James "Jim" Gumm
James A. “Jim” Gumm, 67, of Galesburg, died Friday, August 23, 2024, at his home.He was born April 15, 1957, in Galesburg, the son of John “Jack” and E. Jane (Pottorf) Gumm.He is survived by his fiancé, Gina Crum of Galesburg; children, Samantha (Joe) Giroux of Heyworth, Tyler (Makenzie) Gumm of Galesburg, and Dana Gumm of Knoxville; six grandchildren, Travis Gleason, Kendra Gleason, Beau Gumm, Colin Giroux, Luna Gumm, and Oaklyn Gumm; brother,...
James A. “Jim” Gumm, 67, of Galesburg, died Friday, August 23, 2024, at his home.He was born April 15, 1957, in Galesburg, the son of John “Jack” and E. Jane (Pottorf)...
Catherine Bohannan
Catherine L. (Sheehan) Bohannan, of Galesburg, died on Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Seminary Manor, one day before her ninetieth birthday.She was born July 28, 1934, in Waltham, Massachusetts, the daughter of Jeremiah and Ida M. (Poole) Sheehan. She married Merrill L. Bohannan on June 20, 1954, in Watertown, Massachusetts. He preceded her in death on May 18, 2012, after nearly 58 years of marriage.She is survived by her children, Lori S. Bohannan and Steven M. Bohannan, both...
Catherine L. (Sheehan) Bohannan, of Galesburg, died on Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Seminary Manor, one day before her ninetieth birthday.She was born July 28, 1934, in Waltham, Massachusetts,...
Mary Malcolm
Mary K. Malcolm, 81, of Alpha, died at 11:37 a.m. Tuesday, August 27, 2024, in OSF St. Mary Medical Center.She was born October 10, 1942, in Galesburg, the daughter of Robert J. and Johnette R. (Anderson) Smith. She married John C. Malcolm on August 22, 1981, at Faith Lutheran Church in Wataga. He preceded her in death on July 20, 2007.She is survived by her children, Amy Bodenhamer of Galesburg, Betsy Bodenhamer of Galesburg, Edward (Esther) Malcolm of Oak Run, Linda (Mitch)...
Mary K. Malcolm, 81, of Alpha, died at 11:37 a.m. Tuesday, August 27, 2024, in OSF St. Mary Medical Center.She was born October 10, 1942, in Galesburg, the daughter of Robert J. and Johnette R....
Mrs. Phyllis Briggs
Phyllis A. Briggs, 89, of Galesburg, died at 1:12 a.m. Friday, August 30, 2024, in Allure of Lake Storey.She was born March 1, 1935, in Galesburg, the daughter of Ray N. and Lillian B. (Watson) Carter. She had been married to Dale Briggs.She is survived by five children, Russell (Mechele) Carter of Gilliam, Missouri, Tony (Shawn) Briggs of Portland, Oregon, Lawrence (Jennifer) Briggs of Galesburg, Jeff Briggs of Galesburg, and Brenda Briggs of Peoria; five grandchildren, Tyler...
Phyllis A. Briggs, 89, of Galesburg, died at 1:12 a.m. Friday, August 30, 2024, in Allure of Lake Storey.She was born March 1, 1935, in Galesburg, the daughter of Ray N. and Lillian B. (Watson)...
Mrs. Carole Hyman
Carole A. Hyman, 89, of Galesburg, died at 1:26 a.m. Thursday, August 29, 2024, in OSF St. Mary Medical Center.She was born January 10, 1935, in Galesburg, the daughter of John and Mary (Reeve) Davis II. She married Willis M. Hyman on May 26, 1951, in Galesburg.She is survived by her husband and best friend of over 73 years, Willis; four children, Shawn (Nanette Vaglica) Hyman of California, Mary (Craig) Foster of Bushnell, Jenny Hyman of Galesburg, and Roxie (Bill) Leahy of...
Carole A. Hyman, 89, of Galesburg, died at 1:26 a.m. Thursday, August 29, 2024, in OSF St. Mary Medical Center.She was born January 10, 1935, in Galesburg, the daughter of John and Mary (Reeve)...
Mr. Robert "Bob" Treasure
Robert Lynn Treasure, 75, is known by his friends and family as “Bob” and “Bobby”. He lived in Galesburg, Illinois. Bob passed on Friday - August 23, 2024, at 2:13 pm while recovering at the Allure of Knox County in Galesburg. Beside him was Verna, his wife of 51 years.Born December 9, 1948, in Kirksville, Missouri into a family of nine. The second son of Robert Ezra and Elizabeth Ellen (McClanahan) Treasure. He married Verna Jean Vice...
