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Mrs. N. Maxine Krans, 83, of 255 W. Tompkins Street Galesburg, IL, died at 10:05 AM, Friday August 11, 2000 at her home. Funeral will be at 1:30 PM Wednesday August 16, 2000 at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Rev. Daniel Siems will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, Galesburg IL. Visitation will be from 12:30 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. Wednesday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. She was born on February 17, 1917 in Rutledge MO to John E. and Alma (Courtney) Hast. She married Maurice L. Krans in Galesburg IL on March 31, 1937. He preceded her in death on April 20, 1972. She was a cashier at the former Pete's Red and White Market in Galesburg for 20 years, retiring in 1982. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Rebecca Parke Chapter of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. She is survived by one daughter, Linda Blair of Galesburg, IL; two sisters, Gertrude Hulslander of Cambridge, IL and Betty Mates of Galesburg, IL; three grandsons, eight great grandchildren and one great great grandchildren.
Mr. Vincent "Vinnie" L. Collinson, 86, of 563 Hawkinson Ave. Galesburg, IL, died at 3:00 AM, Thursday August 10, 2000 at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, IL. Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Monday August 14, 2000 at Wataga Cemetery, Wataga IL, Rev. Jill Vivroux will officiate. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association. He was born on July 22, 1914 in Windmere ND. He married Eleanor Lawver in Galesburg IL. She preceded him in death. He then married Doris Pasco in Galesburg on December 1, 1979. He is survived by Wife; three daughters: Peggy Lawton of Galesburg IL, Debi Meline of Wataga IL, and Helen Richards of Puwallup WA; one brother, Bill Reese of Windmere ND; one sister, Waunita "Nita" Westhoff of Perham MN; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. His first wife and two sisters preceded him in death. He was an operator at Maytag for 30 years retiring in 1979. He also worked on the Suter Farms in the Wataga and Oneida (IL) area. He served his country in the Civilian Conservation Corps in Illinois.
Mrs. Myrtle S. Denton Lee, 90, of 521 N. Cherry St. Galesburg, IL, died at 3:20 pm, Thursday August 10, 2000 at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, IL. Funeral services will be 1:30 PM Monday August 14, 2000 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Rev. James Hazelwood and Rev. Ron Scarlet will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Galesburg. Friends may call from 12:30 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. Monday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. She was born on November 1, 1901 in Reform MO to Henry and Lena (Russell) Ward. She first married Calvin J. Lee in Kewanee IL in 1926. She then married R.A. Denton in 1981. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Galesburg. Surviving are two daughters: Shirley Braden and Marcia Duke both of Galesburg, IL; one son, Jack Lee of Galesburg, IL, seven grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Two brothers and four sisters preceded her in death.
Mrs. Mildred J. Blust, 75, of 1641 W. Waters Street Galesburg, IL, died at 2:25 AM, Thursday August 10, 2000 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital, Galesburg, IL. Graveside memorial services will be 11:00 AM Saturday August 12, 2000 at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens in Galesburg. Rev. Jim Sandberg will officiate. Friends may call from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday August 11, 2000 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Chapel in Galesburg. Memorials may be made to the Faith United Methodist Church of Galesburg. She was born on January 14, 1925 in Centralia IL to Hurley and Goldie (Boen) Tucker. She married Ernest Freece in Kahoka MO on June 27, 1941. She then married Charles Blust in Galesburg on July 21, 1950. She is survived by he husband, Charles Blust of Galesburg IL; one son, Jeff Blust of Galesburg IL; two daughters, Charlene Sandberg of Orland Park IL and Debbie Wilhite of Senatobia MS; one brother, Bobbie Tucker of Piney Flats TN; four grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was a self-employed beautician for 30 years, retiring in 1977. She was an accomplished seamstress and artist. She enjoyed all types of crafts and needlework. A cup of coffee was always available at her home. She was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church in Galesburg and Sewing Guild International.
