Obituaries
Stella Frakes
Oct 4, 2014
Stella's Video Tribute Stella Frakes, 78, of Galesburg, died at 6 a.m. Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Heartland Health Care, Galesburg. Stella was born October 29, 1935 in Galesburg, the daughter of Michael and Ruby Roc Zefo. She married Ronald Frakes, Sr. on June 18, 1955 in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Galesburg. Stella is survived by her husband of...
Robert Leo Martin
Sep 22, 2014
Robert Leo Martin, 82, of Galesburg, died at 6:30 p.m., Monday, September 22, 2014 at home. Bob was born the son of Harry and Esther Martin on October 4, 1931 in Niota. He married Yvonnie Nigermeyer on August 21, 1954. She survives. He is also survived by one son, Terry Martin of Gilson; one brother, Les Martin of Nauvoo;...
Rusty Allen Murphy
Sep 17, 2014
Rusty Allen Murphy, 45, of Gilson, died at 11:03 a.m. Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at home. Rusty was born July 28, 1969 in Moline, the son of Ted E. and Connie L. Murphy, they survive of New Windsor. He married April C. Merideth on January 19, 1999 in Monmouth. Rusty is survived by his wife April, and their children...
Mary Smith
Sep 15, 2014
Mary Elizabeth Smith, 89, of Galesburg, died at 1:32 p.m. Monday, September 15, 2014 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Mary was born the daughter of John Joseph and Mary Belle Skinner Lynn on April 15, 1925 in Galesburg. Mary married George M. Cills in 1943. He was killed during WWII in 1944. She later married Walter E. Smith on May...
Patrick T. Carroll
Sep 14, 2014
Patrick Thomas Carroll, 49, of Abingdon, formerly of Galesburg, died at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, September 14, 2014 in the Care Center of Abingdon. Pat was born May 14, 1965 in Mount Prospect, the son of Charles Owen and Claudette Barbara Conrad Carroll. He graduated from Hoffman Estates High School and went on to work different odd jobs and after...
Floyd A. Young
Sep 13, 2014
Floyd Allen Young, 81, of Galesburg, died at 9:28 a.m. Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Floyd was born April 15, 1933 in Kinderhook, IL the son of Wesley and Hilda Mabel Hines Young. He married Sheila C. Kennedy on January 12, 1963 in Galesburg. Floyd is survived by one son, John (Kelly) Young of Elmwood; one...
Teresa Jo Withers
Sep 10, 2014
Teresa Jo Withers, 28, of Galesburg, died on September 6, 2014 in rural Wamsutter, Wyoming. Teresa was born November 21, 1985 at Whiteman Air Force Base in Knob Noster, MO, the daughter, of Joseph B Withers and Cynthia K. Finkle. She is survived by her father and step mother, Joe (Cheryl) Withers of East Moline; her mother and step...
Helen Boys
Sep 6, 2014
Helen Boys, 75, of Galesburg passed away at 1:33 a.m. Saturday, September 06 at Richard Owens Hospice House in Peoria. She was born January 3, 1939 in Monmouth to Edwin and Francis Slagoe Smock and married Raymond Boys on August 2, 1975 in Morris. He survives. Helen is also survived by a son, Junior; a daughter, Katherine; a stepson,...
James F. Dougherty
Sep 3, 2014
James F. Dougherty, 80, of Galesburg, died at 11 p.m. Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at Rosewood Care Center, Galesburg. Jim was born December 28, 1933 in Galesburg, the son of Paul P. and Mary F. Besser Dougherty. Jim joined the US Army in 1956. After receiving an honorable discharge, Jim returned to Galesburg, where he began a 39 year...
Curtis Alan Beardsley
Aug 27, 2014
View Curt's Tribute Video Curtis Alan Beardsley, 59, of Galesburg, died at 10:35 a.m. Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at home. Curt was born March 25, 1955 in Peoria, the son of Leverett L. and Beverly J. Sergeant Beardsley. Curt married the love of his life, Elaine P. Lefler-Stone on January 26, 1982 in Wataga. Curt is survived by his...
