Martha E. Wicks, 94, of Roseville, IL formerly of Monmouth, IL passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020, 11:48 p.m. at the Roseville Rehab and Health Care Center.  She was born Thursday, May 13, 1926 in Macomb, IL the daughter of Ross C. and Ellen V. (Williams) Lefler.  She married Dwayne Wicks on February 16, 1944; he preceded her in death in March of 1985.   Martha is survived by her children, Shirley Oberly of Eldridge, IA, Gary Wicks of Rio, Ronald Wicks of...

Nita Kaye Cassiday, 59, of Roseville, IL passed away Monday, June 29, 2020, 3:50 a.m. at the Roseville Rehab and Health Care Center.  She was born Wednesday, June 7, 1961 in Monmouth, IL the daughter of Carl and Betty (Orndorff) Cassiday.   She is survived by her children, Jason (Heather) Cassiday, Heather Mason; three brothers, John Cassiday, Jay Cassiday, and Ed Cassiday; 12 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.   She is preceded in death by her parents, 2...

Joan K. Fitzgibbon, 79, of Avon, IL passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020, at St. Francis Medical Center Peoria, IL.  She was born Tuesday, September 3, 1940 in Galesburg, IL the daughter of Eugene B. and Mary Reginia (Repp) Wall.     She is survived by her mother Reginia Wall of Avon; one son, Tom (Lindy) Fitzgibbon, and one daughter, Kate (David) Schmalshof; three granddaughters, Mackenzie, Riley, and Melanie; one brother, Pat Wall.   She was preceded in...

Vern M. Bricker 90 of Avon passed away June 24, 2020 at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.  Vern was born on a farm in McDonough County Illinois, the seventh son of Charles and Signa Doderlein-Bricker.  He moved to the family farm near Avon when he was 5 years of age. Vern attended Star Grade School, Avon High School, and the University of Illinois – Galesburg.  He served in the United States Air Force for 4 years during the Korean conflict.  Vern was an...

Buzz (Max Thomas) Galbraith, 70, passed away June 19, 2020 at his home in Roseville. He was born to Max B and Yulon Galbraith on June 25, 1949. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Eva.  Buzz grew up in Raritan, went to school in Media and his senior year in Roseville, Illinois. Buzz did his undergraduate studies at Western Illinois University and received a bachelor’s degree in Art from Monmouth College. After graduation he joined his father in the family trucking business...

Michael Raymond Schulthes died at 11:00 PM on June 18, 2020 at home surrounded by those he loved.  Mike was born on June 1, 1946 to Henry and Emma Mae (Camp) Schulthes.   He was preceded in death by his parents and his three sisters Mae Anna (Mickey) Estes, Shirley Duttonm, and Carol Foster.   He graduated from Spoon River High School and attended classes at Western Illinois University. He married Nancy Bowen in 1966 and they had two children, Julie of Cuba, IL, and Chris...

Susan L. Bonder, 60, of Bushnell, IL passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at her home.  She was born Wednesday, November 18, 1959 in Oak Park, IL, the daughter of Jack and Carol (Kalb) Lighthart.     She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer (Paul Spacone) Weter; son, Paul (Victoria) Weter; fiancé David Tim Johnston; 3 grandchildren, Noah Weter, Bailey D’Andrea, and Enzo Spacone.   She was preceded in death by her parents, brother (Steve) and...

Carroll L. Hippen, 81, of Roseville, IL. passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020, 4:00 a.m. at the Elms Nursing Home Macomb, IL.  He was born Wednesday, November 2, 1938, in Monmouth, IL the son of John and Iris R. (Dunbar) Hippen.  He married Margaret Hopkins on April 22, 1961, at St. John’s Catholic Church, Quincy, IL.    Carroll is survived by his wife of 59 years Margaret; two sons, Brice Hippen of Little York and Brett Hippen of Monmouth; two brothers,...

Sharon Louise (Numbers) Woodard, 68, of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully, Saturday, May 23, 2020, after a prolonged 7 years battle with cancer.   Sharon was born Sunday, July 29, 1951 at the old Monmouth Hospital, the daughter of Harry James and Winifred Louise (English) Numbers.  She graduated from Monmouth High School and Burlington Cosmetology Academy.  She worked for her parents at the White Mill on S. Main.     Sharon resided many years in...

Ralph L. Brashear, 89, of London Mills, IL, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020, 8:30 a.m. at his home.  He was born Wednesday, February 18, 1931 in London Mills, IL the son of Otto and Gladys (Welch) Brashear.  He married Barbara A. Bixby on March 21, 1959, in Galva, IL.   Ralph is survived by his wife Barbara of London Mills, IL; daughter, Rhonda Bugos; granddaughters, Acacia (Dustin) Knox, Brittany (Zech) McLaren, Hannah Bugos, and Olivia Bugos; grandson, Zackary...