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.