Mary E. Larson
Aug 24, 2014
Mary Ellen Larson, 87, of Galesburg, died at 12:05 p.m. Sunday, August 24, 2014 at Heartland Health Care, Galesburg. Mary was born May 2, 1927 in White Lake, SD the daughter of John Cleveland and Theresa Gales Miller. She married Lawrence Larson on June 30, 1948 in Mitchell, SD. Mary graduated from nursing school in Galesburg. She went on...
David Lee Baker, Jr.
Aug 19, 2014
David Lee Baker, Jr. 53, of Pendleton, IN, died at 6:05 p.m. Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Cremation rites have been accorded and no local services are planned.
Thomas E. Wisshack
Aug 3, 2014
Thomas Eugene Wisshack, 64, of Galesburg, passed away Sunday August 3, 2014 at his home. He was born on October 10, 1949 in Macomb, the son of Dr. Eric Wisshack and Lina Knoel. Surviving are three sisters, Ann Kamano, Galesburg, Judy-Margaret (Steven) Bauman of Indianapolis, IN, and Susan (Gerald) Hanning, Lodi, California. Also surviving are eight nephews and nieces...
Jason Chad Maulden
Aug 3, 2014
Jason Chad Maulden, 16, of Galesburg, died at 8:34 p.m. Sunday at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Downers Grove, following an automobile accident. Jason was born August 12, 1997 in Galesburg the son of Barry Maulden and Keisa Cervantez. Jason is survived by his mother, Keisa (Dustin) Henry of Galesburg; his father, Barry (Jeri Lynn) Maulden of Knoxville; maternal great...
Steve Cervantez
Aug 2, 2014
Steven Cervantez, 58, of Galesburg, died at 6:24 p.m. Saturday, August 2, 2014 in rural Marseilles following an automobile accident. Steve was born November 11, 1955 in Galesburg, the son of Anthony and Frances B. Padilla Cervantez. Steve married Carrie Cowan on June 12, 1976 in Galesburg. He is survived by his mother, Frances of Galesburg; two daughters, Tianna...
Randal W. Benson
Aug 2, 2014
Randal W. Benson, 85, of Galesburg passed away at 1:39 a.m. Saturday, August 2 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. He was born September 10, 1928 in Barrington, IL and married Rosemary McCabe in 1952 in Barrington, IL. She preceded him in death in 2011. Randal is survived by his daughter, Sue (Phil) Headley; three grandchildren,...
Damon Rayne Jennings
Jul 29, 2014
Damon Rayne Jennings, infant son of David Jennings and Cheryl James, was born July 29, 2014 at 7:50 p.m. at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. He only stayed here for a short time, passing at 10:45 p.m. Damon is survived by his parents of Galesburg; paternal grandfather, Ray Jennings of Arizona; Maternal grandparents, Cathy and David James of Galesburg; paternal great...
Mark Byron
Jul 26, 2014
Mark's Video Tribute GALESBURG --- Mark “Happy” Byron, 53, of Galesburg passed away at 12:51 a.m. Saturday, July 26 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center. He was born June 14, 1961 in Galesburg to Gerald and Mary Spicer Byron and married Becki Rupert on August 14, 1981 in Galesburg. She survives. Mark is also survived by four daughters, Shawna...
Michael D. Hager
Jul 20, 2014
Michael Daniel Hager, 61, of Galesburg, died at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, 2014 at home. Mike was born December 15, 1952 in Princeton, WV, the son of Carlile and Lucille VanDyke Hager. Mike is survived by one daughter, Lana (Dave) Jones of Colorado Springs; four grandchildren, Jordan, Dylan, Taylor and Andrew; and one great grandson, Garitt Steinbach. ...
Layne Laswell
Jul 19, 2014
Layne Laswell, 70, of Galesburg passed away at 3:15 p.m., Saturday, July 19 at his home. He was born August 1, 1943 in Galesburg to Keith and Bernyce Ayers Laswell and married Barb Freeman in 1983 in Galesburg. She survives. Layne is also survived by four step-children, Dawn (Barry) Watkins of Burlington, IA, Robin Barnes of Galesburg, Mary (John)...
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