OBITUARIES

Aug 4, 2022

Delores Jean Patch, 91, of Smithshire, IL, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022, at 10:35 p.m. at Oak Lane Nursing and Rehab in Stronghurst, IL. She was born November 7, 1930 in Media, IL, the daughter of Erick and Irene (Hull) Rothzen.

She married Ballard Waddell on October 13, 1948. To this union, one son, Randy Lee...

Jul 31, 2022

Helen Louise Rigg, 96, of Pontiac, IL formerly of Roseville, IL, passed away at 2:14p.m., Sunday, July 31, 2022 at the Tjardes Health Center at Evenglow in Pontiac. Helen was born October 31, 1925 in Roseville, the daughter of Albert and Leola Hazel (Adkisson) Anderson. She married J. Marion Rigg in 1946 and he preceded her in death January...

Jul 21, 2022

Linda L. Johnson, 74, of Galesburg passed away at 10:40 p.m., Thursday, July 21, 2022 in Marigold Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Galesburg, IL. Linda was born December 26, 1947 in Galesburg, the daughter of Fred and Berdella (Wickwire) Smith. She was raised and educated in Fairview, IL and graduated from Valley High School in 1966.

Surviving Linda...

Jul 19, 2022

Beulah Gertrude Davis, 94, of Smithshire, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022 following complications from a stroke. She was born April 14, 1928, the only child of Glen M. and Helen (Brent) Davis.

Her early life was spent in the Gerlaw area. Her family moved to Ellison, IL in 1931. Gertrude spent the remainder of her life...

Jul 13, 2022

Timothy Joseph Earl Ostrander, 31, of Muscatine, IA, passed away, Wednesday, July 13, 2022.

Timothy loved playing his guitar, oh so loud. He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. Timothy loved fast cars and driving fast, he also loved junk trucks and trying to fix them up. He would drive through the countryside for hours. He...

Jul 9, 2022

Marian Kay Westfall (Gillette) passed away Saturday, July 9th at OSF St Mary Medical Center. Born in a small town, Marian was the youngest of three children. Although she never strayed too far from the quiet small-town life, she did like to drive and explore from time to time.

Marian was preceded in death by her parents...

Jul 8, 2022

Margaret H. Lafferty, 85, of Alexis, IL, passed away at 10:20 p.m. Friday, July 08, 2022 at Roseville Care Center in Roseville IL.

Margie was born January 13, 1937, in Monmouth, the daughter of J. Leo and Helen “Eileen” (Barry) Flanagan in Monmouth, IL. She married Richard (Dick) Lafferty on July 11, 1958 in Monmouth and he...

Jul 7, 2022

George D. Brown, 93, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 8:30 a.m., Thursday, July 7, 2022, in his home.

He was born May 10, 1929 in Monmouth, the son of Fred M. and Lillian G. (Earp) Brown. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1947. George joined the Army 46th Construction...

Jul 3, 2022

Virginia Elaine “Ginger” Hays, 84, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 8:45 p.m. Sunday, July 3, 2022 at home with her family by her side.

She was born May 22, 1938 in Aledo, IL, the daughter of Robert and Gertrude Eileen (Stearns) Hays. She was raised and educated in Bay Island, New Boston, IL, graduating...

Jun 29, 2022

Carolyn Creek, 74, of Galesburg, formerly of Alexis, IL, passed away at 7:12 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington, IL after a courageous 5 year battle with cancer. She was born in Oquawka, IL, on March 23, 1948, the daughter of Robert R. Sullivan and Pauline Anthony. She was raised and educated in the...

Jun 29, 2022

Christina Marie Stull, 58, of Avon, IL, passed away at 6:40 a.m., Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at home. She was born on November 15, 1963 in Wurzburg, Germany, the daughter of Libby Bent of Galesburg, IL and the late Paul Bent of Washington.

Tina was preceded in death by her grandparents, father Paul Bent and her son...

Jun 22, 2022

Maurice Junior Hickerson, 94, of Avon, IL, died at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb, Illinois, on June 22, 2022.  He was born May 9, 1928, in Sample, Kentucky, to Judson W. and Cora Mae (Hook) Hickerson.  He spent his early years in Kentucky and the rural Cameron-Abingdon area, graduating from Shortsville School in rural Warren County.

On...

Jun 16, 2022

John Edward Waack, 74, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 7:53 am, Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Sunset Healthcare and Rehab, Canton, IL. He was born November 19, 1947 in Davenport, IA, the son of John and Emma (Hutchinson) Waack. He was raised and educated in Stockton, IA and Durant, IA.

Those left to cherish John’s memory...

Jun 13, 2022

Philip R. Russell 66 of Roseville passed away at home June13, 2022. He was born January 12, 1956, the son of Vernon and Ruth (Taylor) Russell. He first married Judy Johnson and later married Rose Anno September 9, 1992.

He is survived by his wife Rose of Roseville, His children Marina (Darrin) Quick, Chris (Dan) Perkins, Jeremy...

Jun 8, 2022

Rachel M. Miller, 72, of Avon, IL, passed away at 9:41 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2022 in OSF St. Joseph’s Hospital, Bloomington, IL. Rachel was born May 23, 1950 in Avon the daughter of Harry and Ruth (Meachum) Miller.  She was raised and educated in Avon, graduating from Avon High School in 1968, Carl Sandburg College in 1970 and...

Jun 7, 2022

Helen May Baldwin 83 of Roseville passed away peacefully Tuesday June 7, 2022, at the Roseville Rehabilitation Center. She was born June 29, 1938, in Brooklyn, Il the daughter of James “Pop” and Alta Waller.

Helen was a graduate of Roseville High School in 1956. After High School she attended Military School in Minnesota and went on...

Jun 6, 2022

Eleanor L. Coulter, 76, of Roseville, IL, passed away at 7:29 p.m. Monday, June 6, 2022 in the OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL. Eleanor was born January 3, 1946 in California, the daughter of Clarence and Eva (Green) Ruth. She married John P. Coulter, Jr. on June 18, 1966 in Roseville and he preceded her in death...

Jun 5, 2022

Rand S. Gillett of Charleston IL formally from Avon Illinois passed away Sunday June 5th. Rand was born September 17, 1952 in Rapid City South Dakota. The son of George and Marie Gillett he graduated from Avon High School in 1971. (Thanks to mom!) Rand held various jobs including working at Butler Manufacturing in Galesburg. He lived in Charleston...

May 30, 2022

Tamara Sloan, 50, of Galesburg, IL, passed away at 1:55 p.m. Monday, May 30, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. She was born September 26, 1971 in Galesburg, the daughter of John Sloan and Rebecca Anderson. She was raised and educated in Avon and graduated from Avon High School.

Survivors include her children, Andrea Gowler...

May 29, 2022

Jeri L. Peterson was born February 13, 1935 in Washington, Iowa, the daughter of Theodore R. and Irene L. (Batterson) Anderson. She died Sunday, May 29, 2022 at Wesley Village in Macomb, Illinois where she had been a resident for nine years.

Reared and educated in Southeastern Iowa, Jeri received her B.S. Degree from Central Missouri State...