OBITUARIES

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...

Sep 5, 2021

Jay “J.C.” Hornbaker, 71 of Prairie City Passed away on Sunday September 5th 2021 at 8:47am at his home. He was born on December 4th 1949 in Avon the son of Jay and Garnett (Yocum) Hornbaker. He married Gloria Shriver on June 28th 1969.

He is survived by his Wife Gloria of Prairie City, two daughters; Carolyn...

Sep 5, 2021

Glenn Pettett, 64 of Roseville passed away on Sunday September 5th 2021 at 5:00 am at Roseville Rehab and Healthcare. He was born on June 21st 1957 in Monmouth Il the son of Phil and Vada (Payne) Pettett.

He was survived by his children; Josh (Michelle) McKibbin of Blackstone IL, Sara (Chris) Ebert of Roseville IL, Glenn...

Aug 19, 2021

Rose M. Norris 84, of Avon passed away Friday August 19th, 2021, at 3:11 a.m. at Seminary Manor. She was born November 11th, 1936, the daughter of Alec and Virginia (Friebath) Wilson. She married James L. Norris on June 12th, 1954, he preceded her in death on April 14th 2010.

She is survived by Betty Breese, Brenda...

Aug 17, 2021

James (Jim) E. Martin 84 of Monmouth passed away August 17th 2021 at 3:47 am at Legacy Estates. He was born July 9th 1937 the son of Eugene Edward and Nellie Gertrude (Staat) Martin. He married Sarah Joan on September 3rd 1955.

He is survived by his wife Sarah, children; Stephen Bradley (Linda) Martin, and Jay Edward...

Aug 17, 2021

Lyle LaVerne Kenney, 93 of Galesburg passed away Tuesday August 17th 2021, at 11:50 pm at Allure of Lake Storey.

He was born September 12th, 1927 in Alexis, Illinois, the son of Virgil and Hanna (Gallagher) Kenney. He married LaVeta Jane Baker on September 12th 1946 in Alexis, Illinois.

Those left to cherish his memory...