All Obituaries

Dr. Carl Edward Strauch, 72, of Galesburg passed away peacefully at 10:45 a.m. Monday, June 15, 2026, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family. Carl was born August 8, 1953, in Canton, Illinois, the son of Franz and Marjorie Ann (Sappington) Strauch. Raised in Canton, he graduated from Canton High School in 1970 before continuing his education at Purdue University, where he earned his bachelor's degree in 1974. He then attended Northern Illinois University receiving his ...

Douglas Eugene Ferreter, 71, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home on July 31, 2026. Born on November 9, 1954, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, he was the son of Richard and Helen (Kanke) Ferreter. Doug was a graduate of Kennedy High School (1972) and the University of Iowa (1976), later earning a Master of Arts degree from Saint Xavier University in 2003. Doug dedicated his professional life to education, serving as a middle school mathematics teacher at Churchill Junior High ...

Carolyn S. Park, 93, of Galesburg, died at 1:45 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2026, in OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. She was born July 22, 1933, in Kewanee, the daughter of Cecil A. and Florence P. (Larson) Swartz.  She married Earl G. Park Jr. on October 16, 1965, in Moline.  He preceded her in death on April 11, 2008, after over 42 years of marriage. She is survived by a son, Robert (Debbra) Park of East Peoria.  In addition to her husband, she was preceded in ...

Richanda M. Peters, 74, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Though her passing leaves an immeasurable void, her legacy of kindness, laughter, unwavering devotion to family, and generous spirit will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. Born on February 10, 1952, in Avon, Illinois, Richanda was the beloved daughter of William Kenneth and Florentine Ursala (Lubinski) Bearce. On ...

Mr. Steven E. Riney, 68, of Peoria, Illinois, formerly of Abingdon, Illinois, passed away at 10:10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at the Loft Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in East Peoria, Illinois. He was born on November 16, 1957, in Avon, Illinois, to Doyle L. and Marilyn J. (Cochran) Riney. He married Shelley Onion on June 16, 1979, in Abingdon, Illinois. Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Shelley Riney of Peoria; three sons, Jeremy Riney of Canones, New Mexico, Justin Riney of ...

Mrs. Joyce Ann Olinger, 88, of Abingdon, passed away peacefully at 3:26 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Settler's Grove in Knoxville. Joyce was born on September 6, 1937, in Monmouth, Illinois, to William Leonard and Elsie Eleanor (Rose) Peterson. She was raised on the family farm in Gerlaw, where she developed the strong work ethic, quiet determination, and caring spirit that would define her throughout her life. She attended a one-room country school before graduating from Monmouth ...

Martha A. German, 88, of Sierra Vista, Arizona, died on Friday, July 24, 2026, in Federal Way, Washington, following a short illness. She was born November 18, 1937, in Galesburg, Illinois, the daughter of William LeRoy and Ruth Helen (Hedden) Fitchpatrick.  She married Donald D. German Sr. on July 3, 1955, in Galesburg.  He preceded her in death on December 3, 2015, after more than 60 years of marriage. She is survived by two sons, LeRoy (Paula) German of Sierra Vista, Arizona ...

Mrs. Nadine Elizabeth Taylor, 94, of Little Rock, Arkansas, formerly of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 15, 1932, in Wellsville, Missouri, the daughter of Jewel and Lena Mae (Thomas) Steele. She married Paul E. Taylor on September 16, 1951, in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on October 22, 1986. Surviving are one son, Kevin (Terrie) Taylor of Cedar Rapids Iowa, two daughters, Janice (Tommie) Quinn of Little Rock, ...

Mrs. Carolyn J. Ashbaugh, 83, of Knoxville, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 1:58 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Illinois, with family by her side. She was born on March 10, 1943, in Galesburg, Illinois, to Oscar T. and Alice A. (Krantz) Johnson. On February 24, 1968, she married Roger "Bud" Ashbaugh, in Knoxville. They shared more than 52 years of marriage before Bud preceded her in death on June 24, 2020. Carolyn is lovingly ...

Diana Marie Smith, 76, of Abingdon, Illinois passed away peacefully at 1:12 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at her daughter’s home, surrounded by the love of her family. Diana was born on May 24, 1950, in Canton, Illinois, the daughter of Robert Lee and Dorothy Lucille (Malott) Drumm. Diana later moved to Elgin, Illinois, where she attended area schools and graduated from Larkin High School with the Class of 1968. She continued her education by completing a year of nursing training ...