Obituaries

Feb 5, 2026

Bradley Earl Link, 59, of Prairie City, Illinois, passed away at 6:52 a.m. Thursday, February 5, 2026 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Illinois.

Brad was born October 20, 1966 in Macomb, Illinois, the son of Edwin E. "Butch" and Madeline C. (Garrett) Link. On July 30, 2007 he married Kelle...

Jan 30, 2026

Cynthia "Cindy" Eaves, 74, of Burlington, Iowa, formerly of Dallas City, Illinois passed away Friday, January 30, 2026 at Addington Place of Burlington.

Cindy was born June 27, 1951 in Fort Madison, Iowa, the daughter of Oscar and Audrey (Wilson) Eaves.

Cindy was raised and educated in Dallas City....

Jan 28, 2026

Deanna Jane (Bowen) Klossing, 81, of Farmington, New Hampshire passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

Born April 7, 1944 in LaHarpe, Illinois to Roy Junior Bowen and Louella Mae (Link) Bowen.

Deanna attended LaHarpe Schools and graduated from LaHarpe High School Class of 1962. Growing up she was a member of The LaHarpe Christian Church, Girl Scout Troop 57, and a member...

Jan 25, 2026

Jeffrey Dean Vaughn, 70, of rural Lomax, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 25, 2026 at his home.

Jeff was born October 20, 1955 in Burlington, Iowa, the son of Haven D. and Betty R. (Myers) Vaughn.

Jeff was a 1974 graduate of Dallas City High School. Following high school, he double majored in Political Science and Business Administration at the College...

Jan 25, 2026

Merlin Wayne Todd, age 77, of Lomax, Illinois, passed away at 10:56 p.m. Sunday, January 25, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born March 10, 1948 in LaHarpe, Illinois, the son of Charles (Chuck) and Fern Tate Todd. He was a lifelong resident of Lomax, a place he was proud to call home....

Jan 23, 2026

James Richard "Jim" Owsley, 91, of LaHarpe, Illinois, passed away at 9:20 p.m. Friday, January 23, 2026 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa.

Jim was born February 19, 1934 in LaHarpe, the son of Arlie and Helen (Wilson) Owsley. On October 12, 1952 he married Donna Jean McPeak...

Jan 17, 2026

Cassius Ray Sutton, 20 day old son of Christopher Sutton and Novalee Kauffman, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026 at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City.

Cassius was born December 28, 2025 in Iowa City. Although Cassius' time was short, his strength was fierce and his impact on those...

Jan 9, 2026

Michael A. Watson, 71, of Dallas City, Illinois, formerly of Nauvoo, Illinois, passed away at 1:10 p.m. Friday, January 9, 2026 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Fort Madison, Iowa.

Mike was born November 4, 1954 in Fort Madison, the son of Michelle P. and Phyllis (Graham) Watson. On November 16,...

Jan 6, 2026

Lora Jean Parks, 78, of Macomb, Illinois, passed away at 10:20 a.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at The Elms in Macomb.

Lora was born March 16, 1947 in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Maurice and Adra (Harrison) Shipley. On August 13, 1977 she married Bruce D. Parks at the Oak Street Baptist Church...

Jan 3, 2026

Patricia Ann Beals Housewright, 94, of LaHarpe, Illinois, passed away at 4:45 a.m. Saturday, January 3, 2026 at her home surrounded by family.

Patsy was born October 24, 1931 in LaHarpe, the daughter of John Lewis and Neva Bell (Moon) Banks. On September 22, 1950 she married Dean E. Beals in LaHarpe. He...

Jan 2, 2026

Marilon Anne Annegers Smith, age 70, of Gladstone, Illinois passed away at 9:42 a.m. Friday, January 2, 2026 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa.  She was born June 2, 1955 in Burlington, the daughter of Raymond and Marilon McCollum Annegers. On August 6, 1983, she married Maurice A. Smith Jr. in Stronghurst.

Anne...

Dec 31, 2025

Russell. W. Antes, 76, of Pontoosuc, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at the Memorial Hospital in Carthage, Illinois.

He was born October 15, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Roland and Gladys Street Antes.  Russell graduated from Plainfield, Illinois High School and attended Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. Earlier, he...

Dec 31, 2025

Marilon J. Stewart, age 91, of Gladstone, Illinois, passed away Wednesday December, 31, 2025 at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa.  She was born April 9, 1934 in Smithshire, Illinois, the daughter of Casey and Gladys Aten McCollum. She was married to Raymond Annegers in 1954.  They later divorced.  On December 25, 1967, she married Leslie...

Dec 30, 2025

Jean Louden, 102, of LaHarpe, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa.

Jean was born the fourth of nine children May 26, 1923 in LaHarpe, the daughter of Lewis "Skimmer" and Eva (Laybourne) Link. She was raised on a farm southeast of...

Dec 29, 2025

Julie Love, 72, formerly of Stronghurst, Illinois, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025 at the Wapello Care Center. Julie will be remembered for her warm heart, sense of humor, and the joy she brought to family and friends. Her kindness, faith, and love for others touched everyone who knew her.

She was...

Dec 28, 2025

Raymond L. Olson, 74, of Dallas City, Illinois, passed away at 10:51 a.m. Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.

Raymond was born December 30, 1950 in LaHarpe, Illinois, the son of William A. "Andy" and Jean (Anderson) Olson. On October 10, 1972 he married Pamela Jean Daniels in Dallas...

Dec 27, 2025

Rebecca "Becky" Sue Davis, 62, of Dallas City, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 11:00 p.m. Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Arcadia Care of Aledo, Illinois, surrounded by her family.

Becky was born March 31, 1963 in Galesburg, Illinois, the daughter of Herbert and Agnes (Morse) White. Her parents passed away when she was...

Dec 27, 2025

John Frank Olenick, 79, of Dallas City, Illinois, passed away at 12:15 p.m. Saturday, December 27, 2025 at the Klein Center in West Burlington, Iowa.

John was born March 19, 1946 in Somerville, New Jersey, the son of Anthony and Florence (Caprio) Olenick. On June 24, 1968 he married Susan Ellen "Sue" Olenick...

Dec 26, 2025

Robert Andrew "Bob" Durand, 83, of Pontoosuc, Illinois, passed away 12:25 p.m. Friday, December 26, 2025 at the Oak Lane Nursing & Rehab in Stronghurst, Illinois.

Bob was born January 5, 1942 in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Frank and Florence (Auge) Durand. He was raised in Fort Madison, Iowa, and was a...

Dec 16, 2025

A lot of Joy has gone out of the world for the relatives and friends of Joy Geddes of Arlington Heights, Illinois. This beloved sister, aunt and great aunt to many, joined her parents and siblings in a better world on December 16, 2025. Born 22 May 1922 in La Harpe, Hancock County, Illinois, she brought Joy (both figuratively and...