Knox County property transfers for Dec. 18-23, 2025: See a list of home and other sales
This week’s transfers feature a $3.78 million commercial sale in Galesburg and large farmland deals in Gilson and Abingdon.
Thomas Joseph Holland
Thomas Joseph Holland, 88, of Monmouth, passed away Dec. 25, 2025. Cremation accorded; celebration of life for family on Cape Cod at a later date. Memorials to Secular Franciscan Order.
Patricia ‘Pat’ A. Martin
Patricia “Pat” A. Martin, 84, passed away Dec. 22, 2025. Visitation 10 a.m. followed by Funeral Mass 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at St. John of the Cross, Western Springs.
Randall Clyde Seals
Randall Clyde Seals, 76, of Monmouth, passed away Dec. 25, 2025. Gathering of family and friends 4-6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, 2025 at McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth.
Fannie McKillip
Fannie McKillip, 95, of Galesburg, passed away Dec. 23, 2025. Visitation 10-11 a.m. followed by funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 at Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg.
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Rex LeRoy Horner
Rex LeRoy Horner, 79, of Roseville, passed away Dec. 24, 2025. Cremation accorded; private family memorial service at a later date. Memorials to Wounded Warriors Project or Roseville Nazarene Church.
1995 – The Week That Changed Galesburg Girls Basketball Forever
Evan Massey looks back at the February 1995 week when the Silver Streaks girls team upset top-ranked opponents, marking a turning point that sparked decades of success.