Obituaries
Mary Beth Colburn
Sep 11, 2015
View Mary Beth's Tribute Video Mary Beth Colburn, 63, of Galesburg, died at 5:45 p.m. Friday, September 11, 2015 at home. Mary Beth was born on June 19, 1952 in Galesburg, the daughter of John E. and Shirley A. (Paden) Stiles. Mary Beth married Donald K. Colburn on July 22, 1977 in Galesburg. She is survived by her husband,...
Thomas R. O'Beirne
Sep 9, 2015
View Tom's Tribute Video Thomas R. O’Beirne, 92, (formally of Galesburg) died Wednesday September 9th at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy. He was born in Philo, Illinois on December 30, 1922 to William and Gladys-Harlow O’Beirne. Tom married Mildred "Millie" O’Beirne (deceased) in 1960 and raised 3 sons in Galesburg. Surviving are his children Mark (Jaci) O’Beirne of...
Ivan Bill Burkhalter
Sep 4, 2015
View Bill's Tribute Video Ivan Leo “Bill” Burkhalter, 83, of Galesburg, formerly of Cameron, died at 3:20 p.m. Friday, September 4, 2015 at home. Bill was born November 19, 1931 in Maquon, the son of John Charles and Iva Blanche (Thurman) Burkhalter. He married Lee Stanley and together they had three children, John M. (Sandra) Burkhalter of Galesburg, Patti...
Helen J. Haynes
Sep 2, 2015
Helen Josephine Haynes, 92, of Galesburg, died peacefully Wednesday September 2, 2015 at home. Helen was born August 23, 1923 in Council Bluffs, IA the daughter of Verle and Alice Mae (Cordrey) Hoff. She married Harvey R. Haynes in 1941. He preceded her in death in 1967. Helen is survived by three daughters, Alice (Roger) Hartshorn of East Galesburg,...
William C. Leafgreen
Sep 2, 2015
William “Bill” Charles Leafgreen, 54, of Galesburg, died at 6:50 a.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2015 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Bill was born April 26, 1961 in Galesburg, the son of Harvey and Barbara (Ehler) Leafgreen. He married Becky A. Snodgrass on June 7, 1994 in Las Vegas, NV. Bill is survived by his wife, Becky of...
Vivian R. Peck
Sep 1, 2015
Vivian Rosetta “Babe” Peck, 91, of Galesburg, died at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 01, 2015 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Vivian was born February 3, 1924 in Ipava the daughter of Guy Ramond and Ollie Eileen (Sensabaugh) Hills. She married Clifford J. Peck on November 26, 1949 in St. Augustine. He preceded her in death on February 19, 1981. Vivian...
Lucille Helen Thielbert
Aug 31, 2015
Lucille Helen Thielbert, 97, of Galesburg, died at 5:45 p.m. Monday, August 31, 2015 at home. Lucille was born June 17, 1918 in Galesburg, the daughter of Serafin J. and Mildred Filich. Lucille met Ralph C. Thielbert, the love of her life, and they were married on May 8, 1935 in Davenport, IA. Their 77 year marriage brought 6...
John T. Bonis
Aug 31, 2015
View John's Tribute Video John T. Bonis passed away at 2:45 am on August 31, 2015, at the Knox County Nursing Home. He was 82. He was born in Milwaukee, WI, on December 21, 1932 to John and Victoria Bonis. He attended various schools within the Milwaukee school district, eventually graduating from Riverside High School. When he turned eighteen,...
George A. Ball, Jr.
Aug 24, 2015
George A. Ball, Jr. 84, of Galesburg, IL and Galveston, TX died at 3:45 a.m. Monday, August 24, 2015 at Unity Point Methodist Medical Center, Peoria, IL with his loving family by his side. George was born December 25, 1930 in Detroit, MI the son of George A. and Helen (Robinson) Ball, Jr. He married Shirley K. Fowler on...
Beverly Jean Mates
Aug 18, 2015
Beverly Jean Mates, 69, died Tuesday, August 18, 2015 with family at her side at Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto, California, following a serious, sudden illness. Bev was born March 20, 1946 to the late John and Sarah Mates of East Galesburg. She graduated from Knoxville High School in 1965 and fell in love with the San Francisco Bay...
