Obituaries

William E. Van Winkle

William E. Van Winkle

Jun 5, 2019

William E. Van Winkle, 69, of Galesburg, died early Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at home. Bill was born November 27, 1949 in Galesburg, the son of Virgil V. and Barbara E. (Dugan) Van Winkle. Bill married Nancy Bearden. She preceded him in death on January 16, 2009. Bill is survived by his father Virgil of Knoxville; one son, Mike...

Armando  "Joe" Padilla

Armando "Joe" Padilla

Jun 5, 2019

Armando B. “Joe” Padilla, 72, of Galesburg, died at 8:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2019 in the emergency room at Galesburg Cottage Hospital.  Joe was born August 20, 1946 in Chicago, the son of Jose Navarro and Isabelle (Casillas) Padilla.  He married Pamela Jean Nelson on December 26, 1967 in Galesburg. They were married for 51 years, she survives.  ...

Bettie  Effie  Phipps

Bettie Effie Phipps

Jun 2, 2019

Bettie Effie Phipps, 90, of Galesburg, died on June 2, 2019 at her home.  Bettie was born on August 23, 1928 at the family home in Knox County. She was the daughter of James and Carrie (Meadows) Hook. She married Hillard L. Phipps on August 24 , 1946 in Monmouth. Together they celebrated 62 years of marriage. He preceded...

Terrence "Terry" J. Hoben

Terrence "Terry" J. Hoben

Jun 2, 2019

Terrence J. “Terry” Hoben, 88, of Galesburg, passed away peacefully at his home in Galesburg surrounded by his loving family in the early hours of Sunday, June 2, 2019. Terry was born January 14, 1931 in Galesburg, the son of Celestine “Pat” and Lillian (Jordan) Hoben.  Terry graduated from Corpus Christi High School in Galesburg. On February 2, 1952...

Thomas  J.  Moran

Thomas J. Moran

May 31, 2019

Thomas J. “Tom” Moran, 59, of Galesburg, died on Friday, May 31, 2019, 6:44 PM, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Tom was born on April 11, 1960, in Harvey, Illinois. He was the son of George and Pat Moran. Tom was survived by two brothers, Tim (Stacy) Moran of Albia, Iowa and Michael (Candice) Moran of Kokomo,...

Conrad And Frances Gibbemeyer

Conrad And Frances Gibbemeyer

May 31, 2019

Frances Gibbemeyer (Cokel)  passed away November 6, 2018, preceded in death by husband Conrad Gibbemeyer who passed away April 7, 2018.    They were graduates of Corpus Christi High School in Galesburg. Following graduation, Con proudly served 4 years in the United States Marine Corps. Upon his return from service Con and Fran were married September 3, 1960 at Corpus...

Jean  Marie  Kostelecky

Jean Marie Kostelecky

May 31, 2019

Jean Marie Kostelecky, 89, of Galesburg, died Friday at 8:55 am on May 31, 2019 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.J ean was born December 29, 1929 at home in Stark County, North Dakota the daughter of Nicodemus E. and Genevieve (Laufer) Frank.  Jean married Walter W. Kostelecky on June 7, 1950 in Sheffield, ND.  He preceded her in death on...

Herbert L. Boone

Herbert L. Boone

May 29, 2019

Herbert L. Boone, 86, cherished husband, beloved father and doting grandfather passed away on May 29th after a long but brave fight with kidney disease.  Herb is survived by his treasured wife of 66 years, Mary Lou (Wessels) of Knoxville, his four children: Steve (Linda) of Dunlap, Patricia (Steve) Bates of Galesburg, Linda (Steve) Carter of Knoxville and Michael...

Alejandro "Alex"  Gutierrez

Alejandro "Alex" Gutierrez

May 28, 2019

Alejandro “Alex” L. Gutierrez, 95, of Galesburg, died at3:58 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Alex was born December 30, 1923 in Comfort, TX the son of Dionicio and Gregorio (Lopez) Gutierrez.  He married Ramona J. Gimenez on November 7, 1943 in Galesburg.  Ramona preceded Alex in death exactly ten years earlier on...

Coleman Clay, Jr.

Coleman Clay, Jr.

May 27, 2019

Coleman Clay, Jr., 59, of Galesburg went home to be with the Lord Monday, May 27, 2019. Coleman was born April 15, 1960 in St. Louis, MO the son of Coleman and Luvinia (Owens) Clay, Sr. He married Lisa Clayton on August 3, 1994 in St. Louis, MO.  She survives.  Coleman is also survived by five sons, Coleman Clay,...

