Obituaries
Rita D. Mcellen
May 8, 2014
Rita D. McEllen, 88, of Galesburg, died at 2:17 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 2014 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Rita was born August 1, 1925, in Chicago, the daughter of Simon and Theresa (Pichorski) Jarka. She married Arthur McEllen on January 24, 1948 in Franklin Park. Art preceded her in death on July 5, 2004. Rita is survived by seven...
Robert P. Moran
May 8, 2014
Robert P. Moran, 56, of Galesburg, died at 2:31 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 2014 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Bob was born October 11, 1957 in Moline, the son of Robert Lee and Sally Ann (Carlton) Moran. He married Cindy Poulson. She preceded him in death. Bob, is survived by his mother, Sally Ann Krantz of East...
Genevieve Yaw
May 1, 2014
Genevieve Yaw, 91, of Galesburg, died at 8:57 a.m., Friday, May 1, 2014 at home. Genevieve was born May 15, 1923 in Alden, IA, the daughter of Max and Edith (Huber) Ries. She married William Yaw in Alden, IA. He preceded her in death in 2000. Genevieve is survived by four sons, Steven Yaw of Burlington, VT, Robert Yaw...
Joan Johnson
Apr 29, 2014
Joan Johnson, 80, of Galesburg, died at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2104 at home. Joan was born March 19, 1934 in Monmouth, the daughter of Charles and Margaret (Williams) Hawk. She married Kenneth H. Johnson on June 19, 1953 in Monmouth. Joan is survived by her husband of 60 years, Kenny of Galesburg; one son, Kenneth N. (Theresa)...
Ric Larson
Apr 28, 2014
Ric Larson, 59, of Knoxville, died at 7:25 p.m., Monday, April 28, 2014 at home. Ric was born December 10, 1953 in Galesburg, the son of Harold M. and Betty E. (Jordan) Larson. He married Alice Stephens on May 31, 1997 in Monmouth. Ric is survived by his wife, Alice of Knoxville; two sons, Zach (Amy) Larson of Moline...
Mary M. Thierry
Apr 17, 2014
Mary Martha Thierry, 91, the daughter of Ollie Thierry and Mattie Sherrill passed away April 17, 2014 at Rosewood Care Center, Galesburg. She was born October 8, 1922 in Galesburg, Illinois. She attended Galesburg Public Schools and graduated from Galesburg High School in 1940. She worked at Doyle’s Gift Shop for 66 years. Mary was devoted to her sister,...
Donald Gene Mccoy, Sr.
Apr 16, 2014
Don's Video Tribute Donald Gene McCoy, Sr., 81, of Alexis, died at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, with his family by his side. Don was born October 10, 1932 in Bluejacket, OK, the son of John F. and Addie (Waugh) McCoy. He married Betty J. Emerick on January 1, 1957 in...
Joseph Anthony Beto, Jr.
Apr 9, 2014
Joseph Anthony Beto, Jr., of Galesburg, died Wednesday, April 9, 2014 in Galesburg. Cremation rites will be accorded. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg.
Dorothy Ann Rakers
Apr 8, 2014
Dorothy Ann Yanek Gladfelter Rakers, 87, of Wataga, died at 7:26 p.m. April 8, 2014 at home with her family by her side. Dorothy was born on April 21, 1926 in Streator, the daughter of John and Anna (Pasterchin) Yanek. She married Kenneth Gladfelter on October 18, 1947. He preceded her in death on September 30, 1988. She later...
Helen Catherine Hanna
Mar 31, 2014
Helen Catherine Hanna, 89, of Kewanee formerly of Galesburg, died at 5:56 p.m. Monday, March 31, 2014 at Kewanee Care, Kewanee, IL. Helen was born on July 20, 1924 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Roy and Rose M. (Gavin) Thompson. She married Paul E. Hanna on February 9, 1963 in Monmouth. Paul preceded her in death on February...
