All Obituaries

Peggy Henderson, 97, of Galesburg, left her earthly home and loved ones on December 19, 2025. She was serenaded by the music of Glenn Miller and Vera Lynn just in time to join husband Bill for an evening of dancing and a reunion of friends and family. Peg was born on June 16, 1928, to Floyd (Cotton) and Rose McElroy Pugh in DuQuoin, Illinois. The family moved to Rio, Illinois during her 6th grade year, she graduated from Rio High School in 1946. Mom said she fell in love with Bill Henderson ...

Mr. James “Jim” J. Hardine, 71, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 12:35 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2026, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, surrounded by the love of his family. Jim was born August 11, 1954, in Galesburg, the son of Harold James “Jim” and Marilyn Mae (Sherwood) Hardine. He graduated from Galesburg High School in 1972, where his lifelong love of music and the arts first flourished. Jim proudly participated in the “Singing Streaks,” ...

Mr. David Ryan Pruett, 52, of Cameron, Illinois died at 3:17 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. He was born on June 3, 1973, in Chula Vista, California, the son of David Edward and Laura (Kempster) Pruett. He married Amy Ennis in 2013 in Cameron, Illinois. Surviving is his father, David E. Pruett of Cameron; his mother and stepfather, Laura and Michael McGillivray of Florida; two stepdaughters, Alison DePauw of Galesburg and Sydney ...

Mrs. Rhonda Kay Watkins,64, of London Mills, Illinois, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026, at home. She was born July 22, 1961, in Galesburg, the daughter of James and Shirley (Engle) Schisler. She married Sammie Watkins on July 10, 1985, in Galesburg. She is survived by her husband, Sammie; Daughters:  Jennifer (and Zack Brown) Watkins, Tracie (and Jared) Yocum, sons:Rob (and Kate) Watkins, Steve (and Erin) Watkins; brothers, Brian Schisler and Mike (and Chris Wells) Schisler; nephew, ...

Helen “Marilyn” Van Fleet, 93, of Galesburg passed away peacefully at Seminary Manor in Galesburg, Illinois on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Marilyn was born on May 6, 1933, in Galesburg, the daughter of Basil and Helen (Carlson) Zugg. She lived her entire life in Galesburg. Marilyn married her lifelong partner in all things, John Van Fleet, Sr., on November 1, 1953. They were married for 68 years, until he passed away on April 2, 2022. Marilyn graduated from Galesburg Senior High ...

Bill Hayes, 62, of Galesburg, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family at 3:03 p.m. Sunday, May 3, 2026, in OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois. He was born on January 2, 1964, in Monmouth, the son of Bill and Beverly Hayes. He married Susan Harler on October 20, 1984, in Galesburg. He is survived by his daughter, Lindsey (Josh) Corbin and the loves of his life, granddaughter Audrey and grandson Benjamin, all of Galesburg. Sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Becky and ...

Mr. James R. “Jim” Carlson, 88, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 12:42 a.m. Friday, May 1, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 29, 1938, in Galesburg, to Raymond Glenn and Juanita Blessing (Sweborg) Carlson. He married Judith Ann Douglas on November 25, 1960.  She preceded him in death on May 3, 1981.  He later married Diane (Beeson) Cyganek in 1985, in Knoxville. She preceded him in death on August 25, 2017. Surviving is a son, Douglas and ...

Mr. Lawrence M. “Larry” Gutierrez, 68, of Galesburg, Illinois, was surrounded by love as he completed his earthly journey on Friday, May 1, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Although his unexpected passing brings deep pain and sorrow, solace can be taken in knowing that he will forever be a heavenly protector to loved ones left behind. Larry was born August 10, 1957, in Galesburg, the son of Alejandro L. and Ramona J. (Gimenez) Gutierrez. He graduated from ...

Betty Jane DeWeese Moore, 90, formerly of Galesburg, died January 25, 2026, in Lawrenceville, Georgia, where she had moved to be near her son. She was born December 4, 1935, in Galesburg, the daughter of Wesley C. and Ruth L. (Strandberg) Smith.  She married Robert Eugene “Gene” DeWeese on July 15, 1953, in Galesburg.  He preceded her in death on August 31, 1975.  She later was married to Harold Nelson and Phillip R. Moore. They preceded her in death. She is ...

Jared DeWeese, age 31, passed away on March 14, 2026. He was born at just 28 weeks and from the very beginning, he showed incredible strength and resilience. Despite the odds, Jared overcame many health scares in his early years, including RSV and a severe case of meningitis that left him with a 106-degree fever. These challenges meant that Jared had the mental capacity of a baby, and he needed 100% care every single day. He never walked or talked, but his presence brought a unique light ...