Alvin P. Johnson Jr.

Alvin P. Johnson Jr., 84, of Wataga, died at 6:35 p.m. Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at home.

He was born October 31, 1932, in Galesburg, the son of Alvin P. and Florence J. Johnson Sr. He married Marjorie A. “Marge” Jacobs on February 22, 1964, in Galesburg. She preceded him in death May 1, 2016.

He is survived by four children, David (and Vicki) Jacobs of Rio, Christine (and John) Hoosen of Wataga, John (and Laurie) Jacobs of Kalamazoo, Michigan, and Linnea (and Bill) Ryan of Libertyville; eight grandchildren; and one great grandson. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Lorraine Holcomb on June 27, 2017.

Alvin was a grain and livestock farmer his entire life. He was an Illinois State Trooper for 33 years, retiring as a pilot in 1991 with the rank of Sergeant in Air Operations.

He was an active member of Messiah Lutheran Church in Henderson Grove. He enjoyed golfing, was a Mason, and volunteered for Habitat for Humanity. He was devoted to his family.

He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a member of Ralph M. Noble American Legion Post 285. He took the Honor Flight on October 14, 2013.

Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday at the chapel with Rev. Kurt Carlsen officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

Timothy C. Roche

Timothy C. Roche, 62, of rural Monmouth, IL died at 6:52 pm, Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at his home.

He was born June 21, 1955 in Monmouth, IL the son of Robert and Carolyn Gayle (Chapman) Roche.  He was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School in 1973.

Tim married Nancy Bear on October 5, 2013 in Kirkwood, IL, she survives. 

Tim farmed most of his life; he was a sow breeder for Fall Creek Farms and Tri Oaks Food Inc. of Oakville, IA.  He also owned and operated a taxidermy business, Outdoor Memories Taxidermy, out of his home.  Tim also was a unique animal farmer; raising foxes, peacocks, chickens, turkeys, etc.  He was an avid hunter and enjoyed line dancing.  Tim was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Monmouth.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy Roche of Monmouth; children, Candice White of Mackinaw, IL and Robert E. Roche of Mackinaw; two grandsons, David White of Mackinaw, and Levi McClure of Kirkwood, IL; one granddaughter, Macy McClure of Kirkwood, step children, Erin (Brian) Grondin of Galesburg, Ryan (Kourtney) McClure of Kirkwood; sisters, Dorothy (Jim) Oaks and Ruth Harlow both of Monmouth; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother-in-law, Jim Harlow. 

Mass of the Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 5, 2017                            at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Monmouth.  Interment will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Raritan, IL.  Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, August 4, 2017 at McGuire & Davies Funeral Home, Monmouth with a Rosary Service at 5:00 p.m.

Memorials can be made to the Timothy Roche Memorial Fund.  For more information or to leave an online condolence please visit, www.mcguireanddaviesfuneralhome.com   

CarolineX. Douglas

Caroline X. Douglas, 96, of Monmouth, IL, formerly of Seaton, IL died Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at home. Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 5, 2017 at Fippinger Funeral Home inAledo. Burial is in the Greenmound Cemetery, Keithsburg, IL. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Fippinger's. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to St. Jude 's Children's Hospital. Online condolences can be made at www.fippingerfuneralhome.com.
Caroline was born April 21, 1921 in Seaton, Illinois to Clayton P. and Florence Willits Harrison. She attended Seaton High School and married William L. Douglas August 27, 1938 in the little brown church in Nashua, IA. He died May 17, 2007.
She was employed by the Aledo School District #201 as a cook in the Seaton school, retiring after 20 years. She was previously employed at various elevators and was a clerk for the City of Seaton for 12 years.
Caroline was a member of the Center Presbyterian Church where she was an elder for many years. Caroline enjoyed crocheting, embroidering, cooking and being with her family.
She is survived by one daughter: Sue (Ron) Whitaker of Broken Arrow, OK; 5 grandchildren, Jennifer (Randy) Mattson of Aledo, IL; Steven (Jennifer) Douglas of Monmouth, IL; Rebecca (Wayne) Ferrenburg of Monmouth, IL; Heather (Richard) Pidcock of Sand Springs, OK; Heidi (Robert) Snow-Brown of Conroe, TX; 2 stepgrandchildren, Lee Whitaker of Corpus Christie, TX; Matt (Jenny) Whitaker of Dallas, TX; 18 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son: James, one brother: Tom Harrison and two sisters: Alice Waugh and Lucy Duncan.

Daniel J. Lawson

Daniel J. Lawson, 54, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 4:19 am Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Marigold Health Care Center, Galesburg.

He was born August 13, 1962 in Galesburg the son of James L. and Beverly J. Wallace Lawson.

Daniel is survived by his son, James Edward (Thea) Lawson of Palmyra, Illinois; his mother, Beverly Lawson of Galesburg; three sisters, Sherry (Jim) Lawson-Weaver, Cindy Lawson-Shumaker and Carrie Lawson all of Galesburg and one granddaughter, Kennedy Jane Waylen and another grandchild on the way. He is preceded in death by his father, James.

