All Obituaries

Marilyn Jean Olson, 95, of Galesburg passed away at 9:23 pm Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Knox County Nursing Home. She was born October 1, 1927, in Galesburg, the daughter of Oscar and June (Smith) Olson. Marilyn graduated from Galesburg High School in 1945 and Iowa State University, in 1949. She taught at W. Union, Iowa, trained for Iowa State University in Marshall City, Iowa, Marion, Iowa, Delaware City, Iowa, Ames, Iowa and Dubuque, Iowa as a Home Extension Economist. She moved to...

Mrs. Jackie Lugene McFetridge, 62, formerly of Cedar Rapids Iowa, passed away at 12:37 PM on Saturday April 15, 2023, at home and surrounded by her loving family. Jackie was born to Franklin Eugene “Gene” and Rebecca Ann (Anderson) Nelson on July 24, 1960, in Galesburg. Jackie is survived by her husband Mark McFetridge, her children Shane (Carissa) Hart, and Julie McFetridge, her brother Dr. Jeff (Kathy) Nelson, and six grandchildren. Jackie grew up in Abingdon, before...

Elsie Jane Petersen passed away at home with her husband, Dr. Horace (Pete) Petersen and family present on Saturday, April 15th. Jane was 90 years (young)! She is also survived by her children Brent, Julie, David, Scott, Barry, and 15 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Jane started her life in the small town of Atkins, Iowa where her father and mother, Chester and Mabel Hagan, operated a farm. The farm is now run by Jane’s son, David and his family. She learned from an early...

Ms. Marsha Kay Ferris, 73, formerly of Galesburg Illinois, died unexpectedly September 20, 2022, at the Sullivan County Hospital, Sullivan, Indiana. She is survived by brothers James G Ferris of Brownsboro, Alabama and Daniel Robert (Lynn) Ferris of Lawrenceville Georgia, sister, Jeri Lynn (Ferris) Alsman of Sullivan Indiana, brother -in-law, Dr. Irvin Banta of Owens Cross Roads, Alabama; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great nephews, great-great nieces and a great-great-nephew;...

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...

Danny LeRoy Shepherd, 74, of Galesburg died Sunday afternoon January 8, 2023, at Marigold Health Care Center. He had suffered from poor health for many years. He was born on September 21, 1948, in Galesburg, Illinois to Fred and Inez (Weedman) Shepherd. On December 19, 1970, he was married in Bliss, Michigan, to Coleen Hawes.  Surviving children are his much-loved sons, Daniel (Mariana) Shepherd of Australia, Christopher Shepherd, Jacob Shepherd, Caleb Shepherd all of Michigan, his...

James “J.D.” Daly, 67 of Galesburg, passed away at 10:28 a.m. Saturday, May 27, 2023, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born February 17, 1956, in Galesburg, the son of Virgil and Audrey (Peterson) Daly.  His parents preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Michael Daly. “J.D” married Jean Phillips in 1977, in Galesburg, he later married Mary Patterson and they later divorced. Surviving are his three daughters,...

Yvonne “Bonnie” L. Asbury, 67, of Galesburg, died at 1:50 p.m. Monday, May 29, 2023, at home. She was born November 1, 1955, in Rushville, the daughter of Royal and Mary (Day) DeMoss.  She married Robert “Bobby” Asbury on July 9, 1978, in Gilson. She is survived by her husband nearly 45 years, Bobby; her dog, Jack; her mother, Mary (John) Derge of Gilson; her step-mother, Jenny DeMoss of Blandinsville; a brother, Joe Holt of Robins, Iowa; three sisters, Sue...

Cynthia Sue (Robertson) Davis, 72, of Baring, Missouri, formally of Vermont Illinois, passed away at 12:18 a.m. on April 30, 2023, at St Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Illinois. Cindy was born on January 5, 1951, in Galesburg to Samuel and Lena (Harrison) Robertson. She is survived by 3 children, Samalee Burgett of Baring, Wendy (and Randy) Schauer of Galesburg, and John (and Jody) Harshbarger of Macomb, Illinois, a stepdaughter, Jeanna (and David) Long of Bushnell, Illinois, six...

Mr. Frank L. Mills, Jr., 84, of Galesburg, Illinois died peacefully at 8:20 a.m. Monday, May 22, 2023, at his home.  He was born October 7, 1938, in Rock Island, Illinois to Frank L. and Katherine (Meadows) Mills, Sr.  He Married Anna D. Selph on May 4, 1958, in Galesburg. Surviving is his wife of 65 years, Anna Mills of Galesburg, a son, Douglas (and Denise) Mills of Galesburg, a daughter, Lori (and Mark) Butkovich of Galesburg, a sister, Joyce Hodge of Galesburg, three...

David Milton Nestander August 28, 1941 - April 27, 2023 David was born in Manistique, MI to Rev. Palmer S. and Florence (Westerberg) Nestander. Thereafter, his family moved to Chicago, where, as a young boy, he began learning to play the piano and organ (from his future sister-in-law, Linnea Larson.)  He gave his first public piano recital from memory in the 8th grade.  As a pastor’s family, they continued to move and he graduated from high school in Ludington, MI.  He...