Robert Lynn Treasure, 75, is known by his friends and family as “Bob” and “Bobby”. He lived in Galesburg, Illinois. Bob passed on Friday - August 23, 2024, at...
Pamela Whittom
Pamela Kay Whittom, 76, of Chatham, Illinois, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024, at her home following a long battle with cancer.She was born in Ottumwa, Iowa, on March 7, 1948, the daughter of I. Wayne and Helen (Oliver) Smith. She lived most of her life in Galesburg, Illinois, graduating from Galesburg High School in 1966 and going on to graduate from Brown’s Business College. She owned and operated Stepping Stone on South Seminary Street. Later, she went on to serve at...
Pamela Kay Whittom, 76, of Chatham, Illinois, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024, at her home following a long battle with cancer.She was born in Ottumwa, Iowa, on March 7, 1948, the daughter...
Kathy Finch
Mrs. Kathy Diane Finch, 70, of Galesburg, Illinois passed away Monday, August 26, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria after a courageous battle with cancer.Kathy was born June 19, 1954, in Galesburg, the daughter of Franklin Eugene and Shirley Jean (DeGroot) Douglas. She married her high school sweetheart, Jeffrey P. “Cowboy” Finch on February 26, 1972, at the Messiah Lutheran Church in Henderson Grove, Illinois. After 47 years of marriage, Jeff preceded her in...
Mrs. Kathy Diane Finch, 70, of Galesburg, Illinois passed away Monday, August 26, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria after a courageous battle with cancer.Kathy was born June 19,...
James Sward
James R. “Jim” Sward, 81, of Galesburg, died at 11:25 p.m. Wednesday, August 14, 2024, in OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.He was born July 8, 1943, in Monmouth, the son of Dale R. and Bessie I. (Nelson) Sward. He married Patricia Sands and had two daughters. He later married Carolyn Lauritsen on December 9, 1983, in Independence, Iowa.He is survived by his wife of nearly 41 years, Carolyn; two daughters, Becky (Tom) Havel of Carol Stream and Kathy (Chuck)...
James R. “Jim” Sward, 81, of Galesburg, died at 11:25 p.m. Wednesday, August 14, 2024, in OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.He was born July 8, 1943, in Monmouth, the son of...
Mrs. Geraldine “Gerry” RobertsonGalesburg
Mrs. Geraldine “Gerry” Frances (Rankin) Robertson, 103, formerly of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024, in her assisted living facility in Arizona, surrounded by her family.Gerry was born September 25, 1920, in Media, Illinois, the daughter of Lloyd and Bessie (Adair) Rankin. Gerry married Leslie J. Robertson on December 19, 1941, and preceded her in death after 58 long and loving years together.Gerry is survived by her son Charles Robertson...
Mrs. Geraldine “Gerry” Frances (Rankin) Robertson, 103, formerly of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024, in her assisted living facility in Arizona, surrounded by...
Mrs. Marilyn Haynes
Our beloved mother, grandmother and sister Marilyn J. “Boots” Haynes, 93, transitioned to her heavenly house on Friday, August 9, 2024, at Seminary Manor in Galesburg, Illinois.Born in Galesburg to Berthol and Eugenia Taylor on June 7, 1931. She married Louis B. “Papa Louie” Haynes on January 6, 1952. He preceded her in death July 28, 2018.Marilyn or “Mare-Mare” as some called her, leaves to cherish her most precious memories are two...
Our beloved mother, grandmother and sister Marilyn J. “Boots” Haynes, 93, transitioned to her heavenly house on Friday, August 9, 2024, at Seminary Manor in Galesburg, Illinois.Born...
Mr. George Stephenson
Every dog has its day, and George’s ninety-three and a half years of good fortune and many blessings finally ran out. He was in the presence of family and friends, and under the wonderful care of the Compassus team in his hometown of Galesburg, Illinois.George attended local schools: Silas Willard Elementary, Hitchco*ck Junior High, and Galesburg Senior High. He was active in sports, mainly track, and during these formative years George participated in Boy Scouts –...
Every dog has its day, and George’s ninety-three and a half years of good fortune and many blessings finally ran out. He was in the presence of family and friends, and under the...
