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Mr. Rollin J. Davis, 88, of 474 E. Fourth St. Galesburg, IL, died at 8:25 AM Tuesday December 5, 2000 at his home. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Friday December 8, 2000 at the Bethany Baptist Church with Rev. John Carlson officiating. Burial will be in Maquon Cemetery, Maquon. Friends may call from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday December 7, 2000 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Memorials may be made to Bethany Baptist Church. He was born on June 17, 1912 in Knox County IL to Marion and Dorothy (Thurman) Davis. He married Edna E. Vice in Maquon IL in 1934. She preceded him in death in 1956. He then married Ruth Ilene Gustafson in Davenport IA on June 12, 1961. She preceded him in death in 1996. He was a section hand at the former C.B & Q. Railway for 20 years, retiring in 1964. He was a very active member of the Bethany Baptist Church in Galesburg. He is survived by one daughter, Marianne Arie of Galesburg, IL; four sons, Gary Davis of Good Hope, IL, George Davis of Yuma, AZ, Kenneth Davis of Galesburg, IL and Phillip Davis of Titusville, FL; two step-sons, Rev. John Carlson and Donald Carlson, both of Galesburg IL; four step-daughters, Barbara Carlson of Woodhull IL, Caryl Poland of Abingdon IL, Janet Martin and Lois Malcolm, both of Galesburg IL; 26 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. One daughter, Becky Davis, five brothers, five sisters and three grandchildren, preceded him in death.
Mrs. Clara Shields Legge, 81, of 1257 W. Grove St. Galesburg, IL, died at 1:48 AM Tuesday December 5, 2000 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital, Galesburg, IL. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Friday December 8, 2000 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel with Rev. Thomas Heather officiating. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, Galesburg. Friends may call from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. Friday at the Chapel. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. She was born on December 8, 1918 in Salem IL to Roy E. and Ada I. (McConnaughay) Donoho. She married Paul Shields in St. Louis MO in 1939. He preceded her in death. She then married Henry Legge in Morganfield KY in 1949. She is survived by her husband, Henry Legge of Galesburg, IL; one daughter, Diane Jacobs of Rio, IL; one sister, Lucille Baird of Columbia, MO; four grandchildren and one great grandchild. One daughter, Kaye Pedersen, one brother and three sisters preceded her in death.
Mrs. Doris J. Moore, 65, of 1401 Lindsay Lane Galesburg, IL, died at 11:40 AM Saturday December 2, 2000 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital, Galesburg, IL. Funeral will services be 10:00 AM Wednesday December 6, 2000 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel with Rev. David Seitz officiating. Friends may call from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday December 5, 2000 at the Chapel. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society.She was born on July 25, 1935 in Kansas City MO to William and Beulah Belle (Holeman) Goodwin. She married William F. Moore, Jr. in Kansas City in 1952.
She was a bookkeeper at Anderson Florists for 7 years retiring in 1993. She was a 1953 graduate of Northeast High School in Kansas City. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Galesburg. She is survived by three daughters, Deborah McCormick of Mesa, AZ, Kathleen Morehead of Victoria, IL and Terri Olsen of Sugar Grove, IL; eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. One son, David Moore, a brother and sister preceded her in death.
Dr. Eugene E. Stauffer, 88, of 110 E. Marion Henderson, IL, died at 7:50 PM Friday December 1, 2000 at Rosewood Care Center, Galesburg, IL. Funeral services will be 7:00 PM Monday December 4, 2000 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel with Rev. Thomas Ek officiating. Burial will be in Bronzewood Cemetery, Oakbrook IL. Friends may call from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Monday at the Chapel. Memorials may be made to United Methodist Committee on Relief. He was born on July 7, 1912 in Farmington IL to Jean-Arnold and Emily Ethel (Egan) Stauffer. He married Mary Alice Tybe in Lebanon IN in 1934. She preceded him in death in 1986. He then married Mildred Miller in Glen Ellyn IL in 1989. She preceded him in death in 1997. He was a Methodist minister in various cities across Illinois. He graduated from Farmington High School, Illinois Wesleyan College and the Garrett Theological Seminary in Evanston IL. He was a member of Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs. He is survived by one son, Robert Stauffer of Kalamazoo MI and one daughter, Sylvia Ulm of Henderson, IL, four grandchildren and one great grandchild. One sister preceded him in death.
