Obituaries

Alice C. Hanrahan

Alice C. Hanrahan

Nov 21, 2013

Alice's Video Tribute Alice C. Hanrahan, 97, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2013. She was born on March 24, 1916 in Viola, IL to Harvey and Grace (Horan) Fritch.  Alice was a graduate of the Immaculate Conception Academy in Davenport, Iowa.  She married James M. Hanrahan on May 31, 1941 in Aledo, IL.  She was a homemaker. Alice...

Glenda M. Woods

Glenda M. Woods

Nov 21, 2013

Glenda's Video Tribute Glenda Marie Woods, 37, of Galesburg, died at 3:56 p.m. Thursday, November 21, 2013 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Glenda was born October 18, 1976 in Galesburg, the daughter of Gary and Debbie (Hayburn) Abbott.  Glenda graduated from Galesburg High School in 1994.  She attended Carl Sandburg College and became a LPN.  Glenda worked at several different...

Phyllis Irene Mckillip

Phyllis Irene Mckillip

Nov 17, 2013

View video Phyllis' video tribute Phyllis Irene McKillip, 83, of Galesburg, died at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 17, 2013 at Rosewood Care Center. Phyllis was born February 26, 1930 in Galesburg, the daughter of LeRoy H. and Irene L. (Ronald) Dyer.  She married Richard L. McKillip on February 3, 1951 in St. Patrick’s Church, Galesburg.  Phyllis is survived by...

Sarafina M. Grone

Sarafina M. Grone

Nov 17, 2013

Sarafina M. Grone, 95, of Galesburg, died at 2 a.m. Sunday, November 17, 2013 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Sarafina was born May 23, 1918 in Abingdon, the daughter of Biagio and Chiara (Pica) Maienza.  She married Walter J. Grone, October 21, 1939 in Des Moines.  He preceded her in death on November 12, 1961.  Sarafina is survived by two...

Ronald R. Wilkes

Ronald R. Wilkes

Nov 16, 2013

Ronald R. Wilkes, 64, of Galesburg, died at 9:32 a.m. Saturday, November 16, 2013 at home. Funeral arrangements are pending at Watson-Thomas Funeral Home, Galesburg.

Fred L. Shepherd

Fred L. Shepherd

Nov 7, 2013

Fred L. Shepherd, 87, of Galesburg, went to be with the Lord at 8:20 p.m. Thursday, November 7, 2013. Fred was born on January 4, 1926 in Galesburg, the son of Freddie B. and Dora Gladys (Dodd) Shepherd.  He married Inez Weedman on February 14, 1948.  He later married Barbara James on July 26, 1963 in Moline.  She preceded...

Juan Chicago Zamarripa

Juan Chicago Zamarripa

Nov 7, 2013

Juan “Chicago” Zamarripa, 57, of Galesburg, died at 11:22 p.m. Thursday, November 7, 2013 at Galesburg Terrace. Juan was born November 22, 1955 in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico the son of Leonardo and Sofia (Olguin)  Zamarripa.  Juan is survived by his fiancé, Terrie Delacruz of Galesburg;  three sons, Carlos Zamarripa of Gordon, MN, Shane Delacruz and Cody Delacruz both of...

Michael Steven Wayne Dunlop

Michael Steven Wayne Dunlop

Oct 30, 2013

GALESBURG --- Michael Steven Wayne Dunlop, 60, of Galesburg passed away at 6:05 a.m. Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at his residence. He was born December 22, 1952 in Cedar Rapids, IA to Billy Gean Cornell and Joselyn England and was married to Vivan Lee in Cedar Rapids. She preceded him in death. He is survived by his son, Jim...

Leon Michael Full

Leon Michael Full

Oct 26, 2013

Leon Michael Full, 84, of Galesburg, died at 11:50 p.m. Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Leon was born on July 10, 1929 in Sublette, the son of Jacob and Thelka (Dinges) Full.  He graduated from St. Ambrose University in 1959.  Leon served in the US Air Force from November 22, 1948 to November 24, 1952.  He...

Carolyn E. Salsman

Carolyn E. Salsman

Oct 21, 2013

Carolyn E. Salsman, 76, a resident of the Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, formerly of Galesburg, died at 3:20 a.m. Monday, October 21, 2013 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Carolyn was born May 11, 1937 in Canton, the daughter of Paul and Mary (O’Rourke) Conrad.  Carolyn graduated from Canton High School and went on to work as...

