Robert ‘Bob’ Marsden

Robert “Bob” Marsden, 75, died May 5, 2026, of advanced lung cancer. He lived in the countryside outside of Alexis, Illinois.
House committee approves renaming stretch of U.S. 150 after fallen Galesburg soldier Kyle Wehrly

A House Joint Resolution designating the portion of U.S. Route 150 within Galesburg city limits as the “SFC Kyle Wehrly Memorial Highway” passed committee 18-0 and now heads to the full House.
John R. Zielkie

John R. Zielkie, 72, of Rozetta, died Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at his home.
Massey Quiz #44: Can you identify these 15 flowers?

Evan Massey tests your flower knowledge — 15 photos, 15 flowers to identify, plus extra credit. How does your garden grow?
Esther Lorraine Webster

Esther Lorraine Webster, 75, of Galesburg, died Sunday, May 3, 2026, at her home.
Scott D. Liescheidt

Scott D. Liescheidt, 66, of Oak Run, Dahinda, died April 30, 2026, at his home.
Robert Clark Mitchell

Robert Clark Mitchell, 75, of rural Maquon, died Sunday, May 3, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.
‘The still image is timeless’ — Kent Kriegshauser on photography, craft, and Saturday’s photo club meeting

Kent Kriegshauser, Rich Ankeney, and Tuesday Ҫetin talked photography, the craft, and the Galesburg Community Arts Center’s growing photo community. Kent speaks at the Photo Club meeting Saturday at 1 p.m.