Mr. Cory Poplett
Mr. Cory Poplett, 55, of Galesburg, passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2024 at home.Cory was born on January 21, 1969, the son of Theodore and Judith Poplett.He is survived by his wife, Carrie Bolon Poplett; two daughters, Fylisha (Justin) Kruse of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Stephanie (Jacob) Brunning of Comanche, Iowa; two sons, Cory Meador of Bettendorf, Iowa, and Christopher Meador of Albion, Michigan; two grandchildren, Brody and Paisley Brunning; and his siblings, Ronda (Ron)...
Mr. Cory Poplett, 55, of Galesburg, passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2024 at home.Cory was born on January 21, 1969, the son of Theodore and Judith Poplett.He is survived by his wife,...
Mrs. Patricia Archer
Patricia Kay Archer, 80, of Wataga, died at home Sunday, August 18, 2024.She was born August 17, 1944, in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of William and Mildred (Brandenburg) House. She married Richard Donald “Don” Archer on August 19, 1963, in Burlington. He preceded her in death on November 12, 2015, after more than 52 years of marriage.She is survived by two sons, Rich Archer of Kewanee and Michael Archer of Granby, Missouri; two grandchildren, Jeremy and...
Patricia Kay Archer, 80, of Wataga, died at home Sunday, August 18, 2024.She was born August 17, 1944, in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of William and Mildred (Brandenburg) House. She...
Mr. James Andree
Mr. James Andrew Andree, 61, of Galesburg, Illinois died peacefully at his home, surrounded by loving family and his extraordinary care team at 2:32 p.m. on Friday, August 9, 2024.James was born to Raymond and Maridean (Gould) Andree on July 23, 1963, in Moline, Illinois.Surviving James is his twin sister, Julie (Tom) Armstrong of Oconto, Wisconsin; sister, Jolleen (Bill) Montgomery of Orion, Illinois; his two brothers, Jeffrey (Carol) Andree of Kissimmee, Florida and Jonathan Andree of...
Mr. James Andrew Andree, 61, of Galesburg, Illinois died peacefully at his home, surrounded by loving family and his extraordinary care team at 2:32 p.m. on Friday, August 9, 2024.James was born...
King DeLaCruz
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved son, King Eugene Jesus DeLaCruz, who was taken from us too soon on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at the tender age of five months. He brought immeasurable joy and light into our lives with his kind heart, radiant smile, and boundless curiosity.King was born March 13, 2024, in Galesburg, the son of Isiah DeLaCruz and Allasyn Masten.He is survived by his parents, Isiah and Allasyn, grandparents, Jesus (and Maria) DeLaCruz of Abingdon,...
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved son, King Eugene Jesus DeLaCruz, who was taken from us too soon on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at the tender age of five months. He brought...
William Baker
William F. Baker, 84, formerly of Galesburg, died at 6:23 p.m. Tuesday, August 13, 2024, in Vonderlieth Living Center in Mt. Pulaski.He was born August 30, 1939, in Galesburg, the son of Francis Gilmer and Leola Ellen (Whitman) Baker.He is survived by cousins, Sharon Heideman (husband Dale-deceased), Sheryll Myers (husband Jack), Pam Shinall (husband Carl), Gailyn Johnson, Allyson Hash, David Heideman, Mike Elmore, Trevor Brown, Shelley Hutchison, and Tim Shinall. He was preceded...
William F. Baker, 84, formerly of Galesburg, died at 6:23 p.m. Tuesday, August 13, 2024, in Vonderlieth Living Center in Mt. Pulaski.He was born August 30, 1939, in Galesburg, the son of Francis...
Mrs. Laurie Cooper
Laurie Lynn Cooper, 64, of Galesburg, Illinois died unexpectedly on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 4:20 pm.She was born November 17, 1959 in Galesburg the daughter of Kenneth and Betty (Buss) Albert.Laurie is survived by her husband, Ronald D. Cooper; a son, Ryan (Kimberly Clyden) Cooper; a grandson, Keegan Cooper; and a niece, Tricia White. She is preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Lindsey Erin Cooper in 2016; and a brother, Mike Albert.Laurie attended Galesburg High School...
Laurie Lynn Cooper, 64, of Galesburg, Illinois died unexpectedly on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 4:20 pm.She was born November 17, 1959 in Galesburg the daughter of Kenneth and Betty (Buss)...
