Obituaries

Aug 12, 2024

Ruth Ann Ball, 81, of Bettendorf, Iowa, formerly a resident of Galesburg, Illinois, died Monday, August 12, 2024 at The Fountains Senior Living in Bettendorf.

She was born October 8, 1942 in Canton, Illinois, the daughter of John Sheldon and Nettie Teresa (Norris) Combs. Ruth graduated from Spoon River Valley High School in 1960. She...

Aug 11, 2024

Patricia Marie Conklin (nee Kremer), born December 30, 1942, passed away peacefully on August 11 in Galesburg, Illinois.

Pat is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Rosemary Kremer and her brother, Rev. Joseph Kremer. She is survived by her brother, James (Mary Beth) Kremer; her husband Richard; their two children, Kathy (Ruediger Thul)...

Aug 10, 2024

Roger Dean Frazier, 74, of Galesburg, died Saturday, August 10, 2024, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.

He was born January 30, 1950, in Galesburg, the son of Ebert Jackson and Polly (Powell) Frazier. Roger worked for Canada Dry Bottling for about 8 months. Lastly, he worked for Smurfit-Stone, formerly Alton Box, for...

Aug 7, 2024

Thomas M. Carithers, Sr., 82, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully at home, Wednesday, August 7, 2024.

Tom was born April 4, 1942 in Burlington, Iowa, the son of Venita Dora (Brandes) Carithers. After graduating from high school, Tom enlisted in the United States Air Force. He went on to a long career in law enforcement,...

Aug 4, 2024

Mike Thomas Diamond, 72, of Galesburg, Illinois, died August 4,2024 after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by those who loved him.

Mike was born September 27, 1951. Mike always loved to help those around him. He was kind and would give a listening ear even to strangers. Thinking of helping others to the end....

Jul 31, 2024

Jacob Anthony Ralston, 40, of Valdosta, Georgia, died Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Valdosta.

Jake was born June 8, 1984, at Fort Knox, Kentucky, the son of Judy Annette (Webber) and Robert E. Ralston, Jr. He graduated from Galesburg High School class of 2002, after the events of 9/11 he went on to enlisted in...

Jul 28, 2024

Larry Jay Richison, 63, of Galesburg, died on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.

He was born to Earl Wilson and Naoma “Pauline” (Lanear) Richison on June 5, 1961, in Kewanee, Illinois. Larry worked as a machinist at Caterpillar for over twenty years. He married Deborah A. Hensley on...

Jul 27, 2024

Robert Loren Redfern, 100, of Galesburg, died peacefully on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Seminary Manor.

He was born to William “Mack” and Hazel (Brust) Redfern on July 16, 1924 in Burlington, Iowa. Robert was reared and educated in Galesburg, graduating from Galesburg High School in 1942. After high school he enlisted in the United...

Jul 27, 2024

David Lee Simpson, 72, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 10:01 p.m. in OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.

Dave was born December 25, 1951, in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Beatrice A. (Benge) and Richard H. Simpson. He married Janice Brewer. Together they had one daughter, Janel. After the death...

Jul 26, 2024

James Richard Davis, 65, of Galesburg, died peacefully Friday, July 26, 2024, at his home surrounded by family.

He was born July 1, 1959, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Donald Richard and Hazel Roselee “Rosie” (Overhulser) Davis. James was reared and educated in Galesburg, graduating from Bethany Baptist Christian Academy in 1978. He worked...

Jul 26, 2024

Daniel Thomas Shea, 74, of Gilson, Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 26th, 2024, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, Illinois.

He was born to William & Connie (Kneeream) Shea in Galesburg on 10 December 1949. ‘Babe’ as he was called, grew up on the farm doing what he loved, taking care...

Jul 25, 2024

Jarrod Lawrence Pierce, 44, of Galesburg, died at 8:54 a.m. Thursday, July 25, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois.

He was born May 11, 1980, in Galesburg, the son of Cheryl L. Starnes and Michael J. Nache. Jarrod loved his job as a delivery driver for Spee-dee Delivery. He was very...

Jul 24, 2024

Edwin Fred Appel, 89, of Galesburg, died peacefully at his home in Galesburg, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.

He was born on March 21,1935 in Milledgeville, Illinois, the son of John E. and Francile “Ruth” (Masters) Lawton. After graduating high school, Edwin attended Western Illinois University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in teaching. He...

Jul 21, 2024

Beverly Ann Chamberlain, 86, of Monmouth, died at 2:50 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Seminary Manor in Galesburg.

She was born December 7, 1937, in Mount Union, Iowa, the daughter of Vivan Maurice and Ruth Carolyn (Traut) Snyder. Beverly graduated from Galesburg High School in 1955. She was joined in marriage to the...

Jul 20, 2024

Elizabeth J. Lott, 76, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2024, at Seminary Manor in Galesburg, IL.

A beloved kindergarten teacher who introduced generations of children to the world of learning, Liz was devoted to her students, family, and community.

Born on March 18, 1948, in Galesburg to...

Jul 18, 2024

Carl Edwin Hooven, 81, of Galesburg, died at 5:55 p.m. Thursday, July 18, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois.

He was born to Kenneth Patrick and Alice Veronica (Vcella) McLaughlin on November 13, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio. Carl worked as a pipefitter, lastly working for Steamfitters Local 250 in Los Angeles,...

Jul 11, 2024

Melvin Franklin Lynch, 62, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Thursday, July 11, 2024 in the emergency room at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Mel or Frank as some knew him, was born September 5, 1961 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma the son of Patricia Ann (France) and Melvin Cleo Lynch. Mel was an independent over the...

Jul 7, 2024

Earla Long Swope, 101, of Galesburg, Illinois, formerly of Green Valley, Arizona, died peacefully Sunday, July 7, 2024 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Earla was born August 16, 1922 in Havanna, Illinois, the daughter of Edith (Thompson) and Edward S. Long. She married Lowell W. Markert and later married Donald D. Swope on...

Jul 5, 2024

Eric Keith McKinney, 46, of Galesburg, died Friday, July 5, 2024 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center.

He was born November 5, 1977 in Galesburg, the son of Gaylord Keith and Debra Marie (Darst) McKinney. Eric is survived by one son; two half-brothers, Thomas Myers and Richard Lucas, both of Galesburg; a half-sister, Michelle (Danny)...

Jul 4, 2024

Danny Craig Little, 74, of Galesburg, Illinois, formerly of Okoboji, Iowa died peacefully at home, Thursday, July 4, 2024.

Danny was born September 8, 1949 in Estherville, Iowa the son of Lorraine Virginia (Wilson) and Franklin Craig Little. Danny married Mary Margaret (Daws) Ryan on December 9, 1983 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He is survived...