All Obituaries

Albert Louis Florence, 91, of Galesburg, formerly of Oak Run, died at 5:44 p.m. Thursday, August 8, 2019, in Seminary Manor. He was born October 22, 1927, in Chicago, the son of Joe and Anna (Panegasser) Florence.  He married Gloria E. Graffis in 1944, in Wheaton. He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Gloria; two daughters, Donna (Clifford) Weaver of Chicago and Linda (Tom) Kordewick of Galesburg; three grandchildren, Megan (Jason) Brodkey, Kali Kordewick, and Michael (Sommer)...

Steven E. “Panama” Olson, 67, of Maquon died Friday, August 16, 2019 in his home. He was born June 17, 1952 in Peoria, the son of Jim and Barbara (Hubbur) Davis. Steve married Laura (Appel) Morris in June 2005 at their home and she survives. Steve is also survived by his son Justin (Ebonee Dickerson) Morris of Galesburg, cousins Patty (Randy) Gleich of Colorado, Kathy (Mike) DeTrempe of Peoria and Wendy Peazy of Peoria, and his father-in-law Ed Appel of North Henderson. Also...

  Editha Pauline Brashear, 102 of rural Knoxville, passed away at 10:04 a.m. Sunday, August 11, 2019 at the home of her granddaughter, Bobbi (and Rick) Helander, with whom she had resided with the past eight months. She was born March 15, 1917 in Abingdon, the daughter of Thomas and Julia Baker. She married P. Eugene Brashear on January 28, 1939 at her home in Abingdon.  He preceded her in death on January 8, 1988.  She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Lari Jean...

M. Irene Hornback, 92, of Galesburg, died at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, August 14, 2019 in Heartland Health Care Center. She was born May 21, 1927, in Woodhull, the daughter of Frank O. and Lillie Alvera (Anderson) Johnson.  She married Martin U. Hornback on March 2, 1949, in Galesburg.  He preceded her in death January 31, 1969. She is survived by four children, Roger (Paula) Hornback of Lake Shore, Bonnie Zarske of Bettendorf, Iowa, Jerry Hornback of Galesburg, and Susan Peer of...

Mr. Robert Eugene Elledge, 88, of Galesburg died Monday, August 12, 2019 at Aperion North Care Center. He was born April 30, 1931 in Lutesville, Missouri. Robert was one of 10 children belonging to Mr. Sherman and Alma (Baker) Elledge. He married Barbara Bollinger on April 2, 1949. After 63 years of marriage, she preceded him in death on June 27, 2012. Robert is survived by his four children Robert Elledge of Texas, Graden Elledge of Illinois, Rachel Purdy of Illinois and Barbara Miller of...

Bradley R. Ackman, 47, of Galesburg, died at 1:18 p.m. Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at home. He was born November 10, 1971, in Galesburg, the son of Charles “Skip” Ackman and Sharon K. Cassell.  He married Diana L. McKee. He is survived by two children, Bradley E. Ackman of Galesburg and Courtney G. Ackman of Wataga; a grandson, Aiden Ackman; his father, Charles “Skip” (Lorretta) Ackman of Ashley, Indiana; sisters, Debra Ackman of Angola, Indiana and Carrie...

Mrs. Doris (Thurman) Kokes, 99, of Galesburg, Illinois passed away at 11:05 am Sunday, August 11, 2019. She was born December 1, 1919 in Galesburg the daughter of Guy and Ruth Adeline Hurt Thurman. She married Frank A. Kokes on September 17, 1940 in Davenport, Iowa. He preceded her in death on November 4, 2007. Doris is survived by her niece, Kay Busch and great nephew, Patrick Busch both of Galesburg and her niece, Barbara Zinn of Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Also, surviving are 10 nieces and...

Inez M. Bevard, 87, of Galesburg, died at 4:55 a.m. Tuesday, August 13, 2019, in Seminary Manor. She was born September 8, 1931, in Kenneth, Minnesota, the daughter of James and Milla I. (Remme) Wickwire.  She married James O. Bevard on March 4, 1961, in Macomb. She is survived by her husband of over 58 years, Jim; a daughter, Shirley (Leo) Buescher of Galesburg; two granddaughters, Wendy (Dirk) Welch and Holly (Dave) Schofield; a brother, Bill (Lois) Wickwire of Pinckneyville; and...

Dale E. Bonney, 94 of Galesburg, passed away at 8:20 a.m. Sunday, August 11, 2019 at his home.  As he requested, cremation will be accorded and no services will be held.  Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services Abingdon Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

Joan Elaine Moul, age 88, died August 6, 2019 at Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville, IL.  She was born July 23, 1931 to George Ancel Campbell and Novilla “June” Brown Campbell in York, Nebraska. She graduated from McCool Junction High School in 1949.  Joan married Louis L Moul on November 3, 1949 and they had three children. Joan lived most of her life in Fairmont as a stay-at-home mom, involved in PTA and never missing the school events of her children.  She...