Mrs. June P. Morgan, 80, of 1666 Indiana Drive Galesburg, IL, died at 9:32 AM, Monday at her home. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Thursday August 10, 2000 at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Rev. Jerry Webb of the First Church of God will officiate. Burial will be in Warren County Memorial Park Cemetery, Monmouth. Friend may call from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday August 8, 2000 at the Chapel. Memorials may be made to First Church of God. She was born on January 17, 1920 in Monmouth IL to James and Agnes Peterson Clark. She married Paul Walter Morgan on November 12, 1946. He survives. Other survivors include two sons, James Morgan of Galesburg and John Morgan of Cameron IL; one daughter, LeAnn Spencer of Galesburg, one sister, Betty Wagaman of Boone, IA and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Earl and Abe Clark, and one sister, Leona Clark. She was a telephone operator at the former Centel Phone Company for 38 years, retiring in 1984. She was a member of the First Church of God.
Mr. James L. 'Jim' Wilson, 74, 106 N. Douglas Avon IL died at 3:40 AM Wednesday August 9, 2000 at the Galesburg Cottage Hospital in Galesburg IL. Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM Friday August 11, 2000 at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Chapel in Abingdon. Rev. Tom Heather will officiate. Friends may call from 6:00 – 8:00 PM Thursday at the Chapel. Burial will be in the Avon Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Berwick Fire Department.
He was born on October 1, 1925 in Abingdon IL to Olin Ray and Edna (Caldwell) Wilson. He married Gloria Jennings on June 25, 1949 in Monmouth IL. She survives. Also surviving is one son: Rex of Villa Park IL; three daughters: Sandra Wilson of Bloomingdale IL, Mrs. Angelo (Susan) Mangieri of Abingdon IL and Sharon Wilson of Monmouth IL; six grand children; two sisters: Jewel Stuckey of Galva IL and Flossie Muffley of Phoenix AZ; one half sister: Helen Twomey of Kewanee IL and one half brother: Jack Wilson of Oklahoma. One brother preceded him in death. He had lived in Avon for the past three years. Prior to that he lived in the Keithsburg, Oquawka and Berwick (IL) for 24 years. He worked at Briggs Manufacturing in Abingdon for 42 years, retiring in 1988. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the Harry E. Wiles American Legion Post #381 in Abingdon. He also served as Chief of the Berwick Fire Department for several years.
Mr. John L. Blixt, 85, of 1732 Baird Ave. in Galesburg IL died at 11:20 PM Tuesday August 8, 2000 at the Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Funeral services will be 1:30 PM Friday August 11, 2000 at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Chapel in Galesburg. Friends may call from 12:30 – 1:30 PM on Friday. Burial will be in the Henderson Cemetery in Henderson IL. Memorials may be made to the Nieman-Pic Foundation in Mountclair VA. He was born on January 20, 1915 in Sunbeam IL to David and Mabel (Stromquist) Blixt. He married Mabel A. Fields in Davenport IA on January 11, 1941. She survives. Also surviving are three sons: Larry D. and John A both of Des Moines IA and Jerry L. of Mountclair VA; one daughter Judith Ann Nelson of Wataga IL; 10 grand children and 5 great-grand children; and one sister: Marion Wick of Galesburg. Two brothers preceded him in death. He was a general foreman at the former Rockwell Manufacturing Plant, now Maytag, for over 40 year, retiring in 1976. He then worked for Sinclair Refining for 10 years. He was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church, the Admiral/Gales Retirees Club and the Galesburg Senior Citizens Bowling League.
Mr. Louis W. 'Louie' Powell, 74, 43 S. Cooper St. in St. Augustine IL died at 6:20PM Monday August 7, 2000 at his home. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Thursday August 10, 2000 at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Chapel in Abingdon. Rev. Jon Prain will officiate. Friends may call from 6:00 – 8:00 PM Wednesday August 9, 2000 at the Chapel. Burial will be in the Babbitt Cemetery near St. Augustine. Harry E. Wiles American Legion Post #381 will accord military honors from Abingdon. Memorials may be made to the Community Hospices of America or the Abingdon American Legion Baseball Team. He was born June 1, 1926 in Warren County Illinois to Issac Elmer and Mary Catherine (Baker) Powell. He married Jean Hite on August 5, 1950 in Abingdon IL. She survives. Also surviving are two sons: Stewart of Abingdon and Mike of Huntersville NC; on daughter: Pam Simkins of Abingdon and seven grand children. One sister preceded him in death. He had lived most of his life in St. Augustine but had also lived in the Greenbush, Avon, Abingdon and Galesburg (IL) areas. He graduated from Avon High School in 1944. He served in the Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was a construction electrician for 45 years and later worked in the maintenance department of the Galesburg Cottage Hospital, retiring on June 1, 1988. He was a member and Past Commander of the Harry E. Wiles American Legion Post #381 in Abingdon. He was a member of the Knox County Voiture #606 of the 40/8 having been Past Chef, Grande Cheminot, Grand Director of Nurses Training and Grande Director Blood Donor. He was also a past member of the Abingdon and Avon Masonic Lodges and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local #51.
