Obituaries

Carl Jay  Johnson

Carl Jay Johnson

Jul 17, 2019

Carl Jay Johnson, 75, of Galesburg, died on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, 3:06 AM, at the Galesburg Cottage Hospital.  Carl was born on February 4, 1944, in Chicago. He was the son of Carl C. and Genevive E. (Boyce) Johnson. Carl is survived by his five children, Rebecca Johnson of Wheaton, Robert (Sinead) Johnson of Lisle, Denise (Richard) Dechow...

Leslie  Ann Moore

Leslie Ann Moore

Jul 17, 2019

Leslie Moore, 58, longtime resident of Galesburg, died Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. She was born on August 20, 1960 in Galesburg to Elizabeth and Robert Shunick.  They preceded her in death. Leslie is survived by her 3 children, Char Shunick, Elizabeth Shunick, and Tearyll Sunick.  Her sister, Sheila Shunick and her brother,...

William "Bill" L. Skinner

William "Bill" L. Skinner

Jul 16, 2019

William L. “Bill” Skinner, 76, of Galesburg, died peacefully at 2:37 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, with his family by his side. Bill was born May 5, 1943 in Galesburg, the son of Everett Lysle and Lelah Pearl (Slagel) Skinner.  Bill is survived by one daughter, Allison Skinner of Galesburg; two sons, Dale (Jeanne) Skinner...

Richard  M.  Barton

Richard M. Barton

Jul 13, 2019

Richard M. Barton, 58, of Galesburg, died on Saturday, July 13, 2019, 10:04 AM, at his home.  Richard was born on October 7, 1960 in Galesburg. He was the son of Richard J. and Dolores M. “Dollie” (Zetterburg) Barton. Richard is survived by his father; a brother, Don Barton of Galesburg; a sister, Diane Norton of Maine; eight nephews;...

William R. Bycroft

William R. Bycroft

Jul 12, 2019

William R. Bycroft, 92, of Galesburg, died at 5:15 p.m. Friday, July 12, 2019 at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville. Bill was born January 20, 1927 in Roseville, the son of Clarence H. and Susannah (McKelvey) Bycroft, Sr. He married Ileen McCoy on June 7, 1947. She preceded him in death on September 10, 2008. Bill is survived by...

Reba I. Lovan

Reba I. Lovan

Jul 11, 2019

Reba Irene Lovan, 91, of Galesburg, died at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, July 11, 2019 at home. Reba was born May 14, 1928 in Littleton, the daughter of Harrison and Jessie (Moore) Arnold. She married Claude A. Lovan on March 4, 1948 in Rushville. He preceded her in death on May 7, 1992. Reba is survived by two daughters, Jo...

John  Lugene Pierce

John Lugene Pierce

Jul 10, 2019

John “Jay” Lugene Pierce, 59, Galesburg, died at 10:31 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at his wife’s apartment in Galesburg.   Jay was born Oct. 22, 1959, in Galesburg, the son of John E. and Barbara J. (Magee) Pierce. He married, Patricia L. (Moore) Pierce on December 24, 1982, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Jay is survived by his wife, Patricia...

Anna Agnes  Skrzelowski

Anna Agnes Skrzelowski

Jul 5, 2019

Anna Agnes Skrzelowski (Glasnovich), of Newport, Kentucky, passed after a valiant battle with cancer on July 5,2019.  Anna was born March 31, 1943, in Galesburg, IL, the youngest daughter of 14 children.  She married David Stanley Skrzelowski in 1965. Together they raised two children. Anna leaves as her legacy children: Monica Skrzelowski (Tony Koziol), Michael Skrzelowski (Rachel Roberts). Her...

George  H.  Hall

George H. Hall

Jul 3, 2019

George Herbert Hall, 52, of Galesburg, died on July 3, 2019, 6:01 PM, at his home.  George was born on August 6, 1966, in Elgin. He was the son of Everett H. and Dorothea F. (Posey) Hall. He married the love of his life Lisa A. Sandoval on Dec. 29, 1987, in Galesburg She preceded him in death on...

Robert  E. Davison

Robert E. Davison

Jun 30, 2019

Robert E. Davison, AKA “Art, Pope, Mr. D” died on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria from a worn out, much used heart.  He was surrounded by his loving family at the time.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Bob was born May 25, 1942 in Phoenix, AZ the son...

