Resident rescued, two cats die in Galesburg house fire on Lincoln Street

Galesburg firefighters pull resident from Sunday morning blaze at 1025 Lincoln St.; cause ruled unintentional
Mary Maxine Reischling Bird

Mary Maxine Reischling Bird, 95, formerly of Monmouth, passed away Jan. 2 at Oak Lane Nursing Home, Stronghurst. Celebration of life planned for later date. Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Home.
Carl T. Damewood

Carl T. Damewood, 91, of Lebanon, OH (formerly of Kirkwood, IL), passed away Dec. 25. Visitation 9:30-11 a.m. Friday at McGuire & Davies Funeral Home; service at 11 a.m.
Sharon Patterson

Sharon Patterson, 81, of Monmouth, passed away Dec. 29 at Monmouth Nursing Home. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Saturday at McGuire & Davies Funeral Home; service at 11 a.m.
Russell ‘Rusty’ aka ‘Troll’ W. Parker

Russell “Rusty” aka “Troll” W. Parker, 72, of Bushnell, passed away Dec. 30 at home. Celebration of life 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31 at Shepherd’s Gate Church, Macomb. Arrangements by Watson Thomas.
Linda Sue Waldorf

Linda Sue Waldorf, 55, of Galesburg, passed away Dec. 2 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center. Private family visitation; cremation accorded. Memorials to the family.
Sereatha A. ‘Ree’ Kelso

Sereatha A. “Ree” Kelso, 89, of Abingdon, passed away Jan. 1 at home. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Thursday at New Life Baptist Church; service at 11 a.m. Arrangements by Hinchliff-Pearson-West.
