dec 1, 2019
William “Peanuts or Willie” E. Christofferson, 88, of RR Oneida, passed peacefully at home on December 1, 2019 at 3:11 a.m. with family surrounding him. He was born July 30, 1931 in Union, IA the son of Sherman A. and Birdie Loretta (Gleason) Christofferson. He is survived by one son, William (Maria) of Monmouth; two daughters, Terri (Jeff) Pearce...
Eloise S. West
Nov 28, 2019
Eloise Sue West, 77, of Galesburg, died at 2:08 p.m. Friday, November 28, 2019 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Eloise was born October 19, 1942 in Kewanee, the daughter of Nicholas and Veronica (Babarsky) Kopen. She married Charles R. “Dick” West. They later divorced but remained close friends. She is survived by two cousins, John (Sandra) Schopa...
Raphealla "Sis" R. Reynolds
Nov 27, 2019
Raphealla “Sis” Ramona Reynolds, 88, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home on November 27, 2019 at 11:30 p.m. Sis was born January 3, 1931 in St. George, IL, the daughter of Franklin Augustine and Rachel Josephine (Vassen) Fortin. She married Thomas James Reynolds on October 8, 1955 in Kankakee. He preceded her in death on July 22, 1995. She...
William "Percy" E. Kane
Nov 26, 2019
William E. "Percy" Kane, 72, of Little York, died at 2:47 p.m. Tuesday November 26, 2019 at Heartland Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg. Cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of life will be held starting at 12 p.m. Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the The Corral, 1685 Grand Ave., Galesburg, IL 61401. Arrangements have been entrusted to Watson...
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