Jeanne Marie (Saunders) Seitz, 78, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023. She was born January 13, 1945, the daughter of William and Mildred (Zimmerman) Saunders of Wauseon, Ohio.   Jeanne attended Bowling Green State University, majoring in elementary education. She met David Seitz, a pastor at South Side Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) during a week when they were both counselors at Camp Christian.  The couple was married in 1969 and moved...

Marcia F. Kage, 76, of Galesburg, Illinois died 5:50 p.m. Monday, May 15, 2023, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg surrounded by family. She was born March 27, 1947, in Galesburg to J. Wendell “Pete” and Lila M. (Simpson) Brown.  She married Bill Cauthon in 1968.  She later married Jerry Kage in 1972.  She later reunited with Bill Cauthon in 1991 and they shared their home together until his death in 2019. Surviving is her son, David Kage of Knoxville,...

Mr. Thomas L. “Chopper” Wunderlich, 83, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 9:50 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Seminary Manor in Galesburg.  He was born March 7, 1940, in Clinton, Illinois, the son of Joseph and Leona (Webb) Wunderlich.  He married Patricia Pickrel. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Wunderlich of Galesburg; a daughter, Lori (Richard) Youngquist of Galesburg; a son, Michael (Heather) Wunderlich of Bradenton, Florida; two grandchildren, Jordan (Hilary)...

Phillip E. “Phil” Morris, 65, of Galesburg, passed away at 9:15 p.m. Friday, May 19, 2023, at home. He was born April 3, 1958, in Galesburg, the son of Floyd and Mary Louise (Tracy) Morris.  He married Cindy Brown on June 26, 1976, in East Galesburg. He is survived by his wife of nearly 47 years, Cindy; two daughters, Heather (Dan) Johnson of Galesburg and Lyndsey (Robert Collinson-Morris) Morris of Abingdon; five grandchildren, Dawson (Lindsey Lester) Johnson, Levi...

Larry D. Kidwell, 80, of 1152 130th St., Berwick, died at 1:05 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in OSF St. Mary Medical Center following a short illness. He was born June 3, 1942, in Galesburg, the son of Bert and Retta Kidwell. He is survived by a son, Barton J. Kidwell of Monmouth; a daughter, Julie (Steve) Vanskike of Berwick; 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by a son, Casey D. Kidwell. Larry was a veteran of the United States Navy. Cremation will...

Mrs. Grace “Arlene” Bloomgren, 76, of Galesburg, Illinois died 3:10 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.  She was born June 27, 1946, in Galesburg to John Ralph and Grace A. (Downer) Fields.  She married Harold D. Bloomgren, January 8, 1966, in Henderson, Illinois.  Surviving is her husband of 57 years, Harold Bloomgren of Galesburg, a son, John L. (and Tori) Bloomgren of Wataga, Illinois, a daughter, Katie Doss of Peoria,...

Mrs. Virginia “Nina” Ann Castle, 81 of St. Augustine, passed away at 11:01 p.m. Monday, December 5, 2022 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg. She was born July 13, 1941 in Galesburg, the daughter of Orville and Geraldine (Curtis) DeJaynes.  Her parents preceded her in death.  She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Jim “Peckerhead” DeJaynes, Ron DeJaynes and Billy DeJaynes, her son-in-law, Keith Rand, mother-in-law, Josephine Wagy and...

Barbara Joan (Smead) Wynkoop, 93, of Galesburg, died at 12:58 a.m. Friday, May 12, 2023, at Seminary Manor. She was born Thursday, May 16, 1929, in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of Frank Nathaniel and Harriet Marie (Cady) Smead.  She married Carl Davis Wynkoop on February 14, 1954, in Galesburg.  He preceded her in death on March 4, 1998, after 44 years of marriage. She is survived by four children, Michael D. (Dolores) Wynkoop of Galesburg, Karen L. (Richard) Thurman of Macomb,...

Baby Rosalee Renèe Cutts, only 5 days old, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023 at 11:30 PM at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois Baby Rosalee was born at 6:08 AM on Sunday, April 30, 2023, in Galesburg, the daughter of Zachary Paul Cutts and Michelle Renee Bloss of Woodhull, Illinois. Rosalee is survived by her mommy and daddy, grandparents, Jane Bloss of Galesburg, Illinois, Todd Bloss Sr. of Keystone Heights, Florida, and Travis and Rebecca Cutts of Rio, Illinois....

Mrs. Donna K. Peters, 82, formerly of Galesburg, Illinois passed away peacefully at 10:10 p.m. at her home in Clinton, Illinois. She was born June 25, 1940, in Galesburg to Muriel S. and Amy (Stephens) Duke. She married Carl E. Peters July 13, 1962, in Galesburg. He preceded her in death May 24, 2007. Surviving are two sons, Vincent Peters of Clinton, Illinois and Randy (and Julie) Peters of Navasota, Texas, a sister, Patty Cherrington of Dahinda, Illinois, sisters-in law Jan and Marsha...

