All Obituaries

On November 8, 2023, Miss Norma slipped out of her earthly bonds and was gathered by her people with rejoicing.   Norma Jeanne Dryce was born November 6, 1928, to Thomas Dreihs and Beatrice (Lufkin) in Cambridge Massachusettes. Her father legally changed the spelling of their surname to Dryce. They lived all over the country, mostly the East Coast and the West Coast as her father followed available employment. He was an architect, artist and salesman. Her mother was a...

Mr. Arthur B. “Art” Harrison, 88, of Galesburg, Illinois passed away at 11:40 pm Sunday at the Courtyard Estates of Knoxville. Art was born February 20, 1935, in Galesburg, the son of Arthur J. and Delia (Hurt) Harrison. He married the love of his life, Beverly Durbin on July 2, 1960, in Galesburg. After 62 years of marriage, she preceded him in death January 27, 2022. Art is survived by his son, James “Jim” (Nikki) Harrison of Galesburg; his daughter, Julie (Mark)...

Command Master Chief, R. Marc Grose, USN, Retired, 57, of Galesburg, Illinois passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. Marc was born January 26, 1966, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of John Roger and Eleanor Ada (Wittenmyer) Grose. He met Michelle Lee Price when they were both three years old and made her his wife on June 2, 1985, in Williamstown, Ohio. His wife and best friend, Michelle survives as does his children, Andrew (Katie) Grose of...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Jane Voorhees, who departed from this world on 12/02/2023. She was born on 9/16/1952 and lived a life filled with love, joy, and an unwavering devotion to her family. Jane Voorhees was a woman of remarkable strength and resilience, embodying the spirit of a warrior. Her love was fierce, and she fought hard for the well-being of herself and happiness of her family. She faced life's challenges with grace and...

Sue Belle Vitali, 91, of Galesburg, died at 1:25 a.m. Thursday, November 30, 2023, in Seminary Manor. She was born September 8, 1932, in LaPlata, Missouri, the daughter of Harry M. and Nannie B. (Slaughter) Tuggle.  She married Louis P. Vitali on her birthday, September 8, 1951, in Galesburg.  He preceded her in death on November 7, 2013, after over 62 years of marriage. She is survived by a daughter, Nancy S. (Jeff) Webber of Galesburg; five grandchildren, Robby (Jody) Vitali,...

Mrs. Janet Kathleen (Wharton) Cummings, 82, of Galesburg, passed away Friday December 1, 2023, at Richard Owen’s Hospice Home in Peoria, while surrounded by her loving family. Janet was born on June 10, 1941, in Decatur, the daughter of Leland Stanford and Mary Catherine (White) Wharton. Janet married the love of her life, Jan Garfield Cummings, on December 31, 1981, and spent 53 years together. After moving to Galesburg in 1965, Janet’s employment until retirement included...

Ruth Ann Vaglica, 66, of Galesburg, died at 7:57 p.m. Wednesday, November 29, 2023, in Marigold Health Care Center, following a brave battle with cancer. She was born November 8, 1957, in Galesburg, the daughter of Henry Lee and Beverly Ann (Hale) Colwell. She is survived by a son, Aaron Vaglica; two brothers, James Colwell and John (Sandra) Colwell, both of Galesburg; a sister, Jeanette Colwell of Galesburg; and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents...

Mrs. Bonnie Lou Nielsen Winship, 95, of Galesburg, Illinois died 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at her home in The Kensington Assisted Living facility, Galesburg.  She was born April 21, 1928, to Floyd and Louise (Carlson) Brissey in Galesburg.  She married Robert E. “Bob” Nielsen, November 8, 1946, in Galesburg.  He preceded her in death September 24, 2000, after over 50 years of marriage.  She later married Keith Winship, on December 19, 2001, in...

Evelyn J. Stroud, 72, of Alpha, died at 11 p.m. Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at home. She was born September 29, 1951, in Galesburg, the daughter of Charles L. and Elizabeth A. “Betty” (Hallstrom) McCulloch.  She married Donald E. Stroud on July 24, 1976, at First Lutheran Church of Galesburg.  He survives. She is also survived by three brothers, Tom (Eryn) McCulloch of Spokane, Washington, Michael (Leslie Fletcher) McCulloch of Galesburg, and David (Tami) McCulloch of...

Mr. Harold Wayne Carr, 83, of Knoxville, Illinois died 10:42 a.m. Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at the Courtyard Estates in Knoxville. He was born January 5, 1940, in Utica, Oklahoma to Oad and Alma Dale (Jackson) Carr.  He married Gwen Lou Gosdin, September 10, 1960, in Durant, Oklahoma. Surviving is his wife of 63 years, Gwen Carr of Knoxville, three daughters, Cathy (and Phil) Baker of Summerville, South Carolina, Lou Ann (and Tom) Kisler of Summerville, South Carolina, Karen (and...

