All Obituaries

Mr. John C. Strawhacker, Sr., 76, of Galesburg, died at 8:21 p.m. Friday, February 14, 2020, at home. John was born December 2, 1943, in Galesburg, the son of Carl and Evelyn (Kimler) Strawhacker.  He married Edna Charlene Links on November 29, 1982 in Galesburg.  She preceded him in death on October 4, 2015. He is survived by a son, John (and Tamara) Strawhacker, Jr. of LaVista, Nebraska; a daughter, Jenifer (and Roy) Christofferson of Vine Grove, Kentucky; a brother, Jerald...

Mr. Kirt Michael Links, 64 of Galesburg, formerly of Abingdon, passed away Monday morning, February 24, 2020 at home.  Cremation will be accorded.  To celebrate his life, his family will receive relatives and friends from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the Abingdon American Legion.  Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services Abingdon Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Abingdon Firemen.   

Mrs. Pamela “Pam” A. Winkler, 64, of Galesburg, Illinois passed away at 4:09 am Friday, February 14, 2020 at Seminary Manor Nursing Home. Pam was born December 2, 1955 in Galesburg the daughter of David and M. Virgene Toland Winkler. She married her soul mate, Paul Gillaspie on February 29, 2016 in Galesburg. Pam is survived by her loving husband, Paul of Galesburg; her cousins, Kelly (Dr. James) Semrau of Racine, Wisconsin, Todd Winkler of Alexis, Illinois, Stacey (Ken) Clark...

Mr. Vinton E. Pease, 75, of Knoxville, Illinois formerly of Oneida, Illinois died 5:50 a.m. Monday, February 24, 2020 at Aperion Care South, Galesburg, Illinois.  He was born September 8, 1944 in San Diego, California to Ed and Millie (Swanstrom) Pease.  He married Joanne Beth Fish February 24, 1968 in Fort Madison, Iowa.  She survives.  Also surviving are two daughters, Missy Clevenger of Knoxville and Alicia (and Eric) Strom of Knoxville, six grandchildren, Madison...

Donald Cowman, 81, of Galesburg, loving husband, father and Bompa, was freed from his earthly body on February 7, 2020. He ascended into the heavens and is with his Lord and loved ones, now tending to the Garden of Eden. He was born on September 1, 1938 to Laverne and Rosemary (Johnson) Cowman. He married Joan Folkenroth McKenna on December 26, 1960 and became an instant and wonderful father to her two small children. Joan passed away January 11, 2020. Surviving is his daughter April...

  Mr. Timothy J. Wunder, 44 of rural Gilson, passed away at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at home following a courageous battle against Pancreatic cancer and surrounded by his loved ones. He was born June 16, 1975 in Galesburg, the son of Robert and Linda (Peck) Wunder.  He married Nicole Sackfield in 1998 and they later divorced. Tim is survived by his daughter, Rachel Wunder of Knoxville; his parents, Bob and Linda Wunder of rural Gilson; his companion, Jessica...

Mrs. Sharon K. Yeager, 79, of Galesburg, Illinois died 2:28 a.m. Monday, February 24, 2020 at Seminary Manor in Galesburg. She was born January 31, 1941 in Peoria, Illinois to Jesse L. and Gesina W. (Behrends) Sage.  She married Dale Alan Yeager, April 22, 1960 in Galesburg.  He preceded her in death April 13, 2017. Surviving are her children, Kelly (and Doug) Gau of Galesburg, Mike (and Michelle) Yeager of Morrison, Colorado, Patricia (and Greg) McCrery of Atlanta, Georgia, and...

Mr. Roger W. Kempster rested in the arms of the Lord on February 24, 2020. He was born at home on Jan 11, 1937 in Joslin, Illinois to Russel and Florence (Brown) Kempster.  He grew up on the family farm in London Mills. Hard work was plentiful but he always found time to engineer and build things.  He and his brothers were noted for putting Buick engines in just about anything and Harley engines on Go carts. He always knew how to make work fun.  Roger married Dixie Ruth...

  Mrs. Kathie Lynne Bailey Kurtz, 46 of Canton and formerly of Abingdon, passed away at 4:58 a.m. Saturday, February 22, 2020 at her home.  She was born November 29, 1973 in Galesburg, the daughter of Shirley Smith Bailey.  She married Terry Kurtz on October 13, 2017 in Fulton County. Kathie is survived by her husband, Terry:  two sons, Earl Ray Ross III of Springfield and Roger Ross of Canton; one daughter, Regan Ross of Bloomington; two brothers, John Bailey of...

Gloria Elaine (Graffis) Florence, formerly of Oak Run, born October 4, 1926, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2020 at Seminary Manor in Galesburg.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert L. Florence and nine Graffis siblings.   Prior to eyesight problems, she enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and baking chocolate chip cookies.  She sewed many bears to give to sick children, children at the church, and for the church auction.  She was featured in the...