Obituaries
Jason Lee James
Sep 22, 2016
Jason Lee James, 42, of rural East Galesburg, died at 1:03 p.m. Thursday, September 22, 2016 at home. Jason was born on March 18, 1974 in Jackson, TN the son of Terry E. James and Linda M. Bartlett. Jason is survived by his mother, Linda M. (Dave) Jones of Wataga and Terry E. James of Delong; one son, Jason...
Ventura Maciel
Sep 22, 2016
Ventura Maciel, 89, of Galesburg, died at 9 p.m. Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Heartland Health Care. Ventura was born July 13, 1927 in Fort Madison, IA the daughter of Pordifo and Juanita Andrade Moreno. She married Walter Maciel on July 1, 1950 in Ft. Madison, IA. Ventura is survived by two sons, Ludger (Marti) Maciel and Vincent Maciel...
Helene Isabel Enderlin
Sep 14, 2016
Helene Isabel Reedy Enderlin, 103, of Madison, WI, formerly of Galesburg, died at 10:44 a.m. Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Capital Lakes Skilled Nursing, Madison, WI. Helene was born in Stronghurst Illinois October 31, 1912, the daughter of William and Ellen Ryan Reedy. Helene was raised on a farm in rural Stronghurst and attended four years of high school...
Kathleen A. Rosenberry
Sep 12, 2016
Kathleen A. Rosenberry, 72, of East Galesburg, died at 8:55 a.m. Monday, September 12, 2016 at Heartland Health Care Center, Galesburg. Kathy was born September 16, 1943 in Cicero, the daughter of Chester and Angeline Jamiolkowski. She married Lewis C. Rosenberry on September 9, 1982 in Aurora. He survives of East Galesburg. She is also survived by two sons,...
Valerie L. Smith
Sep 8, 2016
Valerie Smith, 66, of Wataga, died peacefully surrounded by her family at 1:35 p.m. Thursday, September 8, 2016 at her home in Wataga. Valerie was born June 29, 1950 in Galesburg, the daughter of Augie and Lucille Eggland DeLuca. She married Neil Smith on December 24, 1991 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death in 1998. She is survived...
Alice G. Tibbals
Sep 6, 2016
Alice Geniva Tibbals, 82, of Galesburg, died at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg. Alice was born January 2, 1934 in Barton, ND, the daughter of Charles and Clara Nelson Vaughn. Alice is survived by two sons, Alan Sasse of Galesburg and John (Maria) Sasse of Manzanillo, Mexico; one daughter, Ann Marie...
Boyd L. Curtis
Sep 4, 2016
Boyd L. Curtis, 87, of Galesburg, died on Sunday, September 4, 2016, 8:25 AM, at Rosewood Care Center, Galesburg, following a brief illness. Boyd was born January 8, 1928 in Gladstone, Illinois. He was the son of Waldo and Helen (Petherbridge) Curtis. He married his wife, Ruby Marie (Woods) Allen on December 23, 1965 in Galesburg. Boyd is survived...
Eugene E. Unger
Aug 27, 2016
Eugene E. Unger, 74, of Aurora, CO, died at home on August 27, 2016 at home. Cremation rites have been accorded. Graveside services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 17, 2016 at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, Galesburg. Arrangements have been entrusted to Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg.
Edward L. Peters
Aug 26, 2016
Mr. Edward L. Peters, 71, of Galesburg, died at 2:40 p.m. Friday, August 26, 2016 at home. Ed was born December 13, 1944 in Ottumwa, IA, the son of William Edward and Margaret Lucille Wilson Peters. He married Donna J. Flahive on October 7, 1978 in Ottumwa, IA. She preceded him in death on April 30, 1999. Ed is...
Thelma J. Hoosen Bloome
Aug 21, 2016
Thelma Joan Hoosen Bloome, 82, of Knoxville, formerly of Galesburg, died at 5:05 p.m. Sunday, August 21, 2016 at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville. Thelma was born October 12, 1933 in Maquon, the daughter of George C. and Mary Harmison Arnold. Thelma graduated from Williamsfield High School and Brown’s Business College. Thelma married Gene M. Hoosen on May 29,...
