Two more COVID deaths in Knox County Wednesday; 15 in two weeks
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced two more deaths of residents in Knox County who tested positive for COVID-19 Wednesday.
Jensen, Shirley I.
Shirley I. Jensen, 88, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 6:26 pm, Monday, October 26, 2020, at Seminary Manor, Galesburg IL.
Ireland, Richard A.
Richard A. Ireland, 87, North Henderson died Friday, October 23, 2020, at Knox County Nursing Home one day short of his 88th birthday.
Hayes, Marilyn L.
Marilyn L. Hayes, 86, of Galesburg, Illinois died 9:45 p.m. Sunday, October 25, 2020, at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.
West, John L.
John Leroy West, 86, formerly of Williamsfield, passed away on October 25, 2020, 1:05 PM, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
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