Richard L. Kenan
Aug 18, 2015
Richard Lee “Dick” Kenan, 77, of Galesburg, died at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Dick was born October 27, 1937 in Galesburg, the son of Herbert F. and Mary L. (Barnfield) Kenan. He married Carol Ann Hagan on January 12, 1955 in Burlington, IA. Dick is survived by his wife, Carol of Galesburg; one...
Elaine Joyce Powell
Aug 17, 2015
Elaine Joyce Powell, 74, of Galesburg, died at 8:10 a.m. Monday, August 17, 2015 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg. Elaine was born October 23, 1940 in Sharon, PA, the daughter of Paul A. and Mildred I. (Tingley) Pedigo. She married David S. Powell in 1958 in Knoxville, IL Elaine is survived by two sons, Bryan (Roseanne) Powell...
Frank L. Long, Iii
Aug 15, 2015
Frank L. Long, III, 44, of Galesburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 15, 2015 at 3 p.m. at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg. Frank was born October 8, 1970 in Galesburg, the son of Judy St. John and Gail B. Long. They both survive of Galesburg. Frank is also survived by two amazing children; Thomas Long, 16,...
Theresa C. Clay
Aug 15, 2015
View Terry's Tribute Video Theresa (Terry) Colleen Clay, 62, Galesburg, died at 4:25p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center. Terry Clay was strong, dedicated, and loyal. Her commitments throughout life were her daughter, nursing, family and friends. Terry was born February 6, 1953, in Galesburg, the daughter of John N. and Joyce C. (Durbin) Clay....
Kathryn L. Goldsberry
Aug 14, 2015
Kathryn L. Goldsberry, 77, of Moline, died at 10:49 p.m. Friday, August 14, 2015 at OSF St. Mary's Medical Center, Galesburg. Kathryn was born December 13, 1947 in Moline the daughter of Walt and Eleanor (Goldspy) Rogers. She is survived by two daughters, Hope Goldsberry of San Antonio, TX and Tracey (Antonio) Escobedo of Galesburg; 17 grandchildren and one...
Wyatt Cole Tomich
Aug 13, 2015
View Wyatt's Tribute Video Article in Register Mail about Wyatt Wyatt Cole Tomich, 14, of Galesburg, died at 2:26 p.m. Thursday, August 13, 2015, at Galesburg Cottage Hospital, Galesburg. Wyatt was born on December 8, 2000, in Peoria the son of Joseph Michael Tomich and Erika Carole Rollings. Wyatt is survived by his dad, Joe Tomich of Galesburg; his...
Jay E. Thomas
Aug 12, 2015
Jay Thomas, 91, of Galesburg, died at 10:39 a.m. Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Jay was born June 29, 1924 in Graceville, MN the son of Ray and Sadie Jansma Thomas. He married Helen Leola Simpson on May 3, 1952 in Galesburg. Jay is survived by his wife, Helen of Galesburg; one son, John of Galesburg;...
Michael Lee Carlson
Aug 11, 2015
Michael Lee Carlson, 73, of Galesburg, died at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at home. Mike was born December 13, 1941 in Galesburg, the son of John Richard and Jeanette McKay Carlson. He married Rita Altum on September 13, 1973 in Houston, TX. Those left behind to honor Mike’s memory is his wife of 41 years, Rita of...
Kathleen Ayala
Aug 9, 2015
View Kathleen's Tribute Video Kathleen Ayala, 65, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home on Sunday, August 9, 2015 at 4:50 pm. Kathleen was born on February 13, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Michael and Katherine (Callhan) Rusick. She married the love of her life, Alfred on May 20, 1970 in Chicago; he survives. Also surviving are her...
William Joseph Cecil
Aug 9, 2015
William Joseph Cecil, 68, of Galesburg died at home Sunday, August 9, 2015 at 1:36 p.m. Per Williams request, cremation rites have been accorded. No services are planned at this time. The family requests that memorial contributions be made in William's honor to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675; or to The Disabled American Veterans,...
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