Stopping virus a huge challenge at crowded US meat plants

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – Dozens of U.S. meat-processing plants have been forced to close temporarily as the industry struggles to contain the spread of the coronavirus among employees who often stand side-by-side while cutting and packaging beef,

Mahnesmith, Gales L.

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Gale L. Mahnesmith, 71, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 10:35 am, Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at his home.

Edwards, Thomas W.

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Thomas W. Edwards, 80, of Galesburg, IL, passed away at 5:57 a.m., Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at his home.  

Gutierrez, Olivia

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Olivia Gutierrez, 87, of Galesburg, died at 10 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2020, at Aperion Care North, Galesburg.