Longtime Galesburg Resident Donald D. Smith Sr. Passes Away at 87
Smith was a longtime Maytag employee, volunteer firefighter, and active community member.
Longtime Galesburg Resident and Power Engineer Sandra Kay Evans Dies at 85
Evans spent over 50 years working at Illinois Power before retiring.
Longtime Galesburg Resident Robert T. Taylor Dies at 92
Taylor worked at the Galesburg Clinic for over 40 years and was an active member of the community.
Feb. 25, 2026
Galesburg Woman Robin Tabitha Woods Passes Away at 55
Longtime resident was remembered for her kind personality and strong work ethic.
Feb. 24, 2026
Longtime Knox County Nursing Home Cook Wanda May Nordeen Dies at 81
Nordeen spent over 20 years as the head cook at the nursing home before retiring.
Feb. 22, 2026
Longtime Galesburg Resident Vivian E. Miller Dies at 97
Miller was a devoted homemaker and member of First United Methodist Church.
Feb. 21, 2026
Beloved Galesburg Community Greeter Larry Brown Passes Away at 62
Larry Brown, known for his warm smile and acts of kindness, leaves a lasting legacy in Galesburg, Illinois.
Feb. 21, 2026
Longtime Galesburg Resident Judith 'Judy' Scott Smith Dies at 90
Smith was known for her community service, faith, and devotion to family
Feb. 14, 2026
Douglas MacArthur 'Mac' Plummer, Longtime Galesburg Resident, Dies at 83
Plummer, a retired railroad worker and barber, was an active member of the community and known for his love of the outdoors.
Feb. 14, 2026
Bonny Sue McNaught, Longtime Galesburg Resident, Passes Away at 83
McNaught was known for her love of crafting, gardening, and spending time with family.
Feb. 8, 2026
Chloetta Maye Kinney, Longtime Galesburg Resident, Dies at 96
Kinney was a devoted mother, community member, and person of faith who lived through the Great Depression and World War II.
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