Obituaries

Robert J. White,  Sr.

Robert J. White, Sr.

Feb 1, 2015

Robert Jennings White, Sr., 87, of Gilson, died peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2015 at the Care Center of Abingdon. Bob was born February 23, 1927 in Canton, MO, the son of Virgil Raymond and Bessie Rowena Daniel White.  He married Virginia Louise Pierce on February 5, 1952 in Nebraska.  She preceded him in death on August 16, 2012. ...

Hubert P. Jones

Hubert P. Jones

Jan 27, 2015

Hubert Paul “Smokey” Jones, 63, of Galesburg, died at 7:13 a.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at home. Smokey was born November 2, 1951 in Peoria, the son of Paul Edwin and Donna Lee Binegar Jones.  He married Rhonda Rhoades on October 5, 1976 in Galesburg.  He is survived by his wife, Rhonda of Galesburg; his mother, Donna Jones Davis...

Robert Lee Rupert

Robert Lee Rupert

Jan 25, 2015

Robert Lee Rupert, 84, of Galesburg, died at 12:30 a.m. Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Heartland Health Care, Galesburg. Bob was born November 1, 1930 in Clinton, Iowa the son of LeRoy and Nellie Bradshaw Rupert.  He married Helen C. Lehne on July 31, 1952 in Mt. Sterling.  Bob is survived by his wife of 62 years, Helen of...

Nina Jean Simonson

Nina Jean Simonson

Jan 25, 2015

Nina Jean Simonson, 74, of Galesburg, died at 12:46 a.m., Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Nina was born December 3, 1940 in Monmouth, the daughter of Milan and Luella Caroline Jennings.  She is survived by three sons, Jim (Kathy) Simonson of Preston, MD, David Simonson and Rick (Patti) Simonson both of Ft. Myers, FL; one daughter,...

Willard Thierry

Willard Thierry

Jan 25, 2015

View Willard's Video Tribute Willard “Slo Kid” Thierry 87, of Galesburg, died at 6:40 a.m. Sunday, January 25, 2015 at home. Willard was born May 23, 1927 in Galesburg, the son of Ollie Sr. and Mattie Sherrill in Galesburg.  Willard married Sandra Thomas.  He is survived by a son, Kyle Thierry of Galesburg; a daughter, Kimberly Thierry of Galesburg;...

Frank Allen Delost

Frank Allen Delost

Jan 22, 2015

Frank Allen Delost, 77, of Knoxville, died at 3:05 p.m. Thursday, January 22, 2015 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Frank was born August 20, 1937 in Canton, the son of Frank J. and Anna Viano Delost.  He is survived by two sisters, Mary (Ron) Swanson of Galesburg and Helen (Art) Rodrig of Princeton; one nephew; and three nieces.  He was...

Francine M. Ramirez

Francine M. Ramirez

Jan 17, 2015

Francine M. Ramirez, 82, of Galesburg, died at 9:01 p.m. Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg. Francine was born October 21, 1932 in Rock Island, the daughter of Theodore R. and C. Beatrice McKinney-Mace Anson.  She married Jesse Ramirez on September 10, 1956 in Colorado Springs, CO.  He preceded her in death on January...

Elizabeth Jenkins

Elizabeth Jenkins

Jan 16, 2015

GALESBURG --- Elizabeth Jenkins, 63, of Galesburg passed away at 4:30 p.m. Friday, January 16 at Marigold Rehab and Health Care Center. Cremation has been accorded and no services are planned. Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory is handling arrangements with the family.

Antoinette Strejc

Antoinette Strejc

Jan 9, 2015

Antoinette Strejc, 70, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home on Friday, January 9, 2015 at 9:28 p.m. Per her wishes cremation rites will be accorded and no services are planned.

Carl W. Conlon

Carl W. Conlon

Jan 6, 2015

Carl W. Conlon, 65, of Galesburg, died at 3:07 p.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2015 in OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Carl was born July 6, 1949 in Galesburg, the son of Melvin R. and Dorothy L. Hawkinson Conlon.    He is survived by his mother, Dorothy L. Miller of Galesburg; significant other, Gaye Conlon of Knoxville; a brother, M.R....

N. Carter Morgan

N. Carter Morgan

Jan 6, 2015

N. Carter Morgan, 39, of Victoria, died at 7:05 p.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at home. Carter was born on May 6, 1975 in Galesburg, the son of Diana M. Wetterow.  Carter married Kamie Robinson on December 23, 1999.  He is survived by his mother, Diana of Victoria; his second mom, Peggy Robinson of Galesburg; two sons, Caleb Robinson...