Mr. Dorris Coleman
Dorris Coleman was born June 14, 1933, in Georgianna, Alabama, to the late RC and Zora Lee (Herbert) Coleman. He was called home to be with the Lord on August 8, 2024.Dorris left Georgianna for greener pastures and landed in Galesburg, Illinois and later moved to Kansas. He was an entrepreneur early in life as the proprietor of two businesses, Coleman’s Carwash and the A&C Lounge. Dorris later became a track inspector for BNSF Railroad, until his retirement in 1998.Dorris...
Dorris Coleman was born June 14, 1933, in Georgianna, Alabama, to the late RC and Zora Lee (Herbert) Coleman. He was called home to be with the Lord on August 8, 2024.Dorris left Georgianna for...
Mr. Gary Johnson
Mr. Gary L. “PeeWee” Johnson, 67, of Galesburg, Illinois died 2:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.He was born December 4, 1956, in Galesburg to Verne L. and Grace Maxine (Craig) Johnson. He married Debbie J. Erwin on March 18, 1978, in Galesburg.Surviving is his wife of 46 years, Debbie of Galesburg, a daughter, Ashley J. (and Travis D.) Hess of Princeville, a brother, Craig L. (and Lori L.) Johnson of Peoria, Illinois, two...
Mr. Gary L. “PeeWee” Johnson, 67, of Galesburg, Illinois died 2:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.He was born December 4, 1956, in Galesburg to...
David Stanley
David Leslie Stanley, 69, of Galesburg, died at 6:25 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at home.He was born August 28, 1954, in Aledo, the son of James Edward and Ardele Ann (Retherford) Stanley. He had been married to Christine Dillin and Cheryl Pederson.He is survived by two children, Jared (Amanda) Stanley of Galesburg and Jennifer (Anthony) Stanley of Milan; eight grandchildren, Addison Stanley, Heavenly Schafer, Natalie Schafer, Eryn Stanley, Sincere Campbell, Serenity Campbell,...
David Leslie Stanley, 69, of Galesburg, died at 6:25 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at home.He was born August 28, 1954, in Aledo, the son of James Edward and Ardele Ann (Retherford)...
Mrs. Ellen Pferschy
Mrs. Ellen B. Pferschy, 82, of Knoxville, Illinois died 1:25 a.m. Monday, July 29, 2024, at the Courtyard Estates in Knoxville.She was born December 6, 1941, in Galesburg, Illinois to Otis R. and Grace E. (Marquith) Martin. She married Allen M. Pferschy, Sr. on October 15, 1960, in East Galesburg, Illinois. He preceded her in death on November 24, 2009.Surviving is her daughter, Sue Ellen (and Mike) Davidson of Galesburg, two granddaughters, Hilary (and Christopher...
Mrs. Ellen B. Pferschy, 82, of Knoxville, Illinois died 1:25 a.m. Monday, July 29, 2024, at the Courtyard Estates in Knoxville.She was born December 6, 1941, in Galesburg, Illinois to Otis...
Lynnea Henry
Lynnea Lee Henry, 77, of East Galesburg, died at 12:15 p.m. Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Seminary Manor in Galesburg.She was born July 22, 1947, in Galesburg, the daughter of Lester Lee and Eleanor Odessa (Swanson) Henry.She is survived by two children, Damon (Mindy Gosset) Huddle of Galesburg and Dara (Justin) Hensley of Knoxville; and seven grandchildren, Christian, Dawson, Ashton, and Emmalyn Hensley and Logan, Evan, and EllaMae Huddle. She was preceded in death by her...
Lynnea Lee Henry, 77, of East Galesburg, died at 12:15 p.m. Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Seminary Manor in Galesburg.She was born July 22, 1947, in Galesburg, the daughter of Lester Lee and Eleanor...
Beth Wright
Beth Ann (Chism) Wright, 83, of Galesburg, died at 11:25 p.m., Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at the Knox County Nursing Home surrounded by dear family and friends.She was born Friday, January 10, 1941, in Galesburg, the daughter of Ralph L. and Louise (Peterson) Chism Sr. She had been married to Chuck Wright.She is survived by nieces and nephews, Cindy (Dave) Olson of Galesburg, Cheryl (Daryl) Weir of Knoxville, Jackie Weidenhamer of Dahinda, Brett (Mindy) Wright of Knoxville, Brian...
Beth Ann (Chism) Wright, 83, of Galesburg, died at 11:25 p.m., Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at the Knox County Nursing Home surrounded by dear family and friends.She was born Friday, January 10, 1941,...
