83, of Galesburg, died at 2:23 AM Tuesday, March 28, 2006 in Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
Lila was a caring and compassionate mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a hard-working individual. She was born in Fargo, North Dakota on September 16, 1922, the daughter of Everett J. and Mary Elizabeth Dorothy. She married Kenneth E. Hannen in 1946. He preceded her in death along with one brother and her parents.
Lila is survived by one daughter, Mary A. Davis (and Greg) of Galesburg, three grandchildren, Amy Simpson (and Shane) of Wataga, Alicia Eastburg (and Aaron), and Bradley Davis, both of Galesburg, three step grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
Lila moved from North Dakota to Springfield, MO and settled in the Abingdon/Galesburg area, where she spent most of her life. She was extremely dedicated to her work as an assembler at Maytag. She retired from Maytag in 1985 after 31 years.
A joy to be around, my mother, our grandmother, our friend loved to play bingo. She was a member of the Moose Lodge and the Ladies Classic Bowling League.
Lila, a feisty, free spirited woman, always had it her way. Never afraid to speak her mind, we all knew we could count on her for the honest truth. Just ask the nurses at Marigold and the nurses in the ICU at Cottage Hospital. They would agree. She cared a lot about them and appreciated their help. They all loved her, she was fun.
Lila enjoyed watching her grandson play baseball and her granddaughters grow. She was a true St. Louis Cardinal fan and a lover of country music. Tracy Bird’s song “The Keeper of the Stars” was her favorite song. She truly will be the star above to which we all will see. We love you.
The family will receive friends at the home of Greg and Mary Davis, 804 Columbus Ave., Galesburg, from 6 to 8 PM Thursday, March 30, 2006. Private graveside services will be held Friday at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

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89, formerly of 311 E. Simmons St., Galesburg died at 12:05 PM Wednesday February 8, 2006 in the Friendly Home, Rochester, NY.
She was born August 28, 1916 in Galesburg the daughter of Robert O. and Ella Muir Housh. She married Maurice Cox on June 24, 1935.
She is survived by one son, David (wife Patty) Cox of Huntersville, NC, one daughter, Janis (husband Robert) Butts of Pittsford, NY, four grandchildren, Renee (husband Tom) Brawn of Pittsford, NY, Thomas (wife Noel) Butts of Centerville, MO, Rodrick (wife Debbie) Cox, and Douglas (wife Brandy) Cox, both of Huntersville NC, and six great grandchildren, Adam and Ashley Brawn, Gavin, Colton, Grayson and Tyler Cox, and several nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Housh Bryan and Marian Housh Mackey and a niece Joan Bryan Hamilton.
She was a homemaker. She was a Board Member and Treasurer of the Family Business the May Company Wholesale Plumbing and Heating and Air Conditioning for many years in Galesburg. She graduated from Galesburg High School in 1934 and Knox College. She lived in Galesburg most her life. She was a member of the Phi Mu Sorority. She was a member of the Knox-Lombard 50 year club. She was a member of the Galesburg Art League. She was involved with the Cottage and St. Mary Medical Center Auxiliaries. She was a member of the Soangataha Country Club. She was a member of the Sweet Adeline’s Chapter. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. She taught Sunday school and sang in the church choir. She was one of the founders of the Solana Beach Presbyterian Church in Solana Beach CA.
A memorial service is scheduled for 11:30 AM Thursday March 30, 2006 in the First Presbyterian Church Chapel. The Rev. David Parker will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service. Cremation was accorded; burial of the cremains will be 10 AM in Maquon Cemetery, Maquon IL. Memorials can be made to the First Presbyterian Church or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

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65, 1236 Klein Ave., Galesburg, died at 6:45 AM Sunday, March 26, 2006 in Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
She was born September 1, 1940 in Aurora, IL, the daughter of Harry L. and Nina Collins Shriber. She married Leroy F. Boone on April 7, 1967 in Galesburg. He survives.
Also surviving are 2 sons, Steve Boone, Wataga, IL and Joe Boone, Galesburg, a daughter, Sandy (and Danny) Scott, Galesburg, 2 brothers, Bob (and Jackie) Shriber, Palmer, TX and Rick (and Vicky) Shriber, Galesburg, 2 sisters, Kay (and Fred) Stevens, Galesburg and Barb (and Lonnie) England, Wataga, and 5 grandchildren. She was preceded by her parents and a sister, Wanda Peterson.
She was a clerk for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad for 33 years. She retired in 1997. She graduated from Galesburg High School in 1958. She attended Bethel Baptist Church in Galesburg. She had lived in Galesburg and Wataga. She enjoyed camping, traveling, and gardening.
Funeral will be 10 AM Thursday in Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. The Rev. Lee Johnson will officiate. Visitation will be 6 to 8 PM Wednesday at the chapel. Burial will be in Wataga Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Bethel Baptist Church or a charity of the donor’s choice.

