Michael David DeForest
Michael David DeForest, 79, of Galesburg, died Jan. 16, 2026. Visitation 10 a.m. to noon and funeral 12 p.m. Jan. 24 at Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory.
Stacy L. Cooper
Stacy L. Cooper, 55, of Biggsville, died Jan. 18, 2026. Gathering of family & friends 5-7 p.m. Jan. 28 at McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth.
Susan E. Caslin
Susan E. Caslin, 65, of Alexis, died Jan. 17, 2026. Private family celebration of life at a later date. Donations to Caslin Scholarship Fund.
Galesburg health care pioneer Donald E. Fike, ‘Godfather’ of developmentally disabled, dies at 78
Driving force behind Galesburg’s residential care programs and fair housing advocacy for nearly 50 years, died Friday, Jan. 16.
Donald E. Fike
Donald E. Fike, 78, of Tonica, formerly of Galesburg, died Jan. 11, 2026. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Jan. 21 and 10 a.m. Jan. 22 at Tonica United Methodist Church. Funeral 11 a.m. Jan. 22 at the church.
Maude E. Meyer
Maude E. Meyer, 93, of Oquawka, died Jan. 17, 2026. Visitation 11 a.m. to noon and funeral 12 p.m. Jan. 22 at Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Oquawka.
Knox College announces Martin Luther King Jr. Day Convocation and events
Knox College will host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation at 11 a.m. today in Harbach Theatre, featuring speaker Melvin L. Rogers from Brown University. The day includes community events like a children’s reading hour, candlelight march, and dance reflection.