Mrs. Mabel M. Bowden, 96, of 1611 Brown Ave. Galesburg, IL, died at 9:30 PM, Monday August 7, 2000 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital, Galesburg, IL. Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM on Thursday August 10, 2000 at the Henderson Cemetery, Henderson IL. Rev. Tom Larsen will be officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Thursday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Memorials may be made to Knox County Day Nursery. She was born on August 25, 1903 in Rushville IL to Grove and Olive (Billingsley) Tyson. She married James G. Bowden in Peoria IL on September 10, 1927. He died in 1944. She was a public school teacher at Bateman School in Galesburg for many years, retiring in 1968. She was a member of the Illinois and the Knox County Retired Teachers Association. She was also a member and past president of the Artist Guild. One son, James Bowden of Galesburg, IL and one daughter, Gloria Thompson of Galesburg, IL, along with four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, survive her. One brother and two sisters preceded her in death.
Mrs. Dorothy M. Whitcomb, 86, of 1384 N. Henderson St. Galesburg, IL, died at 4:05 PM, Sunday August 6, 2000at her home. Graveside services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday August 9, 2000 at East Linwood Cemetery in Galesburg with Rev. Tom Heather officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Saturday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. She was born May 5, 1914 in Alexis IL to Joseph and Margaret (Hunt) Bergstrom. She married Fred DeWaele on November 19, 1933. She then married Wayne Whitcomb in 1963. Survivors include one son, Walter DeWaele of Castle Rock, CO and one daughter, Shirley VanDusen of West Chicago, IL. Also surviving are five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Mr. William 'Bill' Sowers, 68, of 537 N. Broad St. Galesburg, IL, died at 2:08 AM, Sunday August 6, 2000 at the Heartland Health Care Center, Galesburg, IL. Private graveside memorial services will be held at the Monmouth Cemetery at a later date with Eleanor Landon officiating. Visitation will be from 6:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. Tuesday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Family. He was born on April 5, 1932 in Monmouth IL to Earl William and Mabel (Everett) Sowers. He worked at Gale Products for 23 years. He then worked at St. Mary's Medical Center, Wicks Lumber and R & B Distributing. He was a past member of the Galesburg Moose Lodge and the Elks Lodge. He served in the United States Air Force. Survivors include three sons: Jack and Jay Strickland both of Galesburg, IL and Johnny Strickland of Abingdon, IL. He had eight grandchildren and one great grandson.
Mr. John Gilyeart, 89, of 1510 36th Ave. Moline, IL, formerly of 61 Columbus St. in Galesburg, died at 11:15PM on Thursday August 3, 2000 at his home. Funeral services were at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel at 1:30 PM August 7, 2000. Rev. John Carlson of the Bethany Baptist Church officiated. Burial was in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, Galesburg. Visitation was from 12:30 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. on August 7, 2000 at the Chapel. The Ralph M. Noble American Legion Post #285 of Galesburg provided military honors. Memorials may be made to Knox County Humane Society.
He was born on August 3, 1911 in Mt. Pleasant IA to Albert and Luella (O'Connor) Gilyeart. He married O. Irene Biggs in Detroit MI on December 15, 1956. She died March 2, 1988. He is survived by 6 nieces: Mary Topping, Chris Crane and Jessica Topping all of Durant, IA; Pat Topping of Bettendorf IA; Amy Topping and Karen Krueger both of Moline, IL. Four nephews also survive him: Tom Tegtmeyer of Cincinnati OH, Kevin Tegtmeyer of Spokane WA, Dan Tegtmeyer of Arkansas and Joe Gilyeart of St. Louis MO. He served in the Navy during World War II. He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church in Galesburg. He enjoyed baseball and auto racing. The joys of his life were his "boys" - his dogs, Meatball and Schmedley, and the many young children in his life.