Mr. Robert W. Boyden, 82, of 1145 Frank St. Galesburg, IL, died at 5:05 PM Friday December 1, 2000 at Galesburg Terrace, Galesburg, IL. Memorial services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday December 5, 2000 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel with Rev. John D. Carson, Jr. officiating. Friends may call from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Tuesday at the Chapel. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Midwest Affiliate, American Heart Association or to a charity of the donor's choice. He was born on February 13, 1918 in Sheffield IL to Albert W. and Jean (Scott) Boyden. He married Gwen Gunther in Galesburg in 1941. She survives. He was in banking for over 40 years. He retired as President of the Farmers State Bank in Sheffield in 1987. He was a 1936 graduate of Sheffield High School and a 1941 graduate of Knox College in Galesburg. He was a member of the Congregational Church, Lions Club and Masonic Lodge, all in Sheffield. He also belonged to the Hidden Lake Country Club and the Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He served as a Lt. Colonel in the US Army during World War II in the European Theatre. He is survived by his wife, Gwen Boyden of Galesburg, IL; two sons, Scott Boyden of Galesburg, IL and William Boyden of Kansas City MO; daughter, Rebecca Pschirrer of Rockford, IL; and four grandchildren, Robert Pschirrer, Andrew Boyden, Kara Boyden, and Alexander Boyden. He was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Robinson and one granddaughter Jean Pschirrer.
Mr. Ernest L. Elledge, 89, of 228 Duffield Avenue Galesburg, IL, died at 5:10 pm Thursday November 30, 2000 at his home. Funeral services will be 1:30 PM Monday December 4, 2000 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel with Rev. Milton Marquith officiating. Burial will be in Knoxville Cemetery, Peoria. Friends may call from 12:30 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. Monday at the Chapel. Memorials may be made to OSF St. Mary Hospice. He was born on January 21, 1911 in Monroe City MO to George and Addie (Hale) Elledge. He married Betty Jean Bettson In Knoxville IL on July 26, 1957. She survives.
He worked at Maytag for 20 years, retiring in 1976. He is survived by his wife, Betty Elledge of Galesburg, IL; son, Robert Elledge of Galesburg IL; daughter, Betty Kniss of Peoria, IL; three step-sons, Jim Briggs, Bill Briggs and Mike Briggs, all of Monmouth IL; 19 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Mrs. Lena M. Voorhees, 80, of 1384 N. Henderson Street Galesburg, IL, died at 1:31 AM Tuesday November 28, 2000 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital, Galesburg, IL. Funeral services will be 1:30 PM Friday December 1, 2000 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel with Rev. Thomas Heather officiating. Burial will be in Abingdon Cemetery, Abingdon. Friends may call from 12:30 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. Friday at the Chapel. Memorials may be made to Arthritis Foundation. She was born on December 20, 1919 in Abingdon IL to John and Sarah E. (Lee) Forbes. She married Clement D. Voorhees on September 23, 1939. He preceded her in death on January 28, 1971. She was a seamstress/dressmaker for many years. She taught sewing at Carl Sandburg College and ran a restaurant in Abingdon. She was a former member of the Abingdon Christian Church, the D.A.R., and the Abingdon Sunshine Club. She is survived by three sons, Gene Voorhees and Hap Voorhees, both of Galesburg, IL and Rick Voorhees of Macomb, IL; five grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, two great grandchildren and two step-great grandchildren. Two brothers, Harry and Bill Forbes, preceded her in death.
Mr. Johnnie L. Frymire, 60, of 610 Division St. Knoxville, IL, died at 12:10 AM Wednesday November 29, 2000 at his home. Graveside services will be 3:00 PM Friday December 1, 2000 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Galesburg, with Rev. Frank Valente officiating. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. He was born on August 9, 1940 in Galesburg to Glenn E. and Bertha A. (Taylor) Frymire. He was a construction worker and stunt car driver. He is survived by two daughters, Brenda Frymire and Christine Frymire of Knoxville IL; three sons, Robert Frymire and Chris Frymire, both of Galesburg, and John Frymire of Chicago IL; brother, Glenn Frymire of Knoxville, IL; and two sisters, Edith Joseph and June Scott, both of Galesburg, IL.