Alice Gibbs

Alice Gibbs

Jan 4, 2015

Alice L. Gibbs, 71, of Galesburg, formerly of Abingdon, died at 6 a.m. Sunday, January 4, 2015 at home. Alice was born July 18, 1943 in Galesburg, the daughter of Robert Elijah and Marjorie L. Swank Colwell.  She married Otto Leonard Gibbs, Sr., on February 1, 1967 in Dallas, TX.  He preceded her in death.  She is survived by...

Daniel Lee Thielbert

Daniel Lee Thielbert

Jan 1, 2015

Daniel Lee Thielbert, 64, of Galesburg, died at 4:37 p.m., Thursday, January 1, 2015 at Marigold Health Care, Galesburg Dan was born May 8, 1950 in Galesburg the son of Ralph C. and Lucille H. Filich Thielbert.  Dan is survived by his mother, Lucille of Galesburg; two brothers, Donald and David (Terri) both of Galesburg; two sisters, Rebecca Crumm...

Susan K. Anderson

Susan K. Anderson

Dec 28, 2014

Susan Kay Anderson, 71, of Galesburg, died at 3:15 p.m. Sunday, December 28, 2014 at home. Susan was born December 6, 1943 in Monmouth, the daughter of Robert W. and Anna Belle Harris Danforth.  She married Ed Stevens.  Together they had one daughter, Wendy.  She is survived by her daughter, Wendy (Todd) Newburgh of Galesburg; a sister, Jackie (Dan)...

Brenda E Stutler

Brenda E Stutler

Dec 24, 2014

View Brenda's Tribute Video Brenda E. K. (Flowers) Stutler, age 89, died on Christmas Eve morning, 2014 at the Marigold Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Galesburg. She was born in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, England to Wilfred and Eleanor Maud “Nellie” (Tuffs) Flowers. She was their only child. Her education commenced early and by the age of 16 was already...

Sue Swanson

Sue Swanson

Dec 21, 2014

Corinne Sue Swanson, 77, of Galesburg, died at 7:05 p.m. Sunday, December 21, 2014 at home. Sue was born February 5, 1937 in Galesburg, the daughter of Harry L. and Charlotte Cushman Swanson.  Sue is survived by one daughter, Charri (Rich) Simmons of Galesburg; one son, Chris (Renee) Young of Alpha; one brother, Donald Swanson of Houston, TX; and...

Thomas R. Elias Jr.

Thomas R. Elias Jr.

Dec 20, 2014

Thomas R. Elias, Jr. 81, of Galesburg, died at 5:10 p.m. Saturday, December 20, 2014 at Heartland Health Care, Galesburg. He was born July 14, 1933 in Galesburg, the son of Thomas and Mary Beajnok Elias, Sr.  He married Rebecca A. Gutierrez on November 28, 1969.  He attended Farmington High School and played football, basketball, and baseball.  He served...

Mary Eileen Conover

Mary Eileen Conover

Dec 13, 2014

Mary Eileen Conover, 66, of Galesburg, died peacefully, Saturday, December 13, 2014 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, with her family by her side. Eileen was born April 12, 1948 in Monmouth, the daughter of William Edward and Mary Margaret Mills Flanagan.  She married James N. Conover on May 8, 1971 in St. Augustine, IL.  He preceded her...

Bella Vaynerman

Bella Vaynerman

Dec 8, 2014

Bella Vaynerman, 79, of Galesburg, died at 11:15 p.m., Monday December 8, 2014 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Bella was born on March 15, 1935 in Kiev, Ukraine, the daughter of Yakov and Mata Roysenman Teush.  She married Jacob Vaynerman in 1962 in Ukraine. Bella is survived by her husband, Jacob of Galesburg; two sons, Vadim and Boris "B.J.".  She...

Willie E. Watson

Willie E. Watson

Dec 1, 2014

Willie Ethel Watson, 74, of Galesburg, went to be with the Lord at 6:45 a.m. on December 1, 2014 in Galesburg. Willie was born February 8, 1940 in Ruleville, MS to Evett Johnson and Loreaca Robinson.  She married Simon Lee Alfred in 1970.  He preceded her in death in 1972.  She later married Yuonnice Watson.  He preceded her in...

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