Obituaries

Larry Enos Ginther

Larry Enos Ginther

Sep 7, 2013

Larry's Video Tribute Larry Enos Ginther, 73, of Abingdon, died at 10:35 a.m. Saturday, September 7, 2013 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Larry was born December 3, 1939 in Avon, IL the son of Enos N. and Mildred (Moore) Ginther.  He married Sharon Poulson on July 8, 1961 at the Abingdon Christian Church.  He is survived by his wife Sharon...

Josephine Kennedy

Josephine Kennedy

Sep 6, 2013

Josephine Kennedy, of Galesburg, died Friday, September 6, 2013 in Aurora. She was born on April 3, 1917 in Monmouth, the daughter of Harry and Marie (Glas) Themanson.  She married Jeremiah Kennedy on April 6, 1941 in Monmouth.  They enjoyed 63 years together, he preceded her in death on June 2, 2004.  Josephine is survived by three daughters, Connie...

Raymond Franklin Peterson

Raymond Franklin Peterson

Sep 3, 2013

Raymond Franklin Peterson, 73, of Henderson, died at 8:22 p.m. Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at Prairie View Care Center, Lewistown. Ray was born March 21, 1940 in Ontario, WI the son of Hans and Carrie (Helgestad) Peterson.  He married Delores Dexter on October 27, 1979 at the First Presbyterian Church in Galesburg.  Those left to cherish Ray’s memory is...

Adelita Interial

Adelita Interial

Sep 1, 2013

GALESBURG --- Adelita Interial, 75, of Galesburg passed away at 3:40 p.m. Sunday, September 1 at her home. She was born December 2, 1937 in Post, TX to Alberto and Adela Gusman Pantoja and married Alfonso Interial February 19, 1955 in Ballinger, TX. He preceded her in death on June 14, 1996. Adelita is survived by three sons, Jaime...

Benjamin Wright

Benjamin Wright

Aug 31, 2013

Benjamin Wright, 52, of Galesburg, died Saturday, August 31, 2013 at his home.  Ben was born August 7, 1961 in Galesburg, the son of Oria and Sarah (Mendoza) Wright, II.  Ben is survived by his mother, Sarah Zimmerman of Victoria; three brothers, Sam Albert of Galesburg, Oria “Buddy” Wright, III of Florida, William “Bill” Wright of Galesburg; and two...

Kathryn L. Ostrander

Kathryn L. Ostrander

Aug 26, 2013

Kathryn L. Ostrander, 92, of Galesburg, died at 5:05 a.m. Monday, August 26, 2013 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Kathryn was born June 6, 1921 in Galesburg, the daughter of Harry J. and Gertrude M. (McKillip) Burke.  She married John R. “Pat” Ostrander on June 2, 1951 in Galesburg.  He preceded her in death on April 30, 2005.  Those left...

Wendell K. Brown

Wendell K. Brown

Aug 12, 2013

Wendell K. Brown, 98, of Galesburg, formerly of Wataga, died at 12:20 a.m. Monday, August 12, 2013 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Wendell was born August 31, 1914 in Bushnell, the son of Walter S. and Mabelle B. (Stogsdill) Brown.  He married Evelyn M. McCabe on November 8, 1937 in Decorah, IA.  He is survived by his...

Dorothy Anne Wynne

Dorothy Anne Wynne

Aug 9, 2013

Dorothy Anne Wynne, 95, of Newburgh, IN, formerly of St. Augustine and Peoria died at Redbanks Nursing Home in Henderson, KY on Friday, August 9, 2013. Dorothy was born July 26, 1918 in St. Augustine, the daughter of Matthew and Lillian (Tanney) Wynne. Dorothy is survived by brothers Francis C. Wynne of Rantoul, IL, Patrick Leo Wynne and his...

Sandrae K. Scannell

Sandrae K. Scannell

Aug 9, 2013

Online video tribute Sandrae K. Scannell, 72, of Galesburg, died Friday, August 9, 2013 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, with her granddaughter by her side. Sandy was born March 5, 1941 in Macomb, the daughter of George Kelly and Marjorie Helen (Clemons) Lashbrook.  She married Roger Scannell on November 26, 1959 in Galesburg. Sandy is survived by...

Lester G. Webber

Lester G. Webber

Aug 7, 2013

Lester G. Webber, 90, of Galesburg, died at 5:55 a.m. Wednesday, August 07, 2013, at Marigold Health Care Center. Lester was born February 26, 1923 in Galesburg, the son of Theodore and Loretta (Smith) Webber.  He married Shirley Jo Madigan on February 9, 1946 in Galesburg.  She preceded him in death on October 7, 2007. Lester is survived by...