Mr. H. Willard Pearson, 79, of 1242 W. Grove Street in Galesburg, IL, died at 2:30 PM, Friday 08/04/2000 at Heartland Health Care Center in Galesburg, IL. Funeral services will be at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel at 2:00 PM on Tuesday 08/08/2000 with Rev. Daniel Siems, of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, Galesburg. Visitation will be from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Monday 08/07/2000. Memorials may be made to the Youth Foundation of the Galesburg Exchange Club. He was born April 9, 1921 in Galesburg to Nels and Margaret (Long) Pearson. He married E. Marie Channel in Galesburg on November 17, 1946. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Clair Pearson of Coal Valley, IL and James Pearson of Williamson, NY; one brother, C. Eugene Pearson of Galesburg, IL; and three granddaughters. One brother, Richard, preceded him in death. He was a bookkeeper for many years. He worked at the former First National Bank and Butler Manufacturing. He then was the office manager for Allen Sales and Services. He also worked for the Inness Farms. He retired from Jacks Discount Store in 1987. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Galesburg, serving as Treasurer of the Board of Deacons for many years. He was also a member of the Church's 50 Year Club. He was a member of the Galesburg Exchange Club serving as Treasurer for many years. He was in many bowling leagues for many years. Since his retirement he and his wife went on many bus trip excursions. He served in the Army during World War II in the European Theatre. He achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant.
Mrs. Roselind L. Gordon, 84, of 537 N. Laural in Upland, CA, died at 11:10 AM on Tuesday, August 1, 2000 at her home. She was born on August 28, 1915 in Fall Creek, IL to John and Maude (Hickerson) Kappner. She married Dr. Robert Gordon in Quincy IL on September 27, 1939. He died March 27,1967. Surviving is one son, John Gordon of Upland, CA. A former member of Bethel Baptist Church in Galesburg, she attended the Calvary Chapel of the Chino Valley. Following funeral services in California, graveside services were held at Memorial Park Cemetery in Galesburg on August 3, 2000 at 11:00 AM. Rev. Lee Johnson of the Bethel Baptist Church in Galesburg officiated. Memorials may be made to Calvary Chapel of Chino Valley, 12205 N. Pipeline Ave., Chino, CA 91710.
Mrs. Lena M. Davis, 78, of 265 Cedar Avenue Galesburg, IL, died at 1:30 am, Tuesday August 1, 2000 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital, Galesburg, IL. Her funeral will be at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel 1:30 PM Friday August 4, 2000 with Rev. Kevin Treptow officiating. Burial will be in East Linwood Cemetery, Galesburg. Visitation will be from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday evening at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Memorials may be made to a Charity of the Donor's Choice.She married L.W. Mc Neil in Galesburg on December 18, 1944. He died on April 10, 1972. She then married Forest Davis in Galesburg on September 4,1976, He survives. Survivors include 2 step sons: Donald Davis of Buffalo NY and William Davis of Moline IL; 1daughter: Christine McNeil of Avon IL; 1 step-daughter: Shirley Simpson of Buffalo NY; 1 brother: Fred Saylor of Galesburg IL She was preceded in death by her first husband, her parents, 1 granddaughter, 1 sister, 1 brother and 1 son - Jerry McNeil.
Miss Charlotte A. Wilson, 70, of 383 East Ferris Street Galesburg, IL, died at 4:32 PM , Tuesday August 1, 2000 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital, Galesburg, IL. Her funeral will be at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel 10:00 AM Friday August 4, 2000 with Rev. Norman Myer and Rev. Clifford DePrenger officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Galesburg. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the Illinois PEO Home Fund or the First Presbyterian Church. She is survived by cousins. She was a registered nurse working at Knox College for 14 years. She then became the director of the Illinois PEO Home in Knoxville. She was a graduate of Knox College in Galesburg and the St. Francis School of Nursing in Peoria Illinois. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. She was a member and past president of the Altrusa Club and Chapter NK, PEO. She was a member of Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity.
Mrs. Genevieve M. Barden, 82, of 1711 W. Carl Sandburg Galesburg, IL, died at 8:45 AM Friday July 28, 2000 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, IL. Her services will be at East Linwood Cemetery Friday August 4, 2000 at 10:30 AM with Rev. Kevin Treptow officiating. Burial will be in East Linwood Cemetery, Galesburg. Memorials may be made to Charity of the donors choice. Survivors include one brother, Mr. George St. George of Helotes, TX and 1 niece, Mrs. Susan Froman of Arthur, IL.