Mrs. Hallie L. Hendrix, 86, of 266 Duffield Ave. Galesburg, IL, died at 4:05 AM, Saturday August 26, 2000 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, IL. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Tuesday August 29, 2000 at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Rev. Jeff Barclay, Brown Avenue Church of God, and Rev. Curt Lipe, Faith Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Oneida Cemetery, Oneida IL. Friends may call from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Monday at the Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Gideon Memorial Bible Fund or Faith Baptist Church Building Fund. She was born on December 17, 1913 in Carmi IL to Jerome and Elizabeth (Hinkle) Canterbury. She married Clell Hendrix on November 14, 1934 in Carmi IL. He preceded her in death on January 20, 1999. She worked as a psychiatric aid at the Galesburg State Research Hospital for 13 years, retiring in 1975. She was a member of the Brown Avenue Church of God and the Retired Illinois State Workers. She had lived in Galesburg since 1961. She is survived by three sons, Spencer of Knoxville, Stanley of Galesburg, and Stephen of East Galesburg, IL; five grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Her husband, one grandson, Tony Hendrix, six brothers and three sisters preceded her in death.
Reece Madison Milroy, infant daughter of Jeffrey and Jennifer Milroy, of 1460 Beecher Ave. Galesburg, IL, died at 12:50 PM, Thursday August 24, 2000 at Methodist Medical Center, Peoria, IL. Private Family Services with Rev. Norman Myer, First Presbyterian Church in Galesburg, officiating. She was born on August 24, 2000 in Peoria IL to Jeffrey S. and Jennifer E. (Downard) Milroy. Surviving are her parents; one sister, Saige Nichole Milroy at home; grandparents, C.W. and Barbara Downard of Oklahoma and Paul and Ginger Mathews of Florida; great grandparents, Ruby Fern Downard of Galesburg, Albert Tharp of Equality IL and Kenneth and Alice Dickinson of Galesburg.
Mrs. Loretta I. Ashby, 77, of 1384 N. Henderson St. Galesburg, IL, died at 7:45 PM, Tuesday at Galesburg Cottage Hospital, Galesburg, IL. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Monday August 28, 2000 at Second Baptist Church, 305 S. Cherry St. in Galesburg. Rev. L. G. Trammell will officiate. Burial will be in East Linwood Cemetery, Galesburg. Friends may call from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Sunday at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel and from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A. M. Monday at the Second Baptist Church. Order of Eastern Star Services will take place at 6:00 PM Sunday at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel by Patron Chapter #18 Order of Eastern Star. Memorials may be made to the Second Baptist Church. She was born on February 12, 1923 in East Moline IL to Albert and Allie (Rhodes) Lawrence. She married Arthur E. Ashby Jr. in Rock Island IL on December 28, 1940. He preceded her in death on December 25, 1968. She retired from the housekeeping department at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. She was a member of the Second Baptist Church in Galesburg, having served on its Usher Board and the Missionary Board. She also served on the Young Patron Board of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She was a member and Past Matron of the Patron Chapter #18 Order of Eastern Star. One daughter, Gwentha Butler of Markham, IL; two brothers, Marlette Lawrence of Detroit, MI and Otis Lawrence of East Moline, IL; several nieces and nephews; four grandchildren, Tiffany Butler, Todd Butler, John Butler, Jr., and Laura Butler-Patton; and 13 great grandchildren survive her. Her husband, five brothers and five sisters preceded her in death.
Ms. Shirley C. Erickson, 71, of 419 Olive St. Galesburg, IL, died at 10:25 AM, Thursday at her home. Graveside memorial services will be at 10:00 AM Saturday August 26, 2000 in the East Linwood Cemetery, Galesburg. Rev. Paul Johnson, First Lutheran Church in Galesburg, will officiate. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the Community Hospices of America. She was born on March 27, 1927 in Knoxville IL to Coy and Dorothy L. (Wagner) Stevenson. Her stepfather, Alfred Sackey, raised her. She married Ralph Frederickson, Robert Diefendorf and Oscar Erickson. She was a waitress at Soangetaha Country Club in Galesburg for 20 years, retiring in 1975. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Galesburg where she taught Sunday School. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She is survived by a companion with whom she shared her home, Julian "Jack" Hoppock of Galesburg; two sons, David Diefendorf and Michael Diefendorf, both of Galesburg, IL; one daughter, Laura Rushing of Galesburg, IL; eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. One brother precedes her in death.
