54, of 310 N. Depot Street Altona, IL, died at 12:10 AM Thursday January 31, 2002 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, IL.
He was born on July 31, 1947 in Sandoval IL to George R. and Bernita (Carter) Bassett. He married Dawn McRae-Bassett-McLean in 1971 in St. Louis MO. He later married Patricia Hook on November 3, 2001 in Altona IL. She survives.
Also surviving are his mother, Bernita Organ of Sandoval, IL, three sons, David Bassett of St. Louis, MO, Randy Bassett of Chicago, IL and Anthony Voorhees of Altona, IL, two daughters, Shelby (and Dan) Attaway of Galesburg, IL and Gretchan (and Mark) Hazen of Altona, IL, three grandchildren. A son, Daniel Aubuchon, preceded him in death in 1999.
He worked as a Correctional Officer for the State of Illinois Department of Corrections at the Centralia Prison in Centralia IL for thirteen years. He was currently working.
He graduated from Sandoval High School in Sandoval IL in 1965. He graduated from St. Louis University in St. Louis MO with a Business degree in 1969. He was of the Lutheran faith. He was a Shriner. He lived in Salem IL before moving to Altona IL months ago.
He served in the Army.
His funeral will be Monday February 4, 2002 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel with Rev. Timothy Anderson officiating. Burial will be in East Linwood Cemetery, Galesburg. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Sunday February 3, 2002 at the Chapel. Memorials may be made to Knox County Humane Society.

No Guestbook Entries Yet »     Click Here to Sign the Guestbook »     Send Flowers »

53, of 1215 Clark Street Galesburg, IL, died at 7:12 AM Thursday January 31, 2002 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital, Galesburg, IL.
He was born on July 25, 1948 in Canton IL to Clair W. and LoRena (Pettit) May. He married Deborah Wickert in Astoria IL on November 1, 1969. She survives.
Also surviving are three daughters, Janice (and Richard) Abel of New Windsor, IL, Tina (and Ric) Campos and Melissa (and Edward) Devoss, both of Galesburg, IL, a sister, Sandra (and Roger) Strickler of Effingham, IL and two grandchildren.
He was a driver for Moorman Manufacturing Company in Alpha for 16 years. He retired in May of 1987. He was a 1966 graduate of Lewistown High School and earned his associate’s degree from Spoon River College. He was a member of First Church of the Open Bible, Galesburg.
His funeral will be 11:30 AM Saturday February 2, 2002 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel with Rev. Ted Gillum officiating. Burial will be in East Linwood Cemetery, Galesburg. Visitation will be from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. Saturday at the Chapel. Memorials may be made to Western Illinois Hemo-Dialysis Unit at Galesburg Cottage Hospital.

No Guestbook Entries Yet »     Click Here to Sign the Guestbook »     Send Flowers »

92, of Formerly of 84 Silver Street Galesburg, IL, died at 1:53 AM Thursday January 31, 2002 at Rosewood Care Center, Galesburg, IL.
She was born March 22, 1909 in Galesburg, the daughter of C. Emil and Jennie Johnson Swanson. She married Forrest A. Burg on October 14, 1941 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on March 28, 1993.
She is survived by several cousins.
She was a secretary for Galesburg High School for 9 years and then for the former Intra State Telephone Company for 15 years. She was a graduate of Galesburg High School. She was a member of First Lutheran Church, Galesburg.
Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Saturday February 2, 2002 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Galesburg, with Rev. Paul Johnson officiating. Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

No Guestbook Entries Yet »     Click Here to Sign the Guestbook »     Send Flowers »

61, of 817 Pine Street Galesburg, IL, died at 1:36 PM Wednesday January 30, 2002 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital, Galesburg, IL.
He was born on September 7, 1940 in Oakwood MO to John W. and Thelma (Simpson) Dunham, Sr. He married Sara Ruark in Galesburg on September 12, 1966. She survives.
Also surviving are a son, John Dunham of Albuquerque, NM, three daughters, Robin (and David) Haley of Partlow, VA, Liz (and Robert) Schultz and Tracy Dunham, both of Galesburg, IL, three brothers, Robert Dunham and Larry (and Peggy) Martin, both of Knoxville, IL and David (and Jackie) Dunham of Galesburg, IL, two sisters, Ethel Mae Shelton of Dallas, TX and Helen Simmons of Columbus, OH and two grandsons.
He worked for the Park Drive Dairy for 15 years, was manager of Sanipro for 12 years, and worked at the Galesburg Wareco stations for 5 years. He attended Galesburg schools and lived most of his life here.
His funeral will be 2:00 PM Monday February 4, 2002 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel with Pastor Robert Eshleman officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Galesburg. Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Monday at the Chapel. Memorials may be made to the family.

No Guestbook Entries Yet »     Click Here to Sign the Guestbook »     Send Flowers »

85, of 275 E. Carl Sandburg Drive Galesburg, IL, died at 12:40 PM Monday January 28, 2002 at Marigold Health Care Center, Galesburg, IL.
She was born on January 16, 1917 in Abingdon IL to Jesse C. and Nora L. (Lance) Paull. She married Keeon V.H. Johnson in Belleville IL on August 19, 1964. He preceded her in death on January 30, 1994.
She is survived by three step-sons, Gary (and Phyllis) Johnson of Fairview Heights, IL, K. Donald (and Jackie) Johnson and Robert Johnson, both of Galesburg, IL, a brother, Charles ‘Chub’ Paull of Roseville, IL, eight step-grandchildren, 19 step-great grandchildren and three step-great great grandchildren . A brother, Ted Paull, preceded her in death.
She worked in the administration office at the former Galesburg Mental Health Center for several years. She was a member of the Abingdon United Methodist Church and American Legion Post #285. She served in the Navy during World War II.
Her funeral will be 11:30 AM Wednesday January 30, 2002 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel with Rev. Steve Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Abingdon Cemetery, Abingdon. Visitation will be from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. Wednesday at the Chapel. Memorials may be made to Abingdon United Methodist Church or a charity of the donor’s choice.

