All Obituaries

Jeanne Colleen Magnuson, 69, of Galesburg, Illinois passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer at 1:40 pm Friday, October 9, 2020 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center. Jeanne, the daughter of Gerald and Juanita (Berry) Harris, was born March 30, 1951 in Olney, Illinois. She married Howard Magnuson on May 30, 1977 in Tuscola, Illinois. Jeanne is survived by her husband of 43 years, Howard of Galesburg; her son, Sam (Abbey) Magnuson of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin; her brother, Gerald...

Mrs. Samuella “Sammy” McGruder, 86, of Galesburg, Illinois died 7:00 a.m. Saturday, October 10, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born February 3, 1934 in Galesburg to Lawrence and Aldine (Carter) Finn.  She married Robert Allan McGruder, September 24, 1953 in Galesburg.  He preceded her in death September 7, 1997.  Surviving are three sons, Philip McGruder, Duane “Bumps” McGruder, and Kenneth McGruder all of Galesburg, a...

Mrs. Jean Anne Arnold, 78 of Galesburg, passed away at 11:35 a.m. Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Serenity of Lake Storey in Galesburg. She was born November 2, 1941 in Galesburg, the daughter of David and Velma (Jacobs) McMahon.  She married Harold “Jim” Arnold, Jr. in 1989 at St. Louis, Missouri. Jean is survived by her husband, Harold “Jim” Arnold, Jr.; two sons, David Allen of Kirkwood and Chuck (and Karen) Allen in North Carolina; two daughters, Ann Schlageter...

Mrs. Shirley A. Kazmirski, 75, of Galesburg, Illinois died 6:20 a.m. Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Heartland Health Care Center, Galesburg.  She was born June 20, 1945 in Galesburg to Charles Lee and Faye Herma (Larson) Jones.  She married Julius Gargano, Jr. June 14, 1964 in Abingdon, Illinois.  He preceded her in death.  She later married Allen Edward Kazmirski May 4, 1973 in Abingdon.  He Survives.  Also surviving are two sons, Gerry Gargano of Poulsbo,...

Mr. Leon Pulliam, 82, of Galesburg, Illinois formerly of East Moline passed away at 7:49 am Saturday, October 17, 2020 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center Galesburg. Leon was born January 10, 1938 in Houston, Mississippi the son of John Ed and Desiree Pulliam.  Leon is survived by his daughter, Cynthia Denise Patterson, of East Moline; four brothers, James (Ann) Pulliam, Robert (Charlzene) Pulliam both of Rock Island, Illinois, Earvie C. (Georgia) Pulliam of East Moline and Calvin (Gloria)...

Mrs. M. Maxine McCarl, 99, of Galesburg, Illinois died 5:01 p.m. Friday, October 16, 2020 at Seminary Manor in Galesburg.  She was born July 14, 1921 in Monmouth, Illinois to Clarence and Martha (Banta) Thomas.  She married Barton L. Montgomery August 22, 1941 in Kahoka, Missouri.  She later married Glenn G. Moore in December of 1951 in Monmouth.  He preceded her in death in 1971.  She then married Charles W. McCarl June 6, 1974 in Ontario, Illinois.  He...

Mr. Alfred “Al” L. Wickline, 92, of Galesburg, Illinois died 4:50 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at his home.  He was born January 24, 1928 in Monmouth, Illinois to Acie A. and Vinia O. (Nichols) Wickline.  He married Dorothy V. Schroeder, October 18, 1952 in Raritan, Illinois.  She preceded him in death May 16, 2013.  Surviving is one daughter, Cheryl (and Donald) Berg of Comstock Park, Michigan, a son-in-law, Richard Countryman of Prosper, Texas, a...

Mrs. Bonnie J. Brown, 97, of Galesburg passed away peacefully at 9:15 p.m. Friday, October 16, 2020 at home. Bonnie was born August 4, 1923 in Green County, Missouri the daughter of William Marion and Fannie P. (Pulse) Lair. She married Fred T. Brown on November 28, 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri. He preceded her in death on November 11, 2006. She is survived by her son, Timothy (and Jacqui) Brown of Galesburg; her daughter, Jeanette Potts of Galesburg; three grandchildren, five great...

Mr. Paul F. Simpson, 83, of Galesburg, passed away suddenly at 6:21 pm Thursday, October 15, 2020 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Emergency Department. Paul was born December 21, 1936 in Knoxville, Tennessee the son of John P. and Lennie (Scarbrough) Simpson. He married Irene Howell, he then married Phyllis Paraman. He later married Phyllis (Curtis) Erwin on December 12, 1970 in East Galesburg. Paul is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Phyllis; his sons, Stephen (Pamela) Simpson of...

Mrs. Connie M. Gray, 82 of Galesburg and formerly of Abingdon, passed away at 3:05 p.m. Friday, October 16, 2020 at the Marigold Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Galesburg. She was born June 14, 1938 near Hermon, the daughter of Harry L. and Marie G. (Ferris) Way.  She married Harry Gray on October 5, 1957 at the Nazarene Church parsonage in Canton. Connie is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Harry; four sons, Keith (and Kristina) Gray of Delong, Kevin Gray of...