Lawrence "Larry" EricsonKewanee
Lawrence “Larry” D. Ericson, 77, of Kewanee, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024, at his home. Larry was born October 6, 1946, in Galesburg, the son of Lawrence L. and Dorothy B. (Moline) Ericson. Larry graduated from Galva High School with the class of 1964. He attended Emporia State University, graduating in 1973. He wrestled, played football, and was a track star in college. Larry married Nancy Pont on October 23, 1981, in Cambridge; she survives.Larry is also survived by...
Lawrence “Larry” D. Ericson, 77, of Kewanee, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024, at his home. Larry was born October 6, 1946, in Galesburg, the son of Lawrence L. and Dorothy B....
Barbara "Barbie" BowmanGeneseo
Barbara “Barbie, Barb” A. Bowman, 57, of Geneseo, formerly of Kewanee, died Friday, July 19, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Barbie was born February 10, 1967, in Kewanee, the daughter of Albert “Al”, Jr. and Karen (Poland) DeConinck. Barbie graduated from Kewanee High School with the class of 1986. Barbie married Mark Bowman on July 17, 1993, at the Kewanee Methodist Church; he survives.Barbie is also survived by her mother, Karen DeConinck; her...
Barbara “Barbie, Barb” A. Bowman, 57, of Geneseo, formerly of Kewanee, died Friday, July 19, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Barbie was born February 10, 1967, in...
Brian GillespieKewanee
Brian S. Gillespie, 50, of Kewanee, died Friday, July 12, 2024, at his home. Brian was born April 29, 1974, in Kewanee, the son of Marlin and Cathy (Kida) Gillespie.Brian is survived by his son, Richard Millman, Kewanee; mother, Cathy Gillespie, Kewanee; maternal grandmother, Doris Kida, Kewanee; siblings, Carrie (John) Crockett, Sarah Baker, Seth Cox, Marly Gillespie, Maggie Gillespie, Larry Gillespie, and Kelly Gillespie-Brants, all of Kewanee, and Yancy Gillespie of Annawan; and...
Brian S. Gillespie, 50, of Kewanee, died Friday, July 12, 2024, at his home. Brian was born April 29, 1974, in Kewanee, the son of Marlin and Cathy (Kida) Gillespie.Brian is survived by...
Priscilla SimpsonKewanee
Priscilla A. Simpson, 74, of Kewanee, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024, at Kewanee Care Home. Priscilla was born September 18, 1949, in Kewanee, the daughter of Peter and Darlene (DeBord) Begyn. She attended and graduated from Wethersfield High School with the class of 1967; she also attended Black Hawk College. Priscilla married Steve L. Simpson on November 6, 1971, in Kewanee; he survives.Priscilla is also survived by one goddaughter, Coessa Renee Rusk, and her children, Thalia Padilla,...
Priscilla A. Simpson, 74, of Kewanee, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024, at Kewanee Care Home. Priscilla was born September 18, 1949, in Kewanee, the daughter of Peter and Darlene (DeBord) Begyn....
John BeckmanKewanee
John M. Beckman, 83, of Kewanee, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. John was born November 10, 1940, in Wyanet, the son of Clarence and Esther (Nicholson) Beckman. John graduated from Wyanet High School with the class of 1958. John married Emily Burwell on July 10, 1966, in Kewanee; they were married 57 years. After her passing on January 16, 2024, they are now reunited.John worked for Kewanee Boiler Shop in his earlier years and retired...
John M. Beckman, 83, of Kewanee, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. John was born November 10, 1940, in Wyanet, the son of Clarence and Esther...
Thomas BubnickKewanee
Thomas “Tom” A. Bubnick, a life-long resident of Kewanee, passed away on June 22, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Thomas was born April 17, 1942, in Kewanee, the son of Frank G. and Adela M. (Zeglis) Bubnick.Thomas married Sue Ellen Ericson on December 16, 1978, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Kewanee; she survives as do their two children, Marc of Chicago and Kristin (John) Farrell of Orlando, Florida.He was preceded in death by his parents, and...
Thomas “Tom” A. Bubnick, a life-long resident of Kewanee, passed away on June 22, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Thomas was born April 17, 1942, in Kewanee, the son...
M. Marie AinleyKewanee
M. Marie Ainley, 88, of Kewanee, died Sunday, June 16, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Cape Coral, FL. Marie was born August 12, 1935, in Bridgeport, IL, the daughter of Oscar and Lillian (Clark) Wilcox. She married Jerry D. Ainley, on July 23, 1955; they later divorced and remained friends; he preceded her in death in 2003.Marie is survived by her five children, Jerry L. (Pam) Ainley, Roxane (Mitch) Millman, Curtis (Jane) Ainley, Cheryl Swearingen, Jeffery (Nancy) Ainley; 14...
M. Marie Ainley, 88, of Kewanee, died Sunday, June 16, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Cape Coral, FL. Marie was born August 12, 1935, in Bridgeport, IL, the daughter of Oscar and Lillian...
Glenda MillerKewanee
Glenda S. Miller, nee Grove, 71, of Kewanee, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024, at OSF Richard L Owens Hospice Home, Peoria. Glenda was born December 2, 1952, in Canton, IL, the daughter of Glenn D. and Barbara J. (Newton) Grove. She attended Wethersfield Schools, graduating with the class of 1971.Glenda is survived by her significant other, Duane Kelley, Kewanee; siblings, Gloria (Rob) Danielson, Bloomington, Robert Grove, Lakeland, FL; granddaughter, Brittany Weeks; great grandson,...
Glenda S. Miller, nee Grove, 71, of Kewanee, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024, at OSF Richard L Owens Hospice Home, Peoria. Glenda was born December 2, 1952, in Canton, IL, the daughter of Glenn...
Bradley LeggettKewanee
Bradley “Brad” D. Leggett, 80, of Kewanee, died Monday, June 3, 2024, at his home. Brad was born December 22, 1943, in Kewanee, the son of (Frederick) Rollan and Faye (Bradley) Leggett. He graduated in 1962 from Kewanee High School.Brad is survived by his son, Michael B. Leggett, and niece Sonja A. Everitt.Brad was a life member of the ARRL (American Radio Relay League) and the NRA. He was also a life member of the Kewanee Historical Society. Brad was a member of the...
Bradley “Brad” D. Leggett, 80, of Kewanee, died Monday, June 3, 2024, at his home. Brad was born December 22, 1943, in Kewanee, the son of (Frederick) Rollan and Faye (Bradley)...
Diana AndersonProphetstown, formerly of Kewanee
Diana Anderson, 65, of Prophetstown, formerly of Kewanee, died Monday, May 27, 2024, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling. Diana was born June 2, 1958, in Kewanee, the daughter of Clinton Ray and Nancy Jane (Jagers) Miller. Diana attended Kewanee High School. She attended the University of Iowa, obtaining a master’s degree in social work. She married Luther Anderson, they later divorced and remained friends.Diana is survived by her mother, Nancy; four sons, Michael Anderson, Kewanee; Dane...
Diana Anderson, 65, of Prophetstown, formerly of Kewanee, died Monday, May 27, 2024, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling. Diana was born June 2, 1958, in Kewanee, the daughter of Clinton Ray and Nancy...
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