Obituaries

Merlin Mickey Marty

Merlin Mickey Marty

Mar 8, 2013

Merlin J. “Mickey” Marty Mickey Marty of Galesburg has been called home by our heavenly father.  He died at Rosewood Care Center on March 8, 2012 at 3:10 p.m. surrounded by many of his loving family. He was born the oldest of twin sons on February 24, 1922 in Dubuque, Iowa to George and Margaret (McManus) Marty.  As a...

Virginia K. Barrett

Virginia K. Barrett

Mar 8, 2013

Virginia Ruth Barrett, 83, of Galesburg, died Friday March 8, 2013 at 2:15 p.m. in Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Virginia was born November 25, 1929 in Liberty, Mississippi, the daughter, of Charles and Mary (Kile) Knox.  She married John Robert “Bob” Barrett on September 23, 1953 in Olympia, WA.  Bob and Virginia enjoyed over 55 years of marriage.  Bob preceded...

Jytone Johnson Morgan

Jytone Johnson Morgan

Mar 5, 2013

Jytone Johnson Morgan, 53, of Galesburg, died at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at home. Jytone was born March 11, 1959 in Chicago, the daughter of Willie Watson.  Jytone is survived by her mother, Willie Watson of Galesburg; four sons, Adrian Johnson, Darius (Nicole) Johnson, Antonio and Devonte Johnson all of Galesburg; two daughters, Nicole S. Johnson and...

Donna M. Niehoff

Donna M. Niehoff

Mar 5, 2013

Donna M. Niehoff, 49, of Galesburg, IL, formerly of New Ulm, passed away at 2:55 a.m. Tuesday, March 05, 2013 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center with her loving family at her side. She was born September 14, 1963 in St. James, MN to Walter and Marilyn Lingbeek Wendland, and married Mark Niehoff on January 23, 1987 in New...

George F. Godsil

George F. Godsil

Mar 2, 2013

George F. Godsil, 77, of Galesburg, died at 11:24 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2013 surrounded by his family. George was born March 26, 1935 in Dahinda, the son of William Arthur and Eleanor Francis (Walker) Godsil.  George married Marcia Hagerty.  He later married Harriet Bursaw.  George is survived by two sons, William ( Lisa) of Derry, NH and Loren...

Frederick M. O'Connor

Frederick M. O'Connor

Feb 21, 2013

View a Video Memorial Frederick M. O’Connor, 82, of Galesburg, passed away at 4:35 p.m. Thursday, February 21, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born November 2, 1930 in Galesburg to Fred M. and Myrtle Rosenberg O’Connor. He married Joanne O’Connor on June 20, 1953 in Chillicothe, IL. She preceded him in death on April...

Barbara E Dryden

Barbara E Dryden

Feb 21, 2013

Barbara “Barb” Ellen Dryden, 74, of Galesburg, died at 1:20 PM, Thursday, February 21, 2013 at OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center in Galesburg. Her care has been entrusted to Rux Funeral Home through Watson-Thomas Funeral Home where visitation will be from 3:00-7:00 PM, Sunday, February 24. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM, Monday, February...

Owen Matthews

Owen Matthews

Feb 11, 2013

Owen Matthews, 54, of Galesburg, passed away at 8:42 p.m. Monday, February 11, 2013 at Heartland Health Care Center in Galesburg, Illinois. Owen was born on April 8, 1958 in Monmouth and he was married to Deborah Miller on June 14, 1980 in Saumonauk, IL. He is survived by Ray and Helen Boys of Galesburg, Roy and Rosalie Matthews...

Lyle Kisler

Lyle Kisler

Feb 7, 2013

Lyle Vincent Kisler, 82, of Galesburg, passed away Thursday, February 07, 2013 at Seminary Manor surrounded by his loving family. Lyle was born November 7, 1930 in New Boston Twp, IL, the son of Ralph and Anna (Leahigh) Kisler.  He married Elizabeth Jean (Betty) Petrini on January 17, 1953 at St. Donatus Church in Blue Island, IL.  Lyle is...

