Obituaries in Galesburg, IL | Galesburg Register-Mail (2024)

Friday, December 22, 2023

Thursday, December 21, 2023

Renda J. SharpAge 65Galesburg, ILRenda J. Sharp, 65, known for her compassionate heart and loving spirit, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2023, in her hometown of Galesburg, Illinois....Renda J. Sharp, 65, known for her compassionate heart and loving spirit, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2023, in her hometown of Galesburg, Illinois. Born on April 5, 1958, to the late Eugene R....Watson Thomas Funeral Home

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Oreonia L. JacksonAge 23Galesburg, ILOreonia LaShay Jackson, aged 23, illuminated the lives of those around her with her gentle soul and loving kindness. Born on July 11, 2000, in...Oreonia LaShay Jackson, aged 23, illuminated the lives of those around her with her gentle soul and loving kindness. Born on July 11, 2000, in Galesburg, Illinois, Oreonia was a constant source of joy and...Watson Thomas Funeral Home

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Carol J. "C.B." BaldwinAge 88Galesburg, ILCarol Jean Baldwin, affectionately known as C.B. by her loved ones, passed away in Galesburg, Illinois, on December 16, 2023. Born on October 1, 1935,...Carol Jean Baldwin, affectionately known as C.B. by her loved ones, passed away in Galesburg, Illinois, on December 16, 2023. Born on October 1, 1935, in East Galesburg, Illinois, to the late Orland D. and...Watson Thomas Funeral Home

Pamela J. CouchonAge 73Norfolk, VA, VAPamela J. Couchon, 73, of Norfolk, VA, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Sentara Leigh Hospital. Funeral service will be held at 11:00...Pamela J. Couchon, 73, of Norfolk, VA, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Sentara Leigh Hospital. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, December 22, 2023, at Rio Presbyterian Church,...Peterson-Wallin-Knox Funeral Home

Beverly Ann RosineAge 96Greenwood Village, COBeverly A Rosine, 96, of Greenwood Village, CO passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at her home. She was born on July 5,...Beverly A Rosine, 96, of Greenwood Village, CO passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at her home. She was born on July 5, 1927, in Altona, IL to Cecil Jack and Anna (Collinson)...

Monday, December 18, 2023

VaNita J. BresnahanAge 87VaNita J. Bresnahan, the daughter of Morin Beck and E. Jeannette (Martin) Schaeffer passed from this life Thursday, December 14,2023 at Monmouth Nursing Home. She...VaNita J. Bresnahan, the daughter of Morin Beck and E. Jeannette (Martin) Schaeffer passed from this life Thursday, December 14,2023 at Monmouth Nursing Home. She remained sharp as a tack even as the body destroying...Turnbull Funeral Home

Michael Lee DunnAge 78Michael Lee Dunn, 78, of Galesburg passed away on Thursday October 19, 2023 at home. Cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of life will...Michael Lee Dunn, 78, of Galesburg passed away on Thursday October 19, 2023 at home. Cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of life will be 1:00 PM, Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Hidden Hills...Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Home and Crematory

Lawrence Carroll GravesAge 90Altona, ILLawrence Carroll Graves, 90, of Altona, passed away with his family at his side on Friday, December 15, 2023 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center.Carroll...Lawrence Carroll Graves, 90, of Altona, passed away with his family at his side on Friday, December 15, 2023 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center.Carroll was born on July 27, 1933 in Williamsfield. He was...Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Home

Raymond J. Ruggeri Jr.Age 70Canton, ILRaymond J. Ruggeri Jr., 70, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023, at the Graham Hospital in Canton.He was born on October 7, 1953, in...Raymond J. Ruggeri Jr., 70, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023, at the Graham Hospital in Canton.He was born on October 7, 1953, in Chicago to Raymond J. and Ramona “Mona” (Kamplin) Ruggeri Sr.Surviving...Oaks-Hines Funeral Home

