- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Christopher Lyn Taylor, Galesburg Man, Dies at 45
Taylor worked at Tyson Foods and was an avid NASCAR fan.
Apr. 3, 2026 at 11:16pm
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
The passing of Christopher Lyn Taylor at a young age leaves a void in his community, as his quiet pursuits of watching baseball and NASCAR reflected the simple joys of Midwestern life.Galesburg TodayChristopher Lyn Taylor, a 45-year-old resident of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away on March 28, 2026, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center. Taylor was born in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1980 and worked at Tyson Foods. He enjoyed watching baseball and NASCAR.
Why it matters
Taylor's passing at a relatively young age is a tragic loss for his family and community. As an employee at a major food processing company, his death may raise questions about workplace safety and health issues. Taylor's hobbies of watching baseball and NASCAR also reflect common Midwestern pastimes.
The details
Christopher Lyn Taylor died at 6:56 p.m. on March 28, 2026, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg. He was born on July 9, 1980, in Atlanta, Georgia, to James Donald and Hazel Patricia (Thompson) Taylor, Sr. Taylor married Amanda Rae Matuszyk on February 12, 2011, in Butts County, Georgia, but she passed away on January 26, 2023. Taylor is survived by his son Christopher James Taylor, daughter Averie Elizabeth Mae Taylor, three stepdaughters, and a brother Gregory Taylor. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, and a sister.
- Taylor was born on July 9, 1980 in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Taylor married Amanda Rae Matuszyk on February 12, 2011 in Butts County, Georgia.
- Amanda Rae Matuszyk, Taylor's wife, passed away on January 26, 2023.
- Taylor passed away on March 28, 2026 at 6:56 p.m. at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Illinois.
The players
Christopher Lyn Taylor
A 45-year-old resident of Galesburg, Illinois who worked at Tyson Foods and enjoyed watching baseball and NASCAR.
Amanda Rae Matuszyk
Taylor's wife who passed away on January 26, 2023.
Gregory Taylor
Taylor's brother who lives in Clayton County, Georgia.
The takeaway
The passing of Christopher Lyn Taylor at a relatively young age is a tragic loss for his family and community. As an employee of a major food processing company, his death raises questions about workplace safety and health issues. Taylor's hobbies of watching baseball and NASCAR also reflect common Midwestern pastimes.