Chanthone Chareunphasouk

Chanthone Chareunphasouk

Feb 7, 2013

Chanthone Chareunphasouk, 52, of Galesburg, died at 12:45 p.m. Thursday, February 7, 2013 at home. Chanthone was born on June 10, 1960 in Laos.  She later emigrated to the United States.  She attended Jehovah’s Witnesses in Galesburg. Chanthone is survived by her long time partner Tony Chavez of Galesburg. Memorial services will be 11 a.m.  Tuesday, February 18, 2013...

Richard Harrison

Richard Harrison

Feb 1, 2013

Richard “Dick” L. Harrison, 76, of Galesburg, died at 10:20 a.m.  Friday, February 1, 2013 at home.  Dick was born October 7, 1936 in Galesburg, the son of Burrell and Nellie (Wilkins) Harrison.  He married Janice Ellison on December 27, 1958 in Galesburg.  She preceded him in death on September 28, 2000.  Dick is survived by two sons, Tony...

Edward Thomas

Edward Thomas

Jan 30, 2013

Edward Thomas, 48, of Galesburg, formerly of Chicago, died at 4:10 a.m. Wednesday, January 30, 2013 in Galesburg. Cremation rites have been accorded and funeral services are planned.

Jesse P. Ramirez

Jesse P. Ramirez

Jan 28, 2013

Jesse P. Ramirez, 88, of Galesburg, died at 6:10 p.m., Monday, January 28, 2013 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Jesse was born May 11, 1924 in Galesburg, the son of Eulalio and Guadalupe (Perez) Ramirez. He married Francine Anson on September 10, 1956. Jesse is survived by his wife, Francine of Galesburg; four brothers, Loreto and Theodore both of Galesburg,...

Ira Ike Cozad

Ira Ike Cozad

Jan 19, 2013

Ira F. "Ike" Cozad, 76, of Monmouth, died at 5:45 a.m. Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Ike was born May 30, 1936 in Galesburg, the son of Ira T. and Madeline (Zefo) Cozad.  He married Linda Miller on March 6, 1970 in El Paso, TX.  Ike is survived by his wife Linda of Monmouth; one son,...

Roger E. Jones

Roger E. Jones

Jan 16, 2013

Roger Eston Jones, 70, of Galesburg, passed away January 16, 2013 at 8:20 a.m. at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Roger was born July 13, 1942 in Burlington, IA at the Burlington Hospital to Dorothy (Fruit) Jones and Elmer Jones.  Roger’s father was killed at the Battle of the Bulge.  Roger’s mother Dorothy Avery also preceded him in death on January...

Kathy Sue Stegens

Kathy Sue Stegens

Jan 7, 2013

Kathy Sue Stegens, 55, of Galesburg passed away at 6:30 a.m. Monday, January 07, 2013 at her home. Cremation has been accorded, and no services are planned.

Jack Morrison

Jack Morrison

Jan 5, 2013

Mr. Jack Eugene Morrison, 88, of Galesburg, died at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 5, 2013 at home. Jack was born October 30, 1924 in Galesburg, the son of Elic and Eleanor (Morrisey) Morrison.  He married Betty J. Young on May 15, 1946 in Galesburg.  He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Betty of Galesburg; two sons,...

Michael B. Gray

Michael B. Gray

Jan 2, 2013

Michael B. Gray, 59, of Galesburg, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at home. Michael was born on May 24, 1953 in South Dakota.  He is survived by two sons, Justin of St. Paul, MN and Kevin of Wheeling; a brother, Kevin of Merrimack, NH; and a sister, Judy Johnson of Virginia.  He was preceded in death by his father,...

June Ann Alden

June Ann Alden

Dec 23, 2012

June Ann Alden, 77, of Peoria, formerly of Galesburg and Avon, died on Sunday, December 23, 2012. June was born on June 17, 1935 in Galesburg, Illinois, the only child of Hubert and Margaret (Lowney) Rose.  She married Bronald (“Bud”) Alden on November 21, 1959.  June is survived by three daughters, Amy (Kenny) Eathington of Dunlap, Priscilla Culp (Jeff...

Harry Aldus

Harry Aldus

Dec 20, 2012

Harry M. Aldus, 86, of Galesburg passed away at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 20, 2012 at Rosewood Care Center in Galesburg.   He was born on January 28, 1926 in Galesburg to Harry and Annette B. Wanrooy Aldus, and he married Rosalie Aldus on July 12, 1986 in Davenport, IA. She survives.   Harry is also survived by a daughter, Myra ...

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