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87, of 233 N. Taylor St., Wataga, IL died at 11:24 AM Friday March 24, 2006 in OSF St. Mary Medical Center.
He was born May 5, 1918 in Rio, IL the son of Arthur B. and Mildred Murray Coziahr, Sr. He married Faye E. Seward in Palmyra, MO on October 7, 1939. She survives.
He is also survived by one daughter, Pam (husband Carl) Glawe of Geneseo, IL, one brother, Marvin “Pete” (wife Marge) Coziahr of Galesburg, IL, three sisters, Elsie Law of Cambridge, IL, Doris Williams of Victoria, IL and Alice (husband Jay) McGee of Altona, IL, five grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Dennis A. Coziahr on March 20, 2000 and James Coziahr on December 26, 1998, four brothers, and four sisters.
He served in the Army as a tank driver during WWII.
He was a driver for Burlington Truck Lines. He then worked for Sinclair Refinery Pipeline Company in Dahinda, IL for 9 years. He farmed in the Avon and Orion areas for 11 years. He also worked in sales and management for Arco Fertilizer Plant and Morman Seed and Fertilizer in Woodhull, IL. He graduated from Wataga High School. He had lived in Wataga the past 23 years. He was a member of the Senior Citizens in Wataga. He was a past member of the Masonic Lodge of Orion, IL and a past member of the Wataga Lions Club.
He was a member of the Wataga Congregational Church for 22 years. He was very active in his church. His family was always first.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11 AM Tuesday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. The Rev. David Kramer will officiate. Visitation will be 6:30-8:00 PM Monday at the chapel. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens with Military Rites by Ralph M. Noble American Legion Post 285. Memorials can be made to the Wataga Congregational Church or the Wataga Drop in Center.

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80, of Jacksonville, died Wednesday evening, March 22, 2006 at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville.
She was born June 8, 1925 in Rushville, the daughter of Otis and Eleanor Guthrie Cameron. She married Donald E. Thorsen on Aug. 22, 1942 in Kahoka, Mo., and he preceded her in death on Sept. 9, 1997.
She is survived by three daughters, Kay Hillman of Decatur, Carol (husband, Tom) Davis of Chicago and Jane (husband, Tom) Breen of Jacksonville; two sons, Thor (wife, Marilyn) Thorsen and Todd (wife, Nancy) Thorsen, both of Jacksonville; twelve grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ray (wife, Midge) Cameron and Charles (wife, Lois) Cameron, both of Galesburg; and one sister, Sandra (husband, David) Murphy of Princeville.
Harriet worked for many years in downtown Jacksonville at Irwin’s Clothing Store, and later at Lukeman’s. She was a member and Past-President of the Democratic Women’s Club. A mother and grandmother, Harriet will be remembered for her love of family, sense of humor, great family meals, being a devoted Cubs and Bears fan, and for being a lifelong Democrat.
Memorial services will be held 10 a.m. Monday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel in Galesburg, with burial at East Linwood Cemetery in Galesburg. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Modern Care Nursing Home-Recreational Activities Department in Jacksonville

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68 of 401 E. Martin St., died at 11:25 pm Friday, March 24, 2006 at the Care Center of Abingdon.
She was born November 10, 1937 in Abingdon to William and Helen Lewis Gray. She married Gene M. Johnson on September 15, 1957 at the Abingdon Christian Church. He survives
Also surviving are one son, Mike (and Barb) Johnson of Abingdon; one daughter, Cathy (and Lloyd) Chester of Rantoul, IL; one sister, Betty (and Lloyd) Stahl of Dunlap; 5 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister.
She had lived in Abingdon all her life. She graduated from Abingdon High School in 1955.
She was a homemaker and had also worked at the Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville as an aide.
Services will be at 11 am Monday, March 27, 2006 at the Abingdon Cemetery. Eleanor Landon will officiate. There will be no visitation. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Abingdon Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the family.