Jeffrey Stewart Hinrichs
Aug 19, 2016
Jeffrey Stewart Hinrichs, 68, of Galesburg, died on August 19, 2016 at his home in Galesburg. Stewart was born on May 7, 1948 in Galesburg, the son of George and Geraldine Stewart Hinrichs. He is survived by his two brothers, George W. “Hap” and Bradley G. Hinrichs both of Chicago. He was preceded in death by his parents. He...
John Elvin Best, Jr.
Aug 16, 2016
John Elvin Best, Jr., 79, of Dunlap, died on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, 4:07 PM, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. John was born on May 27, 1937, in Argyle, Iowa. He was the son of John Elvin and Mary (Dunn) Best. John married the love of his life, Clara Jo Sauer, on September 2, 1962, at her...
Steven Louis Day Kaufman
Aug 13, 2016
Steven Louis Day Kaufman, 65, of Galesburg, died on Saturday, August 13, 2016, 10:20 pm, at his home in Galesburg. Steven was born in Sterling, on June 28, 1951. He was the son of Elmer and Annette (Bott) Kaufman. He married the love of his life, Nancy Ann Day in Galesburg, on March 7, 1982. She preceded him in...
Ruth Ann Bewley
Aug 10, 2016
Ruth Ann Bewley, 57, of Wataga, died on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, 5:05 PM, at Genesis East Medical Center, Davenport, Iowa. Ruth Ann was born on November 15, 1958. She was the daughter of Jack K. and Elizabeth (Betty) Catherine Bewley. She is survived by the love of her life, Lewis Brown of Hillsdale; her loving daughters; Tracey (Angela)...
John C. Stout
Jul 31, 2016
John C. Stout went to be with our heavenly Father the evening of July 31, 2016. He was born, September 13 1941, to his loving parents, Charles Gordon and Virginia (Henry) Stout.He married Rebecca Ann Horn. He later married Betty Forbes. He is survived by 3 daughters, whom he considered his best friends; LeAnn (Terry) Boone, Jonna (Phil) Stout,...
Robert Glenn Cherrington, Sr.
Jul 29, 2016
Robert Glenn Cherrington, Sr., 81, of Galesburg, died on Friday, July 29, 2016, 11:50 AM at Rosewood Care Center, Galesburg. Robert was born on January 8, 1935, Galesburg. He was the son of Gordon and Alfreda (Underwood) Cherrington. He married the love of his life, Mary Ann Cochran on September 12, 1953 in Kahoka, Missouri. Robert is survived by...
Gerald Glenn Driffill
Jul 28, 2016
Gerald Glenn "Jerry" Driffill, 73, of Galesburg, died on Thursday, July 28, 2016, 1:45 PM at home in Galesburg. Jerry was born, March 2, 1943 in Galesburg, the son of William Glenn and Helen (Wooley) Driffill. He married the love of his life, Glennda Susan Carothers, in Monmouth, on July 20, 1965. She preceded him in death on April...
Albert William Coburn
Jul 27, 2016
Albert William "Bill" Coburn, 84, of Knoxville, died on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, 1:56 AM at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Bill was born January 1, 1932, Galesburg, Illinois. He was the son of Roy and Lucille (Earl) Coburn. He was raised by his grandfather, Albert J. Coburn. On July 17, 1954 he married the love of his...
Bessie Marie Lefler
Jul 21, 2016
Bessie Marie Best, 77, of Galesburg, peacefully joined Jesus and her beloved husband on July 21st, 2016 at 1:55p.m. During her final days, she was surrounded by her loved ones. Bessie was born in Keokuk, Iowa on December 31st, 1938 to John and Mary Best (nee Dunn.) She met the love of her life, Harold Lefler, and married in...
Judith L. Milan
Jul 15, 2016
Judith L. Milan (Hicks), 71, of Galesburg, slipped quietly away at her daughter’s home with family at her side on Friday, July 15, 2016 at 10:15 a.m. She was born August 28, 1944 in Oakbrook, IL to Howard and Mary Hicks. She moved to Galesburg at an early age and graduated from Galesburg high School in 1962. She continued...
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