Mrs. Vera V. Dama, 79, of 450 Monroe St. Galesburg, IL, died at 7:44 PM, Wednesday August 23, 2000 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL. Graveside services will be at 11:30 AM Saturday August 26, 2000 at Memorial Park Cemetery in Galesburg. Rev. Jeff Barclay, Church of God, will officiate. Friends may call from 10:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. Saturday at the Chapel. Memorials may be made to the family. She was born on May 28, 1921 in Farmington IL to Orville and Deloris (Thousand) Stevens. She married Frank M. Dama in Galesburg IL on October 21, 1949. He preceded her in death on April 10, 1998. A life long resident of central Illinois she lived in Yates City, Abingdon, Delong and Galesburg. She was a graduate of Yates City High School. She worked at the former Galesburg Mental Health Center for 11 years, retiring in 1985. She was a member of the First Christian Church. She served as President and Vice President of the Galesburg Senior Citizens Club two times each. She was also a member of O.A.K.S., the former Newman Community Center and A.F.S.M.E. Two daughters, Grace Dama of Nevada and Cynthia Spry of Galesburg; one son, Roger McGee of Wichita Falls, TX; one brother, Reece Jones of Abingdon, IL; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren survive her. She was preceded in death by her husband, one brother and one sister.
Mrs. Georgia I. Howard, 89, of 280 E. Losey St. Galesburg, IL, died at 7:15 PM, Tuesday at Heartland Health Care Center, Galesburg, IL. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Friday August 25, 2000 at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Galesburg. Friends may call from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. Friday at the Chapel. Memorials may be made to Coldbrook Christian Church. She was born on June 9, 1911 in Batavia IL to Dave and Ella (Robinson) Heady. She married Charles A. Howard in Nashua IA on February 2, 1931. He preceded her in death on August 25, 1992. She was a beautician for many years. She was a member of the Coldbrook Christian Church, the Alexis Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star and the Hairdressers' Association. She is survived by one brother, Harvey Heady of Wataga, IL; five grandchildren, Carol Goedeke, Debra Johnson, and Laura Wick, all of Galesburg, IL, Kathryn Hasenberg of St. Louis, MO, and Steven Howard of Glasgow, KY; four great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Her husband and one son, Charles Howard, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Mildred I. Morehead, 75, of 121 W. Simmons St., #507 Galesburg, IL, died at 5:45PM, Friday August 18, 2000 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Graveside funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Tuesday August 22, 2000 at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, Galesburg IL. Rev. Daniel Siems of the First Baptist Church will officiate. There will be no visitation. She was born on December 7, 1924 in Newton IA to Lewis and Irene (Banks) Cohenour. She married Lloyd Morehead in Galesburg on March 2,1946. He preceded her in death on April 5, 1991. Surviving her are one son, David Morehead of West Lake, LA and three grandchildren.
Mr. Samuel Glen Joseph, 55, of 1184 S. Cedar St. Galesburg, IL, died at 10:10 PM, Saturday at 1184 S. Cedar St., Galesburg, IL. Graveside funeral services will be at 3:30 PM Tuesday August 22, 2000 in St. Joseph Cemetery, Galesburg. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the family.
He was born on May 28, 1945 in Galesburg to Anthony N. "Tony" and Edith F. "Sis" (Frymire) Joseph. He was an iron worker in Texas, Galesburg and Rock Island IL. He was a member of Iron Workers Local 111 in Rock Island and St. Patrick's Church in Galesburg. He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the Army. Surviving are his mother, Edith Joseph of Galesburg, IL; two sons, Mark Joseph and Samuel Joseph, both of Galesburg, IL; one daughter, Mandi Stipp of Galesburg, IL; three sisters, Carol Denniston of Wataga, IL, Janet Hall of Galesburg, IL and Mary Montgomery of Marble Falls, TX; six brothers, Anthony ?Donnie? Joseph, Danny Joseph, Gary Joseph , Joe Joseph, John "Mike" Joseph, Phillip Joseph, all of Galesburg, IL and three granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, William Eugene "Billy" Joseph.