Pamela S. Parker, 70, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away 9:55 a.m. Tuesday May 16, 2023 at home. She was born July 20, 1952 in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of James Sr. and Betty (Stecken) Fox. She is survived by her mother, Betty Fox; three sons, Michael John Jenkins Sr., Bobby Jo Jenkins Sr. and Terry Paul Gruber, a daughter, Takinna Nachell Kelly; two brothers, James Edward Fox Jr. and Dale Leroy Fox, three sisters, Mary Helen Peterson, Tina Ann Prohaska and Ruth Ann Connelly, nine...

Mrs. Joann E. Wixforth, 84, of Henderson, Illinois, formerly of rural Galesburg, died 4:50 a.m. Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at her home.  She was born April 4, 1938, in Abingdon, Illinois to Lester L. and Lenora (Hadley) Paulsgrove.  She married Gary L. Wixforth, December 23, 1982, in Galesburg.  He preceded her in death July 14, 2020.  Surviving is a son, David C. Brant, Jr. of Dubois, Wyoming, three daughters, Diann Johnson of Henderson, Darlene (and John) Bloedow...

Mr. George L. “Augie” Kent, Jr., 79, of Galesburg, Illinois died 5:56 a.m. March 7, 2023, at his home in Galesburg.  He was born August 5, 1943, in La Harpe, Illinois to George L. and Blanche (Long) Kent, Sr.   He married Gloria Schrodt and had two sons, Todd Kent of Peoria, Illinois and Chris (and Jackie Glass) Kent of Galesburg.  He later married Lorayne Edwardson in 1977 in Wataga, Illinois and had another son, Brad (and Jill) Kent of DeWitt, Iowa....

Mr. Jimmie D. Gordon, 70, of Abingdon, passed away at 6:50 AM, Sunday April 30, 2023 at Seminary Manor in Galesburg. Jimmie was born on December 2, 1952 to Dewey and Donna Lodene (Wilkins) Gordon in Galesburg. He married the love of his life Carolyn (Bradshaw) Gordon on October 6, 1979 in Winchester, Illinois and had spent 44 wonderful love filled years together. Jimmie is survived by his wife Carolyn Gordon; his mother Donna Gordon; his children Kate Gordon of Abingdon, and Shane...

Betty Elizabeth Moon, 94, of Cedar Falls, died on May 1, 2023, at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo.  Betty was born July 3, 1928, the daughter of Arthur and Inez (Bearce) King.  She grew up in Avon, Illinois with one brother, Hubert, and one sister, Alma.  In her teenage years, she worked at the drug store in Avon, serving up ice cream to the people in town for the Saturday evening band concert.  Betty was a cheerleader for Avon High School and married her high...

Clifford D. Seward Sr, 68, of Abingdon, passed away at 12:24 p.m. Thursday, April 27, 2023, in OSF St. Francis Medical Center. He was born January 10, 1955, in Chicago, the son of Delbert and Anna (Neuman) Seward. He is survived by his children, Clifford (Chantil Hass) Seward Jr. of Pekin and Sarah (Chris) Howard of Lincoln; three grandchildren, Ozzie, Tyson, and Addison Treakle; a special friend, Rae Britt of Galesburg; two sisters, Debra (Bob) Carter of Prairie City and Janet (Jeff) Hunt...

Doris Marie Chadwick, 91, of Galesburg lived a life of love, service, and joy. On April 13, 2023, she passed on to join her beloved of 74 years, Larry Chadwick. Doris Marie McBride was born on December 1, 1931, in Joy, Illinois to Ruby and Lester McBride. She was the 4th of 8 children born on the dairy farm. Doris excelled in school and was the first person in her family to attend college. She was also active in the arts singing the alto solo in the school production of Handel’s...

Mr. William “Scott” German, 62, of Abingdon, passed away at 2:45 p.m. Friday April 28, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. He was born July 24, 1960 in Galesburg, the son of William and Sonja (Knight) German. He married Linda Woodworth on June 4, 1999 in Macomb, Illinois. Surviving is his wife, Linda; his mother Sonja German of Knoxville; step daughter Tina Speicker of Fort Pierce, Florida; sister, Beth (and Dave) Burrows of Galesburg; one niece Abigail Burrows and nephew...

Mr. Phillip L. “Tiny” Sundell, 65, of Abingdon, Illinois died 7:25 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at his home.  He was born May 7, 1957, in Galesburg to Phillip L. and Peggy J. (Horton) Goudschaal.  His father preceded him in death.  Surviving are his parents, Robert W. and Peggy J. Sundell of Abingdon, two sisters, Janice (and Jim) Anderson of Roseville, Illinois and Lona Goudschaal of California, a niece Jennifer (and Dan) Proczko and two nephews, Matthew...