Berneice Hampsmire

Berneice Hampsmire

Aug 7, 2013

Berneice Hampsmire, 86, of Galesburg, died at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at Rosewood Care Center. Berneice was born June 25, 1927 in Champaign, the daughter of Howard and Elizabeth (Brainard) Gemming.  She married Forrest Hampsmire on September 23, 1950 in Carthage.  He preceded her in death on December 20, 2010.  Berneice is survived by two sons, Samuel...

Frances M. Kachanuk

Frances M. Kachanuk

Aug 7, 2013

Frances M. Kachanuk died Wednesday August 7, 2013 at 12:40 p.m. at St. Francis Hospital in Peoria, IL surrounded by her family. She was born April 19, 1933 to Walter J. and Hazel E. (McIntosh) Winsett in Nortonville Ky. She married the love of her life, John in Chicago on September 13, 1952. They would have celebrated their 61st...

William W. Arney

William W. Arney

Aug 5, 2013

William W. Arney, 87, Galesburg, IL, originally of Casey and Marshall, IL, died August 5, 2013, in Galesburg.  He was born January 13, 1926, in rural Clark County to Paul and Lillian (Dillman) Arney. He graduated from Casey (IL) High School and Indiana State University.           Bill was preceded in death by wife Patricia Ann (Gorby) Arney, parents, and siblings...

Kathryn L. Monzo

Kathryn L. Monzo

Aug 3, 2013

Kathryn L. Monzo, 88, of Galesburg, died at 3:29 a.m. Saturday, August 3, 2013 at Seminary Manor. Kathryn was born July 2, 1925 in Galesburg, the daughter of William R. and Fontella Elizabeth (West) Parmenter.  She married Joe Monzo on September 19, 1942 in Kahoka, MO.  He preceded her in death on July 26, 2005.  Kathryn is survived by...

Robert Washabaugh

Robert Washabaugh

Jul 27, 2013

Bob's Video Tribute Robert “Bob” Washabaugh, 70, of Gilson passed away at 1:50 a.m. Saturday, July 27 at Heartland Health Care Center.   He was born on August 20, 1942 in Galesburg to LeRoy and Margaret Shaw Washabaugh and was formerly married to Patricia Irene Cowman. She survives.   Bob is survived by two daughters; Rhonda (Mark) Bryant of Monmouth, IL,...

Richard D. Waller

Richard D. Waller

Jul 24, 2013

Richard D. “Walley” Waller, 51, of Galesburg, died at 10:35 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at home. Walley was born August 31, 1961 in Galesburg, the son of John C. and Phyllis M. (McMahill) Waller.  He married Toni Rucker on September 23, 1979.  He is survived by one daughter, Carrie “Cami” Waller of Hartsburg; his mother, Phyllis Waller of...

Janet Durst

Janet Durst

Jul 22, 2013

DENVER, CO --- Janet Durst, 80, of Denver, CO, formerly of Galesburg, passed away on January 9, 2013 in Denver. Cremation rites were accorded and Watson-Thomas Funeral Home is handling arrangements for the family. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 25 at East Linwood Cemetery in Galesburg.

Theresa Rose Taylor

Theresa Rose Taylor

Jul 21, 2013

Theresa Rose Taylor, 76, of Galesburg, died at 5:16 a.m. Sunday, July 21, 2013 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Theresa was born December 13, 1936 in Galesburg, the daughter of Julian A. and Marguerite L. (Fitzsimmons) Mitchell.  She married Clyde Taylor on November 21, 1973 in Peoria.  He preceded her in death on April 30, 2001.  Theresa...

Robert W. Mccoy,  Sr.

Robert W. Mccoy, Sr.

Jul 19, 2013

Robert W. McCoy, Sr., 83, of Galesburg, died at 11:43p.m. Friday, July 19, 2013 at home. Robert was born February 22, 1930 in Davenport, IA, the son of Robert B. and Gladys L. (Ailes) McCoy.  He married Donna Lucille Peake on May 6, 1950 in Alexis.  She preceded him in death on July 27, 2004.  Robert is survived by...

Kathy Jones

Kathy Jones

Jul 18, 2013

Kathy Lynn Jones, 54, of Galesburg, died at 3:35 p.m. Thursday, July 18, 2013 at home. Kathy was born June 22, 1959 in Galesburg, the daughter of Harry and Ella Jane (St. Clair) Mears.  Kathy is survived by two daughters, Alisha and Melissa both of Johnsonville, TN; two brothers, Darrell (Linda) Mears of Macomb and Robert (Billie Jo) Mears...

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