Mrs. Norma Jean Bayles, 94, of Galesburg, died at 1:45 p.m., Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Allure of Knox County. She was born Wednesday, July 10, 1929, in Peoria, the daughter of Theodore and Ida (Reiger) Heinsman.  She married Clifford O. Bayles on October 2, 1949, in Peoria.  He preceded her in death on March 16, 2014, after over 64 years of marriage. She is survived by a son, Darrell (Donya) Bayles of Ankeny, Iowa; a daughter, Diane Wall of Bradford; a brother, James...

Orville R. Rogers, 75, of Galesburg, died at 11:55 a.m. Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Allure of Knox County. He was born July 30, 1948, in Galesburg, the son of John Leslie and Cora (Adams) Rogers. He is survived by a brother, Charles Rogers.  He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Norman and John; and three sisters, Pauline, Katherine, and Joyce. Orville was a delivery truck driver for Hansen Lumber for many years.  He was a taxi-cab driver. Cremation will be...

  Mr. William “Bill” Henry Bridger, 58, of Galesburg, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of November 3, 2023, at OSF St. Francis in Peoria, Illinois. Bill was born on April 11, 1965 in Aledo, the son of George W. and Evelyn L. (Selser) Bridger. He was raised in New Boston and attended Westmer High School graduating with the class of 1983. After high school Bill enlisted with the US Navy where he served from March 31 of 1984 to March 31 of 1988 as a small diesel engine...

Mr. Eugene Dale Rossell, 85, of Galesburg, Illinois died 8:05 p.m. Monday, November 27, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born February 16, 1938, in Galesburg, the son of Ray Dale and Alpharetta (Trout) Rossell.  He married the love of his life, Altaretta I. “Rita” Schroeder on February 27, 1960, in Dallas City, Illinois.  After 61 years of marriage, she preceded him in death on March 10, 2021.  Surviving is his son, Greg (and Dorie)...

Mrs. Linda L. Blair, 84, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Allure of Knox County, Galesburg. She was born October 5, 1939 in Galesburg, the daughter of Maurice and Nina Maxine (Hast) Krans. She married James E. Blair on November 15, 1958 in Rock Island, Illinois, and he preceded her in death. She is survived by two sons, James R. Blair of Perryville, Missouri, Brian (and Audrey) Blair of Eldridge, Iowa; ten grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren and one...

Mrs. Angelita Hollowell 76, of Galesburg passed away peacefully at 10:19 a.m. surrounded by her loved ones on November 14, 2023 at her home. She was born in Galesburg on December 19, 1946, the daughter of Augustine and Jessie (Rios) Cervantez. Angie married Paul Thomas Crosby on February 4, 1967. She later married Larry E. Hollowell in 2001 in Galesburg. Larry preceded her in death on July 2, 2015. Angie worked for Maytag and Butlers manufacturing and in her later years, she worked at Knox...

Mrs. Gloria L. Struck, 78, of Peoria, IL passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at the OSF Richard L. Owen Hospice Home. Gloria was born the daughter of Herman and Alice Mae (Whitson) Eubanks on June 22, 1945, in East St. Louis, IL. She married Richard N. Struck in 1962, they later divorced. She is survived by four sons, Richard Struck of Galesburg IL, William Struck (Frannie) of Peoria IL, David (Doreen) Struck of Mt. Pleasant, IA, Stephen Struck (Chris) of Moline IL and a daughter,...

Mr. Gary L. “Vern” Glisan, 74, of Abingdon, Illinois passed away unexpectantly after a brief illness on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center. Vern was born March 24, 1949, in LaHarpe, Illinois, the son of Elmer C. and C. Ada (Mohr) Glisan. He married Donna Kilpatrick and later Connie Brown. He found his soulmate and love of his life, Sandra McIlravy Peterson and married her on August 12, 1985, in Galesburg. He is survived by his wife of thirty-eight years,...

Mrs. Elsie L. Mathias, 86, of Abingdon, Illinois passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023, at her home. Elsie was born November 29, 1936, in Supply, Arkansas, the daughter of Sterling and Evelyn (Welch) Legate. She married William Mathias, he survives. Also surviving is her daughter, Debra Mathias; her sister, Wanda Legate Couter; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, David Mathias. Elsie worked at Admiral/Maytag Corporation, retiring April...

Edward C. Schenck, Jr., 76, passed away on November 16, 2023 with family at his side. Ed was born on September 16, 1947, in Galesburg, IL., the first son of Edward C. Schenck Sr. and Bernidette Carlson Schenck. Ed met the love of his life, Bonnie (Stoneking) Schenck, while attending Abingdon High School where they were voted homecoming King and Queen their senior year prior to graduation in1965. They were wedded in marriage on April 3, 1966. Ed was drafted into the US Army in 1966 where...

