OBITUARIES

Jun 29, 2020

Nita Kaye Cassiday, 59, of Roseville, IL passed away Monday, June 29, 2020, 3:50 a.m. at the Roseville Rehab and Health Care Center.  She was born Wednesday, June 7, 1961 in Monmouth, IL the daughter of Carl and Betty (Orndorff) Cassiday.

She is survived by her children, Jason (Heather) Cassiday, Heather Mason; three brothers, John...

Jun 25, 2020

Joan K. Fitzgibbon, 79, of Avon, IL passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020, at St. Francis Medical Center Peoria, IL.  She was born Tuesday, September 3, 1940 in Galesburg, IL the daughter of Eugene B. and Mary Reginia (Repp) Wall.

She is survived by her mother Reginia Wall of Avon; one son, Tom (Lindy) Fitzgibbon,...

Jun 24, 2020

Vern M. Bricker 90 of Avon passed away June 24, 2020 at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.  Vern was born on a farm in McDonough County Illinois, the seventh son of Charles and Signa Doderlein-Bricker.  He moved to the family farm near Avon when he was 5 years of age. Vern attended Star Grade School, Avon High School, and...

Jun 19, 2020

Buzz (Max Thomas) Galbraith, 70, passed away June 19, 2020 at his home in Roseville. He was born to Max B and Yulon Galbraith on June 25, 1949. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Eva.

Buzz grew up in Raritan, went to school in Media and his senior year in Roseville, Illinois. Buzz did...

Jun 18, 2020

Michael Raymond Schulthes died at 11:00 PM on June 18, 2020 at home surrounded by those he loved.  Mike was born on June 1, 1946 to Henry and Emma Mae (Camp) Schulthes.   He was preceded in death by his parents and his three sisters Mae Anna (Mickey) Estes, Shirley Duttonm, and Carol Foster. He graduated from Spoon River High...

Jun 17, 2020

Susan L. Bonder, 60, of Bushnell, IL passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at her home.  She was born Wednesday, November 18, 1959 in Oak Park, IL, the daughter of Jack and Carol (Kalb) Lighthart.

She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer (Paul Spacone) Weter; son, Paul (Victoria) Weter; fiancé David Tim Johnston; 3 grandchildren,...

Jun 4, 2020

Carroll L. Hippen, 81, of Roseville, IL. passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020, 4:00 a.m. at the Elms Nursing Home Macomb, IL.  He was born Wednesday, November 2, 1938, in Monmouth, IL the son of John and Iris R. (Dunbar) Hippen.  He married Margaret Hopkins on April 22, 1961, at St. John’s Catholic Church, Quincy, IL.

May 23, 2020

Sharon Louise (Numbers) Woodard, 68, of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully, Saturday, May 23, 2020, after a prolonged 7 years battle with cancer.

Sharon was born Sunday, July 29, 1951 at the old Monmouth Hospital, the daughter of Harry James and Winifred Louise (English) Numbers.  She graduated from Monmouth High School and Burlington Cosmetology Academy.  ...

May 12, 2020

Ralph L. Brashear, 89, of London Mills, IL, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020, 8:30 a.m. at his home.  He was born Wednesday, February 18, 1931 in London Mills, IL the son of Otto and Gladys (Welch) Brashear.  He married Barbara A. Bixby on March 21, 1959, in Galva, IL.

Ralph is survived by his...

May 11, 2020

Rita Kay Nichols, 77, of Galesburg, IL, formerly of Avon, died peacefully Monday, May 11, 2020.  She was born Thursday, November 12, 1942 (a few minutes after her twin brother Ronald) to Ora and Hattie (Prather) Howard.  She married Garry Nichols on August 19, 1985.

Rita is survived by her son, Mark (Maria) Howard, her...

May 8, 2020

Mary Hayes, 92, of Avon, IL passed away Monday, May 8, 2020, 10:22 p.m. at the Elm Nursing Home in Macomb, IL.  She was born Friday, September 5, 1927 in the Marietta and Bushnell areas, the daughter of Floyd and Edna (Elston) Buchen.

Mary graduated as Valedictorian from Prairie City High School.  During WWII she...

May 6, 2020

Marjorie Sloan, 85, of Avon, IL passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 12:41 p.m. at her home.  She was born Sunday, June 24, 1934 in Dillwyn, VA., the daughter of George and Emma (Murphy) Moss.  She married Jack Bryant and later married Richard Sloan, both preceded her in death.

Marjorie is survived by her children,...

May 3, 2020

R.  Alan Walters, 74, of London Mills, IL passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020, 1:47 p.m. at Graham Hospital, Canton, IL.  He was born Monday, March 4, 1946, in Table Grove, IL the son of Paul and Frances (Imel) Walters.  He married Marian (Mary) Sampson on June 9, 1968, at the United Methodist Church in London Mills, IL.

Apr 25, 2020

Zella Lee Young Whisler was born on October 17, 1924, and grew up on her family's farm north of Ellisville on Curve Road. She died on the morning of Saturday April 25, in the loving company of her daughter, Sarah and Granddaughter, Emily at her home in Avon.

Zella spent 95 years on this planet, and saw...

Apr 21, 2020

Maxine E. Sage, 89, of Roseville, IL passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020, 2:35 a.m. at the Roseville Rehab and Healthcare Center, Roseville, IL.  She was born Tuesday, November 4, 1930, in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Maurice and Lela (Munson) Cokel.  She married Marvin Sage on January 3, 1953, in Monmouth, IL., he preceded her in death on...

Apr 16, 2020

Linda Kay Gipe, 77, of Media, IL passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020, 4:23 pm at the OSF St. Frances Medical Center, Peoria, IL.  She was born Saturday, March 13, 1943, in Monmouth, IL the daughter of Jerry and Bette (Pirtle) Hull.  She married Don G. Gipe on September 26, 1970 in Raritan, IL.

Linda...

Apr 16, 2020

Dennis G. Jackson, 70, of Bushnell, IL passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020, 7:30 pm, at his home.  He was born Sunday, January 15, 1950, in Kewanee, IL, the son of Grover and Betty Lorraine (Sall) Jackson.  He married Barbara Havens on May 22, 1971.

Dennis is survived by his wife Barbara of Bushnell; one...

Apr 13, 2020

Eric J. Grove, 56, of Ellisville, IL passed away Monday, April 13, 2020, 11:55 a.m. at his home.  He was born Friday, August 2, 1963 in Avon, IL the son of Leonard Dean and Marjorie (Plumer) Grove.  He married Robin Davis on April 16, 2005.

Eric is survived by his wife Robin of Ellisville; Children,...

Apr 13, 2020

Stanley Bridge, 77, of Decatur, IL., formerly of Roseville, IL., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, April 13, 2020, 1:30 a.m. at the Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL.  He was born Monday, July 20, 1942, in Moline, IL., the son of Frank and Ellen (Ubenhuffner) Bridge.  He married Marilyn Scott on November 17, 1962, she...

Apr 13, 2020

Carol Bridges, 83, of Alexis, IL passed away Monday, April 13, 2020, 5:00 a.m. at her home.  She was born Friday, September 4, 1936 in Macomb, IL the daughter of William Ernest and Abigail Irene (McCormick) Shannon.  She married Wilmer L “Jack” Bridges on June 2, 1956; he preceded her on August 12, 2007.

Carol...