Pierce, John “Jay” Lugene

John “Jay” Lugene Pierce, 59, Galesburg, died at 9:16 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at his wife’s apartment in Galesburg.
Russell, Brittany Nicole

Brittany Nicole Russell, 27, of Roseville, IL passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019. She was born Wednesday, June 24, 1992, in Galesburg, IL the daughter of Philip and Rose (Anno) Russell.
Bycroft, William R.

William R. Bycroft, 92, of Galesburg, died at 5:15 p.m. Friday, July 12, 2019 at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville.
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