Mary Beth Bruington, 68, of Plano, TX, formerly of Alexis, passed away at 9:02 a.m., Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Mary Beth was born June 30, 1955 in Galesburg, the daughter of R.W and Doris (Smith) Bruington. She was raised and educated in Alexis, graduating from Alexis High School in 1974. She later attended Western Illinois University where she earned a degree in Geology. Survivors include her siblings, Barry Bruington, William Bruington, Salley, Nancy Shultz; nephew, Jeremy Davis and niece...

Margaret E. Mitchell, 86, of Monmouth, passed away at 6:36 am, Monday, April 1, 2024 at Roseville Rehab and Healthcare. She was born September 24, 1937 in Burlington, IA, the daughter of Paul and Blanche (McMahill) Flynn. She was raised and educated in Roseville, graduating from Roseville High School in 1955. She later attended the Cottage Hospital School of Nursing and graduated in 1958. She later attended Western Illinois University where she received her BS in Public Health. Margaret...

Barbara J. Bernhart, 94, of Avon, passed away at 10:45 p.m., Sunday, March 31, 2024, in her home. Barbara was born February 3, 1930, in St. Augustine the daughter of Charles Sr. and Bessie (Kilburn) Oyler. She was raised and educated in St. Augustine. She married Paul Bernhart on February 3, 1950, in Abingdon and he preceded her in death on May 5, 2005. Those left to cherish her memory are sons; Steven Bernhart of Avon and Ronnie (Kathy) Beckner of Bushnell; 5 grandchildren; 12...

Beverly Salyers, 81, of Biggsville, formerly of Roseville, passed away at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Allure of Lake Storey in Galesburg. She was born June 14, 1942, in Biggsville, the daughter of Seth and Catherine(MaGee) Oaks. She was raised and educated in Biggsville and graduated from Biggsville High School.  She married Ralph Salyers in 1961 and he preceded her in...

Tom Leon Sawyer Jr., 79, of Little Swan Lake passed away Saturday March 23, 2024, at 3:33p.m. at Seminary Manor in Galesburg. He was born Tuesday, September 26, 1944, in Galesburg, the son of Tom Sawyer Sr. and Clara Irene (Schisler) Sawyer. He married Linda (Menely) Becker on August 30, 1983.  He is survived by one daughter; Tommie (Chad) Lydic of Little Swan Lake; one daughter-in-law, Jamie Becker of Macomb, one granddaughter Carly Becker of Albuquerque, NM, two...

Onnalee Jane Stevens of Avon, IL went to heaven on Saturday March 23, 2024. She was born June 14, 1928 to Glen and Eva Mitchell of Avon, IL. She was the eldest of 2 daughters. She was preceded in death by her late husband Ed Stevens. Jane attended Secretarial School after High School. She lived a portion of her life in the Granite City, IL area where she worked for IML Freight, Inc. In her younger years, Jane enjoyed traveling, golfing, sailing and gardening. She loved dogs and raised and...

Marvin D. Tracey, 68, of Ellisville, passed away at 6:44 p.m. Friday, March 8, 2024 in his home. He was born July 1, 1955 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Clarence D. and Shirley (Anderson) Tracey. He was raised and educated in the Spoon River Valley school district. Marvin married Nancy Jo Burke on March 14, 1999 and she preceded him in death on November 9, 2020. Those left to cherish his memory are; son, Chris (Peggy Jo Williams) Tracey of Avon, Illinois; two grandchildren, Morgan and...

William “Bill” Carr Gossett, 89, of Wheaton IL, formerly of Roseville, IL, passed away on March 4, 2024, at Glen Oaks Hospital in Glendale Heights, IL. He was born May 12, 1934, in Monmouth, IL, the son of Carlton “Tony” and Mary Robson Gossett. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Nancy Monroe Gossett , his high school sweetheart whom he married on January 30, 1955. He is also survived by his children: Ann (David) Gatewood, Mooresville, NC; Mark (Lee Ann)...

Charles W. Sloan, 80, of Avon, Illinois, passed away at 8:44 p.m. Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at his residence. He was born June 16, 1943 in Avon, the son of James and Lettie (Howard) Sloan. He was raised and educated in Avon, graduating from Avon High School. He enlisted with the United States Army from 1963-1965. He later attended Carl Sandburg College. He worked for OMC in Galesburg for 16 years. Charles was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jimmy and Steven. Those left to...

Charles “Chuck” Baxter, 83, of Roseville, passed away at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, February 25, 2024, at his residence. Chuck was born January 20, 1941, in Monmouth, the son of Orion B. Sr. and Florence Pearl (Bainter) Baxter. He was raised and educated in Avon graduating from Avon High School in 1959. Survivors include one daughter; Char (Mari) Von Hemp of Lakeland, Florida; granddaughter, Maisie; two nephews, John and Jim Mummert and one niece Jule Mummert. Also surviving is his good...