No Guestbook Entries Yet »     Click Here to Sign the Guestbook »     Send Flowers »

87, of 275 E. Carl Sandburg Dr. Galesburg, IL, died at 4:55 AM Saturday January 26, 2002 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, IL.
She was born on March 28, 1914 in Versailles IL to William O. and Dora I. (Douglas) Harding. She married James C. Fox in Galesburg on May 31, 1934. He preceded her in death. She then married John F. Stacel in Qunicy IL on November 19, 1955. He preceded her in death on February 15, 1986.
She is survived by a daughter, Betty (and Don) Godsil of Galesburg, IL and a brother, Edwin Harding of Galesburg, IL. Four brothers and four sisters preceded her in death.
She worked at Admiral Division of Maytag for 15 years, retiring in 1962. She also worked as an elevator operator in the Hill Arcade for 20 years. She was a member of the Colonial Baptist Church in Galesburg.
Her funeral will be 10:00 AM Tuesday January 29, 2002 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel with Pastor Robert Eshleman officiating. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, Galesburg. Visitation will be from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Monday January 28, 2002 at the Chapel. Memorials may be made to Harmony Baptist Church.

No Guestbook Entries Yet »     Click Here to Sign the Guestbook »     Send Flowers »

60, of 1055 S. Chambers St. Galesburg, IL, died at 4:07 PM Saturday January 26, 2002 at Methodist Medical Center, Peoria, IL.
He was born on April 8, 1941 in Galesburg to Paul C. and Myrtle (Walker) Frambes. He married Marian Johnson in Galesburg. He then married Charlotte M. Bell in Galesburg. She survives.
Also surviving are a son, David (and Kelly) Frambes of Chenoa, IL, a daughter, Jill (and Tony) Hahn of East Peoria, IL, two step-sons, Clyde Charles and Doug Charles, both of Galesburg, IL, three grandchildren and four step-grandchildren.
He was a production assembler at Maytag for 19 years. He also worked at Butler Manufacturing for 13 years. He served in the Navy for two years and the Naval Reserves for six years.
His funeral will be 3:00 PM Wednesday January 30, 2002 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel with Rev. Jeffrey Barclay officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Chapel. Memorials may be made to OSF Hospice

No Guestbook Entries Yet »     Click Here to Sign the Guestbook »     Send Flowers »

91, of 859 E. Fremont St. Galesburg, IL, died at 5:35 PM Friday January 25, 2002 at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, IL.
She was born on August 17, 1910 in Knox County IL to August and Sophia (Bowman) Peterson. She married Lawrence C. Dunlavy in Wataga IL on March 8, 1942. He preceded her in death on February 13, 1992.
She is survived by nieces and nephews. Four brothers and four sisters preceded her in death.
She was a homemaker and a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Wataga IL. She graduated from Wataga High School in 1928.
Her funeral will be 1:00 PM Tuesday January 29, 2002 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel with Rev. Jill Vivroux officiating. Burial will be in Alpha Cemetery, Alpha. Visitation will be from 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Chapel. Memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church.

No Guestbook Entries Yet »     Click Here to Sign the Guestbook »     Send Flowers »

62, of 53 Sunnyview Court Galesburg, IL, died at 8:30 AM Thursday January 24, 2002 at 53 Sunnyview Court, Galesburg, IL.
He was born on August 12, 1939 in Galesburg to Earl L. ‘Bull’ and Dorothy (Reed) Dawson. He married Betty M. Bean Malcolm in Wataga on September 16, 1975. She survives.
Also surviving are three daughters, Mary Clark of Lincoln, NE, Kimberly (and Jim) Keane of Omaha, NE and Rhonda (and Steve) O’Dell of Hamshire, TX, a son, Steven (and Debbie) Dawson of Pearland, TX, seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Three brothers preceded him in death.
He was a cable splicer for the Sprint Telephone Company for over 37 years, retiring in 1995. He was a 1958 graduate of Galesburg High School, a member of First Lutheran Church in Galesburg and a past member of Faith Lutheran Church in Wataga.
His funeral will be 10:30 AM Monday January 28, 2002 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel with Rev. Paul Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Galesburg. Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Sunday January 27, 2002 at the Chapel. Memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church or First Lutheran Church.

No Guestbook Entries Yet »     Click Here to Sign the Guestbook »     Send Flowers »

94, of 1250 W. Carl Sandburg Dr. Galesburg, IL, died at 8:10 AM Wednesday January 23, 2002 at Rosewood Care Center, Galesburg, IL.
She was born on January 16, 1908 in Galesburg to Nels and Hilda (Timberg) Olson. She married Thure Swanson in Galesburg in 1930. He preceded her in death in November 1969.
She is survived by two daughters, Ruth (and Donald) Basham of Ft. Madison, IA and Helen (and James) McCormick of Wataga, IL, two sons, Bernard (and Becky) Swanson of Galesburg, IL and Edward (and Marilyn) Swanson of Calhan, CO, 16 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. A daughter, Mary McCombs, three brothers, a sister, a grandson and a great grandson preceded her in death.
She was a cook and baker at the former Hotel Custer and Cook Elementary School. She then cooked at the Huddle Restaurant for 20 years. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
Graveside services will be 1:30 PM Saturday January 26, 2002 at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, Galesburg, with Rev. Paul Johnson officiating. Visitation will be from 12:30 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. Saturday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association.

No Guestbook Entries Yet »     Click Here to Sign the Guestbook »     Send Flowers »