Mr. Travis D. “Fish Stick” Fisher, 36, of Wataga, Illinois died 10:12 p.m. Saturday, November 11, 2023, at his home.  He was born June 17, 1987, in Galesburg, Illinois to Terry Fisher and Tori L. (Nyman) Bloomgren.  Surviving are his parents, Tori and John Bloomgren of Wataga, his father, Terry Fisher of Oneida, his son, Braeden Joseph Shane Glass of Wataga, a special friend, Zuleica Hermandez of Monmouth, two brothers, Richmon (and Katie) Bloomgren of Chillicothe,...

Mrs. Cheryl S. Clark, 73, of Galesburg, Illinois passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at her sons home surrounded by family. She was born August 14, 1950, in Galesburg to Fred and Jeanette (Binge) Myler. She married Charles L. Clark in 1981 then remarried in 1995 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death March 4, 2015. Surviving are two sons, Garry L. Fox, Jr. of Galesburg and Sean M. (and Belinda) Fox of Galesburg, four daughters, Helen Keener of Minnesota, Jaime Bromley (and Jim Bob) of...

Mr. Larry A. Ashley, 91, of Washington, formerly of Abingdon, died at 9:25 a.m., Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Washington Senior Living in Washington, Illinois. He was born Sunday, January 10, 1932, in Beardstown, Illinois, the son of Edward and Pauline (Icenogle) Ashley.  He married Della Mae Johnson on August 1, 1954, in Abingdon.  She preceded him in death on June 9, 2020, after nearly 66 years of marriage. He is survived by a son, Brian Ashley of Galesburg; daughters, Lynn...

Grace Katherine Nickas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, after a long and full life. She was 91. She was born August 8, 1932, in Galesburg, the daughter of George and Grace Jeannette (McCulloch) Nickas.  Grace was raised and educated in Galesburg, graduating from Galesburg High School in 1950.  She attended Knox College and Blackburn College before graduating from Illinois State Normal University in 1956.  She was a member of the National Education...

Suzanne Louise (Peterson) Main, 82, went to be with Jesus on November 6, 2023. She was born on September 21, 1941, in Galesburg, the daughter of Carl and Aletha (Burhorn) Peterson. The importance of family and faith were there from the beginning: growing up with an older and younger brother on a farm outside of Oneida and attending the Ontario Congregational Church. She graduated from ROVA High School and the American Institute of Commerce, a professional training business school. Upon...

Carol J. Temple, 87, of Galesburg, died at home, Sunday morning, November 5, 2023. She was born February 17, 1936, in Yates City, the daughter of Roger and Caroline (Vancil) Baughman. She married Curtis D. Temple on October 1, 1955, in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on February 1, 1996, after over 40 years of marriage. She is survived by a son, and Robert (Ramona) Temple of Galesburg; a daughter, Susan Temple of Galesburg; two brothers, Dennis N. Baughman of Omaha, Nebraska, and Roger...

Willis D. Olin, 89, of Galesburg, died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at home. He was born December 19, 1933, in Oneida, the son of Charles N. and Florence (Malmstrom) Olin.  He married Sharon L. Blixt on August 16, 1958, in Galesburg.  She preceded him in death on December 9, 2005, after over 47 years of marriage. He is survived by a son, Erick T. (Cindy) Olin of Galesburg; a daughter, Dawn M. (Michael) Price of Galesburg; four grandchildren, Christopher...

Mr. Ronald L. Swanson, 85, of Galesburg passed away at 12:36 am Friday, November 3, 2023, at Seminary Manor. Ron was born November 11, 1937, in Galesburg, the son of John Maynard and Bernice L. (Wilfong) Swanson. He married Mary C. Delost on March 7, 1959, at First Lutheran Church. Ron is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary; his daughters, Pam (Jeff) Mangieri, Patty (John) Gustafson and Penny Swanson-Redfern all of Galesburg; his sister, Sherrie (Bruce) Gray of Woodstock, Georgia; two...

Mrs. Betty Darlyene Anderson, 94, passed away at 11:39 am Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Seminary Manor. Betty was born January 27, 1929, in Fulton County, Illinois on the family farm, the daughter of Archie Lloyd and Iva Priscilla (Aringdale) Schrodt. She married Earl Erick Anderson on September 6, 1949, in Fulton County. After 54 years of marriage, he preceded her in death on December 10, 2003. She is survived by her two sons, Larry (Vickie) Anderson of York, Pennsylvania and Jerry...

C. Robert “Bob” Hatch, 84, of Galesburg, died at 6:15 a.m. Tuesday, October 31, 2023, in Seminary Manor. He was born June 20, 1939, in Galesburg, the son of J. Walter and Mildred S. (Roe) Hatch.  He married Ruth Ann Hoffman in 1965 in Davenport, Iowa.  He later married Marjorie Davis in 1974 in Davenport.  She preceded him in death.  He then has a special friend Maggie Peterson. He is survived by three nieces, Sue Mathews, Debbie Keith, and Brianna Mallum;...