All Obituaries

Mr. David von Motz, 67, of Galesburg died at 12:12 p.m., Friday, October 11, 2019 in his home. David was born March 24, 1952 in Moline, Illinois to Mr. Harold H. and Margaret L (Bormann) von Motz. He is survived by his brothers Charles (Kim) von Motz  and Paul von Motz, both of East Moline, Illinois and one sister Nancy Bigford of East Moline, Illinois. He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Paula Pruden. David lived in many group homes across Illinois; he most...

Mrs. Vivian L. Palmer, 79, of Galesburg, Illinois died after a long battle with Alzheimer’s at 7:11 a.m. Sunday, October 13, 2019 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.  She was born July 17, 1940 in Galesburg to Alfred E. and Caroline R. (Greene) White.  She married Kay Dale Townsend in Galesburg.  She later married Carl J. “PeeWee” Palmer May 5, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois.  He survives.  Also surviving is a daughter, Peggy S. (and Bill) Logan...

Mrs. Shirley G. Hutchings, 89, of Galesburg passed away at 6:54 pm October 8, 2019 at the Gulf Coast Medical Center Ft. Myers, Florida. She was born August 31, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Howard and Lillian Berry. She married Marvin C. Hutchings on February 5, 1949 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on July 14, 1995. Shirley is survived by her children, Leroy (Vickie) Hutchings of Galesburg and Vicki Hutchings of Ft. Myers, Florida; six grandchildren, Michele, Angela,...

Robert Dale Welch, 73 of Pekin and formerly of Abingdon, passed away at 3:45 p.m. Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the Pekin Villas of Holly Brook. He was born December 16, 1945 in Princeville, Illinois, the son of Dale and Edith (Carter) Welch.  He married Elizabeth Ann Bond in 1968 in Abingdon.  He later married Catherine Burkhalter Geltmaker on October 11, 1986 in Hanna City. Bob is survived by his wife, Catherine; one daughter Kristin (Greg) Eidson, one son, Bradley (Wendy)...

Ms. Bonnie S. Axcell, 69, of Galesburg died at 8:43 a.m., October 13, 2019, in her home. Bonnie was born in Galesburg on December 6, 1949 to Mr. Ralph D. and Margaret G. (Hillard) Cannon, Sr. She married Donald F. “Fred” Axcell on August 19, 1967. Together they had five beautiful children and later divorced. She is survived by her children Lisa (Shane McElmurray) Axcell of Galesburg, Dean (Kelli) Axcell of Knoxville, Stacey (Troy) Morrison of Galesburg, Amy (James) Neal of...

Mr. Arlen R. Mason, 80, of Galesburg, Illinois died 9:03 a.m. Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at his home.  He was born October 6, 1939 in Cuba, Illinois to Harry and Iva (Baldwin) Mason.  He married Maureen Essex.  He later married Donna Schisler April 17, 1981 in Abingdon, Illinois.  She survives.  Also surviving are four sons, Brad Mason of Villa Rica, Georgia, Greg Mason of Canton, Illinois, Troy (and Ila) Mason of Knoxville, Illinois, and Lee Gabbert of Galesburg,...

C. Evelyn Trisilla, 97, formerly of Galesburg, died at 12:47 p.m. Sunday, October 13, 2019, in Presence Nazarethville in Des Plaines, Illinois.  Arrangements are pending with Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services Galesburg Chapel.

Betty J. Wiley, 77 of Abingdon, passed away at 3:50 a.m. Sunday, October 13, 2019 at the Kewanee Care Home in Kewanee, Illinois.  Arrangements are pending at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services Abingdon Chapel.  

Mrs. Jacqueline J. McGraw, beloved mother and wife, aged 71 years, was called to her heavenly home at 2:36pm on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, from OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Illinois. Jackie was born on November 18, 1947 in Galesburg, the daughter of Elmer and Doris (Foote) Courson. She graduated from Galesburg High School in 1965. In 1966, she married Jerry L. McGraw at Allen Park Baptist Church in Galesburg. In addition to being a dedicated homemaker for over 50 years,...

Mr. Michael S. Kavanagh, 76, of Knoxville, Illinois died 2:56 p.m. Monday, October 7, 2019 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital.  He was born April 2, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois to John Lawrence and Evelyn (Romanecki) Kavanagh.  He married Linda Marie Silingo January 25, 1969 in Bensenville, Illinois.  She survives. Also surviving is his daughter, Michelle (and Sam) Fryer of Sharon, South Carolina, two sons, Michael (and Sabrina) Kavanagh of Knoxville, Illinois and Mark...