Saturday, December 16, 2023

Paul S. HaptonstahlAge 68Galesburg, ILOn December 11, 2023, Paul Samuel Haptonstahl left his tired earthly body at the Grove in Jacksonville, IL and took the express train to heaven.Paul...On December 11, 2023, Paul Samuel Haptonstahl left his tired earthly body at the Grove in Jacksonville, IL and took the express train to heaven.Paul was born to Helen and O.R. “Hap” Haptonstahl in Des...Watson Thomas Funeral Home

Friday, December 15, 2023

Celia "Sally" PonceAge 97Galesburg, ILCelia “Sally” Rosenda Ponce, 97, passed away December 9, 2023 at Allure of Lake Storey, Galesburg, Illinois. She was born March 1, 1926 in...Celia “Sally” Rosenda Ponce, 97, passed away December 9, 2023 at Allure of Lake Storey, Galesburg, Illinois. She was born March 1, 1926 in Galesburg, to Jose and Isabel (Casillas) Padilla, and married Salvador...Watson Thomas Funeral Home

Thursday, December 14, 2023

Michael NorrisAge 62Galesburg, ILMichael D. Norris, 62, of Galesburg, died on December 8, 2023, in Galesburg, Illinois. Born on September 6, 1961, in Clearwater, Florida, to Clyde D....Michael D. Norris, 62, of Galesburg, died on December 8, 2023, in Galesburg, Illinois. Born on September 6, 1961, in Clearwater, Florida, to Clyde D. and Joyce E. (Rigs) Norris, he was a devoted husband,...Watson Thomas Funeral Home

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Ruth Marie RoulandAge 95Galesburg, ILRuth Marie Rouland, 95, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully in her sleep following a short battle with pancreatic cancer.Ruth was born on September 25, 1928,...Ruth Marie Rouland, 95, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully in her sleep following a short battle with pancreatic cancer.Ruth was born on September 25, 1928, in rural Knox County, Illinois, near Wataga, the son of...Hinchliff-Pearson-West

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Mrs. C. Marlene JohnsonAge 86Galesburg, ILMrs. C. Marlene Johnson, 86, passed away at 8:40 pm, Monday, December 11, 2023, at Knox County Nursing Home. Marlene was born August 6, 1937,...Mrs. C. Marlene Johnson, 86, passed away at 8:40 pm, Monday, December 11, 2023, at Knox County Nursing Home. Marlene was born August 6, 1937, to Roy and Flora (Barron) Palmer in Viola, Illinois. In...Hinchliff-Pearson-West

Phillip JohnstonAge 87Galesburg, ILMr. Phillip G. Johnston, 87, of Eldridge, Iowa, formerly of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 2:24 p.m. Saturday, December 9, 2023, at the Kahl Home in...Mr. Phillip G. Johnston, 87, of Eldridge, Iowa, formerly of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 2:24 p.m. Saturday, December 9, 2023, at the Kahl Home in Davenport, Iowa.He was born January 4, 1936, in Galesburg, the...Hinchliff-Pearson-West, Inc.

Edward McVeyAge 87Galesburg, ILMr. Edward L. “Ed” McVey, 87, of Oquawka, Illinois died 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 9, 2023, at his home surrounded by family. He was born...Mr. Edward L. “Ed” McVey, 87, of Oquawka, Illinois died 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 9, 2023, at his home surrounded by family. He was born November 21, 1936, in Rock Island, Illinois to Clarence and...Hinchliff-Pearson-West, inc.

Monday, December 11, 2023

Ruth E. ChandlerAge 94Galesburg, ILRuth Elizabeth Chandler, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed from this world on Friday, December 8, 2023. Ruth was born on November 28, 1929,...Ruth Elizabeth Chandler, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed from this world on Friday, December 8, 2023. Ruth was born on November 28, 1929, to Florence and Gerald Bodeen. She graduated from Alpha High...Hinchliff-Pearson-West Inc.

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