Mrs. Dorothy A. Lass, 83, of 937 Dayton Dr. Galesburg, IL, died at 1:07 PM Sunday February 25, 2001 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital, Galesburg, IL. Her funeral will be 10:00 AM Wednesday February 28, 2001 at Central Congregational Church with Rev. John D. Carson, Jr. and Rev. Thomas Heather officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Galesburg. Visitation will be from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday February 27, 2001 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Memorials may be made to Central Congregational Church, Cottage Hospital or a Charity of the Donor's Choice.
She was born on April 20, 1917 in Galesburg to Arthur W. and Hazel (Nelson) Alsen. She married Phillip H. Lass in Galesburg on December 23. 1939. He preceded her in death on March 6, 2000.
She was a 1935 graduate of Galesburg High School and a 1939 graduate of Knox College. She was a member of Central Congregational Church, Pi Beta Phi, the Mortar Board, the Diamond Club, the Mosaic Club, and Chapter AN of P.E.O. She served on the Harrington Home Board for nine years, volunteered at Cottage Hospital and was a "Gray Lady" during World War II. She received an Alumni Achievement Award from the Knox-Lombard 50 Year Club.
She is survived by two sons, Richard Lass of Woodland Park, CO, and Steven Lass of Denver, CO; a daughter, Susan Vitale of Decatur, IL; five grandchildren and a great granddaughter.
Mrs. Goldye M. Loso, 88, of 833 16th Ave. Moline, IL, died at 8:10 PM Saturday February 24, 2001 at Trinity Medical Center West, Rock Island, IL. Her funeral will be 11:00 AM Tuesday February 27, 2001 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel with Rev. Louis Cheek officiating. Burial will be in Mount Vernon Cemetery, North Henderson. Visitation will be from 9:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Tuesday at the Chapel. Memorials may be made to Tri County Ambulance Service or to a Charity of the Donor's Choice.
She was born on August 6, 1912 in Milan IL to Perry Louis and Mamie Louise (Lenser) Simmons. She married Elmer L. Loso in Rock Island on August 20, 1930. He preceded her in death on May 7, 1986.
She was a homemaker and farmed with her husband in the Rio area from 1954 to 1986. She served as a mentor and care giver to several nieces and nephews and was an avid gardener.
She is survived by a sister, Alice Guldenzopf of Rio, IL; a brother, Harold Simmon of Rio, IL; and several nieces and nephews. Two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.
Mrs. Marjorie E. Wilson, 84, of 275 E. Carl Sandburg Dr. Galesburg IL, died at 5:15 PM Friday February 23, 2001 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital, Galesburg IL. Graveside services will be 11:00 AM Monday February 26, 2001 at Henderson Cemetery with Rev. David Seitz officiating. Memorials may be made to the Family.
She was born on May 1, 1916 in Galesburg to Ross and Louise (Erickson) Carl. She married William H. Wilson in Galesburg on September 18, 1934. He preceded her in death on June 28, 1997.
She worked at Knox Laundry in Galesburg for several years.
She is survived by two daughters, Shirley Miller and Nancy Stick, both of Avon IL; a sister, Gladys Rios of Friend, CA and several grandchildren.
Mr. James B. Connour, Sr., 66, of 1479 Meadow Drive Galesburg IL, died at 9:55 PM Monday February 19, 2001 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria IL. Graveside services will be 1:30 PM Friday February 23, 2001 at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens with Rev. John Tuthill officiating. Visitation will be from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday February 22, 2001 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Memorials may be made to any charity that benefits children's organizations.
He was born on March 2, 1934 in Hannibal MO to Virgil and Emma (Baker) Connour. He married Shirley F. Huffaker in Galesburg on May 11, 1962. She survives.
He worked for the Burlington Northern Railroad for 44 years, retiring in 1996. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Connour of Galesburg IL; two sons, Kevin Connour of Galesburg, IL and James Connour, Jr. of Knoxville, IL; a brother, Lee Connour of Galesburg, IL; two sisters, Barbara Neal of Rochelle, IL and Sharol Rhea of Knoxville, IL and two grandchildren. His parents, two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
Mr. Homer C. Embry, 83, of 800 N. Market St. Knoxville IL, died at 6:42 PM Monday February 19, 2001at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, IL. Graveside services will be 11:00 AM Thursday February 19, 2001 at Victoria Cemetery with Rev. Robert Malone officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday February 21, 2001 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Disease Foundation.
