OBITUARIES

Nov 28, 2021

Wendell Howard Larson 93, of Monmouth passed away on November 28, 2021, at Hope Creek Care Center in Moline Il. He was born on September 15, 1928, the son of Leslie and Bessie (Palmburg) Larson in Monmouth Il. He graduated from Briggsville High School in 1947. He married Jean Primmer of Vinton IA on June 1st, 1952, in Cedar...

Nov 27, 2021

Fern Rosalee Grace 77 of Carthage passed away at OSF St Francis Medical Center in Peoria at 3:15 p.m. Saturday November 27, 2021.  Fern was born April 15, 1944, the daughter of Jacob and Hilda Huls in rural Carthage, Il.  She was united in marriage to David P. Grace on August 29, 1964, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in...

Nov 21, 2021

Deborah “Debe” K. Griffitts 63, of Prairie City passed away on November 21, 2021, in Macomb. She was born on January 3, 1958, in Avon IL, the daughter of Frank and Kathryn (Hornbaker) Havens. She married Gillis David Griffitts on February 17, 1979.

Debe is survived by her husband Dave of Prairie City, children; Kerastin (Dwayne) Walters...

Nov 20, 2021

Darla J. Sackfield 67, of Avon passed away on November 20, 2021, at 8:07 pm in her home. She was born on December 18, 1953, in Avon IL, the daughter of Vincil “Toot” and Shirley “Jo-Ann” (Stambach) Boyd. She married James Sackfield on September 17, 1972.

Darla is survived by her husband, Jim of Avon, children; Debbie...

Nov 18, 2021

Pauline Elizabeth Ryner

Pauline Elizabeth Ryner, age 92, passed away peacefully at 11:05 a.m. at St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg Illinois. She was surrounded by her loving family.

She was born to Charles and Margaret (Marchand) Gorman on July 7, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan.   She married Dean Ryner on June 5, 1965, who preceded...

Nov 18, 2021

Robert Lee Richardson (Robbie Lee as his family called him, Bob as some knew him, and nicknamed “Barney” after Barney O’ Field a local racecar driver.) Of Stronghurst passed away on November 18, 2021 at 4:35am in his home. He was born on April 2, 1932 in Roseville the son of Elbert Anderson and Christa Lee (Carter) Richardson. Robbie...

Nov 8, 2021

Carol J. Wright 74, of Macomb passed away on November 8, 2021, at in the comfort of her home. She was born on December 30, 1946, in McDonough County to Henrietta (Gutfliesch) St. Clair and William Floyd St. Clair.

She had four children; Gary Amos Jr (Bobbijo) of Wall, SD, twin daughters Jana Lee Amos and Gina...

Oct 29, 2021

Shirley A. Burch, 86 of Prairie City passed away on October 29, 2021 at Prairie City Rehab and Health at 8:00am. She was born on April 8, 1933 in Bushnell Il the daughter of William and Daisy (Klindeinst) Strode.

She is survived by her children Mike Phelps, Lisa (Tim) May, David (Lynn) Phelps, grandchildren; Heather (Chris) Knapp,...

Oct 28, 2021

Helen May Dilts Myers 94 of Ellisville died October 28, 2021, at the Prairie City Rehab and healthcare Center.  She was born June 30, 1927, at Ellisville the daughter of Harry and Alice (Beckner) Dilts.  She married Kenneth Myers a WWII veteran in 1947.  He preceded her in death in 1990.

She is survived by her two...

Oct 27, 2021

Lori L. Menke 52 of Roseville, Il died October 27, 2021, at her home with her Husband and son by her side. She was born July 31, 1969, in Canton, Il the daughter of Charles F. and Shirley Joan (Lafary) Wust. She married Douglas Menke April 24, 1999.

Lori is survived by her Husband Doug of Roseville,...

Oct 21, 2021

Larry “Chub” Wenger 84 of London Mills, IL passed away October 21, 2021, at OSF ST. Francis Medical Center Peoria, Il.  He was born December 12,1936 the son of Samuel and Ethel (Samuels) Wenger.  He married Kay Watkins January 22,196 at the Monterey Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife Kay of London Mills. They raised...

Oct 18, 2021

Stanley W. Taylor passed away on October 18, 2021 at 2:08am at St. Francis Medical Center. He was born on July 12, 1950 the son of Clyde Taylor and Dorothea (Abel) Boney in Galesburg IL. He married Janice Kenney on August 14, 1980.

Stanley is survived by his wife Jan of Roseville, Children; Shauna (Kevin) Birdsell of...

Oct 16, 2021

John C. Schreck 81, of Roseville passed away on October 16, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital at 4:50pm. He was born on December 9, 1939 in Monmouth Il the son of Carl and Francis (St. Ledger) Schreck. He married Janet Hines on October 3 1964.

John is survived by his wife Janet of Roseville, children; Marie (Alan)...

Oct 14, 2021

Dolly May Smith, 78, of Alexis, passed away on Thursday October 14, 2021 at Marigold Rehab and Health Care Center at 7:07 am. She was born May 3,1943 in Smithfield West Virginia, the daughter of Lora and Evylean (Miller) Ice. She married Donald D. Smith Sr. On August 4,1961.

Dolly is survived by her husband Don, her...

Oct 6, 2021

Janet L. Ihrer 68, of Avon passed away on October 6 2021 at 9:18 am in her home. She was born on October 18, 1952 in Avon IL the daughter of Raymond and Faye (Schraceo) Bernhart. She married Charles Ihrer III on May 12, 1972 in Abingdon IL.

She is survived by her husband Chuck of Avon,...

Oct 2, 2021

Faye D. Sittler 92, passed away on October 2, 2021, at 10:08 am at St. Mary Medical Center. She was born on June 17, 1929, the daughter of Stanley and Vera (Terpening) Schraceo. She married Raymond “Jack” Bernhart on May 27, 1950, he preceded her in death on September 13, 1975. She then married George Sittler on October 9,...

Sep 25, 2021

Janet B Miller 88, of Roseville, IL passed away on Friday September 25, 2021, at 6:34 in the comfort of her daughter’s home. She was born July 18, 1933, in Montpelier Iowa the daughter of Lawrence Braun and Alberto Slusher (Braun) Bacon. She married William E. Miller on November 28, 1953, he preceded her in death on August 12,...

Sep 13, 2021

David D. Wright, 67 of Abingdon passed away Monday September 13, 2021, at 8:08 pm in Abingdon, Il. He was born May 15, 1954, in Galesburg IL, the son of George Duane “Dewey” and Natalie (Smith) Wright. He met Jacqueline Shepherd in 1981 and they have been together since, they were married on September 5, 1992, in Abingdon, Il....

Sep 10, 2021

Lorna L. Adkisson 90, of Roseville, Il passed away September 10, 2021, at 5:24 p.m. at Seminary Manor in Galesburg, Il.  She was born September 2, 1931, the daughter of Herman and Lou (Buffington) Kington.  She married James M. Adkisson December 29, 1951, in Roseville, Il.  He preceded her in death June 13, 2021.

Lorna is survived...

Sep 5, 2021

Clyde W. Kneen, 92, of Roseville IL, passed away at 8:40 pm, Sunday September 5, 2021, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, IL. He was born April 25, 1929, to John and Daisy Kneen, of Monmouth, IL. Clyde was married July 30, 1952, to Carol L. Corzatt, who preceded him in death on October 30, 1990. He...