David  C. "Dave"  Scott

David C. "Dave" Scott

Jun 30, 2019

David C. “Dave” Scott, 77, of Galesburg, died on Sunday, June 30, 2019, 12:40 PM, at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.  Dave was born on September 5, 1941 in Moline, Illinois. He was the son of William D. and Josephine H. (Frutchey) Scott. He married Ruth M. Colburn on April 10, 1986, in Camanche, IA. Together they celebrated 33 years of...

Ernest R. Simkins

Ernest R. Simkins

Jun 29, 2019

Ernest Richard Simkins, 64, of Galesburg, died at 7:15 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Ernie was born October 1, 1954 in Galesburg, the son of Sigvard Victor and Marlyn Patricia Hopkins Simkins.  He married Catherine Sue Norton on August 8, 1981 in Morrison, CO.  She survives.  Ernie is also survived by one...

Karen J. Chasteen

Karen J. Chasteen

Jun 29, 2019

Karen J. Chasteen, 70, of Knoxville, died on Saturday, June 29, 2019, 8:57 PM, at the Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville.  Karen was born on April 10, 1949, in Galesburg. She was the daughter of Clarence Thompson and Dorothy (Towne) Thompson. Karen married Lyle R. Chasteen on August 5, 1973 in Maquon. Together they celebrated 45 years of marriage....

Robert  William  Monti

Robert William Monti

Jun 27, 2019

Robert William Monti, 79, of Galesburg, died on Thursday, June 27, 2019, 8:00 PM, at Aledo Health Care Center, Aledo.  Robert was born on January 13, 1940 in Trenton, New Jersey. He was the son of Francesco and Torina (Mirabelli) Monti. Robert is survived by two nephews, Christopher (Stacy) Monti of Galesburg and Nicholas Monti of Virginia Beach, VA;...

Cynthia  Sue  Kemp

Cynthia Sue Kemp

Jun 24, 2019

Cynthia Sue “Cindy” Kemp, 58, of Galesburg, died on Monday, June 24, 2019, 2:47 PM, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, Peoria.  Cindy was born on September 8, 1960 in La Grange, Georgia. She was the daughter of James Sullivan and Gearlene McVay-Babe. Cindy is survived by her life partner, Maureen Trayes of Galesburg; her son, Martin Lloyd...

Delaney  Mary Jo Ann Cameron

Delaney Mary Jo Ann Cameron

Jun 21, 2019

Delaney Mary Jo Ann Cameron, infant daughter of Natasha M. Brentise and Austin J. Cameron, was born a quiet birth on Friday, June 21, 2019, 4:50 AM, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Delaney is survived by her parents, Natasha Brentise and Austin Cameron of Monmouth; two sisters, Alena Brentise and Brooklynn Richardson, both of Monmouth; a brother,...

Elsie J. Hanna

Elsie J. Hanna

Jun 20, 2019

Elsie Joyce (Harrison) Hanna, 95, of The Villages, FL formerly of Alexis, Galesburg and Kewanee, IL passed away at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Buffalo Crossing Care Center in Florida. Elsie was born February 6, 1924 in the Burgess area of Mercer County, Illinois, the daughter of Orville Leon Harrison and Agnes Judith (Swanson) Harrison. Elsie married...

Frederick  W. "Fred"  Hall

Frederick W. "Fred" Hall

Jun 18, 2019

Frederick W. “Fred” Hall, Jr. of East Galesburg, passed away with his daughter at his side on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, 10:16 PM, at his home.  Fred was born on December 11, 1948 in Galesburg. He was the son of Frederick W. and Frances L. (Mc Auley) Hall, Sr. Fred married Janice Kraft on May 13, 1972 in Galesburg....

James  P.  Benbow

James P. Benbow

Jun 18, 2019

James Prestren Benbow, 90, of Knoxville, died at 12:25 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at home.  Jim was born May 30, 1929 in Chicago, the son of James Prestren and Flavia Mary (Leef) Benbow.  Jim married Lorraine “Muff” Poole.  Together they had five children.  Later Jim married Ruth Bond on January 13, 1980 in Reno, NV.  She preceded him...

Therese Ngudia

Therese Ngudia

Jun 13, 2019

Therese Ngudia, 55, of Galesburg, died at 2:03 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2019 at OSF Richard Owens Hospice House in Peoria. Therese was born on June 12, 1964 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the daughter of Joseph Ntumba and Louise Miandabu.  Therese married Cesaire Murhula in 1998 in the Congo. Therese is survived by her parents; her...

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