All Obituaries

Clifford E. “Buddy” Thurman II, 56 of Knoxville, passed away at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, February 14, 2019 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center emergency room in Galesburg.  He was born October 24, 1962 in Galesburg, the son of Clifford and Mary (Woolem) Thurman I.  He married Kimberly Claeys on June 15, 2002. Buddy is survived by his son, Clifford E. “Trey” Thurman III of East Galesburg; his step-kids, Lacey and Colby; and his step-grandkid, Caleb; one brother, Jim...

Robert Wayne Pearcy, 72, of Galesburg died at 4:40 p.m. Friday, February 15, 2019 in his home. He was born November 30, 1946, in Batesville, Arkansas, the third child of Raymond Everett and Lavina Francis (Harrison) Pearcy.  He married Kathy Howland on July 16, 1966.  He later married Isabelle (Melleny) Shepler on February 14, 1995 at Faith Baptist Church. Robert is survived by his wife of 24 years, Isabelle; his children, Tonia Pearcy-Johnson of Galesburg, Kimberly (Howard)...

Helen “Tede” Verner, 81 of Abingdon, passed away at 2:22 p.m. Friday, February 1, 2019 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. She was born March 8, 1937 in Galesburg, the daughter of MacDonald and Clara Helen (Dopp) Verner. Tede is survived by one sister, Mary “Susie” Lux of Collierville, Tennessee and many nieces and nephews who are spread throughout the country. To her many nieces and nephews, Tede was the cool aunt. She was always quick with a joke and ready for...

Kathie Sue (Hoadley) Tinkham, 64 of Abingdon, passed away at 4:06 a.m. Sunday, February 10, 2019 at her home.  She was born July 25, 1954 in Galesburg, the daughter of Donald and Edith “Millie” (Shinn) Hoadley.  She married Michael E. Tinkham on November 9, 1990 in Galesburg.  He preceded her in death on November 27, 2008.  She was also preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Rick Hoadley. Kathie is survived by one son, Robert (and Layla Sauer)...

Mrs. Mary Jo Shover, 92, of Stronghurst, Illinois, formerly of Galesburg and Knoxville died at 12:18 p.m. Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Oak Lane Nursing Home and Rehab in Stronghurst.  She was born May 10, 1926 in Galesburg to Tyko and Violet Larson Johnson.  She married Wesley Jean Shover September 9, 1945 in Knoxville, Illinois.  Surviving is a son, Steve (and Cathy) Shover of Victoria, Illinois; two daughters, Jo Lynn (and William) Ackman of Stronghurst and Cathi Shover of...

Mrs. Ebbie Jean Scott, 86, of Galesburg, Illinois died 10:52 a.m. Sunday, February 10, 2019 at her home.  She was born August 1, 1932 in Oneida, Illinois to Goran and Frances Strandberg Larson.  She married Joe E. Scott June 29, 1951 in Victoria, Illinois.  Surviving is a son, Danny G. Scott of Galesburg, six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Debra Jo White, June 13, 2011 and a sister, Shirley...

Donald J. Kinney, 92, of Galesburg, passed away at 1:32 am Saturday February 9, 2019 at Seminary Manor Nursing Home. Don was born on May 3, 1926, adopted by Harry and Gladys Pickrel Kinney, of Galesburg, Illinois. Sadly, Gladys passed away eight years later. His Dad would marry Vera who became his stepmother. Harry was a railroader, and away from home frequently. Vera encouraged Don to join the Scouts, which eventually became the main source of stability in his life. He then served, from...

Ruth Evelyn Van Huis was born on July 20, 1927 to Henry and Laura Boonstra, and went to her heavenly home on February 7, 2019. Ruth was born and raised in Evergreen Park, Illinois. She and her 10 siblings were raised in a Godly and loving home. She was married to Edward Van Huis, Jr. on June 11, 1949 and they lived most of their lives in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Their marriage was blessed with three sons, Edward, Mark, and Robert and three daughters, Susan, Sandra, and Sharon. They celebrated 61...

Carol D. (Gittings) Sharp, 89, of Galesburg, died at 12:42 p.m. Monday, February 4, 2019 in Rosewood Care Center. She was born December 23, 1929, in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Cecil and Dorothy (Dowell) Gittings.  She married Russell D. Sharp Sr. on February 14, 1949, in Monmouth.  He preceded her in death May 15, 2000 after 51 years of marriage. She is survived by her children, Rhonda (Duane) McMeekan of Mesa, Arizona and Russell Sharp Jr. of Galesburg; three grandsons,...

Mr. Fredrick “Fred” Clyde Bailey 78, of Galesburg, passed away peacefully Friday, January 18, 2019 with his family by his side.  Fred was born on July 26, 1940 in Berwick, the son of Clyde and Mildred (Seckman) Bailey.  He married Gerry Crisman.  He later married Nancy Clutts Kirchgessner on October 9, 1981.  She survives.  Also surviving are his children, Jeff (and Kathy) Bailey of Richmond, KY, Linda Harkness and Brian Bailey of Galesburg IL and...