Christine M. Thurman
Mar 30, 2014
Christine M. Thurman, 77, of Galesburg, died at 10:23 a.m. Sunday, March 30, 2014 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg. Christine was born December 5, 1936 in Galesburg, the daughter of William L. and Mary (Onderko) Horaney. She married Carl Thurman on April 27, 1974 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on October 15, 1988. Christine is...
Louise Ann Trombitas
Mar 27, 2014
View Louise's Video Tribute Louise Ann Trombitas, 84, of Galesburg, formerly of New York, died at 3:22 a.m. Thursday, March 27, 2014 at home with her family by her side. Louise was born November 13, 1929 in Chicago, the daughter of Anthony and Bertha (Becvar) Sunlitis. She married Joseph Trombitis on January 21, 1967 in New York, NY. He...
Debra A. Mccawley
Mar 25, 2014
Debra A. McCawley, 53 of Elmwood, died at 6:53 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2014 in rural Knox County. Deb was born May 29, 1960 in Council Bluffs, IA, the daughter of Gene L. and Shirley E. (Eifert) Kennedy. She married Michael E. McCawley on November 14, 1980 in Peoria. He preceded her in death on November 12, 2005. Deb...
Lupe Perez
Mar 24, 2014
View Lupe's Tribute Video Lupe Perez, 86, of Galesburg, died at 7:20 p.m. Monday, March 24, 2014 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Lupe was born on December 12, 1927 in Galesburg, the son of Sostenes and Rufina (Delgado) Perez. He married Jessie Leon on June 9, 1952 in St. Patrick’s Church, Galesburg. Lupe is survived by his wife, Jessie of...
John W. Bess
Mar 24, 2014
View John's Tribute Video John William Bess, 68, of Galesburg, died at 4:52 p.m. Monday, March 24, 2014 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. John was born April 6, 1945 in Caruthersville, MO, the son of Roy and Addie B. (Macon) Bess. John married Paris M. Davis on April 26, 2003 in Las Vegas. John is survived by his wife, Paris...
Joseph W. Young
Mar 21, 2014
Joseph William Young, 55, of Altona, died at 2:35 p.m. at home Friday, March 21, 2014. Joe was born November 10, 1958 in Moline, the son of Robert C. and Janet E. (Stromer) Young. He married Jamalee Teets on May 25, 2002 in East Moline. Joe is survived by his wife, Jamalee, of Altona; two sons, Joseph (fiancé, Jacque...
Pauline C. Melton
Mar 20, 2014
Pauline C. Melton, 77, of Galesburg, died at 12:47 a.m. Thursday, March 20, 2014 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Pauline was born July 23, 1936 in Galesburg, the daughter of George W. and Cecilia (Peake) Melton, Sr. Pauline is survived by one brother George W. (Sara) Melton, Jr., of Peoria; three nieces; one nephew; and fourteen great...
Jeanette Strahlman
Mar 19, 2014
Jeanette P. Strahlman, 71, of Galesburg passed at 8:47 a.m. Wednesday, March 19 at Marigold Health Care Center in Galesburg. She was born September 18, 1942 in Abingdon, IL to parents Tony Barringer and Myrtle Keller and married Wilbur Strahlman in 1963. He preceded her in death on February 2, 1989. Jeanette is survived by two sons, Rodney (Jeanne)...
Jack E. Myers
Mar 14, 2014
Jack E. “Pappy” Myers, 80, of Galesburg, died at 10:15 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2014 at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg. Pappy was born July 9, 1933 in West Virginia, the son of James and Opal (Lemasters) Myers. Pappy married Nancy E. Dodd in 1955. She preceded him in death in July 1999. Jack was a proud US...
Jason M. Vuckovich
Mar 13, 2014
Jason M. Vuckovich, 40, passed away at 4:40 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 2014 at his residence. He was born May 6, 1973 in Chicago to John Coughran and Debra Lynn Vuckovich and married Renee Oliver on April 10, 2009 in Galesburg. She survives. Jason is also survived by his father, John Coughran of Chicago; his daughter, Nicole Lynn Vuckovich;...
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