Daniel had worked for Doyle Furniture and Carter Lumber Company. He later was a self-employed draft line cleaner and massage therapist. He attended Galesburg schools and received his associate’s degree from Carl Sandburg College. He later received his massage training from Capri College. He participated with the Hospice Compassus Grief Camp, by offering massages to those involved. Daniel had attended Bethel Baptist Church. He loved playing softball and working out. He enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Bears. Daniel was a member of the American Massage Therapy Association.

Memorial Services will be scheduled for a later date. Cremation to be accorded. Memorials may be made to the Family or to Hospice Compassus Grief Camp. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com

Harold Wayne Walters

Harold Wayne Walters, 47 of Galesburg, passed away at 4:18 p.m. Sunday, July 30, 2017 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg. 

  He was born July 15, 1970 in Macomb, the son of Harold G. and Linda M. German Walters.  He married Lisa Damewood.  He then married Heidi Humpherys and later married Jolene Burton.

  Harold is survived by his mother, Linda German of Abingdon; two sons, Cody Cramlett of Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri and Brett Sargeant of Columbia, Missouri; two daughters, Ashley Walters of Abingdon and Kendra Cramlett of Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri; two stepdaughters, Rebecca Kirk of Galesburg and Samantha Burton of Galesburg; 26 grandchildren; one sister, Tina Speiker; His best friend Bobby Johnson; and his dog, Baby.

  He was preceded in death by his father, one brother, Michael Walters and one sister, Chrystal Walters.

  He had lived in Galesburg most of his life.  His hobbies included golfing and fishing.  He was a die-hard Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs fan.  He really enjoyed his grandkids.

  Cremation will be accorded.  A time to celebrate his life will be held beginning at noon Thursday, August 3, 2017 at the home of his Mother, Linda German, 103 W. Sanitary Road in Abingdon.  Hinchliff-Pearson-West Abingdon Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

  Memorials may be made to the family to help with his funeral expense.  Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

 

H. Katherine Morse

H. Katherine Morse, 94, of Knoxville, Illinois formerly of Maquon, Illinois, died at 2:11 A.M. on Monday, July 31, 2017 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital in Galesburg, Illinois.

She was born on July 21, 1923 in Rural Maquon, Illinois the daughter of Neal S. and Florence O. Walker Woods. She graduated from Maquon High School in 1941. She married Ralph “Curly” Morse on July 24, 1941 in Kahoka, Missouri. He preceded her in death on October 5, 2000.

She is survived by her children: Lonnie C. (Dale) Morse of Morrow, Georgia, Regina K. Shelton of Sun City, Arizona, Marnell M. (Cindy) Morse of Bartlett, Illinois, Thomas (Jeanette) Morse of Elmwood, Illinois, and Colleen A. (Dale) Lehnhausen of London, Mills, Illinois; thirteen grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren, with two expected in the fall. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters, one brother and one grandson, Rich.

She worked for the former Galesburg Research Center as a Psychiatry Tech for twenty-five years and then was a tax preparer for eleven years.

She was a member of the Maquon United Methodist Church, the Maquon United Methodist Church Women, and the Maquon Historical Association. She loved to rug weave, quilting and other craft projects. Most of all she enjoyed her Sunday dinners with her family.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 4, 2017 from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00 A.M. at the United Methodist Church in Maquon, Illinois, with Rev. Krey Leesman officiating. Interment will be in the Maquon Cemetery, Maquon, Illinois. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maquon United Methodist Church. Online condolences or expressions of sympathy can be made at www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com

Sandra K. Sullivan

Sandra K. Sullivan age 67 of Kewanee, IL formerly of Evanston and Bushnell, IL passed away on Saturday July 29, 2017 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.  She was born on February 17, 1950 in Avon IL to Shirley M. and Mary Kathryn Faulkner Sullivan.  Sandra is survived by her Father of Kewanee, IL, her Sister – Paula (David) Pool of Cambridge, IL, nephews Adam and Tim, niece Gracie, great-nephews Ava and Rylan and a lifetime friend who was like a sister, Barbara Felts of Carrollton, IL.  She was preceded in death by her Mother.

Sandy lived and worked in Evanston first as on assistant to Dr. J Allen Hynek at Northwestern University and assisted when he wrote Close Encounters of the Third Kind.  She worked later for Searle (Monsanto) Pharmaceuticals.  She enjoyed traveling to Ireland and took her Father there when he was 83 years old.  She was his caregiver until her death.

Cremation Rites will be accorded and private graveside burial of ashes will be at a later date.  Martin-Hollis Funeral Home in Bushnell, IL is in charge of arrangements.  Please sign the guestbook or leave condolences at www.martinhollisfh.com.