Mrs. Sheila A. Doty, 51, of 518 Columbus Ave. Galesburg, IL, died at 6:22 AM, Sunday at Galesburg Cottage Hospital, Galesburg, IL. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday August 22, 2000 at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Rev. Norman Myer, First Presbyterian Church in Galesburg, will officiate. Burial will be at 1:30 PM Wednesday in the Savanna Township Cemetery, Savanna IL. Friends may call from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Chapel. She was born on August 15, 1949 in Savanna IL to Milo and Elizabeth (Fallon) Monn. She married Tom Doty in Savanna on September 1, 1973. He survives. She had been a teller at the Galesburg Midwest Employees Credit Union for seven years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Galesburg and a former member of the American Business Women's Association. She is survived by her husband; mother, Elizabeth Monn of Phoenix, AZ, one son, David Doty of Galesburg, IL; one daughter, Mrs. Jeremiah (Jessica) Strong of Monmouth, IL; one sister, Mrs. Len (Trish) Norten of Phoenix, AZ and one niece, Kelsey Norten of Phoenix, AZ.
Mr. Robert E. 'Bob' Zeigler, 76, of 529 Bandy Ave. Galesburg, IL, died at 8:45 PM, Friday at his home. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM Tuesday August 22, 2000 at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Rev. Kevin Treptow and Rev. Ray Cameron will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Galesburg IL. Friends may call from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Monday at the Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association or the Community Hospices of America. He was born on August 4, 1924 in Galesburg IL to Alfred and Zelma (Day) Ziegler. He married Phyllis Campbell in Elton MO on October 26, 1943. She preceded him in death on March 24, 1999. He worked for the Lucky Boy Bakery, Illinois Power Company, and the Galesburg Police Department. He retired in 1984 as the supervisor of security for the former Gales Products in Galesburg. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He attended the Faith United Methodist Church in Galesburg. He is survived by one daughter, Martie Ellison of Galesburg, IL; two sons, Brad Zeigler and Dan Zeigler, both of Galesburg, Il; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Mr. Donald L. Kreutzer, 77, of 669 Maple Ave. Galesburg, IL, died at 3:30 AM, Saturday August 19, 2000 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital, Galesburg, IL. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Tuesday August 22, 2000 at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Rev. Tom Heather will officiate. Burial will be in Prairie City Cemetery, Prairie City IL. The Ralph M. Noble American Legion Post #285 will provide military honors. Friends may call from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. Tuesday at the Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Ralph M. Noble American Legion Post #285, V.F.W. Post #2257 or American Cancer Society. He was born on July 7, 1923 in Detroit MI to Arthur W. and Dorothy L. (Schultz) Kreutzer. He married Mildred Orwig in Detroit on June 1, 1946. She survives. He worked at General Motors and Michigan Bell Telephone, both in Detroit. He then worked at Orwig Hardware Store for 15 years. He owned and operated Kreutzer's Hobby House from 1972 to 1991. He was a US Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Ralph M. Noble American Legion Post #285 and a life member of the V.F.W. Post #2257. His wife; two daughters, Laurie Hampton of Aurora, CO and Linda Howarter of Wataga, IL; one brother, Kenneth Kreutzer of Taylor, MI; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren survive him. One sister preceded him in death.
Mr. Paul R. Wright, 67, of 2171 N. Daniel Dr. Galesburg, IL, died at 12:50 AM, Friday at his home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 PM Monday August 21, 2000 at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Rev. Lee Johnson of the Bethel Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Woodhull Cemetery, Woodhull IL. The Ralph M. Noble American Legion Post #285 will conduct military honors. Friends may call from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Sunday August 20, 2000 at the Chapel. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. He was born on November 28, 1932 in Galesburg to Marvin and Violet (Carlson) Wright. He married Dorothy A. Hook in Wataga IL on December 10, 1977. She survives. He retired as a Sergeant from the U. S. Army after 26 years of service. He worked for 14 years at the former Doyle Furniture Store and 4 additional years with Helig-Meyers. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2257. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Paula Brown of GA and Tina Oberkrom of Mico, TX; three step-daughters, Joni Cullers of Apple Valley, MN, Carrie Montgomery of Galesburg, IL and Teresa Poston of Latexo, TX; two step-sons, Frank Hook of London Mills, Il and Jeffrey Hook of Palatine, IL; one sister, Fern Wright of Flagstaff, AZ; one brother, Wayne Wright of Brenham, TX; two grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Four brothers and one sister preceded him in death.