James R. Fordyce

James R. Fordyce

Oct 21, 2013

Mr. James R. Fordyce, 60, of Galesburg, formerly of Vandalia, died at 3:40 p.m. Monday, October 21, 2013 at Marigold Health Care Center, Galesburg. He was born on April 28, 1953 the son of James R. and Bonnie (Friday) Fordyce, Sr.  Jim is survived by one brother Randy Fordyce of Silvis. Cremation rites will be accorded.  No funeral services...

Mario Medina

Mario Medina

Oct 21, 2013

GALESBURG --- Mario Medina, 88, of Galesburg was called to Heaven at 6:18 p.m. Monday, October 21 at Heartland Health Care Center in Galesburg. He was born March 11, 1925 in Avard, OK to Cenobio and Petra Martinez Medina and married to Dorothy Charles on February 4, 1953 at St. Patrick’s Church in Galesburg. She survives. Also surviving are...

Darrell Mcgee

Darrell Mcgee

Oct 4, 2013

Darrell L. McGee, 59, of Galesburg, died at 2 p.m.  Friday, October 4, 2013 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Darrell was born August 2, 1954 in Galesburg, the son of Burrel “Fibber” and Velma B. (Hillier) McGee.  He married Mary Leeson on January 24, 1975 in Galesburg.  He is survived by his parents, of Galesburg; his wife,...

John Nemeth

John Nemeth

Sep 27, 2013

John Nemeth, 66, of Galesburg, died at 7:21 p.m. Friday, September 27, 2013 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. John was born on October 10, 1946 in Galesburg the son of Raymond and Jean (Johnson) Nemeth.  John is survived by one daughter, Jennifer (Russell) Anderson of Albuquerque, NM; two sons, Jeffrey (Ayla) of Indianapolis, IN and Andrew of...

Frances L. Tolle

Frances L. Tolle

Sep 17, 2013

Frances L. “Fran” Tolle, 89, of Galesburg, died at 4:49 p.m. Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. She was born December 3, 1923 in Port Arthur, Texas to Nicholas and Mary Gagliano DiPrima.  She married James S. Tolle on October 2, 1946 in Galesburg.  He died October 25, 1971. Surviving are one daughter, Mary...

Lily Llave Arcilla

Lily Llave Arcilla

Sep 16, 2013

Lily Llave Arcilla, 85, of Galesburg, died at 9:35 p.m. Monday, September 16, 2013 at Rosewood Care Center, Galesburg. Lily was born on January 9, 1928 in Daraga, Albay, Philippines, the daughter of Isabelo and Prisca (Arcilla) Zamodio.  She married Francisco M. Llave in the Philippines.  He preceded her in death.    Lily is survived by her sons, Oscar (Gilda)...

Mary Lavaughn Ronk

Mary Lavaughn Ronk

Sep 16, 2013

Mary LaVaughn Ronk, 89, of Galesburg, died at 5:10 p.m. Monday, September 16, 2013 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. LaVaughn was born June 8, 1924 in Altona, IL to Gust and Minnie (Youngren) Anderson.  She graduated from Walnut Grove High School and Brown’s Business College.  LaVaughn was employed by Franseen Accounting and retired after 25 wonderful years from Steele Middle...

Donald G. Bub May

Donald G. Bub May

Sep 13, 2013

View Don's Video Memorial Donald G. “Bub” May, 81, of Galesburg, died at 8 p.m. Friday, September 13, 2013 at Toulon Health Care, Toulon. Don was born August 1, 1932 at home in rural Mason County, Illinois, the son of Charles and Susan (Simpson) May.  He married Julia Billeter on October 19, 1957 in Macomb.  Don is survived by...

Dorothy Krisher

Dorothy Krisher

Sep 8, 2013

Dorothy Lucille McCarty Krisher, daughter of Arthur and Vada (McKinley) McCarty passed away Sunday, September 8, 2013 in her home.  She was born June 11, 1924 in the family’s farm home east of Vermont, Illinois. She attended Cox Grade School, Fox Ridge and a grade school near Littleton.  She graduated from Vermont High School in 1942. Dorothy married Melvin...

Olivia Stewart

Olivia Stewart

Sep 7, 2013

Olivia Ann Stewart, 25, of Wataga, died Saturday September 7, 2013 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Olivia was born September 15, 1987 in Galesburg, the daughter of Ronald Stewart and Christina Beserra.  Those left to cherish her memory is her daughter whom she deeply loved, Victoria Motz at home; her father, Ronald Stewart of Galesburg; her step...

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