Elijah  Lloyd  Stewart

Elijah Lloyd Stewart

May 26, 2019

Elijah Lloyd Stewart infant son of Surprina Westbrook and Samuel Stewart, Jr. was born a quiet birth on Sunday, May 26, 2019, 1:26 AM, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.  Elijah was survived by his mother, Surprina of Kewanee and his father, Samuel Stewart, Jr. of East Moline; two brothers, Timothy and Samuel III; his maternal grandmothers, Surprina...

Dixie  Lee  Quinn

Dixie Lee Quinn

May 25, 2019

Dixie Lee Quinn (nee St. George), 78, of Abingdon, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 25, 2019, 5:55 AM, with her children at her side, at the home of her son in Abingdon. Dixie was born on January 17, 1941, in Galesburg. She was the daughter of Richard and Elizabeth “Petie” (Harrison) St. George. She married Rodger Quinn on...

David` E. Allison

David` E. Allison

May 23, 2019

David Earl Allison, 66, of Florence, AZ, formerly of Galesburg, died Thursday, May 23, 2019 at home in Arizona. David was born September 1, 1952 in Galesburg, the son Francis Henry and Sarah Frances (Ridings) Allison.  David married Linda Diane Tabb on December 30, 1992 in Galesburg.  She survives.  David is also survived by two daughters, Amanda (Chris) Vest...

Beverly  L  Bellamy

Beverly L Bellamy

May 22, 2019

Beverly Leona Bellamy, 86, of Galesburg, died at 9:53 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Heartland Health Care, Galesburg. Beverly was born June 17, 1932 in Galesburg, the daughter of Roy Charles and Violet Berniece (Witherbee) Switzer. She married Richard M. Humes and together they had four children, Charles (Gaylene) Humes, Cary (Cindy) Humes, and Richard (Gwen) Humes all...

Leonard  P.  Lasley

Leonard P. Lasley

May 21, 2019

Leonard P. Lasley, 77, of Galesburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, 7:20 AM, at Aledo Rehabe and Health Care Center. Leonard was born on September 20, 1941 in Gilson, Illinois. He was the son of Leland Rudolph and Mabel Elizabeth (Wilkerson) Lasley. He married June Marie (Shultz) Vanskike on January 27, 1967 in Monmouth. Together they have...

Amy R. Medina

Amy R. Medina

May 20, 2019

Amy Rhea Medina, 48, of Galesburg, died peacefully at 1:03 a.m. Monday, May 20, 2019 at her home in Galesburg. Amy was born September 30, 1970 in Galesburg, the daughter of Lee and Donna Rhea (Black) Ingle. Amy attended Knoxville and ROWVA Schools, graduating in 1988. She went on to Carl Sandburg College where she received her Associates Degree...

Anne M. Mcclure

Anne M. Mcclure

May 19, 2019

Anne M. (Shea) McClure (1927-2019)Anne M. McClure, 92, died at 11:50 a.m. Sunday May 19, 2019 at home in Galesburg, Illinois.  Anne was born May 6, 1927 in Henderson, Illinois, the daughter of Thomas and Grayce (Murray) Shea. She married Carroll R. McClure on May 13, 1950 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on March 12, 1983. Anne...

Sharon K. Woods

Sharon K. Woods

May 8, 2019

Sharon Kaye Woods, 72, of Galesburg, died at 2:14 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Sharon was born December 3, 1946 in Galesburg, the daughter of Floyd M. and Helen (Richey) Randolph, Sr.   Sharon graduated from Galesburg High School in 1965 and then graduated from Brown’s Business College. Sharon married Eugene Austin Woods...

Jerald  D.  Stancomb

Jerald D. Stancomb

May 8, 2019

Jerald Dean Stancomb, 59, of Dahinda, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side, on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at their home. Jerald was born on April 18, 1960. He was the son of William and Paula (Riggs) Stancomb. He married Patty Dawson on June 8, 2014, in the same “watering hole” that he first laid eyes on...

Joanne  E. "Jojo" Niemi

Joanne E. "Jojo" Niemi

May 5, 2019

Joanne Elizabeth “JoJo” Niemi, 40, of Galesburg, died on Sunday, May 5, 2019, 1:54 AM, at Marigold Rehabilitation and Health Care, Galesburg. JoJo was born on November 27, 1978, in Glasgow, Scotland. She was the daughter of Larry and Vera (Durnin) Abba-Niemi. She met Corey Marshall in 1997 and together they spent 22 years together. JoJo is survived by...

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