Mr. Phillip N. Verene, 90, of 800 Florence Avenue Galesburg, IL, died at 9:12 AM, Thursday August 17, 2000 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Monday August 21, 2000 at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Rev. Kevin Treptow of the Faith United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, Galesburg. Friends may call from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Sunday August 20, 2000 at the Chapel. Memorials may be made to Faith United Methodist Church. He was born on September 15, 1909 in Galesburg to Alfred and Grace (Wager) Verene. He married Eleanor L. Grant in Streator IL on June 25, 1936. She survives. He worked on the Burlington Northern Railroad from 1927 - 1940. He then worked for the Burlington Truck Lines for 31 years, retiring in 1974. He was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church in Galesburg. His wife; one son, Donald Verene of Atlanta, GA; one daughter, Louise Verene of Galesburg, Il and one grandson survive him. One sister preceded him in death.
Mr. Wallace L. Kelley, 77, of 581 W. Tompkins Street Galesburg, IL, died at 8:58 AM, Tuesday August 15, 2000 at the Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Saturday August 19, 2000 at the Second Baptist Church (305 S. Cherry St.) Rev. L. G. Trammell and Rev. Jon Sibley, Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in East Linwood Cemetery, Galesburg. Military honors will be accorded by Ralph M. Noble American Legion Post #285. Visitation will be from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association. He was born on April 26, 1923 in Joppa IL to Elmer and Beatrice (Haley) Kelley. He married Catherine Britton in Galesburg on December 30, 1950. She preceded him in death on February 3, 1996. Survivors two daughters: Carole Hatter of Houston, TX and Kim Mason of Lithonia, GA; one son, Dale Kelley of Naperville, IL; one brother, Charles Kelley of Indianapolis, IN; three sisters, Cheryl Kelley of Indianapolis, IN, Theresa Kelley of Indianapolis, IN, and Constance Sercy of Indianapolis, IN; six grandchildren and one great grandchild. He worked at Butler Manufacturing Company for 40 years, retiring in 1990. He also worked at Knox College for 13 years. He served in the Army during World War II. He received four Overseas Service Bars; the European, African, Middle Eastern Campaign Medal; two Bronze Stars; a Good Conduct Medal; the Croix De Guer Citation and World War II Victory Medal. He was a member of the Second Baptist Church in Galesburg. A former President of the Local Steelworkers Union #2629, he also worked with, or was a member of, the Carver Community Action Agency, Habitat for Humanity, the Salvation Army, Job Corps, the Baptist Church Laymen of Peoria and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2257.
Jaymes Larry Packingham, infant son of Brian and Angel Packingham of 283 Custer Avenue Galesburg, IL, died at 5:35 PM , Saturday August 19, 2000 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Private family services will be at Henderson Cemetery with Rev. Tom Larsen officiating. He was born on August 19, 2000 in Galesburg to Brian Larry and Angel Dedios (Rugama) Packingham. Surviving him are his parents; three brothers, Justin, Riene, Shane and one sister, Nina, all at home. Maternal Grandparents, Rosa and Juan Rugama of Des Moines IA; Maternal great grandparents, Carmen and Samuel Gayton of Galesburg, IL; Paternal Grandparents, Gene and Bette Nelson and the late James Larry Packingham, all of Wataga IL; and Step Great Grandparents, Robert and Florence Nelson of Wataga IL.
Mrs. G. Marie Wilson, 71, of 956 McClure St. Galesburg, IL, died at 11:20 AM, Sunday at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, IL. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Friday August 18, 2000 at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel with Rev. Ron Scarlet, of the First Church of the Nazarene in Galesburg, officiating. Burial will be in East Linwood Cemetery, Galesburg. Friends may call from 9:00AM to 10:00 AM on Friday August 18, 2000. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Community Hospices of America. She was born on March 1, 1929 in Berwick IL to Harry H and Margaret J. (McGee) Swank. She married Charles T. Wilson in Galesburg on December 9, 1961. He preceded her in death on February 17, 1996. She worked in the Department of Employment Security for the State of Illinois, retiring in 1990. Survivors include one son, John Fike of Las Vegas, NV; two daughters, Penny Grady of Galesburg, IL and Peggy Hightower of Hollywood, FL; two sisters, Alyce Barbero of Galesburg, IL and Ruth Inman of Berwick, IL; one brother, Lloyd Swank of Galesburg, IL; four grandchildren and one great grandchild. One brother and one sister preceded her in death.