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87, 1165 Foxtown Place, Oneida, IL died at 12:22 AM Wednesday, March 22, 2006 in OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
She was born June 11, 1918 in Riverside, CA, the daughter of Joseph and Agnes A. Sellnau Zimmerman. She married George W. Landers on June 18, 1937 in Muscatine, Iowa. He preceded her in death on November 25, 1955.
She is survived by 2 sons, Glenn Landers and John Landers, both of Oneida, 3 daughters, Mary (and John) Derry and Georgia Landers, both of Wataga, IL and Jo Anne (and Mason) Gebe. Las Vegas, NV, 6 grandchildren, including Chad (and Karen) Landers, who made his home with her, 10 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, 4 sisters, Aileen Andress, Aledo, IL, Betty Bull, Rock Island, IL, Lois Folck, Oshkosh, WI, and Helen Virginia (and Don) Bratton, Westfield, WI, special friends, James and Iris Horaney, Galesburg, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by an infant son and 1 brother.
After the death of her husband, she worked as a cook and chef at various restaurants, including Soangetaha Country Club in Galesburg for 18 years and also the former Galesburg State Research Hospital for 4 years. She retired in 1984.
As an infant, she came with her parents to a farm in Mercer County. She attended Bay View and Eliza Creek grade schools and graduated from New Boston High School in 1937. The Landers moved from Galesburg to rural Oneida in 1950. Her hobbies included, needle work, gardening, caring for houseplants, and weekly Bible study.
She was a member of First Lutheran Church in Galesburg.
Funeral will be 1 PM Saturday in First Lutheran Church. The Rev. Frederick Larner will officiate. Visitation will be 6:30 to 8 PM Friday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Galesburg. Memorials can be made to First Lutheran Church or the Galesburg Rescue Mission.

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of 121 Valley View Road, Galesburg died shortly after birth at 1:10 PM Sunday, March 19, 2006 in OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.
She is survived by her parents of Galesburg, her grandparents, Bob and Irene Gulovsen, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. and Randy and Marcia Orban, Big Clifty, KY, great grandmothers, Anna Gulovsen, Albuquerque, NM and Murileen Orban, Staunton, IL, and great grandparents, Bill and Pearl Davis, Murray, KY. She was preceded in death by a brother, William Joseph Gulovsen on October 14, 2003.
Private family graveside services will be Saturday, March 25, 2006 in East Linwood Cemetery. The Rev. Thomas Heather will officiate. There will be no visitation. Memorials can be made to the family. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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87, formerly of 810 N. Seminary St., Galesburg, IL died at 9:38 AM Monday March 20, 2006 in Rosewood Care Center.
She was born March 18, 1919 in Warren County, IL the daughter of Albert and Cora Wade Martinson. She married Frank L. Timmons, Jr. on March 17, 1946 in Galesburg. He died March 6, 2002.
She is survived by two sons, David (wife Elizabeth) Timmons of East Moline, IL and Terry (wife Terry) Timmons of Columbia, MO and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, and two sisters.
She was a homemaker. She lived in the Galesburg area most of her life. She graduated from Alexis High School in 1938. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Women’s Circle of her church.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1:30 PM Wednesday March 22, 2006 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. The Rev. John Carlson will officiate. Visitation will be 12:30-1:30 PM Wednesday at the chapel. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorials can be made to the Galesburg Rescue Mission or to the Bethany Baptist Church.

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100, of 361 Franklin Ave., Galesburg, IL died at 10:10 AM Friday March 17, 2006 in Heartland Health Care Center.
He was born September 18, 1905 in Deepwater, MO the son of George A. and Effie Mae Ward Plympton. He married Delia Merrifield in 1942. She preceded him in death. He then married Louise Samuelson in Galesburg on September 18, 1959. She survives.
He is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth Bent, Abingdon, IL, one step son, John (wife Sharon) Samuelson of Grantsburg, WI, one step daughter, Hattie (husband Jim) Jacobs of Galesburg, ten grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, and one son, Vernon R. Plympton.
He farmed for 20 years. He worked for Rowe Manufacturing Company for 13 years and worked for Dick Blick for 15 years. He retired in 1990. He graduated from high school in Lockridge, IA. He was a member of the former Eagles Lodge. He was a member of the New Horizons Senior Citizen Community Center. He was a member of the First Christian Church.
Graveside services are scheduled for 10:30 AM Tuesday March 21, 2006 at Knoxville Cemetery, Knoxville, IL. Visitation will be 9:00-10:00 AM Tuesday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Memorials can be made to the Galesburg Rescue Mission or to Habitat for Humanity.

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