He was born on December 5, 1917 in Welches Creek KY to Solomon and Nora (Embry) Embry. He married Earleen Daugherty in Butler County KY on January 22, 1938. She survives.
He was an equipment operator at the Mecco Mines near Victoria IL for 35 years, retiring in 1982. He attended the Calvary Assembly of God and was a member of the United Mine Workers of America. He served in the US Navy during World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Earleen Embry; two daughters, Janis Haptonstall of Victoria, IL and Joyce Hendrix of Galesburg, IL; two sisters, Beatrice Lacefield of Caneyville KY and Pauline Burden of Morgantown KY; five grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Three brothers, six sisters and a grandson preceded him in death.
Mr. Curtis B. Larson, 54, of Dewey, AZ, died at 1:44 AM Wednesday February 14, 2001 at his home. His funeral will be 10:00 AM Monday February 19, 2001 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel with Rev. William Keebler officiating. Burial will be in Woodhull Cemetery, Woodhull. Visitation will be from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Sunday February 18, 2001 at the Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Family.
He was born on January 15, 1947 in Rock Island IL to Ralph and Lucille (Throop) Larson. He married Carolyn Cantwell in Las Vegas NV on October 4, 1974. She survives.
He was a construction worked and belonged to the Laborers Local #538. He also worked as the New Car and Used Car Manager at Yemm Chevrolet-Galesburg. He moved to Arizona in December 1998.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Larson of Dewey, AZ; mother, Lucille Larson of Aledo, IL; a daughter, Tamara Cavenaux of San Antonio, TX; a step-daughter, Karen Hirsch of San Jose, CA; a son, Benjamin Larson of Marine de Rey, CA; a sister, Deb Fetters of Aledo, IL and 3 grandchildren.
Mr. Frederick W. 'Fritz' Boelkes, 81, of 1316 S. Kellogg St. Galesburg IL, died at 6:05 PM Tuesday February 13, 2001at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria IL. Graveside memorial services will be 11:00 AM Saturday February 17, 2001 at East Linwood Cemetery with Rev. Shalom Renner officiating. Memorials may be made to the family or the Parkinson Foundation at the Mayo Clinic.
He was born on February 3, 1920 in Forreston IL to Albert and Alice (Brunning) Boelkes. He married Bettie F. Powell in Galesburg on April 12, 1947. She survives.
He first worked as a manager of Welder's Supply in Galesburg for 38 years, working as a salesman for 2 years, retiring in 1984. He attended Forreston High School, Forreston IL. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Galesburg. He was a member of Ralph M. Noble American Legion Post 285, Galesburg. He served in the United States Army for 3 1/2 years during WWII. He was a member of the Rod & Gun Club in East Galesburg and the Little John Conservation Club. He was the youngest of nine children and an avid outdoors sportsman.
He is survived by his wife, Bettie Boelkes of Galesburg IL; a son, Gary Boelkes of Knoxville IL; a daughter, Sandra DeWitt of Galesburg IL; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Two brothers and six sisters preceded him in death.
Mr. Arthur J. Harrison, 95, of 674 Hawkinson Ave. Galesburg IL, died at 5:34 AM Tuesday February 13, 2001 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg IL. Graveside services will be 1:30 PM Thursday February 15, 2001 at East Linwood Cemetery. Galesburg, with Rev. Mike Van Acker officiating. Memorials may be made to the family. He was born on February 2, 1906 in Galesburg to Arthur and Janith (Hendricks) Harrison. He married Delia Hunt in Monmouth IL on April 11, 1925. She survives. He worked for Rowe Manufacturing in Galesburg as a welder retiring in 1965. He was a former member of the First Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Delia Harrison of Galesburg IL; three sons, Arthur Harrison and James Harrison, both of Galesburg IL and George Harrison of Indianapolis IN; a daughter, Audrey Sandall of Galesburg IL; nine grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and a great great grandchild. A sister and a son-in-law, Albert Sandall, preceded him in death.