Mrs. Mary Chalstran, 96, of 1250 W. Carl Sandburg Dr. Galesburg, IL, died at 3:27 PM , Monday at Rosewood Care Center, Galesburg, IL. Funeral services will be at 12:00 PM Thursday August 17, 2000 at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, Galesburg. Friends may call from 11:30 A.M. to 12:00 Noon Thursday at the Chapel. Memorials may be made to the First Church of Christ Scientist. She was born November 8, 1903 in Victoria IL to Hepworth and Isabell (Bennett) Gaylord. She married Roy A. Chalstran in Sioux Falls SD on June 23, 1958. He preceded her in death on March 16, 1984. She was a secretary and bookkeeper for Mattson/Reynolds Electric Company in Galesburg for 30 years, retiring in October 1965. A lifelong resident of Knox County IL she was a member, Reader, and Board Member of her Church, the First Church of Christ Scientist. She was also a member of the Business and Professional Women's Club of Galesburg. Survivors include one son, Bill Grigsby of Green Oaks, IL; one daughter in law, Janet Grigsby of Green Oaks, IL; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. One brother and one sister preceded her in death.
Miss Angela C. Sheldon, 21, of 1099 E. North St. Galesburg, IL, died at 8:50 AM, Sunday at her home. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday August 16, 2000 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel with Rev. Thomas Seibert officiating. Burial will be in Abingdon Cemetery, Abingdon IL. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. The rosary will be recited at 8:00 PM. A memorial fund has been established and contributions may be left at the funeral home. She was born on September 12, 1978 in Galesburg to William and Rebecca (Mangieri) Sheldon. She attended Costa School and graduated from Galesburg Senior High School in 1996. She graduated from the Capri School of Cosmetology in Oak Forest IL in 1998. She was a member of Corpus Christi Church in Galesburg. Survivors include her parents; one brother, Andy Sheldon of Galesburg, IL; one sister, Rhetta Sheldon of Galesburg, IL; paternal grandfather, Donald "Bud" Sheldon; paternal grandmother Esther Sheldon; maternal grandfather, Frank Mangieri; and great grandparents Ethyl Carr of Galesburg and Mildred Bybee of Knoxville.
Mr. Robert L. Green, 74, of 245 N. Cherry St. Galesburg, IL, died at 7:00 AM, Sunday at his home. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Thursday August 17, 2000 at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Mr. Dean Mathews will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Galesburg. Visitation will be from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday August 16, 2000 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Memorials may be made to Cottage Hospital Cardiac Rehab Unit or Charity of the Donor's Choice. He was born on December 5, 1925 in Galesburg to John H. and Mae (Olson) Green. He married Shirley Ann Dawdy in Galesburg on April 9, 1955. She survives. He owned and operated "The Traveling Welder" for over 50 year. He taught hydraulics and pneumatics at Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg. He served in the Army during World War II. He and his father started and operated the Galesburg Amusement Park; popularly know as "Kiddieland" in the 1950s and 1960s. He designed many of the rides. He also designed material handling equipment for Gate Rubber Co. in Galesburg. Survivors include one son, Walter Green of Gunnison, CO; one sister, Elizabeth Sormrud of Brookfield, WI; three grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Mrs. Agnes T. Lawson, 89, of 189 N. Arthur Ave. Galesburg, IL, died at 6:50 AM Saturday August 11, 2000 at the Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, IL. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Tuesday August 15, 2000 at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Rev. Ted Gillum of the First Church of the Open Bible will officiate. Burial will be in Warren County Hope Cemetery, Alexis IL. Friends may call from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Tuesday August 15, 2000 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Memorials may be made to Warren County Hope Cemetery Fund or the Knox County Nursing Home. She was born on July 31, 1911 in Warren County IL to Carl Herman and Ellen S. (Nelson) Bloomgren. She married Alexander "Alec" Lawson in Galesburg on September 30, 1933. He preceded her in death on December 15, 1992. She worked as a sales clerk at the former Grants and Woolworth's Department Stores for many years retiring in 1962. She was a charter member of the First Church of the Open Bible in Galesburg. One daughter, Jane Lawson of Galesburg, IL and three sisters, Ruth Brackett and Alice Janes both of Galesburg, IL and Mildred Rutledge of Apple Valley, CA, survive her. Five brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.