Mr. Harley Davis
Mr. Harley E. Davis, 92, of Galesburg, Illinois died 5:54 a.m. Thursday, July 25, 2024, at his home after a battle with cancer.He was born May 24, 1932, in rural Knox County, Illinois to Samuel B and Daisey E (Little) Davis. Harley graduated from Galesburg High School in 1952. He married Virginia M Booton on June 29, 1952. She preceded him in death on May 27, 1992.Harley served in the U.S. Army from 1952-1954. He worked at Rowe Manufacturing for 23...
Mr. Harley E. Davis, 92, of Galesburg, Illinois died 5:54 a.m. Thursday, July 25, 2024, at his home after a battle with cancer.He was born May 24, 1932, in rural Knox County, Illinois to...
Mrs. Geneva Geffers
Mrs. Geneva L. “Jean” Geffers, 93, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 3:37 p.m. Thursday, July 25, 2024, at home with her daughter and son-in-law by her side.She was born May 29, 1931, in Neelyville, Missouri to Oscar Lee and Dora Ellen (Spitzig) West. She married Richard L. Geffers on July 1, 1978, in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on March 29, 2022.Surviving is her daughter, Sheila (and Mike) Wheeler of Galesburg, six brothers, Oscar Ray (and Pat) West of...
Mrs. Geneva L. “Jean” Geffers, 93, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 3:37 p.m. Thursday, July 25, 2024, at home with her daughter and son-in-law by her side.She was born May 29,...
Robert "Bob" Smith
Mr. Robert L. “Bob” Smith, 51, of Galesburg, Illinois, formerly of Gilson, Illinois died 5:13 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Carle Methodist Hospital in Peoria, Illinois after a long battle with cancer.He was born March 28, 1973, in Galesburg, Illinois to James R. and Carol S. (Morris) Smith.Surviving is his mother, Carol S. Bohanan of Galesburg, his father, James R. (and Jean) Smith of Galesburg, a son, Robert Lance Christy of Kentucky, a sister, Christina Smith...
Mr. Robert L. “Bob” Smith, 51, of Galesburg, Illinois, formerly of Gilson, Illinois died 5:13 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Carle Methodist Hospital in Peoria, Illinois after a long...
Carl Haneghan
Carl A. Haneghan, 84, of Galesburg, died at 8:20 a.m. Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Marigold Health Care Center.He was born September 12, 1939, in Warsaw, Illinois, the son of Joseph and Hazel (Miller) Haneghan. He married Myra Jean Tribley on May 23, 1959, in Galesburg. She preceded him in death on July 18, 1997, after 38 years of marriage.He is survived by a daughter, Shawn (Jon) Underwood of Galesburg; three grandchildren, Ashley (Tyler) Brown, Zachary Underwood, and Zoe...
Carl A. Haneghan, 84, of Galesburg, died at 8:20 a.m. Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Marigold Health Care Center.He was born September 12, 1939, in Warsaw, Illinois, the son of Joseph and Hazel...
Paula Wade
Paula I. Wade, 73, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 9:18 a.m., Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at home.Paula was born June 8, 1951, in Galesburg, the daughter of Paul and Ruby (Gratton) Wade.She is survived by two sisters, Freida (and Tim) Woods of East Peoria, Illinois; Kay (and Perry) Coziahr of Cambridge, Illinois; three brothers, John (and Penny) Wade of Galesburg; Bill (and Sheila) Wade of Nashville, Tennessee; Bobby (and Sylvia) Wade of Galesburg; Many nieces and nephews. She was preceded...
Paula I. Wade, 73, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 9:18 a.m., Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at home.Paula was born June 8, 1951, in Galesburg, the daughter of Paul and Ruby (Gratton) Wade.She is...
Mrs. Joyce Skinner
Joyce Marie (Anderson) Skinner, 83, of Galesburg passed away Friday, July 19, 2024 at home surrounded by family.Joyce was born August 30, 1940, at her home in rural Berwick, Illinois, to Clifford and Martha Jane (McMurtrey) Anderson. She married her childhood sweetheart Paul Skinner, June 15, 1958 in Berwick. After forty-eight years of marriage he preceded her in death in 2006.Surviving is her daughter, Jill (Scott) Seiberlich of Galesburg, Illinois; a grand-daughter, Lindsay (Brennan)...
Joyce Marie (Anderson) Skinner, 83, of Galesburg passed away Friday, July 19, 2024 at home surrounded by family.Joyce was born August 30, 1940, at her home in rural Berwick, Illinois, to...
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